How to read Criminal Minds Fic Archive stories on Android
To read a Criminal Minds Fic Archive 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 a free web tool, so there is nothing to install.
Download the story with WP Downloader
Find the story on the Criminal Minds Fic Archive, also known as The Hookup Zone. The archive uses thehookupzone.net and criminal-minds-fiction.com. A story link may look like this:
http://thehookupzone.net/CriminalMinds/viewstory.php?sid=1234Copy the story link and open The Hookup Zone downloader. Paste the link into the box, and WP Downloader will detect the archive.
You can download the story in either of these formats:
- EPUB is free for everyone and works with most Android reading apps.
- PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
You can also choose to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story from this archive. It cannot download a single chapter or a list of stories. It also cannot add new chapters to an existing EPUB. If the story is updated, download it again to get a new copy.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. If you have an account on The Hookup Zone, you can sign in to reach members-only stories that your account can read. WP Downloader cannot bypass membership rules, age restrictions, or other locked access.
For more detail, see how to download The Hookup Zone stories.
Open the EPUB on your Android device
Once the download finishes, find the EPUB in your phone or tablet’s downloaded files. The wording may vary between devices and apps, but the usual steps are:
- Open your device’s file manager or Downloads area.
- Tap the EPUB file.
- Choose an EPUB reader when Android asks which app to use.
- Open the story and start reading.
If Android does not show a suitable app, install an EPUB reader and open the file again.
Use Google Play Books
Google Play Books accepts DRM-free EPUB and PDF files. You can upload the story from the Play Books Android app.
You can also use the Play Books website to upload it from your computer or Google Drive. Once uploaded, the book is available in Play Books on the web, Android, and iPhone or iPad.
Very large files may reach Google’s upload size limit. If that happens, open the EPUB directly in another Android reader.
Use Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files on Android. Find the story in your Downloads folder, then open or import it into the app.
The app also has a built-in text-to-speech mode for listening to the story.
Listen with Android accessibility tools
Android’s Select to Speak feature can read items displayed on the screen. Turn it on in Settings under Accessibility, then use it in your reading app.
@Voice Aloud Reader can also read EPUB files aloud. Another option is Moon+ Reader’s built-in text-to-speech mode.
All of these options use the text-to-speech voices installed on your device, so the narration depends on the voices available in your Android settings.
Organize your downloaded stories
A descriptive filename can help you manage a growing EPUB collection. You can rename the file in your device’s file manager after downloading it.
Your downloaded copy will not change when the online story is updated. To get new chapters, return to WP Downloader, paste the story link again, and download a fresh EPUB.
If you also use another e-reader, see the guides to send The Hookup Zone stories to Kindle or read The Hookup Zone stories on Kobo.
WP Downloader’s support for The Hookup Zone and other archive sites was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
FAQ
Which format should I use on Android?
EPUB is free for everyone and works with Google Play Books, Moon+ Reader, and most other Android reading apps. PDF is also available with a free Discord sign-in.
Can I download a single chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from the Criminal Minds Fic Archive. It does not download individual chapters or story lists.
Can WP Downloader access members-only stories?
You can sign in with your account on the archive to access members-only stories that the account can already read. WP Downloader does not bypass access restrictions.
Will the EPUB receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB. Download the story again when you want a newer copy.
Can Android read the story aloud?
Yes. You can use Android’s Select to Speak feature, Moon+ Reader’s built-in text-to-speech mode, or @Voice Aloud Reader.