One example could be 'Injustice: Gods Among Us'. In this story, Superman is pushed to the dark side after the Joker tricks him into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis. He then sets up a totalitarian regime. Another is 'Red Son' where Superman lands in the Soviet Union instead of the United States. His upbringing in a different ideological environment shapes him in a more morally ambiguous way compared to the traditional Superman.
In some Elseworlds stories, like 'Kingdom Come', Superman has to deal with a new generation of more violent and unruly superheroes. While he's not exactly 'dark' in the traditional sense, he has to take on a more authoritarian role to try and bring order, which shows a different, more complex side of the Superman character compared to the usual bright - eyed and bushy - tailed version.
The 'The Boys' also has a sort of dark superman story. Homelander, who is a Superman - like figure, is a corrupt and narcissistic being. He uses his powers for his own self - interests, often causing harm and suppressing those who oppose him. He is not the noble hero like the classic Superman but a symbol of the abuse of power in a world full of so - called'superheroes'.
One famous 'dark superman story' is 'Injustice: Gods Among Us'. In this story, Superman is pushed to the dark side after the Joker tricks him into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis. He then becomes a dictator - like figure, trying to impose his version of justice on the world.
One interesting 'dark superman fanfiction' could be where Superman is corrupted by an alien force. He starts to use his powers for his own gain rather than for the good of humanity. For example, he might take over Metropolis and rule it with an iron fist, making people live in fear.
One example could be a story about a haunted house where a family moves in and strange, terrifying things start to happen at night. They hear unexplained noises, see shadowy figures, and slowly start to lose their sanity.
One example could be a story where Superman is hurt by kryptonite in a fight against Lex Luthor. The fanfiction might focus on his struggle to overcome the weakness and the pain he endures during the battle.
A Dark MLP story might involve a villain who has found a way to corrupt the Elements of Harmony. This could lead to chaos as the ponies struggle to regain control of these powerful artifacts and restore balance to their world. For instance, the villain could use the corrupted elements to turn the ponies against each other, creating a lot of internal conflict and despair in Equestria.
Here is one: 'Lost love, forever in pain.' Another could be 'Murdered dreams, silent screams.' And 'Lonely soul, end in the dark.'
In The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Frollo's obsessive and cruel nature towards Esmeralda is quite dark. He represents religious extremism and lust, which are dark themes. His actions of trying to hunt down Esmeralda because of his 'forbidden' desires are part of the story's darkness.
One example could be a story where a furry character is ostracized from their community because they have a strange marking that is seen as a bad omen. This leads to their journey of self - discovery in a cruel world.
In the Grimm's Fairy Tales, there are many such stories. For instance, 'Hansel and Gretel' where the two children are abandoned in the forest by their parents because of poverty. They then face the danger of the witch who wants to eat them. This shows the dark side of a childhood filled with abandonment and the threat of death.
A super dark story might involve a family that moves into a new house. Little by little, they notice that things keep disappearing. One day, the youngest child starts talking to an 'imaginary friend'. But it turns out this friend is a malevolent spirit that was once a victim of a murder in the house long ago. The spirit begins to torment the family, driving them to the brink of madness.