How to Read Missing Pieces Stories on Android
To read a Missing Pieces story on an Android phone or tablet, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and open the file in an EPUB reader. WP Downloader is free, and you do not need a Missing Pieces account.
Download the story with WP Downloader
Find the story on pretendercentre.com. Its address should look similar to this:
https://www.pretendercentre.com/missingpieces/viewstory.php?sid=1234Copy the full story address from your browser. Open the Missing Pieces downloader, paste the link into the box, and wait for WP Downloader to prepare the book.
WP Downloader runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install. It supports two formats:
- EPUB is free for everyone and works with EPUB readers on Android.
- PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
You can choose whether to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It cannot download a single chapter or a list of stories from Missing Pieces. If the author adds chapters later, download the story again. WP Downloader does not update an EPUB you already have.
See the Missing Pieces download guide for more help with downloading.
Open the EPUB on your Android device
After the download finishes, find the EPUB in your browser’s downloads area or tap the download notification. Open it with an app that supports EPUB files.
Google Play Books and Moon+ Reader are two options for reading the file. Keep the downloaded EPUB if you want to open it in another reader later.
Read with Google Play Books
Google Play Books accepts DRM-free EPUB and PDF files that you upload yourself. You can then read them on Android, iPhone, iPad, or the web.
On your Android phone or tablet, use the Play Books app to upload the EPUB or PDF. You can also upload it through the Play Books website from your computer or Google Drive.
Once the upload finishes, find the story in your Play Books library and open it.
Very large stories may reach Google’s upload size limit. If a file will not upload, try opening the EPUB directly in another Android reader.
Read or listen with Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files on Android. Open the downloaded story in the app to start reading.
The app also has a text-to-speech mode that reads the story aloud. It uses the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the sound depends on the voices available in your Android settings.
Have Android read the story aloud
Android’s Select to Speak accessibility feature can read items on the screen. Turn it on by opening Settings, choosing Accessibility, and enabling Select to Speak. You can then tap items on the screen to hear them read.
You can also use an Android app that reads EPUB files aloud:
- Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a text-to-speech mode.
- @Voice Aloud Reader reads EPUB files aloud.
Both use the text-to-speech voices installed on your device.
Tips for managing the downloaded story
EPUB works with Android e-book readers such as Google Play Books and Moon+ Reader. You can also download a PDF if you sign in with Discord.
Download the story again whenever you need a newer copy with recently added chapters. WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to a file you downloaded earlier.
You can also follow the guides for sending Missing Pieces stories to Kindle or reading Missing Pieces stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Do I need a Missing Pieces account?
No. You can download Missing Pieces stories from pretendercentre.com through WP Downloader without signing in.
Which format should I use on Android?
EPUB works with Android e-book readers and is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Can I download only one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Missing Pieces stories. It does not download individual chapters or story lists from this site.
Can Android read the story aloud?
Yes. You can use Android’s Select to Speak feature, Moon+ Reader’s text-to-speech mode, or @Voice Aloud Reader. The sound depends on the text-to-speech voices installed on your device.
Will my EPUB receive new chapters automatically?
No. If the story changes or gains new chapters, paste its link into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.