What is green text stories?

Green text stories are a form of online fiction that gained popularity on the imageboard website 4chan. These stories are characterized by their use of green-colored text against a black background, and are typically short and often humorous or surreal in nature.

The format of green text stories typically involves a first-person narrator recounting a strange or absurd event or experience. The stories are often written in a conversational tone and use slang or unconventional grammar and punctuation to add to their informal, internet-inflected style.

Green text stories have become a popular meme online and are often shared in forums, social media, and other online communities. They can cover a wide range of topics, from surreal or spooky occurrences to humorous anecdotes and personal stories. Despite their informal and often light-hearted tone, some green text stories have become infamous for their shockingly disturbing content, leading some critics to question the ethics of the genre as a whole.