ITT Media
Stories that stay
with you.
Short stories to read, reflect on, and share —
a simple way to pause, notice, and connect.
This Week's Story
Emergency Contact
What happens when you’re the one everyone depends on, but no one notices you might need the same?
A woman realizes she’s everyone else’s emergency contact, but no one has been fully showing up for her in the same way.
However you read, there's something here for you.
There's no one way to experience a story. Start with what feels natural.
On your own
Read at your own pace. Sit with what stands out. A few gentle prompts help you notice what felt familiar.
With someone
Share a story with a partner or friend. The prompts open up the kind of conversation you didn't expect to have.
With a group
Gather a few people, start with a story, and see where it goes. No prep, no pressure — just a story and a few questions.
Finishing a story is just the beginning.
When you finish reading, a few simple prompts invite you to notice what stood out — nothing heavy, nothing required.
Just a way to sit with it a little longer.
Gatherings
Where stories are experienced together.
You don't need to know how to host to be a host. Invite a few guests, choose a story, and we'll guide you through the rest.
See how Gatherings workThere's always another story waiting.
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