The issue of body shaming in Bollywood is also a dark story. There are instances where actors have been body shamed by the media or by the industry itself. This has led to actors developing insecurities and has also affected their mental health. It's a problem that needs to be addressed as it goes against the idea of a positive and inclusive entertainment industry.
There have been cases of financial mismanagement in Bollywood. Some production houses have gone bankrupt due to misappropriation of funds. This has led to unpaid salaries of crew members, and many movies have been left incomplete. It shows the seedy underbelly of the financial aspects of the Bollywood industry.
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 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 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.
The story of Pandora's Box is very well - known. Pandora was created by the gods and given a box which she was told not to open. Curiosity got the better of her and she opened it, releasing all the evils into the world - such as sickness, death, and misery. Only hope remained inside the box once it was closed again.
The 'Mariana's Web' is a well - known one. It's said to be a deeper and even more mysterious part of the dark web than the regular deep web. Some claim it holds secrets that are so terrifying that those who access it never return the same, but there's no real evidence of its existence, just speculation.
Another is the story of hackers on the dark web who targeted major companies and stole sensitive data. They then threatened to release this data unless they were paid large sums of money. This kind of cyber - extortion is a big threat and the fact that it often happens on the dark web makes it all the more concerning.
The Holocaust is another extremely dark past story. During World War II, Nazi Germany systematically persecuted and murdered six million Jews, along with millions of other minorities such as Roma people, homosexuals, and the disabled. Concentration camps were established where people were subjected to inhumane treatment, forced labor, and mass extermination.
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.
A well - known one is 'The Pillars of the Earth'. It's set in the Dark Ages and shows the building of a cathedral and the lives of the people involved. It's very detailed and engaging.
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.