The shift in reading habits due to technological advancements has led to a rise in digital fiction reading in recent years. We discuss the case of a 21-year-old ardent reader who has an uncontrollable urge to read and spends excessive hours reading despite adverse consequences. The patient would ignore social activities, academic responsibilities, and self-care; further, the patient used digital fiction reading to cope with negative feelings, lack of skills, and feelings of inadequacy and guilt.
