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.

The Midnight Train of the Lost
The Midnight Train of the Lost by Minahil Mohsin...

08 Apr. 2025

8 Min. Read

797 Views

Voices of the Vanished
Voices of the Vanished by Khadija Mohsin...

23 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

581 Views

The Land Remembers
The Land Remembers by Minahil Mohsin...

15 Mar. 2025

6 Min. Read

627 Views

Write to Me When the War Ends
Write to Me When the War Ends by Minahil Mohsin...

11 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

516 Views

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling, Retold...

07 Mar. 2025

9 Min. Read

508 Views

The Midnight Train of the Lost
The Midnight Train of the Lost by Minahil Mohsin...

08 Apr. 2025

8 Min. Read

797 Views

Voices of the Vanished

23 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

581 Views

The Land Remembers

15 Mar. 2025

6 Min. Read

627 Views

Write to Me When the War Ends

11 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

516 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.

The Milkmaid and her Pail
The Milkmaid and Her Pail teaches timeless life lessons about honesty, resilience,...

28 Jun. 2025

7 Min. Read

309 Views

The Milkmaid and her Pail
The Milkmaid and Her Pail tells the inspiring story of Seraphina, whose...

28 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

310 Views

The Last Leaf
The Last Leaf teaches us that even the smallest act of hope,...

27 Jun. 2025

6 Min. Read

312 Views

The Milkmaid and her Pail
The Milkmaid and Her Pail teaches timeless life lessons about honesty, resilience,...

28 Jun. 2025

7 Min. Read

309 Views

The Milkmaid and her Pail
The Milkmaid and Her Pail tells the inspiring story of Seraphina, whose...

28 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

310 Views

The Last Leaf
The Last Leaf teaches us that even the smallest act of hope,...

27 Jun. 2025

6 Min. Read

312 Views

The Last Leaf
An old artist paints the last leaf on a wall during a...

27 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

313 Views

The Lost Key
The Lost Key is a powerful story about a boy who unlocks...

25 Jun. 2025

7 Min. Read

315 Views

Community

Join the Storyious community on social media! Connect with fellow readers and writers, share your favorite stories, and stay updated on the latest tales, writing tips, and storytelling events.

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.

The Milkmaid and her Pail
The Milkmaid and Her Pail tells the inspiring story of Seraphina, whose...

28 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

310 Views

The Naughty Puppy and the Kind Kitten
In the heart of a magical forest, the Naughty Puppy and the...

24 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

318 Views

A Sign of Affection
A Sign of Affection is a heartfelt story about a boy who...

24 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

317 Views

The Milkmaid and her Pail
The Milkmaid and Her Pail tells the inspiring story of Seraphina, whose...

28 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

310 Views

The Naughty Puppy and the Kind Kitten
In the heart of a magical forest, the Naughty Puppy and the...

24 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

318 Views

A Sign of Affection
A Sign of Affection is a heartfelt story about a boy who...

24 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

317 Views

The Land Remembers
The Land Remembers by Minahil Mohsin...

15 Mar. 2025

6 Min. Read

627 Views

When the Dusk Spoke: A Chilling Tale of Cosmic Silence
When the Dusk Spoke by Minahil Mohsin...

13 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

487 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.

The Scent of Decay
The Scent of Decay by Khadija Mohsin...

01 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

449 Views

The Hunger Inside
The Hunger Inside by Minahil Mohsin...

18 Dec. 2024

7 Min. Read

435 Views

The Polaroids
The Polaroids by Khadija Mohsin...

18 Dec. 2024

7 Min. Read

436 Views

The Scent of Decay
The Scent of Decay by Khadija Mohsin...

01 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

449 Views

The Hunger Inside
The Hunger Inside by Minahil Mohsin...

18 Dec. 2024

7 Min. Read

435 Views

The Polaroids
The Polaroids by Khadija Mohsin...

18 Dec. 2024

7 Min. Read

436 Views

Have a story only you can tell?

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.

Write to Me When the War Ends
Write to Me When the War Ends by Minahil Mohsin...

11 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

516 Views

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling, Retold...

07 Mar. 2025

9 Min. Read

508 Views

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The Brothers Grimm, Retold by...

03 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

462 Views

Write to Me When the War Ends
Write to Me When the War Ends by Minahil Mohsin...

11 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

516 Views

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling, Retold...

07 Mar. 2025

9 Min. Read

508 Views

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The Brothers Grimm, Retold by...

03 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

462 Views

The Lorax
The Lorax by Dr Seuss, Retold by Syeda Areeba Mashkoor...

03 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

487 Views

The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning, Retold by Khadija Mohsin...

03 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

454 Views

Fables

Explore timeless truths through short, symbolic tales where animals, objects, and nature reveal life lessons in just a few powerful paragraphs.

The Sun and the Wind Fable
The Wind tried force, but the Sun used warmth. A simple story...

18 Jun. 2025

6 Min. Read

317 Views

The Bat and the Cave
Duski, the hero of The Bat and the Cave story, enters the...

16 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

331 Views

Voices of the Vanished
Voices of the Vanished by Khadija Mohsin...

23 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

581 Views

The Sun and the Wind Fable
The Wind tried force, but the Sun used warmth. A simple story...

18 Jun. 2025

6 Min. Read

317 Views

The Bat and the Cave
Duski, the hero of The Bat and the Cave story, enters the...

16 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

331 Views

Voices of the Vanished
Voices of the Vanished by Khadija Mohsin...

23 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

581 Views

The Goose that Laid Golden Eggs
The Goose that Laid Golden Eggs by Aesop, Retold by Syeda Filza...

02 Mar. 2025

6 Min. Read

443 Views

The Oceanheart's Odyssey
The Oceanheart's Odyssey by Mahrukh Ijaz...

25 Feb. 2025

7 Min. Read

426 Views

Have a story only you can tell?

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.

The Last Leaf
An old artist paints the last leaf on a wall during a...

27 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

313 Views

The Lost Key
With the Lost Key in hand, Ellis faced the darkness, and his...

25 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

318 Views

The Lorax
The Lorax by Dr Seuss, Retold by Syeda Areeba Mashkoor...

03 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

487 Views

The Last Leaf
An old artist paints the last leaf on a wall during a...

27 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

313 Views

The Lost Key
With the Lost Key in hand, Ellis faced the darkness, and his...

25 Jun. 2025

4 Min. Read

318 Views

The Lorax
The Lorax by Dr Seuss, Retold by Syeda Areeba Mashkoor...

03 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

487 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.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling, Retold...

07 Mar. 2025

9 Min. Read

508 Views

The Frog Prince
The Frog Prince by The Brothers Grimm, Retold by Syeda Izma Mashkoor...

02 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

442 Views

The Starweavers’ Loom
The Starweavers' Loom by Minahil Mohsin...

02 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

445 Views

Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin by The Brothers Grimm, Retold by Khadija Mohsin...

27 Feb. 2025

8 Min. Read

416 Views

Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk by Joseph Jacobs, Retold by Khadija Mohsin...

27 Feb. 2025

7 Min. Read

403 Views

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling, Retold...

07 Mar. 2025

9 Min. Read

508 Views

The Frog Prince
The Frog Prince by The Brothers Grimm, Retold by Syeda Izma Mashkoor...

02 Mar. 2025

7 Min. Read

442 Views

The Starweavers’ Loom
The Starweavers' Loom by Minahil Mohsin...

02 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

445 Views

Loved a story? Hated a Twist? Craving more of a Genre?

Your feedback helps us shape better stories. Share your thoughts or suggestions on our Connect With Us Page.

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. 

The Lorax
The Lorax by Dr Seuss, Retold by Syeda Areeba Mashkoor...

03 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

487 Views

The Artisan and the Apprentices' Masterpiece
The Artisan and the Apprentices Masterpiece by Minahil Mohsin...

27 Feb. 2025

8 Min. Read

404 Views

The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden by Syeda Izma Mashkoor...

18 Feb. 2025

7 Min. Read

402 Views

The Unsung Heroes of the Forest
The Unsung Heroes of the Forest by Syeda Izma Mashkoor...

19 Nov. 2024

7 Min. Read

394 Views

The Lorax
The Lorax by Dr Seuss, Retold by Syeda Areeba Mashkoor...

03 Mar. 2025

8 Min. Read

487 Views

The Artisan and the Apprentices' Masterpiece
The Artisan and the Apprentices Masterpiece by Minahil Mohsin...

27 Feb. 2025

8 Min. Read

404 Views

The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden by Syeda Izma Mashkoor...

18 Feb. 2025

7 Min. Read

402 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Something Amazing is Coming to Storyious!

Get ready for something extraordinary! We’re about to launch a powerful new feature that will redefine how you read, experience, and connect with stories. It’s bold, it’s brilliant, and it’s just around the corner

Keep checking back, because the future of storytelling is about to unfold, only on Storyious. Are you ready to be amazed?

Subscribe to Storyious!

Love stories? Join our community of story lovers today and don’t miss a single tale! Subscribe to Storyious and get the latest stories, featured reads, and exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox. Whether you enjoy magical fairytales, moral lessons, or bedtime classics, there’s always something new waiting for you.

Thank You for Subscribing

You’ve successfully subscribed to our newsletter.
We’re excited to keep you updated with our latest news and offers.

You have already subscribed for updates!

You’ve successfully subscribed to our newsletter.
We’re excited to keep you updated with our latest news and offers.

Thank You for Contacting Storyious

We’ve received your message! Due to a high volume of inquiries, our team typically takes 3 to 5 working days to respond. We appreciate your patience and look forward to assisting you shortly. Stay connected!

Thank You for Sharing Your Story!

You’ve successfully submitted your story. Our editorial team will review your story to ensure it aligns with our storytelling standards and content guidelines.
If your story meets our criteria, it will be accepted and published within 5 business days. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to stories that do not meet our editorial needs.
If your story is not published within 15 days, it may indicate that it was not selected for publication at this time. Thank you for contributing to Storyious; we truly value your voice and creativity!

Advertisement Request Submitted Successfully

Thank you for your interest in advertising with Storyious! Our team has received your request. We will carefully review your submission and get back to you within the next 3 to 5 working days. If you have any urgent queries or want to follow up, please contact us.

 

We look forward to helping you connect with an enthusiastic, global story-reading community.