r/shortscarystories

885k members
r/shortscarystories is a subreddit with 885k members. The community frequently discusses husband, mother, murder, death, and trapped.
We deliver scares, thrills, and heart-wrenching twists in 1000 words or less

Popular Topics in r/shortscarystories

#1

Husband

5 posts
#2

Mother

4 posts
#3

Murder

4 posts
#4

Death

4 posts
#5

Trapped

4 posts
#6

Patient Zero

3 posts
#7

Ballerino

3 posts
#8

Email

3 posts
#9

Subreddit

3 posts
#10

Routine Traffic Stop

3 posts

Member Growth in r/shortscarystories

Yearly
+23k members(2.6%)

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Last updated: November 6, 2026