How to add Unicorn Dreams stories to calibre
Download the complete Unicorn Dreams story as an EPUB with WP Downloader, then import the file with calibre’s Add books option. Once the story is in your library, you can edit its metadata and cover, read it, convert it to another format, or transfer it to a connected e-reader.
Download the Unicorn Dreams story
WP Downloader is a free web tool, and there is nothing to install. It supports Unicorn Dreams, also called Sinful Dreams, at sinful-dreams.com.
Open the Unicorn Dreams downloader and copy the link to the story. Its address should look like this:
https://sinful-dreams.com/unicorn/fic/viewstory.php?sid=1234Paste the link into WP Downloader, which will detect the site. Choose EPUB as the output format. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
For Unicorn Dreams, WP Downloader downloads complete stories rather than individual chapters or lists.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. If a story is restricted to members, you can sign in with your Unicorn Dreams account to download it when that account already has access. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It cannot bypass locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions.
Unicorn Dreams support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
See the Unicorn Dreams download guide for more help with downloading the EPUB.
Add the EPUB to calibre
calibre is a free e-book manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Once it is installed on your computer:
- Open calibre.
- Select Add books.
- Find the EPUB you downloaded from WP Downloader.
- Select the file and add it to your library.
The story will appear with the other books in your library. You can open it in calibre’s e-book viewer to read it on your computer.
Organize the story in your library
calibre lets you edit a book’s metadata and cover, which can make downloaded stories easier to recognize and browse.
Select the story and open the metadata editor. Review the details, make any changes you want, and replace the cover if you prefer a different image.
If you collect many stories, using a consistent style for titles and author names can make the library easier to browse. calibre lets you choose how to organize the information attached to each book.
Convert the EPUB when needed
WP Downloader creates EPUB files for everyone and PDF files with a free Discord sign-in. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
To get another supported format, add the EPUB to calibre and use its conversion feature. calibre can convert EPUB files to formats such as AZW3, MOBI, and PDF.
You can keep the original EPUB in your library and make a converted copy for a particular device. This leaves the original WP Downloader file unchanged.
Send the story to an e-reader
Connect your e-reader to the computer with a USB cable. When calibre recognizes it, select the story and use the send-to-device option.
Kindle users can follow the guide to sending Unicorn Dreams stories to Kindle. For Kobo instructions, see the Kobo guide.
You can also read the EPUB in calibre’s e-book viewer. The viewer includes a Read aloud feature.
Get newly added chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded. When the author publishes more chapters, return to the Unicorn Dreams downloader and download the complete story again.
After adding the new file to calibre, you can keep or remove the earlier copy. Consistent metadata can help you tell the downloads apart.
FAQ
Can calibre open a Unicorn Dreams EPUB?
Yes. Download the story as an EPUB with WP Downloader, import it with calibre’s Add books option, and open it in the e-book viewer.
Do I need a Unicorn Dreams account?
Public stories do not require an account. You can sign in to reach members-only stories that your Unicorn Dreams account is allowed to read.
Can WP Downloader create an AZW3 or MOBI file?
No. WP Downloader creates EPUB files and, with a free Discord sign-in, PDF files. calibre can convert the EPUB to AZW3 or MOBI.
Will my calibre copy receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the complete story again when you want a newer copy.