During a recent trip to the airport, it was interesting to see a new invention!
It was a short story dispenser!
The Short Story Dispenser is a kiosk that delivers free short stories. You can choose stories that last 1, 3, or 5 minutes. They are provided on demand using eco-friendly paper, with no need for ink or a cartridge.
- What they are: Stand-alone kiosks that deliver short stories to the public at the push of a button.
- Purpose: Encourage leisure reading, spark creativity, make waiting time enjoyable and showcase local talent
- Global reach: Over 600 dispensers installed worldwide (cities like San Francisco, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Paris, London, Philadelphia).
- Impact: More than 5.6 million stories have been read for free so far.
- Community connection: Stories are available in multiple lengths (1, 3, or 5 minutes). They cater to different audiences, genres, and languages. This connects readers across cultures.
- Local engagement: Partners curate community-specific content, helping spotlight emerging writers.
It felt great to print out a few stories without feeling guilty about going green 🙂