A Definitive Explanation:
TheWeirdcrap.com is your go-to spot for a great collection of strange stories and weird fiction, with an ever-growing library that’s been building since 2000.
Along with the stories, you’ll find a fun mix of Short Attention Span Stuff—think comics and memes for quick-hit entertainment. And if you’re looking for even more fun, check out our weekly columns, collectively known as Lunatics.
Feel free to browse, dive into a story or column, and see what catches your interest. If you like what you see, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Threads for updates on new and featured fiction, plus a steady stream of memes and comics to brighten your feed.
So, who’s contributed in the past?
A lot of talented folks!
We’ve showcased stories from all kinds of creative minds—everything from published authors promoting their latest books to aspiring storytellers sharing their first pieces of fiction. Writing for just yourself can feel like shouting into the void, but TheWeirdcrap.com makes sure your hard work doesn’t disappear into the abyss. With about 50,000 page view each month, we give your stories a place to be seen, appreciated, and shared.
What’s New?
The Alarmingly Strange Stories page now has excerpts from all the new stories featured this year. You can still navigate by category.
We added “More by (author)” links on the top right side of each story page. So if you like the authors style or sense of humor, you can scroll to the top and see other stories he/she has written. You can also add the authors name in the search box.
Ready to contribute?
Submitting a story is easy—no login required! Just paste your story into the submission form and hit send.
If you’d like to create an account, you can do that too! Having an account lets you submit and edit your work at any time.
Please note: All submitted stories will need to be approved before they’re posted live.
So, where’s all those stories you were talking about?
The latest submissions are featured on the homepage and at Alarmingly Strange Stories. To check out all the past submissions, head over to the Archives.
Now, a little insider info—this is need to know stuff, so if you’re not curious, feel free to stop reading here. —> The old site was built the old-school way, one page at a time with good ol’ HTML. That means the transfer process took a while, as it was done page by page. We’re still working on getting those old columns posted.
Random tidbit —> In 2007, we switched to a database-driven system, which made it easier to import stories from 2007 to 2018. However, the selection from those years is a bit limited, as our popularity dipped during that period.
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