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Dark Web Horror Stories: 30 Tales of Terror to Keep You Up At Night
There’s a solution for everything on the dark web. If you just know where to look, there’s nothing you can’t find on the Internet’s dark underbelly.
This collection features thirty grotesque horror stories about people who venture onto the dark web. Some of them log on for seemingly innocent reasons. Others cruise the unindexed digital pages to satisfy dark thirsts.
They all get more than they bargained for.
Story 1 - A man turns to the dark web to deal with an odd problem — one of his limbs feels like a parasitic invader.
Story 2 - A visit to a dark web site called Get Haunted brings with it life-shattering results.
Story 3 - A man with a disturbing hobby receives unexpected visitors after they see his videos on the dark web.
Story 4 - In search of a story, a reporter visits a dark web shop that sells haunted items. Not believing a word of it, he purchases a coat — and quickly comes to regret it.
Story 5 - A detective’s search for his missing daughter leads him to a reality-fracturing realization on the dark web.
… And twenty-five more short, punchy stories to keep you up at night.
Get your copy now to experience the dangers of the dark web for yourself.
This collection features thirty grotesque horror stories about people who venture onto the dark web. Some of them log on for seemingly innocent reasons. Others cruise the unindexed digital pages to satisfy dark thirsts.
They all get more than they bargained for.
Story 1 - A man turns to the dark web to deal with an odd problem — one of his limbs feels like a parasitic invader.
Story 2 - A visit to a dark web site called Get Haunted brings with it life-shattering results.
Story 3 - A man with a disturbing hobby receives unexpected visitors after they see his videos on the dark web.
Story 4 - In search of a story, a reporter visits a dark web shop that sells haunted items. Not believing a word of it, he purchases a coat — and quickly comes to regret it.
Story 5 - A detective’s search for his missing daughter leads him to a reality-fracturing realization on the dark web.
… And twenty-five more short, punchy stories to keep you up at night.
Get your copy now to experience the dangers of the dark web for yourself.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2025
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About the author
Matthew Doggett
58 books44 followersMatthew Doggett is an American author and freelance writer. He writes mostly in the horror, thriller, and crime genres.
He pens weekly stories for the Dr. NoSleep horror podcast and the SCP Experience horror podcast.
Chances are, you've read some of his nonfiction ghostwriting work, which covers many topics and appears under many names.
He's currently living on an island off the east coast of Mexico, spending too much time indoors, hard at work on his next novel.
Check him out on Facebook under Matthew Doggett Author!
He pens weekly stories for the Dr. NoSleep horror podcast and the SCP Experience horror podcast.
Chances are, you've read some of his nonfiction ghostwriting work, which covers many topics and appears under many names.
He's currently living on an island off the east coast of Mexico, spending too much time indoors, hard at work on his next novel.
Check him out on Facebook under Matthew Doggett Author!
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October 19, 2025
The darkness of the dark web.
A strong work by Matthew Doggett.
Unlike many collections, this was top notch from start to finish. They vary in length (which I prefer), and each is a unique story. Different settings, different character motivations, revenge, regret etc.
In my opinion, there was surprisingly little redundancy among the 30 despite all being written by the same author. The common theme is the various horrors of the dark web.
Each story was a first person narrative that somehow reflects the unpredictable dangers of the dark web. Sometimes the narrator was a victim; sometimes he was the cause of tragedy (intentionally or inadvertently). The twists were delicious.
A strong work by Matthew Doggett.
Unlike many collections, this was top notch from start to finish. They vary in length (which I prefer), and each is a unique story. Different settings, different character motivations, revenge, regret etc.
In my opinion, there was surprisingly little redundancy among the 30 despite all being written by the same author. The common theme is the various horrors of the dark web.
Each story was a first person narrative that somehow reflects the unpredictable dangers of the dark web. Sometimes the narrator was a victim; sometimes he was the cause of tragedy (intentionally or inadvertently). The twists were delicious.
August 14, 2025
This is a collection of stand alone short stories. Some of the stories in this collection made you stop and think about them, some made you say omg I can't believe it. The writing is well done and the author's story telling keeps you engaged. A couple of my favorites from this collection were "Get haunted on the dark web" and "Never meet your idols". I'm sure after reading these stories you will find a few favorites too.
September 15, 2025
4.25 down to 4 stars
Another good collection but some stories were just ok. However, some stores could be developed to full-length novels. Also, I am not sure if the author has any access to Dark Web in real life because he seemed to be knowledgeable about it (I am scared for his life).
In this book, some gory scenes appeared a bit random like cutting someone's limbs, legs, etc. That is, gore seemed to be overused (and even misused). As such, I gave it 4 stars.
Yet, this is a very talented author. Now, I move to his Undead series to see how vampires and zombies fight.
Another good collection but some stories were just ok. However, some stores could be developed to full-length novels. Also, I am not sure if the author has any access to Dark Web in real life because he seemed to be knowledgeable about it (I am scared for his life).
In this book, some gory scenes appeared a bit random like cutting someone's limbs, legs, etc. That is, gore seemed to be overused (and even misused). As such, I gave it 4 stars.
Yet, this is a very talented author. Now, I move to his Undead series to see how vampires and zombies fight.
December 16, 2025
A creepy collection of horror stories, all centered around the dark web. Although the stories are fictional, they are all based off of events that could easily become a reality, which makes them unsettling. Some of the stories are better than others but overall this is a recommended read for those that have a fear of the dark web. My personal favorite was “The Dark Web Made Me Do It” and I thought that “The Unboxing” was the scariest.
August 10, 2025
This is excellent & really nasty all at the same time! Not for the faint hearted! Terrifying & intriguing, well written. It is an excellent selection of short stories, something for all tastes as long as you are looking for a really horrifying experience!!
August 19, 2025
Great Read but distorted.
This book is great. Very distorted for sure. Would have loved some of the stories were longer. A book I could not put down.
This book is great. Very distorted for sure. Would have loved some of the stories were longer. A book I could not put down.
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