Leave a trace

Leave something here you’ve been carrying.

No account, no name, no email. A person reads every trace before it becomes a light in the sky.

The archive isn’t accepting traces yetThis page is a local preview. Nothing you write is submitted or saved, and it disappears when you leave.

Where does it belong?

Things Never SaidWords that stayed in the throat.Moments That StayedSmall hours that refused to fade.Other LivesThe people we almost became.The Ones We LostStill here, in the way that counts.Reasons to StaySmall, stubborn lights.

Write it down.

Leave out names and places. Anonymity protects everyone in the story, too.

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If it could be shared

I agree that, after a person has read it, this may be shown publicly and anonymously in The Human Archive.I’ve left out names and details that could identify me or anyone else.

What is planned before submissions open

No account, IP address or exact time is stored with a trace — only the season it was left in.
A person reads every trace before it’s shown. Anything that could identify or harm someone is not published.
If a trace suggests someone is in danger, it isn’t published; support is offered instead.
You’ll receive a private code to withdraw your trace whenever you choose. No reason needed.

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