Bothered Stories is a destination for well-written smut—erotic short stories you can binge in one sitting. Think of us as your spicy friend with a good eye, great taste, and a library of works you're dying to read.
Unapologetically hot
No cheese. Nothing cringe. Only high quality fiction that hits just right.
More than just spice
Great stories start with great characters. The heat is a bonus worth staying for.
Curated & delivered
We’ll bring your next read right to you. Checking your email never felt so exciting.
Love Notes
FROM OUR MEMBERS
“I really enjoy the different writing styles. There hasn't been a single piece I've read that didn't keep my attention or spark my interest.”
— Madeline, 26, North Carolina
I've been reading sexy short stories since I was a teenager and honestly thought I was the only person that did lol. With Bothered Stories, it's fun getting a regular drip of stories I look forward to.”
— Christian, 38, Connecticut
“Every story was original and interesting and left me wanting more. All of them got my attention as soon as I started reading them. Not normally a fan of short stories, but these ones changed my mind.”
— Monica, 30, Spain
“It's nice to have a reminder to add a little hotness to my reading plan. And it’s so nice to not have to wade through lots of garbage to find good reading material."
— Amy, 43, New York
Who reads Bothered Stories?
The Snack-Sized Story Lover
Short enough for one sitting. Good enough to ruin your bedtime.
The Smut Connoisseur
The shorter supplement to your reading routine. Your portal to high quality, wildly sexy fiction.
The Erotica-Curious
Your easy introduction to the world of spicy reads. Welcome to the club.
The newsletter
Every other Sunday, get our newly released smut—plus reflections from our CEO, latest podcast episodes, and more
The library
Access the full archive 24/7 and search for exactly what you want from our short stories, erotica, articles, and resources
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Our Stories
Bothered Stories span genres, relationships, and sexualities. Contemporary romance? Of course. Queer stories? Hell yes. Fantasy? Kink? Slow burn? Yes, yes, and yes.
Here’s a taste.
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