How can you read stories without the authors knowing?

Yes, you can. As long as you access them through legal means, the authors won't be directly aware of your individual reading.

One way could be to read them in private and not share your reading activity with anyone.

In most cases, you can. However, it's essential to obtain stories through legal and ethical means. Stealing or accessing content without permission is wrong.

Sure, you can. As long as you access it through legal means, the authors won't be directly aware of your specific reading.

In most cases, no. Authors usually have some way of tracking views or getting analytics on their stories.

It's not ethical or legal to open stories without the authors' knowledge or permission. You should always respect their rights.

In most cases, no. Usually, there are some tracking mechanisms or analytics that might indicate when and how a story is accessed.

Yes, you can. As long as you access the story through legal and legitimate means, the authors won't be aware of your individual reading.

Yes, you can. It's possible to have your own private and personal experience with a story without the creator being aware.

You might try reading in a secluded corner or using apps that have a stealth mode. Another option is to tell people you need some alone time for a 'quiet activity' without specifying it's reading.