The internet is vast, a seemingly endless ocean of information and entertainment. Most of us stay in the shallows, enjoying the familiar shores of social media, streaming services, and cat videos. But beneath the surface lies a darker realm: the deep web. Here, anonymity reigns, and the rules are different. Brace yourself as we plunge into 10 real deep web horror stories shared by Reddit users, tales that will make you think twice about venturing into the unknown.
What is the Deep Web?
Before we dive in, let’s clarify what the deep web actually is. It’s the part of the internet that isn’t indexed by standard search engines like Google. This includes password-protected sites, private databases, and, of course, the infamous dark web, a hidden corner accessible only through special software like Tor.
The deep web itself isn’t inherently bad; it’s used for legitimate purposes like protecting privacy. However, its anonymity also attracts illegal activities and disturbing content. These stories are a glimpse into that unsettling world.
10 Deep Web Horror Stories from Reddit
These accounts are shared by real Reddit users, offering a chilling look into the dark side of the internet. Get ready to be disturbed.
Dancing Corpse
Imagine stumbling upon a video channel featuring a woman… dancing with a corpse. User MetalLava shared this disturbing discovery: “Some lady posted all this (sic) videos of her dancing with this corpse… All rigid, caked up but like. A corpse. She put on weird music and danced around and sang to it in her room.” The user stumbled across a woman’s channel on a video hosting site and found videos of her dancing with an actual human corpse. And there were many videos. Apparently, the corpse was not-so-recently dead, with it visibly decaying. That didn’t stop this woman from using it to cut a very creepy rug. Maybe the worst part was her singing. She sang to the corpse as she danced, and not in any intentionally creepy way. No warbled, slowed-down little demon girl melody, just your average, joyful, loving song. To a rotting corpse.
The Wrong Address
User TheKingofBananas recounts the tale of their friend, Eli, who explored the deep web as a teen. Eli found the Silk Road, a notorious online marketplace for illicit goods, and decided to order drugs. He paid a dealer and had the drugs sent to a family cottage. When no delivery arrived, he contacted the dealer, who sent another shipment, and another, and another. Months later, Eli learned that the neighbors at the next cottage had been receiving all his shipments. It was just a simple typo in the address. Talk about an awkward conversation!
The Webcam Feed
Short and unsettling, user kick299 simply states, “Found a webcam feed. Coming from my webcam.” The thought of someone watching you through your own webcam is terrifying. What’s even more disturbing is the nonchalant response from other Redditors, suggesting this is a common occurrence on the deep web.
Bed Bugs
User urbanhawk1 stumbled upon a disturbing plot: “a guy online that was trying to buy large quantities of bed bugs… He wanted to try to breed them to be resistant to normal methods of killing them while simultaneously breeding in a weakness that only he knew. This way he could release them in people’s houses and then force them to pay him to get rid of the bed bugs.” This sounds like something straight out of a B-movie, but it’s a chilling reminder of the malicious intentions lurking in the shadows of the internet.
A “Service”
thijser2, a user who frequented deep web forums for would-be hackers, discovered a particularly disturbing “service.” This hacker offered to upload illegal content onto a victim’s computer and then report them to the police, effectively framing them. The scariest part? Other hackers in the same forum had actually used this service.
At Home Vasectomy
busty_crustacean found a DIY vasectomy kit for sale on the Silk Road consisting of a set of weird dentist tool looking hooks and some tube thing for just $20. The user assumes that some people tried to use it without anesthesia. It is worrying to think of the grisly accidents that must have occurred.
Serial Killer’s Homepage
Sakkyoku-Sha came across the actual website of a serial killer, featuring gruesome drawings and photographs of… let’s just say “trophies.” The website has since been removed, but the chilling reality of finding such a site is enough to send shivers down your spine.
For Sale: Enriched Uranium
While browsing AlphaBay, a deep web marketplace, caddet5 found a listing for enriched uranium, a key component in nuclear weapons. While likely a scam, the mere possibility of such a dangerous material being offered for sale is deeply unsettling.
The Portals
ProgressiveCoder describes hidden “portals,” seemingly innocuous websites with clues embedded in their code, revealing disturbing content. One example was a PDF of the original Anarchist’s Cookbook, containing detailed instructions for creating military-grade explosives.
We See You
fake_fakington recounted an experience from the early days of the internet, stumbling upon a directory of what appeared to be medical and military records. Upon opening a newly created HTML file, they found a simple message: “we see you.” The server immediately dropped, leaving the user with a chilling sense of being watched.
Stay Safe Online
These stories are a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk beneath the surface of the internet. While the deep web may seem like a fascinating mystery, it’s crucial to exercise caution and prioritize your safety online. Always be mindful of the content you consume and the websites you visit. It’s a wild west out there, so stay protected!
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