Can you read a story without the author knowing?

In most cases, no. Authors usually have no way of knowing exactly who is reading their stories.

Well, usually you can read a story without the author being directly aware. It's not like they have a way to monitor who's reading their work.

Sure. Authors don't have real-time awareness of who's reading their stories. Once it's out there, anyone can access and read it without the author being notified specifically.

Yes, you can. Authors usually don't have real-time knowledge of who is reading their work. You can enjoy a story privately without them knowing.

Yes, you can. But it's not ethical if it's not made available for public reading.

It's possible. As long as you access it through legal and public channels, the author may not be directly aware.

You can screenshot a story without the author knowing, but it's against the rules of fair use and could have legal consequences. Plus, it's just not the right thing to do if you respect the author's work.

In most cases, no. Authors usually have no way of knowing exactly who is viewing their story unless there's some specific tracking system in place.

No, you can't screenshot a story without the author knowing. It's disrespectful and might even be against the law. Authors have the right to control how their work is accessed and shared.

In most cases, it's not ethical or legal to screenshot a story without the author's permission. So, the answer is no.