How to Add stck.me Stories to calibre
To add a stck.me story to calibre, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and import the file using calibre’s Add books option. You can then edit its metadata and cover, read it on your computer, convert it to another format, or send it to a connected e-reader.
WP Downloader is free and works in your browser, so there is nothing to install. calibre is a free e-book manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Download the stck.me story as an EPUB
Open the stck.me downloader. Copy the story’s address from the author’s stck.me site and paste it into WP Downloader. The address usually follows this pattern:
https://author.stck.me/story/123/titleWP Downloader detects stck.me from the link. You must sign in with your stck.me account before it can fetch the story. Your account credentials are used only to retrieve the story you requested.
Select EPUB as the output format. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader also offers PDF downloads after a free Discord sign-in. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files, but calibre can convert the downloaded EPUB to other formats later.
The download only includes chapters your stck.me account can already read. WP Downloader does not buy chapters, follow authors, or unlock restricted content. If your account cannot read a paid or follower-only chapter, that chapter remains locked and appears as a notice in the book.
See how to download a stck.me story for more help with the download.
Add the EPUB to your calibre library
Once the EPUB has downloaded:
- Open calibre on your computer.
- Select Add books.
- Find the downloaded EPUB.
- Choose the file to add it to your library.
You can now open the story in calibre’s e-book viewer, manage it alongside your other books, or prepare it for another reading device.
Check the title, author, and cover
calibre lets you edit a book’s metadata and cover after importing it. Check the story’s entry and adjust any details you use to organize your library, such as:
- Story title
- Author name
- Cover
- Other metadata used in your library
Using consistent titles and author names can make stories easier to find, especially if your library contains work from several authors or fiction sites. It can also help you identify a story after transferring it to an e-reader.
Read the story in calibre
Open the EPUB in calibre’s e-book viewer to read it on your computer. The viewer also has a Read aloud feature for listening to the book.
The EPUB stays in your calibre library, so you can switch between reading and listening whenever you want.
Convert the EPUB to another format
calibre can convert the EPUB if you need a different format. Available options include:
- AZW3
- MOBI
The conversion takes place in calibre after you download the story. WP Downloader itself does not produce AZW3 or MOBI files.
You may want to keep the original EPUB in your library so you can read it in calibre or convert it to another format later.
Send the story to an e-reader over USB
calibre can send books to an e-reader connected to your computer by USB. Connect the device, select the story in your library, and send it to the device.
For Amazon devices, follow the guide to sending stck.me stories to Kindle. For Kobo instructions, see how to read stck.me stories on Kobo.
Download new chapters
WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB already stored in your calibre library. When the author adds chapters, return to the stck.me downloader and download the whole story again.
Add the new EPUB to calibre and check its metadata. Matching the title and author details to your earlier copy will keep the library entries consistent.
The new download still depends on what your stck.me account can read. Paid or follower-only chapters that remain unavailable to your account will stay locked and appear as notices in the book.
FAQ
Can I add a stck.me story directly to calibre?
Download the story as an EPUB with WP Downloader first, then import it using calibre’s Add books option.
Do I need a stck.me account?
Yes. You must sign in with your stck.me account. WP Downloader can only fetch chapters that your account is allowed to read.
Can WP Downloader create a MOBI or AZW3 file?
No. Download the EPUB and use calibre to convert it to MOBI or AZW3.
Will my calibre copy update when the author posts a new chapter?
No. Download the whole story again, then add the new EPUB to calibre.
Can I listen to the story in calibre?
Yes. calibre’s e-book viewer has a Read aloud feature.