In the 19th and 20th Century, ‘serials’ were the most widely distributed form of popular media in the United Kingdom. All over the country, printing presses were alight with the latest weekly editions of short story collections, ready to be enjoyed in literary magazines and pamphlets by millions of readers.

With the rise of radio, serialised stories slowly faded into obscurity. We think that the comeback of the short story is well overdue, and you can be a part of it. In the modern era, reading can often fall to the bottom of the pile — almost 80% of Americans wish they read more, but don’t have time.

With the Sanctuary Stories app, you can read, write and listen around your schedule.

Sanctuary Stories is independently owned and operated, and wholeheartedly committed to ethical business and creative practices. Our driving ethos is the desire to democratise writing and help people read, and we think sustainability, diversity and responsibility is non-negotiable.

If you’re interested in joining the Sanctuary team, have any questions, or just want to say hello, you’re welcome to contact us at contact@sanctuarystories.co.uk.