The Wail of a Midsummer Night
仲夏夜的哀号
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- Ongoing
- Length
- 203k Words
- Genre
- Mystery
- Subgenre
- Mystery & Supernatural
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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Metaphysics and the I Ching
Let’s Recommend Books to Each Other, with Comments and Paragraph Reviews
I’m looking for books similar to Western Fantasy: Is This Really a Farming System? I’ll make time to review yours too. I’m new here.
Zombies, Taoist Priests, Uncle Ying, and Horror
Any Books by New Authors? Let's Review Each Other's Books, Give Five Stars, and Add Them to Our Shelves
Looking for books like "The Cannon Fodder Characters' Beloved Little Princess". Something like "The Fool's Reversal" or with a cover like Yuan Dazhuang's. They're so cute.
Looking for Good Reads with Beautiful Prose and Rich Detail, No Toxic Authors or Idiot Plots
No brainless protagonists, and nothing too toxic. The writing just needs enough detail to be readable. Last time they told me to read "Ultraman: The Kept Man", and it was so toxic it knocked me out.
Uncle Jiu, Lam Ching-ying: Anything About Uncle Jiu
Zombie movies.
Looking for a Story with a Gripping Opening and a Brainy Plot
Talismans, Taoist Scriptures, and Daoist Classics
Looking for classic Daoist scriptures and books that teach you how to draw talismans.
Novels with Evil Sorcery, Unorthodox Arts, Warlocks, and Exciting Magical Duels
Looking for books similar to This Poor Daoist Never Waits Until the Next Day to Take Revenge! (Left-Handed Daoist Roaming the Heavens).
Siheyuan: Max-Level Medical Skills from the Start
Author: Wushuang Gongzi
Unorthodox Paths, Supernatural Mysticism, and the Stranger the Magic, the Better
Looking for something involving unorthodox paths and bizarre, eccentric techniques.
Handsome Guys And Beautiful Women, I’m Out Of Books, Please Recommend Palace Intrigue And Household Intrigue Novels
Transmigrated into the body of an overweight young woman from a prestigious family, raised badly by her stepmother, she turns her life around and makes a comeback.
Taoists, Talismans, and Formations
Grew Up with Uncle Jiu, Has a System
Zombie world
Metaphysics, Supernatural Mysteries, and the Bagua
Campus, Combat, Supernatural
Please recommend novels like this (preferably ones that update quickly).
Supernatural Novels Featuring Spells and Magic Arts, Like the Incantation of the Soldiers, and Maoshan's Five Thunder Spell
Maoshan divination arts, Mount Longhu, powerful zombies, demon kings, ghost emperors, spirits and monsters. No dumb System novels, please.
She Confesses to an Older Man, but He Rejects Her to Spare Her the Pain of Their Age Gap, Then Regrets It and Tries to Win Her Back
Reborn, Top Student, Genius, Period Setting
The female lead's best friend stole her college admission slot without her knowing. She spent decades sweeping the streets. After finding out, she was so furious she died, then was reborn in her senior year of high school and went on to become the top scorer on the college entrance exam.
Taoist Magic, Maoshan, Mount Longhu
Books About Paladins, Clerics, Healers, and the Like, Please!
No real-world dads raising kids, please. I want a game or isekai novel where the protagonist is a support healer, whether they're a damage-dealing healer, a battle-healer, or a regular healer!
I’m in a Reading Drought, Looking for Yandere Loli System Novels. No Female-Dominant Settings
Horror, Mystery, Taoist Priests: How Does the Male Lead Learn All Kinds of Taoist Arts and Walk Between the Worlds of Yin and Yang?
Amazing Urban Fantasy About Taoist Priests, Cultivation, and Supernatural Powers
Come on, come on!
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On a midsummer night in 1993, two mournful cries pierced the cacophony of insects, using the plight of an octogenarian widow as a metaphor for the coldness of human nature. Author Long Bo's story, spanning across nine continents, is clear, his writing fluid, and his suspense cleverly crafted, delving into the depths of human nature. A truly immersive and thrilling read, it's a feast of profound insights into human nature!
The ghost stories in the author's pen are like ice wrapped around fingertips. Between the lines, a chill can climb up your spine, and the eerie atmosphere hides an irresistible narrative magic that makes people willingly drown in this terrifying aesthetic that blends reality and illusion, even though they know it's a nightmare.
This novel's writing is incredibly moving; its poignant and soul-stirring descriptions instantly create a sinister and eerie atmosphere. The author's delicate touch in depicting mysterious sounds, interwoven with the tragic life of an octogenarian widow, imbues the text with suspense and a sense of fatalism.
A truly excellent novel. Set in a secluded village nestled in the mountains, it unfolds a series of bizarre and fantastical events. The plot is tight, logically sound, and original, with delicate writing and vivid, well-developed characters. A very enjoyable read; I look forward to more exciting developments. Five stars to encourage you!
I've finally caught up with the author's update schedule! I've learned so much. The work is incredibly detailed, the plot is captivating and intricately woven, and the writing is fluent. It's a masterpiece worth reading!
This is a treasure trove of a book! The author's writing is superb, both delicate and sharp. The characters and scenes are vividly portrayed, and the plot is incredibly interesting and captivating. Furthermore, the author possesses a profound understanding of Taoist philosophy and knowledge, which is truly remarkable!
A fascinating and eerie tale of ancient customs and legends, it's truly captivating. I strongly suggest the author divide it into paragraphs; the long, drawn-out sections are giving me a headache.
The work boasts a fresh theme, a captivating story, and excellent writing. It's a pleasure to read, with a tight plot, fast pace, and vivid, memorable characters. The author's writing is superb; it's a worthwhile read.
It's a very good watch; the plot is very vivid, and the writing is also quite good. 😘
It's incredibly good! It's so addictive; the story unfolds so smoothly that you can't help but keep reading.