Adopt a SlothAbout StorySloth
A home for original short stories by independent authors. Free to read, human-reviewed, community-powered.
StorySloth connects independent authors with readers who love discovering new fiction — across every genre, every style, every voice.
What We Believe
Stories First
Every story is free to read. Short fiction should be accessible to everyone.
Human-Reviewed
No algorithm publishes. Every submission is read by a real person.
Community-Powered
Readers rate, discuss, and award stories. Authors earn from engagement.
Author-Friendly
Authors keep their copyright. Our licence is non-exclusive.
How It Works
Authors sign up, accept our Author Publishing Agreement, and submit stories through our editor. Every submission is reviewed before publication.
Readers browse and discover stories across dozens of genres. Reading is always free. Readers who want to support authors can “Adopt a Sloth” — a monthly subscription that funds payouts and unlocks awards.
Who We Are
StorySloth is operated by Shed Collective Ltd. (Company No. SC387124), a small team of writers, readers, and engineers based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We believe short fiction deserves a dedicated platform that respects authors and delights readers.