Story Reader
Long-form serialised fiction with a reader built for actually reading — chapter memory, no pop-ups, no interruptions.
How to get the most from it
Story Reader sits in Free Libraries under Learn, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something cosy and brainy.
About this category: Public-domain books, scanned art, academic archives and collections built by people who cared far too much about one subject. Bring time.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Story Reader: quick answers
Is Story Reader free?
Yes. Story Reader is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Story Reader?
No. You can use Story Reader without signing up for anything.
Does Story Reader work on a phone?
Yes. Story Reader works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Story Reader safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Story Reader take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
Who made Story Reader?
Story Reader is an AltF original, built and hosted by AltFTool. It runs in your browser.
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