It depends. If the story is protected by copyright and access is restricted, then no. But for some open-source or shared stories, it might be possible without the authors' explicit knowledge.
Yes, in some cases. For example, if it's in the public domain or freely available online.
In most cases, no. Usually, there are some tracking mechanisms or analytics that might indicate when and how a story is accessed.
In most cases, no. Authors usually have some way of tracking views or getting analytics on their stories.
You could use incognito mode on your browser. That way, your browsing history won't be saved and it's less likely they'll find out.
One way is to read the story when they're not around or when they're occupied with something else. That reduces the chances of them catching you. Also, make sure to clear any related search history or bookmarks after you're done.
Well, one way could be to read it late at night when everyone's asleep. Another option is to hide the book or digital copy in a secret place and read it when no one's looking.
You could use incognito mode in your browser. That way, your browsing history won't be saved and it's less likely they'll find out.
You really shouldn't try to view snap stories without the sender knowing. It's just not the right thing to do and could have negative consequences for you and your relationships.
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.
I wouldn't recommend it as it's not ethical and could get your account in trouble. But if you insist, there are some workarounds like using a secondary account or looking at it quickly before it disappears from the feed.
You can use some third-party apps, but be careful as it might violate IG's terms of use.