How to listen to Twilighted stories with text-to-speech
To listen to a Twilighted story, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and open the file in a reading app with text-to-speech. You can do this on a phone, tablet, Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer.
WP Downloader is a free web tool, and you do not need to install anything. Twilighted requires an account, so you will need to sign in before downloading a story.
Download the Twilighted story as an EPUB
Find the story on twilighted.net and copy its address. A Twilighted story link looks like this:
https://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=1234Then follow these steps:
- Open the Twilighted downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Sign in with your Twilighted account when prompted.
- Choose EPUB as the output format.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the EPUB file.
WP Downloader uses your account credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It can download only the material your account is allowed to read. It does not bypass paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions.
For Twilighted, WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It cannot download individual chapters or lists. If the author adds a chapter later, download the story again to get a new EPUB with the available chapters. WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB you already downloaded.
For a more detailed walkthrough, read how to download Twilighted stories.
Listen on an iPhone or iPad
Apple Books opens EPUB files, and the built-in Speak Screen accessibility feature can read the text aloud.
Turn on Speak Screen
- Open Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Select Spoken Content.
- Turn on Speak Screen.
Open the EPUB in Apple Books and go to the part you want to hear. Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to have the page read aloud.
Speak Screen uses the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the available voices determine how the narration sounds.
Listen on an Android phone or tablet
Android has several options for reading the downloaded EPUB aloud.
Use Select to Speak
Open Settings, go to Accessibility, and turn on Select to Speak. You can then tap items on the screen to hear them read aloud.
Use Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a built-in text-to-speech mode. Open your Twilighted EPUB in the app, then start the read-aloud mode.
Use @Voice Aloud Reader
@Voice Aloud Reader also reads EPUB files aloud. Open the downloaded file in the app to start listening.
All of these options use the text-to-speech voices installed on your Android device. The available voices determine how natural the narration sounds.
Listen on Windows, macOS, or Linux
You can also listen with a desktop EPUB reader.
Use Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the Twilighted EPUB, go to the section where you want to start, and use the read-aloud feature.
Use calibre
calibre is another free desktop option. Open the EPUB in its e-book viewer and select Read aloud.
Both programs use the text-to-speech voices installed on your computer, so the available voices determine how the narration sounds.
Tips for a smoother setup
Keep the EPUB after downloading it. You can open the same file in another compatible app if you want to try a different reader.
Text-to-speech reads the story’s written text with a voice installed on your device. WP Downloader does not create an audiobook file for Twilighted stories.
If you prefer to use an e-reader, see the guides for sending Twilighted stories to Kindle or reading Twilighted stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Can I listen to a Twilighted story offline?
The story itself is stored in the downloaded EPUB. Whether an app or text-to-speech voice works offline depends on your device setup.
Do I need a Twilighted account?
Yes. You must sign in with an account on twilighted.net to download a Twilighted story through WP Downloader.
Can WP Downloader download one Twilighted chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Twilighted stories, not individual chapters or lists.
Does WP Downloader create audiobook files?
No. For Twilighted, WP Downloader creates EPUB files that compatible apps can read aloud with your device’s text-to-speech voices.
Can I download a PDF instead?
Yes. WP Downloader offers PDF output with a free Discord sign-in. The read-aloud apps in this guide are listed for EPUB files.