A new platform for readers and writers.
Join the waitlist for access to the closed beta.
Reading doesn’t have to be difficult.
We know life moves fast, and finding time for a full-length book can feel impossible.
The Sanctuary App brings you thousands of captivating, bite-sized stories so that you can listen or read with ease.
Discover stories that stay with you.
The Sanctuary App gives you access to thousands of engaging short stories, on the go. Listen to audiobooks, interact with friends, and save stories to your library - whether you’re an experienced reader or not.
Reading is entirely free - but you might want to consider upgrading to Reader+ for the best experience.
Browse
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Explore personalised recommendations, sorted by genre, length, and similarity to your favourites. We’ll learn from stories you like to bring you great suggestions.
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Discuss, suggest, and share your favourite stories for others to enjoy. Browse your friends’ libraries to find suggestions, and curate your own personal collection.
Write
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Effortlessly transform your stories into expressive audiobooks to share to your audience.
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When you publish on Sanctuary, your stories will have the chance to gain significant traction. Elevate your writing career, carve your niche or simply share the joy of storytelling.
Listen
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Sanctuary uses the very latest in Text-to-Speech (TTS) tools to augment your listening experience, placing your stories at the forefront of advancements in voice quality and accuracy.
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Life can be busy. Sometimes, you just don’t have time to sit down and read. Unlock a new way to enrich your life with audiobooks — whether you’re running, cleaning or on the morning commute!
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Listen
On Sanctuary, you’ll have access to every story converted into ultra-high quality audiobooks.
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Read
Enjoy curated recommendations, browse our top picks, or find your favourite writers.
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Write
It’s never been this easy to publish your stories. Create a portfolio or give writing a go.
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Build a Library
Save stories to your library, leave reviews and get recommendations from friends.
Who can use Sanctuary?
We believe that reading can be fun for everyone, whether you’re an experienced reader & writer or just trying it out.
Due to anticipated high demand, we’re currently onboarding people from the waitlist in the order that they sign up.
FAQs
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As a thank-you to early adopters, Beta users will have unlimited access to the Sanctuary app for free.
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Yes! Stories are available to listen to as audiobooks, with the latest ultra-high quality voice narration technology used to generate a powerful voiceover. We’re always working on integrating new technology to improve the listening experience.
Reading should be fun, but we know that sometimes it’s hard to find the time. You can listen to your favourite stories on the go with the click of a button.
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Yes! Sanctuary is compatible with all operating systems and screen sizes.
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Absolutely! You don’t need any prior experience or accomplishments to publish on Sanctuary. Make sure you check our content guidelines and copyright policies before publishing.
If you’re reluctant to share your writing, we would encourage you to take a chance and put it out there. You never know who your writing might connect with.
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Beta refers to an early release version of Sanctuary, wherein our team is working hard to make continual improvements before rolling out globally.
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
— George R.R. Martin