A new platform for readers and writers.
Join the waitlist for access to the closed beta.
Read, write, interact and listen — all on one purpose-built platform.
Discover stories that stay with you.
The Sanctuary App gives you access to thousands of engaging short stories, on the go. Listen to audiobooks, interact with friends, and save stories to your library - whether you’re an experienced reader or not.
Reading is entirely free. Join the closed Beta to help forge a new era for storytelling,
Browse
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Explore personalised recommendations, sorted by genre, length, and similarity to your favourites. Find hidden gems from undiscovered writers, or stay current with your favourite series.
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Discuss, suggest, and share your favourite stories for others to enjoy. Browse your friends’ libraries to find suggestions, and curate your own personal collection.
Write
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Effortlessly transform your stories into expressive audiobooks to share to your audience.
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When you publish on Sanctuary, your stories have the chance to gain significant traction. Elevate your writing career, carve your niche or simply share the joy of storytelling.
Listen
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Sanctuary uses the very latest in high-fidelity Text-to-Speech (TTS) tools to augment your listening experience, placing your stories at the forefront of advancements in voice quality and accuracy.
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Life can be busy. Sometimes, you just don’t have time to sit down and read. Unlock a new way to enrich your life with audiobooks — whether you’re running, cleaning or on the morning commute!
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Listen
On Sanctuary, every story is converted into an ultra-high quality audiobook.
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Read
Enjoy curated recommendations, browse our top picks, or find your favourite writers.
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Write
It’s never been this easy to publish your stories. Create a portfolio or give writing a go.
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Build a Library
Save stories to your library, leave reviews and get recommendations from friends.
Who can use Sanctuary?
We believe that reading can be fun for everyone, whether you’re an experienced reader & writer or just trying it out.
Due to anticipated high demand, we’re currently onboarding people from the waitlist in the order that they sign up.
FAQs
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Sanctuary is entirely free to read. We’re passionate about making reading accessible, and not extracting value.
As a thank-you to early adopters, Beta users will have a complementary Sanctuary Premium membership to read and listen for free.
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Yes! Stories are available to listen to as audiobooks, with the latest ultra-high quality voice narration technology used to generate a powerful voiceover. We’re always working on integrating new technology to improve the listening experience.
Reading should be fun, but we know that sometimes it’s hard to find the time. You can listen to your favourite stories on the go with the click of a button.
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Sanctuary is compatible with all mobile operating systems and screen sizes. We’re working on a Desktop version perfect for longer reads!
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Absolutely! You don’t need any prior experience or accomplishments to publish on Sanctuary. Make sure you check our content guidelines and copyright policies before publishing.
If you’re reluctant to share your writing, we would encourage you to take a chance and put it out there. You never know who your writing might connect with.
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Beta refers to an early release version of Sanctuary, wherein our team is working hard to make continual improvements before rolling out globally.
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
— George R.R. Martin