Chapter-aware reading
Import a story's ordered chapter list, move between text blocks, and keep forewords or introductions in the author's original order.
Chrome extension for web-fiction reading
Novel Document Reader
Read stories you can already access inside a quiet, configurable document workspace.
- Platform
- Google Chrome
- Core reader
- Free
- Premium
- $4.99 once
- Data handling
- Local-first
A document workspace built around reading
Real extension interface. No conceptual mockups.
Reading controls where you need them
The extension changes the presentation of text you are allowed to view. It does not sell story content or bypass logins, subscriptions, paywalls, age gates, or other access controls.
Keyboard-first controls
Set shortcuts for previous and next text, chapter changes, temporary hiding, and a persistent pale-yellow reading highlight.
Built-in document templates
Use the included weekly update or a clean blank document, adjust the number of story paragraphs shown, and zoom from 50% to 200%.
Local-first document handling
Story text, uploaded documents, profile images, and reading settings stay in Chrome's local extension storage unless a payment-status request is made.
From story page to reading workspace
Set up once, then use your own shortcuts to keep reading.
- 1
Install the extension
Add Novel Document Reader from its public Chrome Web Store listing and pin it to the toolbar.
- 2
Open a story details page
Start from a supported Wattpad or Royal Road page that includes its chapter list. Compatible custom HTTPS fiction sites can be authorized separately.
- 3
Launch and choose a chapter
Open the extension. It reads the ordered chapter links and loads the first available chapter into the workspace.
- 4
Set your reading controls
Choose a template, paragraph count, highlight preference, zoom level, and keyboard shortcuts, then save the changes.
Start free. Pay once for document control.
The core reader remains free. Premium is a single purchase, not a recurring subscription.
Digital fulfillment: Premium access is activated inside the extension after payment status is confirmed through ExtensionPay and Stripe.
Premium lifetimeUSD $4.99
One-time payment
After payment: Refresh the browser tab running Novel Document Reader once to unlock Premium.
- Upload and retain a custom DOCX file
- Choose exact story insertion positions
- Restore access with the purchase account
Checkout opens from the extension. Taxes may apply depending on location. Premium is generally non-refundable; exceptional requests made within 14 days are reviewed, not automatically approved. Refund policy
Install on Chrome
Install from the official Chrome Web Store listing. This website does not distribute executable files or collect payment-card details.
- Open the Novel Document Reader listing in the Chrome Web Store.
- Select Add to Chrome and review Chrome's permission prompt.
- Open a supported story details page and select the extension icon.
- Use Reading settings to choose your document and controls.
Clear boundaries, easy to verify
No story sales
Novel Document Reader is a presentation tool. Story rights and access remain with their authors, publishers, and source websites.
No payment-card storage
Stripe and ExtensionPay process checkout. The extension never receives complete card numbers or CVC values.
No behavioral advertising
The extension does not send document contents, story text, avatars, or reading preferences to the developer for advertising or analytics.
Q&A
- I paid, but Premium is still locked. What should I do?
- Return to the browser tab where Novel Document Reader is open and refresh that tab once. The Premium status should update after the page reloads. If it remains locked, restore access with your purchase account or contact support.
- Is Premium a subscription?
- No. Premium is a one-time $4.99 purchase with no recurring charge.
- Can I use the reader without paying?
- Yes. The core reader and built-in document templates are free. Premium unlocks custom DOCX uploads and exact story insertion positions.
Questions before or after purchase?
Read the support and policy pages for installation help, refunds, data handling, and purchase restoration.