How to listen to TONFA stories with text-to-speech
To listen to a story from TONFA: The Original Naruto Fanfic Archive, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and open the file in an app that supports text-to-speech. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install it.
Download the TONFA story
WP Downloader can save a story from narutofic.org as an EPUB. A TONFA story link usually looks like this:
http://www.narutofic.org/viewstory.php?sid=1234To download the story:
- Open the TONFA downloader.
- Copy the story’s main URL from narutofic.org.
- Paste the URL into the box.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the EPUB.
EPUB downloads are free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF after you sign in with Discord for free. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
WP Downloader saves the whole TONFA story, not a single chapter or a list of stories. If the author adds chapters later, paste the link into the downloader again to get a new EPUB. An existing EPUB will not update automatically.
You do not need an account for public stories. You can optionally sign in with your TONFA account to download members-only stories that the account can read. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It cannot bypass paywalls, locked chapters, age restrictions, or other account restrictions.
For step-by-step instructions, see how to download TONFA stories.
Listen on an iPhone or iPad
Apple’s Speak Screen feature can read an EPUB aloud in Apple Books.
Turn on Speak Screen
- Open Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Select Spoken Content.
- Turn on Speak Screen.
Open the downloaded EPUB in Apple Books. Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to start listening.
Speak Screen uses the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the available voices affect how the narration sounds.
Listen on Android
You can use Android’s Select to Speak feature or an EPUB reader with text-to-speech.
Use Select to Speak
Turn on Select to Speak in Settings, under Accessibility. Once it is enabled, tap an item on the screen to hear it read aloud.
Use Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a built-in text-to-speech mode. Open the downloaded TONFA EPUB in the app and start its read-aloud mode.
Use @Voice Aloud Reader
@Voice Aloud Reader can also read EPUB files aloud. Open or import the EPUB you downloaded with WP Downloader, then start the app’s read-aloud function.
These options use the text-to-speech voices installed on your Android device. The available voices determine how the narration sounds.
Listen on Windows, macOS, or Linux
On a computer, open the EPUB in Thorium Reader or calibre.
Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader is free and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the TONFA EPUB and use the read-aloud feature to listen to the story.
calibre
calibre is a free desktop application. Open the EPUB in its e-book viewer and choose Read aloud.
Both programs use the text-to-speech voices installed on your computer, so the available voices affect how natural the narration sounds.
Read the EPUB on another device
You can also use the EPUB for regular reading in a compatible app or move it to another compatible device.
For help with an e-reader, see the guides to sending TONFA stories to Kindle and reading TONFA stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Can WP Downloader turn a TONFA story into an audiobook?
WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files, not audiobook files. To listen to a story, open the EPUB in an app or device feature that supports text-to-speech.
Can I listen to one TONFA chapter?
WP Downloader downloads the whole story rather than individual chapters. Once you open the EPUB, use your reading app to go to the chapter you want.
Do I need a TONFA account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and gives WP Downloader access to members-only stories that your account can already read.
Why does the narration sound different on different devices?
The apps and accessibility features listed here use the text-to-speech voices installed on the device. The narration depends on the voices available on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Will my EPUB update when new chapters appear?
No. WP Downloader does not update existing EPUB files. Paste the story link into the downloader again to get a new copy with the chapters currently available.