The Frog Emperor Ascended in a Pool and Saw Countless Members of His Kind

Complete: Short Stories That Will Blow You Away

I’m looking for short stories that really impress. Ideally, the titles should be long, like a whole sentence. For example, The Willow by the Palace Wall, The Day I Died, the Young Master I Loved Married a Bride, He Fell in Love with a Courtesan and Wanted to Support Her for Life, and If the Forest Had a Child…

Welcome to the “Don’t Be Fooled by the Title” Series

Sigh, some stories look so plain on the surface. You’ll never know how wonderful they are unless you click on them.

Which Books Have Made You Rethink Your Values?

Everyone’s welcome to join the discussion.

After Reading Novels for Seven Years, I Can't Get Into Anything, So I'm Looking for Something Fresh and Different

Short Stories That Leave You Awestruck

Short but stunning novels, angsty, sweet, or historical in style. Around 10 to 80 chapters, or 20,000 to 100,000 words.

“I Don’t Need Saving. I Never Will.” Now I Suddenly Want to Read a Tragic Romance.

Looking for books similar to Detective Conan: Forced to Save the Day, Now I Just Want to Die and Escape. Preferably no romance, with a protagonist who's completely fixated on dying and a very oppressive atmosphere.

Novels That Feel More Realistic

A lot of novels these days are unrealistic. I'm looking for an ordinary modern romance.

This Is More of a Discussion Thread: The Highest-Quality Historical Novels Are on Tomato Novel

I've been using Tomato for a while. It's a hub for lightweight novels to pass the time, and quality gems are rare. Overall, historical fiction has the highest average quality. Plenty of books have flaws, but you can tell the authors put in real effort. Most of the books I've finished have been historical fiction.

Novels Where Every Word Reveals Despair and Pain

I have an extremely high tear threshold. In the novels I've read before, I only felt regret or thought things were unfair, but I have never actually cried for the characters.

Looking for a Completely Unhinged Novel, the Kind That Shatters Your Worldview

Looking for books like "The Pure-Hearted Cockroach Is Spicy!" Read this when you feel like crying. Come on! Let's battle it out at the peak of ridiculous fiction!

Looking for Those Short, Heartbreaking Stories That Keep Showing Up on Douyin!!!!!

Any Short Stories That Are Brief but Really Good?

I hope the protagonist has sound values.

The Internet's Best Sweet Short Stories, Like the Ones Recommended on Douyin

Looking for books similar to The Secret of Two Childhood Friends.

Any Stories That Keep You Wanting to Read More and More? Recommendations, Please!

I’ve run out of books to read lately. Nothing good to read.

Looking for Good Short Stories

Books worth rereading

Stories Based on Real Life and Personal Experiences

Something based on the author's personal experiences, or a real-life autobiography.

Short Stories

Are there any really, really short novels? Sweet or angsty is fine, but under 100,000 characters, please.

🔥2025’S Latest and Greatest Chart-Topping Masterpieces!

Looking for books like "I'm Not the God of Theater". One masterpiece per person~ What book do you think could make it onto the 2025 all-time greats list?

Premium Short Stories Like the Ones on Douyin

Looking for books similar to "You Fell for Someone Else, So I Let You Go. Why Are You Crying?"

Has Everyone Noticed That Tomato Has Added So Many New Books? The Quality Is Really OK 👀

Novels That Feel Very Real and Reflect Real Society

I’m sick of stories that are too brainless and idealistic. I want something more realistic.

Show the Dark Side of Society and Portray the Twisted, Terrifying Side of Human Nature

Short Stories

A fast-paced plot with both angst and sweetness.

Deep, Thought-Provoking Stories That Feel Like Masterpieces

Something like "The Three-Body Problem", for example.