Dark (-fic or -Story): refers to stories in which either the content or, usually, the characters themselves are written "darker" than their canon counterparts, although not necessarily outside the bounds of canon characterization. Can range from morally ambiguous to outright evil, possibly even psychopathic/sociopathic. Stories often carry higher ratings due to disturbing subject matter.
See also: Grimdark
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A-Z Fanfiction Guide: Terms to Know
RandomAn A-Z List of all the fanfic terms YOU should know! (Cr. Goes to Angerfire.com for references and information) * this will be updated periodically, so if some things are missing, they haven't been added yet.