Featured Stories
Explore our Featured Stories—handpicked tales that showcase the best of storytelling. From heartwarming narratives to thrilling adventures, these standout stories are reader favorites and editor’s picks on Storyious.
08 Apr. 2025
8 Min. Read
765 Views
23 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
551 Views
15 Mar. 2025
6 Min. Read
596 Views
11 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
481 Views
07 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
468 Views
08 Apr. 2025
8 Min. Read
765 Views
New Stories
Stay updated with the newest stories on Storyious! Explore fresh, original tales across genres, written to inspire, entertain, and spark your imagination with every read.
Look no further than The Silent Cradle for a scary story for...
18 Apr. 2025
7 Min. Read
653 Views
After a demanding day, there’s nothing quite like curling up with Quick...
16 Apr. 2025
9 Min. Read
493 Views
Few stories in the magical realm of narrative reflect the imagination and...
15 Apr. 2025
8 Min. Read
463 Views
Look no further than The Silent Cradle for a scary story for...
18 Apr. 2025
7 Min. Read
653 Views
After a demanding day, there’s nothing quite like curling up with Quick...
16 Apr. 2025
9 Min. Read
493 Views
Few stories in the magical realm of narrative reflect the imagination and...
15 Apr. 2025
8 Min. Read
463 Views
It’s easy to forget the impact of little, significant events in a...
14 Apr. 2025
7 Min. Read
461 Views
What makes The Lorax Trees so unforgettable? Is it their fluffy tufts?...
11 Apr. 2025
6 Min. Read
457 Views
Moral Stories
Stories that don’t preach, but stay with you. Moral tales on Storyious offer quiet lessons through powerful plots, grounded characters, and emotional clarity.
15 Mar. 2025
6 Min. Read
596 Views
13 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
457 Views
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
440 Views
15 Mar. 2025
6 Min. Read
596 Views
13 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
457 Views
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
440 Views
03 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
420 Views
02 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
408 Views
Scary Stories
Enter the dark corners of storytelling, where fear isn’t forced, but earned. These stories haunt, disturb, and linger long after the final line.
01 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
434 Views
18 Dec. 2024
7 Min. Read
415 Views
01 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
434 Views
18 Dec. 2024
7 Min. Read
415 Views
Join our community of story writers crafting original fiction across genres. Get published, be read, and make an impact.
Classic Stories
Rediscover the timeless art of storytelling with original classic-style tales and retold versions that explore human nature, emotional depth, and the quiet power of well-crafted words.
11 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
481 Views
07 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
468 Views
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
440 Views
11 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
481 Views
07 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
468 Views
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
440 Views
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
439 Views
03 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
420 Views
Fables
Explore timeless truths through short, symbolic tales where animals, objects, and nature reveal life lessons in just a few powerful paragraphs.
23 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
551 Views
02 Mar. 2025
6 Min. Read
416 Views
25 Feb. 2025
7 Min. Read
408 Views
23 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
551 Views
02 Mar. 2025
6 Min. Read
416 Views
25 Feb. 2025
7 Min. Read
408 Views
23 Feb. 2025
7 Min. Read
391 Views
23 Feb. 2025
9 Min. Read
415 Views
Join our community of story writers crafting original fiction across genres. Get published, be read, and make an impact.
Bedtime Stories
Ease into sleep with gentle bedtime stories designed to calm minds, spark imagination, and make nighttime feel like a warm, quiet adventure.
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
439 Views
02 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
408 Views
27 Feb. 2025
10 Min. Read
341 Views
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
439 Views
02 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
408 Views
27 Feb. 2025
10 Min. Read
341 Views
Fairytales
Step into enchanted worlds where magic meets meaning, and fairytales unfold with heart, wonder, and storytelling that feels both timeless and refreshingly original.
07 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
468 Views
02 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
419 Views
02 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
415 Views
27 Feb. 2025
8 Min. Read
397 Views
27 Feb. 2025
7 Min. Read
378 Views
07 Mar. 2025
9 Min. Read
468 Views
02 Mar. 2025
7 Min. Read
419 Views
02 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
415 Views
Join our community of story writers crafting original fiction across genres. Get published, be read, and make an impact.
5 Minute Stories
5 Minute Stories on Storyious are designed for readers who want depth without delay. These short stories can be read in one sitting but still offer emotion, insight, and narrative punch.
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
439 Views
27 Feb. 2025
8 Min. Read
378 Views
18 Feb. 2025
7 Min. Read
379 Views
19 Nov. 2024
7 Min. Read
372 Views
03 Mar. 2025
8 Min. Read
439 Views
27 Feb. 2025
8 Min. Read
378 Views
18 Feb. 2025
7 Min. Read
379 Views
FAQ
What is Storyious, and how is it different from other story websites?
Storyious.com is a human-curated storytelling platform that features original stories across multiple genres, including moral stories, scary tales, fairytales, fables, classic literature, bedtime stories, and 5-minute stories.
What sets Storyious apart is its commitment to ethical storytelling, author transparency, and content originality: every story is written by real writers with formal literary backgrounds. No AI, no copied content; just pure human creativity.
Are the stories on Storyious safe for children and families?
Yes. Storyious is designed with readers of all ages in mind, including children and families. We carefully check the themes and tones of our stories, and our editorial process ensures that scary stories are never pointlessly disturbing, moral stories are never preachy, and bedtime stories are always calming.
We do not publish unnecessarily violent content and are clearly against the publication of explicit or inappropriate content, as detailed in our Storyious Writing Rules and Content Integrity Policy.
Can I share or use the stories from Storyious elsewhere?
You are welcome to share story URLs on social media or educational platforms with credit to Storyious and the original author. However, reposting full stories, modifying content, or publishing it on another website is strictly prohibited without written permission.
To learn more about usage rights, refer to our Terms of Use and Copyright Violations Policy.
Can anyone write for Storyious?
We accept writers who meet specific criteria
- A minimum Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, or Linguistics
- Proven writing experience
- A verifiable social media presence
We do not work with ghostwriters or accept AI-generated submissions. To learn more, visit our Write for Us page.
Are all stories on Storyious written by humans?
Absolutely. Storyious maintains a strict no-AI policy. Every story undergoes a multi-step editorial review to ensure it’s written exclusively by a human author, not by bots, language models, or paraphrasing tools. This is part of our platform-wide Plagiarism Guidelines and Editorial Process.
Is Storyious free to read and use?
Yes, Storyious is completely free for readers. You don’t need to sign up or pay to enjoy our collection of original stories. While we may display non-intrusive advertising, we ensure a clean, safe, and immersive reading experience. See our Advertising Policy and Privacy Policy for more details.
How do I report plagiarism or inappropriate content on Storyious?
We take copyright violations and inappropriate content seriously. If you believe a story infringes on your intellectual property or violates our policies, please contact us via our DMCA Policy or Contact Us page, or you may email us at writewithstoryious@gmail.com.
We investigate all valid complaints promptly and take appropriate action, including removal and account suspension where necessary.