How to read Nine Lives Archive stories offline

To read a Nine Lives Archive story offline, download it with WP Downloader and open the EPUB or PDF file in a compatible reading app. Once the file is saved on your device, you can read it without an internet connection.

Download the story with WP Downloader

WP Downloader is a free web tool and requires no installation. Start on the Nine Lives Archive downloader.

A Nine Lives Archive story link usually looks like this:

http://ninelivesarchive.com/viewstory.php?sid=1234

Links from ninelives.dark-solace.org also work.

To save a story:

1. Open the Nine Lives Archive story in your browser.
2. Copy its full URL from the address bar.
3. Open the Nine Lives Archive downloader.
4. Paste the URL into the box.
5. Choose EPUB or PDF.
6. Choose whether to include the story’s images.
7. Download the finished file.

EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in. WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.

For Nine Lives Archive, the downloader saves the whole story. It does not download individual chapters or lists of stories. If the author publishes more chapters, download the story again to create a new copy. WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB that you already saved.

See how to download Nine Lives Archive stories for a guide focused on the download process.

Read offline on a phone

After downloading the EPUB or PDF:

1. Open the Downloads or Files area on your phone.
2. Find the downloaded file.
3. Open it in a compatible reading app.
4. Check that the book is available in the app before going offline.

Once the file is saved on the phone, you do not need to reopen Nine Lives Archive to read it.

Read offline on a tablet

The steps are similar on a tablet:

1. Download the story as EPUB or PDF.
2. Find the file in Downloads or your file manager.
3. Open or import it into a compatible reading app.
4. Check the chapters and any included images before going offline.

Read offline on an e-reader

Download the story as an EPUB on your phone, tablet, or computer, then transfer it to an e-reader that accepts EPUB files.

Use the import or file-transfer method provided by your device. After the transfer, check that the story appears in the e-reader’s library.

Kindle and Kobo have their own transfer steps. See the guides to sending Nine Lives Archive stories to Kindle and reading Nine Lives Archive stories on Kobo.

WP Downloader does not produce MOBI or AZW3 files, so use EPUB when preparing a story for an e-reader.

Read offline on a computer

Download the story and save it somewhere you can find easily, such as your Downloads folder.

Open an EPUB with a compatible EPUB reader or a PDF with a PDF reader. After saving the file locally, you can read it without keeping the Nine Lives Archive page open or staying connected to the internet.

If new chapters appear later, download the story again. The new download will be a separate file rather than an update to your existing EPUB.

Members-only stories

You do not need to sign in for public stories. Signing in with your Nine Lives Archive account lets WP Downloader fetch members-only stories that your account can already read.

WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It does not bypass account restrictions, paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions.

Nine Lives Archive support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.

FAQ

Can I read a Nine Lives Archive story without internet access?

Yes. Download the story as EPUB or PDF, save it on your device, and open it in a compatible app before going offline.

Which format should I choose?

Choose EPUB for reading apps and e-readers that accept it. Choose PDF if you want a fixed-page document. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in.

Can I download only one chapter?

No. WP Downloader downloads the whole Nine Lives Archive story. It does not download single chapters or story lists from this site.

Will my saved EPUB receive new chapters automatically?

No. Download the story again when you want a copy with newly published chapters.

Do I need a Nine Lives Archive account?

Not for public stories. You can sign in with an account from the site to access members-only stories that your account is allowed to read.