There might be some technical issue on Messenger's end. Sometimes they have server problems that can cause this. You could wait for a while and check again later. Another possibility is that your story violated their community guidelines and was removed, but you should receive a notification if that's the case.
It could be that your internet connection is unstable. Check your Wi-Fi or data connection. Also, make sure your story settings are configured correctly.
It could be that your story didn't upload properly. Check if you followed all the steps correctly when posting it. Also, make sure your settings for sharing stories are configured correctly.
Maybe there's a glitch in the app. Try restarting your device or reinstalling Messenger to see if that fixes it.
It could be that your settings are messed up. Check your privacy and archive settings in Messenger to make sure they're configured correctly for viewing the story archive. Also, make sure your app is up to date.
There might be a problem with your account or a recent update to Messenger. Try logging out and back in, or reinstalling the app to see if that fixes the issue.
Maybe your friend has set their story to be visible to a specific group and you're not in it.
Maybe your friends have set their stories to be visible to only certain people, and you're not on that list.
Maybe there's a glitch or a technical issue. Sometimes these apps have temporary problems that prevent you from accessing certain features.
Maybe your friend has set some privacy settings that prevent you from seeing it.
It could be that your internet connection is unstable. Check your Wi-Fi or data and see if that helps. Also, make sure your Messenger app is up to date.
Maybe there's a problem with your internet connection. Check if it's stable and try again.