$ REVENUE ESTIMATE
$15K-50K
Monthly Revenue
$400K
Annual Revenue
REVENUE SOURCES
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> TOOL STACK
HIGH CONFIDENCESCRIPT & WRITING
User submissionsOriginal writing
VOICE & AUDIO
Creator's voice
VISUAL & ANIMATION
Stock footageCustom graphics
EDITING
Premiere ProAfter Effects
THUMBNAIL
Photoshop
SEO & OPTIMIZATION
Source: Content analysis
> PRODUCTION WORKFLOW
1
Collect story submissions from viewers
2
Select and edit best stories
3
Record atmospheric voiceover
4
Source stock footage and ambient audio
5
Edit with tension-building pacing
6
Create clickable thumbnail
★ SUCCESS FACTORS
- ✓Unique deep voice
- ✓User-generated content pipeline
- ✓Consistent upload schedule
- ✓High production quality
- ✓Strong horror niche positioning
⚡ PROMPT TEMPLATES
Story Selection
[STORY_SUMMARY]
Evaluate this horror story submission: [STORY_SUMMARY] Score 1-10 on: - Believability: Could this have really happened? - Creep factor: Does it create genuine unease? - Pacing: Does it build tension effectively? - Originality: Is this a fresh scenario? - Narration-friendly: Will it work as audio content? Include if total > 40. Suggest edits for improvement.
Story Enhancement
[ORIGINAL_STORY]
Enhance this true horror story for narration: [ORIGINAL_STORY] Improve: - Add sensory details (what did they hear, feel, smell?) - Build suspense with pacing - Create a strong opening hook - Ensure satisfying (or unsettling) conclusion - Keep it believable - no supernatural unless original had it Maintain the authentic 'this really happened' feel.
Narration Script
[STORY]
Convert this story into a narration script with audio cues: [STORY] Include: - [PAUSE] markers for dramatic effect - [LOWER VOICE] for tense moments - [AMBIENT: description] for sound design notes - Natural paragraph breaks - 15-20 minute reading time
🔥 VIRAL VIDEO ANALYSIS
3 True Scary Stories from Reddit
25M viewsHOOK
"Tonight I have three stories from Reddit users who claim these events actually happened to them..."
TITLE FORMULA
[Number] True [Adjective] Stories from [Source]THUMBNAIL ELEMENTS
Dark silhouetteSingle light sourceRed/orange accent colorWorried face
WHY IT WORKED
Perfect bedtime horror content, 'true' element adds fear, community-sourced relatability
5 TRUE Scary Uber Horror Stories
20M viewsHOOK
"We put our trust in strangers every time we get into an Uber or Lyft..."
TITLE FORMULA
[Number] TRUE Scary [Relatable Situation] Horror StoriesTHUMBNAIL ELEMENTS
Car interior at nightRearview mirror perspectiveDark atmosphere
WHY IT WORKED
Universal fear (rideshare safety), relatable scenario, 'true' verification
📋 CONTENT STRATEGY
TOPIC SOURCES
Viewer submissions (primary)Reddit r/nosleep r/LetsNotMeetTrue crime sourcesPersonal experiences
TITLE FORMULAS
- [Number] True Scary [Location/Situation] Stories
- Scary Stories That Will Keep You Up Tonight
- [Number] TRUE Horror Stories from [Source]
- Real [Adjective] Encounters
THUMBNAIL RULES
- •Dark, atmospheric imagery
- •Single light source (flashlight, window)
- •Silhouettes or obscured faces
- •Red or orange accent colors
- •Minimal text (number only if needed)
HOOK PATTERNS
- →Set the scene with relatable situation
- →Mention 'true' or 'real' for credibility
- →Brief content warning builds anticipation
- →Start with most gripping moment
POSTING SCHEDULE
2 videos weekly, consistent days (audience builds routine)
WHAT TO AVOID
✕ Gore or extreme violence✕ Clearly fictional stories✕ Poor audio quality✕ Rushed narration