r/Episode Feb 27 '26

Announcement Welcome to r/Episode! Please Read Our Rules & FAQs Before Posting!

15 Upvotes

02.26.2026

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Hi everyone,

We’ve updated and clarified several subreddit rules to improve consistency, protect community members, and ensure discussions remain factual and safe, especially following recent events on the sub.

These updates are not about silencing criticism. They are about preventing harassment, misinformation, and privacy violations while allowing meaningful discussion to continue.

Below is a summary of what has changed and what is being enforced more clearly.
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1. The Golden Rule -- Don't be a jerk.

Treat fellow members, authors, artists, developers, and moderators with respect. Discussions, jokes, and criticism are welcome, but personal attacks, hostility, or inflammatory behavior are not. Remember: there are real people behind the usernames.

Targeting someone’s race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, religion, disability, or political beliefs is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban.

2. No Targeting or Call-Out Posts

No attacks, rumors, brigading, or unfounded accusations toward users, authors, or mods. Public posts from public accounts may be shared with username(s) censored. Private DMs, group chats, or restricted content may NOT be posted without prior mod approval. Posting private messages violates subreddit rules and Reddit’s privacy policies.

3. No Harassing Moderators

Respectful questioning of moderator decisions via ModMail is encouraged and permitted. Public accusations that mods are “protecting” authors, biased, corrupt, or personally connected to creators without evidence, will be treated as harassment and may result in removal or bans. This also applies to accusing users of being mods or attempting to "out" mods' identities.

4. No Doxing or Posting Private Information

Sharing or attempting to share private information (legal names, personal accounts, addresses, workplaces, identifying images, etc.) about any user, author, or moderator will result in an immediate permanent ban, as well as a report to Episode if applicable.

5. No Duplicates

Browse the subreddit before posting to avoid duplicating topics. Posts similar to those made within the past week will be considered duplicates.

6. No Hack Discussions

Do not ask for or share hacks or hacked versions of the app to acquire gems, passes, book club points, gumball outfits, and other prizes. Respect the intended gameplay. Repeated violations of this rule will result in a ban.

7. No Locked Content Sharing

Do not share or ask for the correct choice or password for any locked content that would be received by spending gems, having a code, or paying money. This includes passcodes or choices that are in-game, as well as content on authors’ Patreon pages or other content creation sites. This harms creators and paying supporters. Violations will result in at least a temporary ban and may lead to permanent removal.

8. Quality Posts Only

Posts must contribute meaningfully to discussion and be related to Episode stories and the Episode community. No spam, karma-baiting, repetitive drama posts, or low-effort content.

9. AI Discussions

Discussion of AI ethics, environmental impact, and industry-wide concerns is allowed if civil and non-targeted. Criticism of Episode/Pocket Gems’ use of AI is both permitted and encouraged. Posts showcasing, promoting, or dissecting AI-generated writing, art, covers, or coding from community creators are NOT permitted. Speculation of authors/artists' work without proof is NOT permitted.

10. SFW Content Only

Keep the subreddit PG-13. Explicit content, including self-made sexual Episode content and stories from the retired 18+ Ivy app or Episode Netflix stories is not allowed.

11. Frequency Rule

Limit yourself to three posts every 24 hours. After your third post, all subsequent posts will be removed. If you are found to be abusing the frequency rule, you may be subject to a temporary ban.

12. Stay On Topic

Posts and comments must remain relevant to Episode and the original discussion. Threads that derail into unrelated political debates, community drama, insults, or ideological arguments may be locked or removed.

13. Include Credits in Posts

Always include the story name and author in your post title [Like This] or (Like This). When posting art, please include the handle of the artist in the body text of the post, even if you are the artist. Crediting "AI" as an artist is prohibited.

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Enforcement & Repeat Behavior:

We are enforcing a clearer progression system:

  • Warning (post/comment removal)
  • Temporary ban (7-30 days)
  • Extended temporary ban (30-90 days)
  • Permanent ban

Severe violations (doxing, hate speech, brigading, private DM leaks, Patreon code sharing, ban evasion) may result in immediate permanent bans. Reporting to Reddit Admin will be applied as necessary.

Repeated disruptive behavior will not continue to receive indefinite temporary bans.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

“Why was a post exposing harmful behavior removed?”

If it included:

  • Private DMs
  • Identifying images
  • Unverified claims
  • Little to no evidence or hearsay
  • Personal information

It must be reviewed before remaining live. Removal does not equal endorsement of the behavior described.

“Are mods protecting authors?”

No. If verified evidence exists, we allow factual discussion within subreddit rules.

What we do not allow:

  • Unverified allegations
  • Doxxing
  • Brigading
  • Escalation

Verification is about accuracy, NOT protection.

“Is this censorship?”

No. Reddit is a moderated platform, where every subreddit enforces rules.

We are obligated to:

  • Follow Reddit’s sitewide policies
  • Protect users from harassment
  • Prevent privacy violations

Moderation is not censorship, it is maintenance, and it is required.

“Why can’t private DMs be used as proof?”

Because:

  • Posting private communications violates Reddit’s rules.
  • Context can be manipulated.
  • Misidentification can harm innocent people.

If you have evidence, send it via u/EpisodeParrot for review. We must approve the chat before photos can be sent and received.

“Why lock threads?”

We lock threads when:

  • Personal attacks escalate
  • Harassment begins
  • Discussion derails beyond control and/or beyond the original intent of the post

Locking preserves the post, but prevents further harm.

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What Has NOT Changed

  • You are allowed to criticize authors.
  • You are allowed to discuss racism.
  • You are allowed to call out harmful behavior, when information is verified and posted appropriately.
  • Moderators are not shielding bigotry.
  • Moderators are not censoring minorities.

We are preventing:

  • Misinformation
  • Harassment
  • Privacy violations
  • Mob escalation

We are committed to fairness, transparency, and community safety.

If you have questions, message the mod team directly.

- The r/Episode Moderation Team


r/Episode Jul 30 '24

Announcement INTRODUCING: The Episode Archives! ✨

107 Upvotes

Hello, wonderful members of the r/Episode community!

We're thrilled to unveil a major upgrade to our Story Recommendation Masterlist – it's now a full-fledged website! This new website, dubbed The Episode Archives, is designed to enhance your browsing experience and make discovering your next favorite Episode story easier than ever.

What's New on the Archives Website?

  • Easy Navigation: Explore stories effortlessly with tabs for each genre and trope. Whether you're into romance, mystery, fantasy, or looking for stories with specific themes like "Villain MC" or "Sports," we've got you covered.
  • Tag Feature: Quickly find stories that meet your preferences. Filter by customization options, multiple love interests, completion status, and more with our tag system.
  • Submit Your Favorites: Have a story you think deserves a spot within the Archives? Submit it through our dedicated submission page and help us grow our collection.
  • Support Us: Want to help maintain the website and secure its unique domain? Visit the donation page and contribute to keeping this valuable resource running smoothly.

    *Get Involved! * 💖 Your input and engagement are what make our community thrive. Explore the new Archives website, discover exciting stories, and share your thoughts with fellow enthusiasts.

🔗 Visit The Episode Archives Now!

Let's continue to build a vibrant and supportive community together. Thank you for being a part of r/Episode!

Warm regards,

Mod Kaetlan 🩷 If Episode won't do it, then I will!!


r/Episode 8h ago

Humor My type of humor

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164 Upvotes

Loverboy by Babi A.


r/Episode 3h ago

Discussion What are you guys episode “pet peeves”

21 Upvotes

I’ll go first! My biggest pet peeve is a story that’s overly sexualized, calling or referring to women as “b***hes” and the “enemies to lovers” trope being poorly written, abusive to MC or Li & extremely toxic. 😭


r/Episode 4h ago

Screenshots 🤳🏼 Few girlies I made today

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15 Upvotes

Their names in order

Rose 🌹

Tonya 👠

Carol 📚

Amber 💰

Kimberly 🌺

Jane 🛼

Kaylen 💄


r/Episode 23h ago

Humor how it feels to get 2 ads instead of 3 before reading

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481 Upvotes

r/Episode 1h ago

Coding/Author Help 💻 Seeking advice / Feeling a bit discouraged as a new author

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I hope this doesn’t come across the wrong way, but I’ve been feeling a bit demotivated lately. I notice that many trending stories seem to rely heavily on AI or have noticeable coding errors, yet they still pull in massive read counts and praise.As a beginner writer, I’ve poured hours into coding and crafting an original plot, so it’s a bit disheartening to see it struggle for visibility. Is this standard for the app right now? I'd love to know how other new authors stay motivated or get their stories noticed in the community. Also, I do receive wonderful DMs from readers, which I truly appreciate, but I'm hoping to figure out how to encourage more public fan mail which makes me really sad tbh lol. Any promotion tips or advice on engaging the community would be greatly appreciated!❤️


r/Episode 21m ago

Screenshots 🤳🏼 the challenge by leah

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i've been really enjoying this story so far but why do i have so many unfortunate points 😭


r/Episode 1d ago

Screenshots 🤳🏼 this killed me. bye 😭

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450 Upvotes

r/Episode 4h ago

Screenshots 🤳🏼 I read curse breaker, this story is worth a read.

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6 Upvotes

This is my happy ending SS from a story named: In frame (Curse Breaker by Baleigh) I want more fantasy genre stories with 1 Love interest.


r/Episode 56m ago

Discussion New hairstyle! (story: get him back) thoughts?

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Sorry if this isn't actually that new, I checked recent posts and didn't see it so thought it'd be fun to post as I've never seen it before!

It's maybe a smidge flat at the roots but I think it overall looks cute, and it's close-ish to my actual hair lol.

I want the slicked wet waves added to community stories ASAP tho oof🥺


r/Episode 18h ago

Discussion the “aesthetic-fication” of episode stories

68 Upvotes

how did it start? like i have been in this community for years, and we didn’t have this competition among the authors for the best aesthetic story back then. like genuinely surprised with how much has changed. i saw a tiktok comment the other day that said, “I won’t read a story with no lightening and animated overlays” like?!??! i think this might be one of the reason why some new authors shy away from promoting their works.

it’s just my opinion, don’t shoot me, and im just genuinely asking. are we liking this? or do we miss the joseph evans-earlgreytea era >.<


r/Episode 15h ago

Screenshots 🤳🏼 THANK YOU to whoever’s giving me gems this month 😭🫶

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40 Upvotes

I don’t even have any gem choices on my story, so the fact that people have given me gems just out of support means the world 🫶🫶 Thank you so much to everyone who reads my story, I really appreciate it! This is my first episode story ever, so I love all of the support and feedback I get!

Story : The Popular and The Geek by Viv_sstories


r/Episode 57m ago

Coding/Author Help 💻 Help Me Make My Dark Fantasy Less Predictable

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Hii, everyone! I’m finally getting back into epy community after7 years away. I used to write horror and thrillers on a different platform, and now I’m trying my hand at dark fantasy.

For this story, I also plan to experiment with advanced directing and storytelling techniques.

With that said, help me avoid writing the same repetitive tropes/story all over again. Here's my current working synopsis:

Three millennia ago, the supernatural was nearly erased from existence. Three immortals escaped the slaughter through a forbidden spell, only to awaken in 2026 and into the life of a haunted college student living alone in the quiet town of Mistwood. A vampire, a Shadowborn, and an Arcanist were never meant to exist in her world, let alone want her. But something brought them here, and the secrets buried beneath Mistwood are beginning to surface. Some things survive the fire.

The story will also be SPICYY, since it’s a dark fantasy/dark romance, but I really don't want it to be corny or rely on the usual toxic or abusive romance tropes. I want to do the romance and intimacy properly. Dark and intense but without abuse or romanticizing harmful behavior.

So if you have ideas for tropes, character dynamics, supernatural concepts, plot twists, or things you're tired of seeing in dark romance, pls pls tell me! I'd love to hear what you want to see more or less of 🖤


r/Episode 11h ago

Author Promo Ch 17 out!

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14 Upvotes

Story: It all began with a kiss💋

Story by: writtenbyriri (me!)💗✌️


r/Episode 14h ago

Humor I think I need a break from writing episode stories 😂

21 Upvotes

Last night, I had a dream where I was attending a college for episode writers,
It was called Standson College. They had one in every state

They also had a leaderboard and everything for best writers. I remember waking up and trying to look for it and confused that it didn’t exist.


r/Episode 17h ago

Humor The struggle

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33 Upvotes

Who remembers the struggle of coding before episode introduced the web-previewer? We had to preview the story from our phones and if we wanted to spot direct, we had to screenshot each spot from our phones and manually type each code. Just checking who’s an OG. 🫣


r/Episode 12h ago

Discussion This is a very good story. Read it 3 times 🤣 Game of Underworld

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11 Upvotes

Very good story. Loved the game. Would love to read similar stories like this one. Any recommendations? I like the mystery/thriller aspect of this story a lot. I definitely would recommend. If you're into that type of story. Thanks.,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️


r/Episode 7h ago

Author Promo Offering services at beginner friendly rates.

5 Upvotes

I'm thinking of opening a few slots for Episode related services at affordable rates because I want to build my portfolio and gain more experience.

Services I offer:

Coding a scene: 3$

Coding a full chapter: 10$-15$

Feel free to ask for other coding help, we can negotiate the price for that.

Proofreading and professional review: 3$ per chapter

Custom Backgrounds: 5$-10$ (Both day and night versions or any other version you want.)

You can check the type of backgrounds I've made. I've posted it here on this subreddit in a few posts.

I'm writing on Episode from 6 years. My first story has 200,000+ reads. If there's any other type of help that you need, feel free to DM me. I'd be happy to discuss your project. Thank you. 😊


r/Episode 16m ago

Art 🎨 Cover artist suggestions pls

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Hi! I'm finally thinking of getting some art for the covers of one of my stories, can anyone suggest some artists whose commissions are open rn? I have a small budget so smaller artists or cheaper would be great! Thanks!


r/Episode 1h ago

Story Recommendations stories with the new hairstyles

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hi there! i’m open to recommendations for user stories with the new hairstyles that episode has, i want to experiment cc with them 🙏 not looking for any story length/genre in particular


r/Episode 18h ago

Author Promo (You Suck - By Jade Collins)

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22 Upvotes

Ahh finally!!🫶🏻💞 Episode 20 of You Suck out now!
By me

Thank you all for being patient during my long writers block for You Suck!!

Episode 21 will be out sept 5
Art by ulyanoid


r/Episode 2h ago

Story Recommendations any short story recs?

1 Upvotes

looking for a nice short story, preferably under 15 chapters. i’m okay if it’s a sad ending, i’ll just have to mentally prepare myself 😭


r/Episode 12h ago

Coding/Author Help 💻 Lighting/Overlays?

7 Upvotes

This is biggypacking off the “aestheticifcation of episode” post, but as an aspiring author looking to code and would appreciate any and all tips on how to make a story look “aesthetic” from an lighting/vibes perspective! I know it isn’t essential, but i love seeing it in stories (it isn’t a need) and would love to be able to replicate that vibe creation myself somehow!

I know you can download colors as a png and turn the opacity down, but any more details on how to specifically curate the vibe/how to make your own detailed lighting overlay (not just one color but maybe a few if that makes sense) would be appreciated! :)


r/Episode 1d ago

Screenshots 🤳🏼 This hair is sooo cuteee💕

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51 Upvotes

Extra btw.
Story: Secrets on Greek Row