Creating a secondary profile with no identifying information allows you to watch Stories freely. Most reliable method for viewing public Stories.

You may see apps on the Play Store or App Store called "Story Saver for Facebook." These generally do not offer anonymous viewing. Instead, they allow you to download Stories you have already viewed. To download anonymously, they usually require the Airplane Mode trick built into a script. Most are bloatware or data harvesters.

There are numerous benign reasons for this desire. An individual may wish to check on an ex-partner to ensure they are safe or happy without reopening old wounds through direct contact. A job seeker might want to research a potential employer's casual behavior to gauge company culture without alerting them to the scrutiny. Others may simply value their privacy and wish to consume content without the pressure of having their name logged in a "seen by" list. In a world where digital footprints are permanent, the desire to browse without leaving a trace is a powerful allure.

But that night, when she opened Facebook by habit…

allow users to see who "stalks" or views their general profile, only those who interact with Stories. If you're looking for a specific tool, I can help you vet its safety or explain how to set up a burner account for more secure browsing. Which would you prefer?