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Preserving the World's Wisdom, One Story at a Time

We publish 4 stories every day, translated into 6 languages, with illustrations for every story. Your support upgrades quality, consistency, and (at the top tier) human editorial review.

Ads cover a small part of costs (15%/mo).
Community support funds infrastructure (~$150/mo),
translation quality, illustrations, and growth. Read transparency updates

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Monthly support is the most helpful - it stabilizes daily publishing.

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Guest checkout is supported in many regions.

Mission Milestones

Roadmap to $2500/mo. Current run-rate: ~$500/mo (lean mode). Next milestone: $700/mo.

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Sustainable Baseline

Milestone 1

4 stories/day (~1,000 words)

6 languages

5 cost-efficient illustrations per story

Goal: Keep daily publishing stable and accessible.

Current: ~$500/mo Progress: 71% to $700/mo

$700/mo is the first “sustainable baseline” (better consistency without cutting corners).

Mohammad Reza Ebadipour

Mohammad Reza Ebadipour

Founder

“I self-funded the first $5,000 to build the infrastructure and prove the model. Today we publish 4 stories per day in 6 languages. Community support determines how far we can raise quality — from consistent art direction to human editorial review. Join me, and let’s ensure these ancient voices are not just stored, but truly understood.”
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Milestone comparison

Clear tiers for sponsors & monthly supporters

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$700/mo — Sustainable Baseline

$700/mo
  • 4 stories/day (~1,000 words)
  • 6 languages
  • 5 cost-efficient illustrations/story
  • Best for: stability
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$1,000/mo — Enhanced Experience

$1,000/mo
  • 4 stories/day (~1,500 words)
  • 6 languages
  • Premium illustration consistency
  • Best for: quality

$1,400/mo — Faster Growth

$1,400/mo
  • 6 stories/day (~1,500 words)
  • 6 languages
  • Premium visuals + art direction
  • Best for: faster growth

$2,500/mo — Gold Standard

$2,500/mo
  • 8 stories/day (~1,500 words)
  • 6 languages
  • Human editorial review
  • Best for: maximum trust

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you ever put ads on the site?
We currently run limited, unobtrusive ads that cover a small portion of costs (~$50/mo). This support page is ad-free. As recurring support grows, we aim to reduce ads further.
Do I need a PayPal account to donate?
Not necessarily. In many regions, PayPal lets you checkout as a guest using a credit or debit card.
Will the archive always stay free?
Yes. Stories will never be behind a paywall. Support determines quality, consistency, and how fast the archive grows.
Can I support monthly?
Yes — monthly support is the most helpful because it stabilizes daily publishing. Use the Monthly toggle at the top of this page.