ABOUT DREADTALES
Where nightmares come to life and the darkness speaks
OUR STORY
DREADtales was born from the shadows in 2018, created by a small group of horror enthusiasts who believed that fear is not just an emotion, but an art form to be crafted and shared. What began as a small forum for sharing original horror stories has grown into a thriving community of writers, readers, and listeners united by their passion for the macabre.
Our mission is to provide a platform for both established and emerging horror authors to showcase their work, while offering readers a curated collection of terrifying tales that push the boundaries of fear. We believe that horror is a powerful medium for exploring the human condition, confronting our deepest anxieties, and finding catharsis in the darkness.
Today, DREADtales hosts thousands of original stories across multiple horror subgenres, from psychological thrillers to supernatural encounters, cosmic horror to urban legends. Our audio narration program brings these stories to life in a new dimension, allowing the terror to follow you wherever you go.

The DREADtales team at our annual Nightmare Summit, 2022
THE NIGHTMARE ARCHITECTS

Victoria Blackwood
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Former literature professor with a specialization in Gothic fiction. Victoria founded DREADtales after experiencing a paranormal encounter that changed her perspective on fear.

Marcus Ravenwood
Head of Content
Horror novelist and former psychiatric nurse. Marcus brings his understanding of the human psyche to curate stories that target our deepest fears.

Eliza Nightshade
Audio Director
Sound engineer and voice actress who pioneered our audio narration program. Eliza has a talent for finding the perfect voice and atmosphere for each story.

Dr. Jonathan Graves
Paranormal Consultant
Parapsychologist and folklore expert who verifies the authenticity of 'based on true events' submissions and conducts research for our documentary series.
WHAT WE DO
Original Horror Fiction
We publish original horror stories from authors around the world, spanning all subgenres of horror from psychological to supernatural, cosmic to body horror.
Audio Narrations
Our team of voice actors brings selected stories to life with professional narration, sound effects, and atmospheric music for an immersive horror experience.
Community Events
From writing contests to virtual horror conventions, we foster a community of horror enthusiasts who share their passion for the macabre.
JOIN THE NIGHTMARE
Whether you're a horror writer looking to share your stories, a reader seeking new nightmares, or a listener who wants to be terrified on your commute, there's a place for you in our community of darkness.
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