The Story.
Un-Filtered.
Unscripted.
When was the last time you spoke to someone — truly spoke — and felt seen?
We built Stories by Strangers because we were tired of filters, small talk, and the kind of connection that disappears when the screen turns off.
In a world that moves too fast, we wanted stillness. Not to fix — just to listen. Not to impress — just to be..
This isn’t about being a writer. It’s about being real.
You don’t need to prepare. Just arrive. And stay awhile.
GUIDELINES
How It Works
2 Days. 20 Strangers. Infinite Perspectives.
This isn’t a workshop. It’s an encounter. Over two days, you’ll join a circle of strangers online — each carrying a character, a story prompt, and a willingness to listen.
Your Role
You’ll be given a character — someone you’ve never been — with a trait that stirs something in you. Your job is to craft a story from their shoes. Then, listen as 20 others reimagine the same core from completely different angles.
What You Leave With
A finished story.
A published chapter in our anthology.
And if you’re ready, our team at Paperoin will help you develop this seed into your very own book.
The Fee
₹249 — because meaningful connection is worth something.
₹199 for early birds with a secret code (from O My Poemora pre-orders).
TIME SCHEDULE
17th May (09:00 AM)
Registration Opens
29th May (10:00 AM)
Registrations will be closed
29th May
Characters will be revealed.
31st May
Session 1 - Character Exploration
1st June
Session 2 - Story Circle
So… I just tell my story to 19 strangers and you turn it into something beautiful? Sounds unreal.
— @overthinker_stranger
: That’s the idea. Your story, just the way you felt it—heard and held.
Wait. I don’t need to be a writer? I can just… show up and be me?
— @existensialespresso_stranger
: Exactly. No plot twists required. Just presence.
Will I cry? Will I overshare? Will I love it?
— @too_much_too_soon_stranger
: Probably. Yes. And absolutely.
SOME CONVERSATIONS
OUR
PREVIOUS
ANTHOLOGIES
THE LAYMAN'S LETTER
OPEN BOOK POETRY - EDITION II
SAAGARAM
OPEN BOOK POETRY - EDITION TAMIL
THE FLORIST WAY
OPEN BOOK POETRY - EDITION I
