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Discover original fiction from emerging authors, published chapter by chapter at prices everyone can afford. Start reading free.
Featured Stories — Curated by Our Editors
Handpicked reads selected for craft, voice, and originality
How Li & Ekri Works
A fairer model for readers and writers — stories published in installments, priced affordably, with authors earning directly.
Choose a Story
Browse by genre, mood, or editorial recommendation. Our catalog spans literary fiction, romance, fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, and more.
Read Chapter by Chapter
Stories unfold in installments. Purchase individual chapters with Quills at prices set by the author. Many first chapters are free.
Support Authors Directly
When you purchase a chapter, the author earns 80%. No middlemen, no opaque royalties. The writers you read are the ones who benefit.
New on Li & Ekri — Fresh Voices, Published This Week
New chapters and stories from our growing community of writers
No Face Was Ever No Face Was Ever Truly Mine
YogurtInTheWind
Temporal Odyssey: A Journey to Self
Malik Umer Ajmal
Beneath the Demon Flag
Unknown
Skin of the Night
Carl Banatte
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
Why Readers Trust Li & Ekri
Curated for Quality
Our editorial team highlights stories that demonstrate craft, voice, and originality — not just popularity metrics.
Affordable by Design
Chapter-by-chapter pricing means you never overpay. Start with free chapters, then support the stories you love at prices that work.
Direct Author Support
No algorithms deciding what you see. Follow the writers whose work resonates with you and build a reading list that's genuinely yours.
For Writers — Publish, Price, and Earn on Your Terms
Publish your stories chapter by chapter, set your own prices, and keep 80% of every sale. No gatekeeping, no exclusivity requirement. Built-in tools for managing your catalog, tracking analytics, and engaging readers — plus Mèt la, our AI editorial assistant.
Set Your Prices
Instant Payouts
Full Ownership
Built-in Audience
About Li & Ekri
Li & Ekri exists to connect readers with original fiction from independent writers. We believe in affordable access, fair compensation for authors, and editorial standards that prioritize voice and craft.
Every story featured on our platform is selected for its quality — not its marketability. We're building a space where emerging writers can find their audience, and readers can discover stories worth their time.
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Great platform so far. No traffic yet but I think I can wait.
Thank you for the kind words. We are still improving and have plans to invest in promoting the platform. Soon, we will have all the traffic needed to keep you motivated.
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