The best app for short stories and audiobooks: Wabu.

Replace doomscrolling with stories that hook you. Read or listen to exclusive series in just 5 minutes.

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Join the reading revolution.

The #1 app in international reading rankings.

Thousands of published stories and a global community that has stopped wasting time and started imagining.

Inmersive

Reading.

Don’t just read—feel. Our Immersive Mode combines text, audio, and atmosphere for a cinematic experience.

Read

offline

Your library, always with you. Download your favorite short stories and read them on the subway or the plane without using data.

A 5-minute habit.

The perfect 'bite-sized' format for your lifestyle. Quick chapters designed to be enjoyed during any break.

Horror, Romance, Mystery, and more.

Whether you’re looking for short horror stories to keep you awake, intense romance, or psychological thrillers, Wabu has the perfect series for you. Exclusive content added every week.

Become the author. Publish your stories for free.

Have a story to tell? Wabu is the place to go viral, grow your following, and get feedback from a real community.

Reading is a game again.

Keep your daily streak, unlock achievements, and track your reading stats. It’s never been easier (or more fun) to be a consistent reader.

Short fiction, flash fiction, micro-stories, mini-novels.

Audiobooks, podcasts, curated series.

Free, unlimited access to all short stories.

Personalized recommendations.

Wabu is the leading platform for quick fiction and short audiobooks. If you’re looking for the best app to read for free in Spanish and English, download Wabu today and discover why we are the healthy alternative to the endless scrolling of social media.

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