Original Fiction · Free Scripts · Audio Narration
Stories born for the last night of the dry season.
Original short stories, downloadable short-film scripts, and audio narration — every tale, poster, and script made from scratch, for readers, listeners, and filmmakers alike.
On the shelf
Featured Stories
The Night Market
A market appears once a season, past the mango grove — and it only ever buys what’s given freely.
The Last Charcoal Seller
An old woman trades a single ember for every fear a child is ready to put down for the night.
Convoy to the Border
Three trucks, one checkpoint, and a driver who knows the road better than the men who guard it.
For the screen
Script Library
Free short-film scripts for festival submissions and indie productions. No licensing fees — just credit the studio.
The Night Market
A vendor stall, a bargain, and a debt paid in something other than money.
Convoy to the Border
A checkpoint standoff told in real time, built for a tight budget and a tighter cast.
Hear the tale
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The Night Market
Audio narration · A story by African Story Studio
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