The Lodger
A lonely farmhouse on an island in the Irish Sea, where something scratches behind the wooden paneling. Then it starts to talk.
6 min
Fact or fiction?
Eerie stories. Half of them are true.
A deep, calm voice tells you a strange story: a lonely farmhouse, a knock on a lighthouse door, a ship that refuses to disappear. Then it's your call. Did it really happen, or is it pure invention?
€4.99 one-time, no subscription
How it works
Listen or read
Each story runs 6 to 10 minutes. Read it yourself or have it read to you: on headphones, in the car, or in the dark.
Guess
Then comes the one question: fact or fable? One tap, no take-backs. Your first answer counts.
The reveal
Find out what's behind it. True cases come with sources you can check; invented ones show you the details that were meant to fool you.
Made for listening
The stories are written for the ear: no lists, no footnotes, pauses in the right places. Put your phone away and just listen.
On road trips
One story per stretch of highway, then the whole car argues it out: true or made up?
On headphones
On your commute, on a walk, on the train. Playback keeps going with the screen off.
Late at night
Lights off, voice on. Slightly creepy, never gory. A good way to wind down.
Pay once. That's it.
The first 3 stories are free. The full version unlocks all of them, including every story we add later.
€4.99
Full version
- €4.99 one-time, no subscription
- 100 stories, 6 to 10 minutes each
- All future stories included
- No account, no ads, no tracking
FAQ
What is Fact or Fable?
An app with 100 slightly creepy mystery stories. About half of them really happened; the rest are invented. After each story you guess which kind it is, then you get the reveal.
How much does it cost?
The download and the first 3 stories are free. The full version is a one-time €4.99 and unlocks every story, including all future ones. There is no subscription.
Who reads the stories?
A deep, calm narrator voice created with speech synthesis. You can pause at any time, skip 15 seconds back or forward, and pick up later right where you left off.
How do I know the true stories are real?
Every true story is based on a documented case. The reveal lists sources you can read and explains what's on record and what was dramatized.
How scary are the stories?
Eerie, not brutal. The tension comes from atmosphere: fog, empty houses, sounds in the night. No violence, no gore.
Do I need an account?
No. Fact or Fable works without sign-up, ads or tracking. Your progress stays on your device.
More about Fact or Fable
Who's behind it?
Fact or Fable is made by Codefellas GmbH in Hamburg, Germany. Managing directors Birger Krah and Daniel Sosa build apps and digital products with their team. Questions, feedback, or a case we should know about? Write to [email protected].
Got plans tonight?
Download Fact or Fable and listen to the first 3 stories for free. No account, no ads, no subscription.