The One-Eyed African Queen Who Defeated the Roman Empire
Cocky male monarchs underestimated Queen Amanirenas for her gender, her race, and her disability. Each time, they did so at their own peril.
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The Undercover Anarchists’ Secret Construction Collective
In a sleepy corner of Connecticut, a radical band of leftists are sneaking out after dark to tackle the homelessness crisis that has spread to every corner of America.
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I Woke Up From a Coma and Couldn’t Escape the Guy Pretending to Be My Boyfriend
I fell 20 feet out of a redwood tree and when I came to, my memory was shattered and a man I’d broken things off with was telling everyone we were together. Then I found out why.
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The Teenage King’s Historically Bad Sex Education
As James V came of age, his evil ex-stepfather and a counsel of unscrupulous gatekeepers hatched a scheme to keep him from power: distract him with an ungodly amount of intercourse.
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The Weird, Wacky and Wild Ride of Captain Cartoon, Father of Bat Boy
The incredibly colorful true life story of Dick Kulpa, a nerdy small-town kid who loved cartoons so much that he became one.
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The Hollywood HIV Doctor Who Was Secretly Peddling Eternal Youth
How did a respected and beloved medical professional end up leading a multi-million-dollar anti-aging scheme—and staring down decades in prison?
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The Bank Robbers Who Couldn’t Shoot Straight (Or Do Anything Right, Really)
When the Duffy Brothers were deported from the U.S, they hatched a plan to bring Bonnie-and-Clyde-style armed robbery across the pond. Their plan had more holes than a bullet-riddled safe.
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Diary of a Bachelor Who Suddenly Became a Solo Dad to a Teenage Girl
I was an 18-year-old father who couldn’t be there for his baby. I know, you’ve heard this one before. How about this part? Twelve years later Krystasia’s mom walked away and never came back.
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Story Collections
Mission Impossible: Finding the Perfect Name for My Kid
A new dad on the nightmare-inducing challenge of coming up with a timeless but fresh, cool but not too cool name for his son.
Adventure Is in My DNA
A filmmaker and surfer proudly explores her Indigenous roots, and discovers that thrill-seeking runs in the family.
Meet The Banksy of Cardboard Curiosities
This LA artist is creating ephemeral works designed to dazzle – then disintegrate.
Courvosier Cox Knows He’s a Superstar
Meet a teenage actor-singer-comedian with absolutely no doubt that his tumultuous adolescence will soon give way to Hollywood fame.
Podcasts


Introducing Believable, Narratively’s Debut Podcast
From a near-death experience that shook a family to its core to a shocking proposition in a therapist's office, Believable explores how our stories define who we are.


Narratively Out Loud
Narratively Out Loud brings you the latest storytelling from Narratively.com, plus some vintage favorites, read aloud — from our revealing memoir, to explorations of quirky subcultures, to profiles that celebrate the diversity of humanity.


The DJ Who Broadcast to One Listener for 40 Years
In a new podcast episode co-produced by Narratively and Snap Judgment, we share the story of Radio 77, the fake radio station that played to the smallest audience in the world.
Narratively is proud to partner with the top creators in entertainment to develop and produce TV series and features inspired by our thousands of authentic, untold human stories. 25+ Narratively stories have been optioned for TV and film projects. If you’re interested in partnering with us please contact Narratively’s director of development, Joe Lugo.
Storyteller Spotlight
Have a story to tell? We are always interested in adding new voices to our diverse lineup of storytellers. For details on how to contribute, visit narratively.com/contribute.


Margarita Gokun Silver
Essayist + Novelist


Elsa Eli Waithe
Comedian + Mental Health Advocate


Dylan Taylor-Lehman
Nonfiction Writer + Reporter


Jill L. Ferguson
Writing Coach + Author


Shanna B. Tiayon
Social Psychologist + Homesteader


Lilly Dancyger
Memoirist + Writing Instructor


Candace Opper
Writer + Visual Artist


Kenneth R. Rosen
Editor + Journalist


Mary Kay McBrayer
Writer + Podcaster


Finlay Games
Content Creator + Mentor


Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Writer + Filmmaker


Justine Lee
Community Organizer + Event Producer


Suzanne Heintz
Performance Artist + Filmmaker


Sassafras Lowrey
Author + Certified Trick Dog Instructor


Rachel Lears
Filmmaker + Producer


Anja Klemp Vilgaard
Marketer + Writer


Jenny Dorsey
Chef + Writer


Michael Stahl
Writer + Editor


Andrea J. Buchanan
Writer + Pianist


Farah Mohammed
Editor + Nomad


Joe Henley
Writer + Buddhist Death Metal Vocalist


Stewart Lewis
Novelist + Musician


Vivian Conan
Librarian + Writing Mentor


Tria Chang
Essayist + Ghostwriter


Audrey Clare Farley
Academic + Narrative Nonfiction Writer


Reema Zaman
Writer + Activist


Jason Schwartzman
Writer + Editor


Kern Carter
Writer + Editor
Branded Content
Narratively Creative is our brand-facing storytelling studio. Think of us as your favorite production company, creative agency and storyteller morphed into one and you’ll start to get a sense of the powerful advantage we offer our partners. We love nothing more than helping an inspiring brand, publisher or non-profit create and connect with the perfect narrative. To learn more, visit narrativelycreative.com.


Water is Life, for Eni


Feature Articles, for Healthline


The Catch, for CIBC


Faces of Freelance, for Freelancers Union


How to Buy a Car While Social Distancing, for Cars.com


The DNA of Adventure, for Tribeca Studios/23andMe


The True Rustico Man, for Rustico


The Absolute Worst Thing My Dog Ever Ate, for Ollie


The Gift for the Guy Who Has Everything, for Flaviar


Behind the Design, for Marriott
Our Newsletters


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