The World War II Hero Who Proved It’s Possible to Beat the NRA
A half-century after he helped liberate Dachau, Felix Sparks lost his grandson to gun violence. His surprising victory reminds us how one determined person can take on political giants.
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The Royal Spy Who Became the Feminist Answer to Shakespeare
Aphra Behn was the first English woman in history to work as a professional writer. The only thing more colorful than her boundary-pushing stories was her own secretive life.
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The Lost Prince of Yacht Rock
In 1978 he was music’s next big thing. Then his album bombed, he began a long slide into obscurity, and a bizarre fraud sent him to prison. Will Dane Donohue finally get his encore?
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How I Wrote Myself into a Real-life Romantic Comedy – That Turned into a Survivalist Thriller
As a filmmaker, I thought I could write the screenplay for my own love life. When I got lost in a hailstorm at 12,000 feet, searching for my ex, I realized I desperately needed a new ending.
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The Audacious Tabloid Couple Who Scammed Their Way Into New York’s High Society
The vaudeville dancer and his beguiling Parisian wife arrived in Manhattan in 1911 with secret identities in tow. They enjoyed wealth and notoriety for years—until it all came crashing down.
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The Killer Doctor, the Swirling Fire, and the World’s Most Haunted Building
This block in Brazil has been home to one of the deadliest skyscraper disasters in history, a doctor with a murderous secret, and—some say—a curse that goes back centuries.
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The Extraordinary Trial of the Child Soldier Who Became a Brutal Rebel Commander
Kidnapped at 9 by Joseph Kony’s notorious guerilla army, Dominic Ongwen was groomed to kill. Is he a lost soul deserving of mercy, or a cold-blooded war criminal who must face justice?
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How Kenny Washington Broke the NFL’s Color Barrier…And Why You’ve Never Heard of Him
He pushed past brutal racism to become the first Black player in major league sports—a year before Jackie Robinson—yet even his own kids never knew his full story. It’s time everyone did.
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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.


Shanna B. Tiayon
Social Psychologist + Homesteader


Candace Opper
Writer + Visual Artist


Kenneth R. Rosen
Editor + Journalist


Mary Kay McBrayer
Writer + Podcaster


Finlay Games
Content Creator + Mentor


Justine Lee
Community Organizer + Event Producer


Suzanne Heintz
Performance Artist + Filmmaker


Dylan Taylor-Lehman
Nonfiction Writer + Reporter


Anja Klemp Vilgaard
Marketer + Writer


Michael Stahl
Writer + Editor


Sassafras Lowrey
Author + Certified Trick Dog Instructor


Jenny Dorsey
Chef + Writer


Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Writer + Filmmaker


Reema Zaman
Writer + Activist


Rachel Lears
Filmmaker + Producer


Andrea J. Buchanan
Writer + Pianist


Joe Henley
Writer + Buddhist Death Metal Vocalist


Stewart Lewis
Novelist + Musician


Vivian Conan
Librarian + Writing Mentor


Farah Mohammed
Editor + Nomad


Tria Chang
Essayist + Ghostwriter


Audrey Clare Farley
Academic + Writer
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.


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


The Catch, for CIBC


Faces of Freelance, for Freelancers Union


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
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