Features
Stories provides a calm, private, and emotionally safe space for writing, reading, and connecting through shared experience.
Privacy-First Design
You are always in control of your identity. Use a handle instead of your real name, and choose who can see each story: only you, members only, or public. No tracking, no advertising, no hidden profiles.
Write in Your Own Language
You can write stories in any language — the platform is designed to be culturally adaptable, with content shown exactly as you write it.
Story Matching
When you publish a story, our system converts it into a mathematical fingerprint known as an embedding. This allows us to find other stories that are written in a similar way or touch on related topics. It’s a simple way to help you discover stories that may resonate with your own experiences.
Appreciation, Not Social Media
Instead of likes or metrics designed to create pressure, Stories offers a simple “Appreciation” button. It’s a quiet way for someone to say “this helped me” without adding noise.
Safety & Moderation
Users can report stories that feel harmful, offensive, or inappropriate. Reported stories are reviewed through a careful moderation process designed to protect both writers and readers.
Personal Writing Journey
Your stories are organised on a private dashboard where you can edit, reflect, or keep entries completely to yourself. Many people use Our Shared Stories as a personal writing space to make sense of what they’ve lived through.
Secure by Default
All data is encrypted in transit and stored securely using Render’s managed PostgreSQL services. We do not track users’ behaviour, and we do not share personal information with third parties. Analytics are privacy-focused and anonymous.
Designed for Emotional Safety
The interface is intentionally quiet, with supportive colours and minimal pressure. No notifications, no feeds designed for engagement — only gentle tools that help people write, read, and reflect safely.