In most cases, yes. If you read a story that's publicly available, like on a legitimate website or in a library, the author won't specifically know it's you reading it. But they might know in general that their work is being accessed by readers.
It's possible. As long as you access it through legal and public channels, the author may not be directly aware.
Yes, you can. But it's not ethical if it's not made available for public reading.
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. With digital platforms and libraries, you can access and read stories without the author being directly aware.
In most cases, no. Authors usually have no way of knowing exactly who is reading their stories.
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.
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.
Well, it's not ethical. Authors have rights over their work, and taking screenshots without their knowledge might violate those rights. Plus, it could lead to potential legal issues if the author has specific restrictions in place.
In most cases, no. It's not ethical or legal to view a story without the proper authorization.
It's usually not possible. Most stories are protected and monitored in some way, so it's hard to view them without any trace.
In most cases, no. Most platforms have systems in place to monitor views and usage. Even if it's not directly known to the author, the platform will have data on who accessed the story.