Listen to Bloodshedverse Stories with Text-to-Speech
To listen to a Bloodshedverse story, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and open the file in a reading app with text-to-speech. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install it.
Download the story as an EPUB
Copy the address of the story you want to hear. A Bloodshedverse story link looks like this:
https://bloodshedverse.com/stories.php?go=read&no=1234Then:
- Open the Bloodshedverse Downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Wait for WP Downloader to detect the site.
- Choose EPUB as the output format.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the finished EPUB to your device.
You do not need to sign in to Bloodshedverse. WP Downloader downloads the complete story, not a single chapter or a list of stories.
EPUB is free for everyone and works with the reading apps covered below. WP Downloader can also create a PDF, which requires a free Discord sign-in.
For a longer walkthrough, see how to download Bloodshedverse stories.
Listen on an iPhone or iPad
Apple Books opens EPUB files and works with Speak Screen on iPhones and iPads.
Turn on Speak Screen
- Open Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Choose Spoken Content.
- Turn on Speak Screen.
Open the EPUB in Apple Books. With the story on screen, swipe down from the top with two fingers to hear it read aloud.
Listen on Android
Android has several options for reading an EPUB aloud.
Use Select to Speak
Open Settings, go to Accessibility, and turn on Select to Speak. Open the story, then tap the items on the screen that you want Android to read.
Use Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a built-in text-to-speech mode. Open the EPUB from WP Downloader and use the app’s read-aloud option.
Use @Voice Aloud Reader
@Voice Aloud Reader can also read EPUB files aloud. Open or import the downloaded story in the app to start listening.
Listen on Windows, macOS, or Linux
Thorium Reader and calibre can open EPUB files and read them aloud on a computer.
Use Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader is free and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Add the EPUB to Thorium Reader, open the book, and use the read-aloud feature.
Use calibre
calibre is a free desktop application. Open the EPUB in its e-book viewer, then select Read aloud.
What the voice will sound like
These options use the text-to-speech voices installed on your device. How natural the narration sounds depends on the voices available on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Keep your listening copy current
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you have already downloaded. If the author updates the story, paste its link into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.
You can also read about sending Bloodshedverse stories to Kindle or reading Bloodshedverse stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Do I need a Bloodshedverse account?
No. You do not need to sign in to download a Bloodshedverse story with WP Downloader.
Can I download just one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads complete Bloodshedverse stories, not single chapters or story lists.
Which format should I choose for text-to-speech?
Choose EPUB. Apple Books, Moon+ Reader, @Voice Aloud Reader, Thorium Reader, and calibre can open EPUB files.
Can WP Downloader create a TXT or MOBI file?
No. WP Downloader creates EPUB files for everyone and PDF files with a free Discord sign-in. It does not output TXT, MOBI, or AZW3.
How do I get newly published chapters?
Download the story again. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB with new chapters.