Stories We Tell anthologies

Thirteen writers. One theme. Infinite ambition.

Stories We Tell returns with its third consecutive anthology in which thirteen Stockholm-based international authors take on the many faces of ambition‒its quiet hunger, its sharp edges, its moments of brilliance and of ruin. Clever, darkly funny, and a little unsettling, the anthology explores how ambition shapes us.

From overworked employees and fed up farmers to stressed single moms and stalwart students, from bored geniuses and driven children to intergalactic pious priests and petulant princes, from regretful writers to the text itself: the one constant is the character's inner drive. Just as too much ambition can be a dangerous thing, too little can ruin your life. And sometimes, even with ambition, you need a little luck on your side. That's just the way the cookie crumbles.

Ambition moves us all, but until the story unfolds, you won't know where it leads you.

2025-10-10
ISBN: 978-91-988707-3-2
250 pages

At any given moment, we are on a journey. We may be travelling the world or sitting in a commuter train-but even without physical movement we are adrift in our minds, thoughts and feelings. Some journeys are more obvious than others, but all are potentially life changing. As we venture through life, our perception of the world changes, and we with it.

In Pathways Adrift, fifteen international writers from Stockholm depart from a common theme to take you near and far, physically and emotionally. We invite you to join them as they journey through antiquity, through fjords and empty voids, arid desertscapes or modern cityscapes, through outer space and enchanted woods.

2024-09-18
ISBN: 978-91-988707-1-8
254 pages

Where does one draw the line between truth and lie? Is it ever okay to lie? Follow our writers as they unspool the threads of different types of lies. From white lies that protect to webs of manipulation that entrap, Aurora's Thread invites you to explore the tenuous reasons why we lie and to delve into the sometimes drastic, sometimes humorous, consequences thereof.

2023-09-20
ISBN: 978-91-988707-0-1
218 pages

Thirteen Stockholm-based authors take on the many faces of ambition— its quiet hunger, its sharp edges, its moments of brilliance and of ruin. Clever, darkly funny, and a little unsettling, the anthology explores where it can lead you.

There will be readings by the authors, an opportunity to buy signed copies of our book, a glass of something bubbly, and a bite of something sweet.

FRI, October 10, 2025
18:00 - 21:00 (open house)
Surbrunnsgatan 10
(entrance next to the garage)

COME CELEBRATE OUR BOOK RELEASE

In addition to a glass of something bubbly, there will be readings by the authors, and an opportunity to buy signed copies of our book.

Join Us, fifteen international writers based in Stockholm, as we take you down winding pathways, desert sands, outer space, enchanted woods and modern cityscapes.

We are excited to share this step of our journey with you.

FRI, September 20, 2024
18:00 - 21:00 (open house)
Västmannagatan 63
(Odenplan)

In addition to a celebratory glass of something bubbly there will be readings by the authors as well as an opportunity to buy signed copies of our book. We will also talk about next year's project so if you enjoy writing stories be sure to attend to find out how you can get involved.

Eight international writers based in Stockholm explore lies in an ecclectic mix of short stories. Aurora's Thread explores the reasons why we lie and sometimes drastic, sometimes humorous, consequences thereof.

FRI, October 6, 2023
18:30 - 21:30 (oppet hus)
Stora Nygatan 7
(next to Gamla Stans bokhandeln)