The Prosecutor Receives Testimony from the Dead

Short, Complete, Original, Unconventional, and Gripping

(1) I've never skipped a chapter. (2) The story is fresh and distinctive. (3) It feels real and immersive all the way through. (4) Short, complete, and available in print if possible. I don't want to wait for updates.

Begging for Angst-Ridden Romance

I've read too many sweet stories, and now they're starting to make me feel sick. I want an angsty story that's both sweet and heartbreaking, but not cloyingly sweet or relentlessly tragic. The leads should have reasons for both their sweet moments and their painful ones. I don't want angst for angst's sake or sweetness for sweetness's sake.

Short, Great Stories with Meaning!

Looking for stories similar to Frost River: Every Step Is Crystal Clear. I want short stories that are good and have depth!

Straightforward Workplace Fiction

Looking for Books That Feel Especially Realistic

Close to real life.

Classic Political Intrigue and Excellent Urban Slice-of-Life Stories: Realistic and Thought-Provoking

Looking for something like The Confused Road Through Grassroots Politics. A classic political novel and an excellent slice-of-life urban story. Realistic, thoughtful, and revealing about society and human weakness. You'll come away with plenty to think about and gain a lot from reading it.

Books That Help You Get Better at Scheming

Any books that can improve your ability to read between the lines?

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.

Short Stories, High-Quality Short Reads, and a Huge Collection of Highly Rated Tales

Life is all about the everyday necessities. Stories inspired by real life 😊😊😊 @Sikong Jing, Surrounded by Crisis V99

Looking for Short Stories to Reread a Million Times

Looking for Thought-Provoking Books

Looking for books with characters who are smart and capable. No brainless stories or pure wish fulfillment; I want something with depth. Even better if it explores traditional culture.

Looking for a Really Great Short Story

Looking for stories like He Was Discussing a Business Deal with Someone Else the Day I Miscarried. He Was Discussing a Business Deal with Someone Else the Day I Miscarried.

Exciting, Gripping, and Well-Written: Even One of These Is Enough

It can be exciting because of the plot, characters, or writing style, and it can be horror or suspenseful. For a book to be compelling, the overall plot has to be good, and the writing should be decent too. By good writing, I mean the book shouldn’t hit most readers’ major deal-breakers. Anything else is fine.

I'm Tired of Urban Wish-fulfillment Novels. Recommend Something Good, Preferably with a Smart Protagonist

Looking for books similar to *The Strange Beasts’ Maze City*.