It could be a technical glitch. Sometimes Messenger has bugs that prevent certain features from working properly. Try restarting the app or updating it 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.
There's a chance you might have accidentally blocked or muted your friend's stories. Check your settings in Messenger to make sure everything is configured correctly.
Maybe your friends have set their stories to be visible to only certain people, and you're not on that list.
Maybe your friend has set some privacy settings that prevent you from seeing it.
Maybe your privacy settings are too restrictive. Check if you've accidentally blocked them from seeing your stories.
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 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 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 there's a glitch or a technical issue. Sometimes these apps have temporary problems that prevent you from accessing certain features.
In most cases, if you haven't restricted the visibility of your story in the settings, your messenger friends will be able to view it. But you can always check and adjust the settings to control who sees it.