The Syrian city of al-Raqqa has experienced numerous political changes since 2011, with profound implications for its inhabitants. The people of al-Raqqa have lived under the rule of the Ba‘th party, the opposition, Daesh, and the Syrian Democratic Forces at different times. Between these periods, the city has often been a battleground for various factions. These changes, challenges, and frequently life-threatening situations have been fictionalized in novels attempting to grapple with the ongoing conflict(s). In this paper, I will employ a framework of literary trauma theory and fiction as testimonies to analyze three contemporary Syrian novels that recount the story of al-Raqqa since 2011 in diverse ways. I argue that, despite being literary works, the narratives presented offer a deeper understanding of the city, its inhabitants, and the hardships imposed on them. Furthermore, the novels serve as testimonies, preserving the memory of the city’s fate.