The Episode app has captivated millions of readers with its interactive storytelling, allowing users to shape the direction of their favorite dramas, romances, and thrillers. With so many immersive stories available and hundreds of choices to make, it’s natural for readers to want to reread a story on Episode whether to explore different paths, revisit favorite scenes, or experience a new ending. While the app doesn’t provide a prominent ‘replay’ button, there are clear steps you can take to reread any story from the beginning without losing access to your other progress.
Why Reread a Story on Episode?
Episode stories often branch into multiple directions depending on the choices you make. This means that no two readthroughs are exactly alike. Rereading a story allows you to:
- Make different choices and explore alternate endings
- Unlock bonus scenes or relationship paths
- Revisit favorite moments and characters
- Catch details missed during the first read
Some stories even have multiple love interests or dramatically different story outcomes, which adds to the appeal of reading the same story more than once.
Checking If a Story Supports Rereading
Before trying to reread a story, it’s important to understand that not all stories on Episode are programmed the same. Some authors include a replay or restart feature, while others do not. Here’s how to check:
Look for the Replay Option
- Go to your favorites or the story list where the completed story appears
- Tap on the story’s cover art to open its description page
- Look for a small circular arrow or the word Replay near the lower part of the screen
If the author has enabled replay, this button will allow you to start the story over from Chapter 1 while preserving your original playthrough. If the button doesn’t appear, you may need to consider other methods.
How to Replay a Story with the Replay Button
If the replay option is available, the process is straightforward. This is the recommended way to reread stories that support multiple readthroughs.
Steps to Replay
- Tap the story to open the story details page
- Press theReplaybutton
- Choose a save slot (you usually get a limited number of slots, often two or three)
- Confirm that you want to restart the story
Your original save will still be available in a separate slot, allowing you to switch back if you change your mind later. You will need to use passes again to read each chapter, just as if you were reading it for the first time.
What to Do If the Replay Button Doesn’t Exist
Some stories, especially older ones or those by community authors, may not have a built-in replay option. In these cases, rereading requires alternative approaches.
Try Removing the Story and Adding It Back
- Go to your favorites list or the story’s page
- Remove the story from your favorites
- Wait a few minutes and then search for the story again
- Add it back to your favorites and open it
This method does not always reset your progress, but for some stories it might allow you to start over especially if your progress wasn’t saved to a server-side variable.
Contact the Author
If the story doesn’t offer a replay and none of the above methods work, try reaching out to the author. They may be able to update the story to allow replays or provide guidance. Many authors are active on social media and often welcome feedback from players.
Using Multiple Save Slots
For stories that allow it, Episode offers multiple replay slots. This is especially helpful if you want to compare two different storylines or keep a save point at a crucial choice.
Managing Your Replay Slots
- You can usually store up to three different progress files for a story
- Each time you hit the replay button, Episode will ask which slot to use
- You can name or identify your save slots to avoid confusion
Be careful not to overwrite a save slot if you want to keep your original choices intact.
Do You Lose Gems or Passes When Replaying?
When you replay a story, you’ll need to use passes again to read each chapter. Any gem choices you made in the original run do not carry over to your replay. You must pay for premium choices again if you choose to make them during your second readthrough.
Gem Choices and Story Variables
Stories that remember choices (like romances or point systems) will reset all data in the new playthrough, allowing you to build your story from scratch. This is especially beneficial for experimenting with different outcomes or relationships.
Best Practices for Rereading Stories
To make the most out of your rereading experience, consider the following tips:
- Plan your new choices: Decide what you want to change this time romance, endings, personality traits, etc.
- Monitor your passes: Each chapter costs a pass unless the author has made it free.
- Track story points: Some stories use hidden scoring systems; rereading lets you aim for a perfect score.
- Experiment with premium options: If you skipped gem choices before, you might want to try them in your new playthrough.
Rereading is an opportunity to experience every aspect of a story. If you were previously limited by passes or gems, another read may help you unlock what you missed.
Can You Reread Stories Without Using Passes?
Episode usually requires players to use passes each time they read a chapter, even in a replay. However, there are a few scenarios where this cost might not apply:
- During special events where Episode grants unlimited passes
- When reading a story with free chapters, as decided by the author
- If you’re a writer previewing your own story
Outside of these cases, rereading a story typically requires a new set of passes, so plan your session accordingly.
Rereading a story on Episode is a fantastic way to rediscover narratives, explore new outcomes, and make different choices that can lead to entirely different storylines. While not all stories support a direct replay function, many do, and Episode’s replay system offers multiple save slots so you can experience a story from new angles without losing your original progress. For stories without a replay button, simple tricks like removing and re-adding the story or contacting the author might help. With thoughtful use of passes and a bit of strategy, you can enjoy your favorite Episode stories again and again, unlocking every ending and enjoying every twist the app has to offer.