Sanctuary: Short Stories
Read daily, listen, and write.
About
Discover and enjoy a vast collection of classic and new short stories. Read or listen to daily curated editions, track your reading progress, and customize your experience. Aspiring writers can also publish their work and build a readership.
What's New in Sanctuary
1.1.0
August 25, 2026
Hi readers & writers! We’ve been busy adding to the community experience on Sanctuary. Introducing Societies: We've added Societies, a new home for writing groups and clubs on Sanctuary. You can now join Societies, browse their stories and collections, or run your own Society. A refreshed browsing experience: Enhanced the browse page with new ways to find writers, collections and Societies. Revamped profiles: A cleaner portfolio-style profile with your stats, stories and memberships highlighted. Minor performance fixes to keep Sanctuary running smoothly.
MoreFAQ
What is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is a mobile application dedicated to short fiction, offering a space to discover, read, listen to, and publish short stories. It aims to make reading a daily habit and support emerging writers.
Can I read stories offline on Sanctuary?
The provided description does not specify offline reading capabilities. However, the app allows users to save stories to their library for later access.
How does Sanctuary help users make reading a habit?
Sanctuary encourages reading habits through its daily curated 'Edition,' personalized library growth, following favorite writers, and leaving reviews. It offers customizable reading settings for comfort.
Is Sanctuary suitable for writers?
Yes, Sanctuary is built for writers. You can publish your writing, create a public profile, host a portfolio, collect reviews, and track reader interaction with your work.
What kind of stories can I find on Sanctuary?
Sanctuary features a wide range of genres, including classics, new fiction, literary stories, mysteries, romance, poetry, thrillers, horror, and fantasy. The daily Edition offers hand-picked selections.
Does Sanctuary have ads?
No, the application data indicates that Sanctuary does not contain advertisements.
What devices is Sanctuary available on?
Sanctuary is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.
How often is Sanctuary updated?
The latest version of Sanctuary was released on August 25, 2026, suggesting regular updates. The app was initially released on May 29, 2026.
