What are some dark past stories that are well - known?

One example is 'Courage the Cowardly Dog'. It has many episodes filled with dark and spooky elements. The setting in the middle of nowhere, strange creatures, and often a sense of impending doom create a dark atmosphere. Another is 'Gravity Falls'. While it has comical elements, there are underlying dark mysteries and secrets in the town that are gradually uncovered throughout the series. And 'The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy' also features dark humor and situations, like Billy's naivete often leading him into rather dark and dangerous scenarios.

The Pistons - Pacers brawl, aka Malice at the Palace. Ron Artest fouled Ben Wallace hard, and then Wallace shoved Artest. Artest went to lie on the scorer's table, and a fan threw a drink at him. That's when all hell broke loose. Artest and other players went into the stands to confront fans. It was a violent and chaotic event that damaged the NBA's image.

The feud between some Bollywood stars can be considered a dark story. For instance, there were public spats between actors that created a negative environment in the industry. It not only affected their personal relationships but also had an impact on the movies they were involved in.

The story of 'The Juniper Tree' is quite dark. It tells of a stepmother who kills her stepson and serves him in a stew to his father. Then the boy is reincarnated as a bird and seeks revenge. 'Snow White' in its original form has some dark elements too. The queen orders the huntsman to kill Snow White, and later tries to poison her multiple times. 'Rumpelstiltskin' is also a bit dark as the strange little man demands the queen's first - born child in return for helping her spin straw into gold.

One of the famous 1880s dark ghost stories could be 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde. It tells the story of an American family who moves into a British castle haunted by a ghost. The family is not easily scared, which creates a series of comical yet spooky interactions between the living and the dead.

One well - known dark Disney fairy tale story is 'Snow White'. The Evil Queen's attempts to kill Snow White are quite dark, like the poisoned apple plot. Another is 'Sleeping Beauty' where Maleficent curses the baby princess to die on her 16th birthday. 'The Little Mermaid' also has some dark elements. Ariel gives up her voice and endures a great deal to be with the prince, and she almost turns into sea foam in the end.

One example is 'Corpse Bride'. It tells a rather dark story of a man who accidentally marries a corpse. The animation style and the overall atmosphere are both spooky and twisted. Another one could be 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. It features Jack Skellington from Halloween Town who discovers Christmas and tries to take it over in his own, somewhat dark and chaotic way.

The story of Heath Ledger is a sad one. His intense preparation for the role of the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' took a toll on his mental health. He became so immersed in the dark character that it may have contributed to his overdose. Another is the exploitation of actresses like Hedy Lamarr. Her beauty was used to promote movies, but her intelligence (she was an inventor) was overlooked in Hollywood for a long time.

George R. R. Martin is a well - known author associated with grim dark stories. His 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series is filled with political intrigue, violence, and moral ambiguity. Another is Joe Abercrombie. His works often feature gritty and morally grey characters in a harsh, unforgiving world. Richard K. Morgan is also notable. His books, like 'Altered Carbon', explore dark themes of identity and power in a future society.

Some might consider 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson as a dark tourism novel. The dark alleys and hidden parts of London that Mr. Hyde frequents can be seen as places of a rather dark 'tour' in the story. Then there is 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. The haunted Hill House is a destination that attracts those interested in the supernatural and the dark, much like a place for dark tourism in a fictional world.