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Illustrated short stories for young adults and grown-ups: romantic, nostalgic, funny or made for gifting. Read them online or download the PDF.

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Stories for readers aged 16 and up
Illustrated cover of the story “The Orange Suitcase”, Adults, Felt illustrationAdults

The Orange Suitcase

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Illustrated cover of the story “The Things He Never Asked For”, Adults, Felt illustrationAdults

The Things He Never Asked For

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Illustrated cover of the story “Twelve Chapters of Proof”, Adults, Watercolor illustrationAdults

Twelve Chapters of Proof

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Illustrated cover of the story “The Two True Stories of Elena and Amir”, Adults, Watercolor illustrationAdults

The Two True Stories of Elena and Amir

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Illustrated cover of the story “The Ten-Year Yes”, Romantic, Watercolor illustrationAdults · Romantic

The Ten-Year Yes

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Illustrated cover of the story “The Berkeley Discovery”, Inspirational, Digital Illustration illustrationAdults · InspirationalAudio

The Berkeley Discovery

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A selection of free illustrated stories for teens and adults, designed to gift or enjoy from age 16 and up. Stories that move you: romantic, nostalgic, family, weddings, retirements or special days.

Adult stories that aren't for children

These aren't kids' books. They are short narratives with carefully crafted illustrations, made for partners, friends, parents, grandparents or yourself. Some will make you cry, others smile; all are read in minutes and stay with you.

  • Romantic stories for partners, anniversaries or Valentine's Day
  • Nostalgic or emotional stories to gift parents or grandparents
  • Stories for weddings, retirements and milestones
  • Free online reading, downloadable PDF available

And if you want to go further, you can create your own personalized adult story: romantic, humor, mystery or sci-fi, with you as the protagonists. Perfect for anniversaries, weddings or just because.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of adult stories are available?
Romantic (partner, Valentine's), nostalgic (parents, grandparents), wedding and anniversary, mystery, humor and short sci-fi. All illustrated and suitable from age 16.
Are these explicit?
No. These are emotional, narrative stories with no explicit content. Safe to share with family (if all adults) or to gift.
Can I download the PDF for free?
Yes. Most adult stories can be downloaded as high-quality PDF for offline reading, printing or binding as a gift.
Can I create a personalized adult story?
Yes. From the builder pick adult type, the genre (romantic, humor, mystery, etc.) and upload the protagonists' photos. You get a unique story with you inside. Perfect for anniversaries, weddings, Valentine's or retirements.
Are there stories to gift grandparents?
Yes. We have emotional stories specifically designed to gift parents or grandparents: tributes, family histories, illustrated letters and intergenerational tales.

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