Every story deserves to be read.

A reading and writing app with new stories added every week. Fantasy serials, late-night romance that stays with you. Read for free, or write your own and find readers who care.

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What you get

Chapter is built for people who read a lot and people who write. Both get the same care. See the full feature list.

Reading

An entire library in your pocket

Novels, short stories, poems, serialized fiction — all in one library, ready to read on your commute, in bed, wherever you like.

Curated collections

Browse by genre, trending picks, and editor shelves. The right story finds the right reader.

Your personal library

Bookmark favorites, track progress across series, and get notified when your favorite author drops a new chapter.

Comfortable for long sessions

Dark mode, adjustable fonts, a reading experience designed for hours without eye strain.

Writing

Write and publish directly

A focused editor that lets you write, format, and publish chapters to real readers. No submissions, no gatekeepers.

Community feedback

Readers leave comments, vote on stories, and follow writers. You grow alongside the people who read you.

For readers

Your next obsession is already here

Whether it's a 50-chapter fantasy epic or a five-minute bedtime story, Chapter's library keeps growing with fresh voices and diverse genres.

  • Discover stories by genre, mood, or what's trending
  • Get notified when new chapters drop
  • Build reading lists and track your progress across series
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Lose yourself in a story

New stories added every week

For writers

Your story deserves an audience

Chapter gives you a distraction-free editor and connects your work with readers who care. Publish chapter by chapter, track engagement, and grow your audience.

  • Publish chapter by chapter, build a loyal readership
  • Track reads, likes, and engagement on your dashboard
  • Receive feedback, grow alongside your audience
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Create worlds

Write, publish, connect

Common questions

Yes. Chapter is free to download, and every story is free to read. You never have to spend anything to read.
Create an account inside the app, then tap "Become an Author" to set up a title, cover, and genre. You can write and publish chapters at your own pace. Each chapter goes live the moment you hit publish.
Everything from romance, fantasy, and sci-fi to horror, mystery, literary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction essays. If a genre exists, you can find it (or start it) on Chapter.
We are working on offline reading support. For now, you can read stories while connected to the internet. Offline reading will be available in a future update.
Chapter supports both Teen and Mature stories. Writers can explore complex themes, but every story must be rated honestly and follow our content guidelines. Check the Writing Guidelines page for full details.
Your work is yours. By publishing on Chapter you grant us a license to display it within the app, but you retain full copyright. See our Terms of Service for details.
Chapter is currently available on Android via Google Play. We are working on expanding to more platforms.

Your next chapter starts here

Free to download and read. Join a community of storytellers and find stories only Chapter has.

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