Adventure Stories for Adults

Mysteries, discoveries and journeys with grown-up stakes

Adventure stories for adults bring back the feeling kids get from a treasure map - with grown-up stakes: urban mysteries, scientific chases, journeys that start on an ordinary afternoon. Read them free online, illustrated page by page.

Then put yourself in one: a personalized adventure starring you, a friend or a colleague makes a brilliant birthday or farewell gift. This collection belongs to our stories for adults.

Want a story like this with your child's photos? Create it here
The Berkeley DiscoveryAdults · InspirationalAudio

The Berkeley Discovery

Read free story →

Did this story move you?

Imagine an equally beautiful story where your child is the protagonist, with their own photos turned into illustrations.

Create my personalized story

Frequently asked questions

What kind of adventures are these?
Modern ones: mysteries hiding in real cities, discoveries chased down ordinary streets, journeys with an emotional core - no dragons required (unless you ask).
Who do people star in these stories?
Themselves, friends, couples or coworkers - adventure stories are a favorite for send-offs, retirements and milestone birthdays.
How real can the setting be?
Very: your city, your workplace, your usual cafe can all appear, which is exactly what makes the adventure land.

More story categories

01Browse by category

29 categories to find your story.

Our collection is organized into themed categories so you can quickly find what you're looking for: from stories about learning to apologize to stories for weddings or retirement.

Back to Free Stories