How to read Pretender Centre stories on a tolino eReader
To read a Missing Pieces story from Pretender Centre on a tolino eReader, download the whole story as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file into the Books folder on your tolino. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so there is nothing to install.
What you need
Have these ready:
- The Pretender Centre page for the story you want
- A computer with access to WP Downloader
- Your tolino eReader
- A USB-C cable
A Missing Pieces story link normally looks like this:
https://www.pretendercentre.com/missingpieces/viewstory.php?sid=1234You do not need a Pretender Centre account. Stories in the archive are in English.
Step 1: Download the story with WP Downloader
Open the Pretender Centre Downloader and paste the story URL into the box. WP Downloader detects the site and prepares the story for download.
Select EPUB, which is free for everyone and works on tolino eReaders. You can also choose whether to include the story’s images.
For Pretender Centre, WP Downloader downloads whole stories. It cannot download a single chapter or a story list from this archive. Support for Pretender Centre and the other fiction archives on WP Downloader was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
When the EPUB is ready, save it somewhere easy to find on your computer, such as your usual downloads folder.
The Pretender Centre download guide covers this process in more detail.
Step 2: Connect your tolino to the computer
Connect your tolino to the computer with its USB-C cable. Wait for the computer to detect the reader before copying the EPUB.
The tolino vision 6, shine 4, and epos 3 use MTP for USB transfers. These models may appear as a connected device instead of an ordinary removable drive. Open the device to view its folders.
Step 3: Copy the EPUB into the Books folder
Find the EPUB you downloaded. Open the Books folder on the tolino’s drive or connected device, then copy the EPUB into it.
Leave the tolino connected until the transfer finishes. Do not unplug the USB-C cable while files are being copied.
Once the copy is complete, disconnect the reader and open the EPUB on your tolino. tolino eReaders support EPUB, so you do not need to convert the file to MOBI, AZW3, or another format.
Getting new chapters later
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already have. If the Pretender Centre story is updated, paste its link into WP Downloader again and download a new EPUB with the currently available story.
Copy the new file to the Books folder using the same USB-C process.
Other ways to read Pretender Centre stories
The transfer process varies by eReader. For another device, see the guides to sending Pretender Centre stories to Kindle or reading Pretender Centre stories on Kobo.
You can also browse all WP Downloader help guides for other supported fiction sites and reading options.
FAQ
What format should I choose for a tolino eReader?
Choose EPUB. tolino eReaders support EPUB, and WP Downloader provides EPUB downloads free for everyone.
Do I need to sign in to Pretender Centre?
No. You can download a Missing Pieces story from Pretender Centre with WP Downloader without signing in.
Can I download only one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Pretender Centre stories only. It does not download individual chapters or lists from this archive.
Where should I put the EPUB on my tolino?
Connect the tolino to your computer with a USB-C cable and copy the EPUB into the Books folder on the reader’s drive or connected device.
Will my downloaded EPUB update when new chapters appear?
No. Download the story again with WP Downloader to get a new EPUB containing the available chapters, then copy the new file to your tolino.