A 21+ writing community catered to authors of dark romance, psychological thrillers, or any transgressive fiction. Whether you write original works or fan fiction, 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 & 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬 welcomes all writers of age considered too strange or too much.

˚ ₊ ‧ ꒰ 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐔𝐒 ꒱ ‧ ₊ ˚
・ Strictly 21+ Only—Due to the nature of the content we write.
・ Anti-Generative AI—Because we respect the craft.
・ Age Verified only channels.
・ An activity based leveling system that unlocks perks along the way.
・ And a cutesy, garden theme—Just because!

˚ ₊ ‧ ꒰ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 ꒱ ‧ ₊ ˚
・ Writing Sprints—Gain XP alongside other server members in timed writing sessions.
・ Monthly Writing Challenges—Anonymously enter in light-hearted competitions against your peers.
・ Question of the Day—Engage in the daily discussion thread by answering questions about all things writing-related (and some things not so writing-related.)
・ Prompt Library—To keep your mind sharp and hone your skills.
・ A place to indulge in taboo fiction—Because we understand it doesn't dictate who you are as a person.

˚ ₊ ‧ ꒰ 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐎 ꒱ ‧ ₊ ˚
・ Don't just write morally gray characters, but straight-up pitch black.
・ Grew up reading or writing dead dove on Ao3.
・ Are dark romance, yandere, or true crime enthusiasts.
・ Want to receive and give honest feedback without unnecessary cruelty.
・ Want to connect, socialize, and find community amongst fellow dark fiction writers.