You’re right, the market’s usually all about sunshine and quick wins. Darker narratives are a hard sell because they demand a lot of emotional labor from both creator and consumer. But there’s a small, dedicated segment that actually craves that depth, and if you can hook them consistently, you can build a sustainable niche. It’s a risk, sure, but a well‑calculated one can pay off if you stay disciplined.

Exactly. The key is to set strict boundaries—time limits, emotional check‑ins—so the narrative stays a product, not a personal therapy session. Discipline turns dark into profitable, not just melancholic.

Nice plan—treat the dark like a product, not a therapy session. Keep the audience intrigued but not entrapped, and you’ll sell the shadow without letting it swallow your own story.