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What Is StoryFest?

Welcome to our annual showcase of some of the stories people wrote during StoryADay May this year.

Swipe through the graphics above, to find a story that tickles your fancy, then click or tap.

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Here, you’ll fine tiny tales to touch your heart, brighten your day, and expand your horizons.

All in a few moments.

Stories From
Previous Years

Read The Story Here About the Story Johan, a traveling salesman, returns to his medieval village during the black plague ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story I fixated upon a stout and pudgy elderly man in front of me ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story A kind-hearted mother wants the best future for her daughter but is forced ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story An old homeless man shares his experience with a young man. About the ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story The Tell-Tale Heart retold from the POV of the old man. About the ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story Jason Mourn, still struggling to recover from a bad breakup has a chance ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story A young woman decides to take a Covid-era chance. (Not a screw-social-distancing chance; ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story Abbi is cooking up yet another dinner party, but this one may turn ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story About how a daughter is coping with her mother's death. About the Author ...
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Read The Story Here About the Story What if talking to strangers is the right thing to do? A different ...
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Yellow soul says:

July 5, 2020 at 10:36 am

Hello, how can I join the challenges?

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1. Julie Duffy says:
  
  July 15, 2020 at 12:31 pm
  
  I run the challenge in May and September, currently. You can get on the list to receive notification and prompts daily, here.
  
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deepshikha luthra says:

June 29, 2020 at 7:59 am

Hi,

I want to participate in the story a day challenge. How can I begin writing for you?

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