True Story

a night of true tales told to friends

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Episodes

McDrafty’s Last Ride

by Dan A cross-country traveler decides to sell his soulmate. Season 3 finale.

Jul 09, 2015•9 min

People Made This

by Magellan A young man contemplates infinity in the middle of a boat dance. [explicit content]

Jun 24, 2015•7 min

Meet the Pimp

by Leah When a call girl comes to her for help, a Toronto woman agrees to play secretary. [explicit content]

Jun 15, 2015•11 min

Please Be With My Face

by Sarah & Anneee Two stories: a short one about a girl and her brother; a longer one about a girl and her face.

Jun 08, 2015•14 min

Plunge at Dawn

by Michael A young man in a hurry takes a detour at Mount Shasta.

May 29, 2015•11 min

Shadow of No Light

by Raph Three teenagers walk down a dark London street on Halloween. Plus some big news: the True Story Game is now available.

May 21, 2015•10 min

Going Christian

by Austin A religious skeptic inadvertently goes backpacking with Christians.

May 13, 2015•12 min

Second Virginity

by Emily Newly liberated woman seeks Argentinian man for casual encounter.

Apr 24, 2015•12 min

Wheel of Misfortune

by Reed Gifted children stand trial for summertime crimes.

Apr 08, 2015•14 min

A Walk With Zoltan

by Nicole Two strangers take the same path in Vancouver, BC.

Mar 23, 2015•7 min

The Assassin Down the Hall

by Brian A floundering freshman goes on a killing spree.

Mar 10, 2015•10 min

Latchkey Kid

by Chris A ten-year-old orchestrates a cover-up in 1980s Brooklyn.

Feb 23, 2015•8 min

Biochemical Epiphany

by Artichokes (pseudonym) The universe cracks open for a 12-year-old girl on family vacation.

Feb 09, 2015•7 min

New Wives’ Tale

by Trish How do you know? A woman has second thoughts about marriage.

Jan 27, 2015•7 min

Finding a New Rapture

by Will A onetime believer searches for answers to what it means to be alive.

Jan 12, 2015•10 min

by Jake A birthday celebration in rural India takes a visitor on a nighttime safari. Also, for those of you who heard our heartpounding recent story Nightmare at Ten Sleep, Ana, the storyteller, just published an article on Medium in which she recounts her tale of the mysterious shooter and the still-unsolved crime’s aftermath. We recommend […]

Dec 30, 2014•11 min