Do Nobody Really Read Books by New Authors? 新人作者的书真的没人看吗？

1. 901 温 The Gentle Mushroom Is So Cute, and the Sharp-Tongued School Bully Loves Him Fiercely 温吞蘑菇真可爱，嘴毒校霸狠狠爱 Little Youngster稚子小Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted Pure relationship, 1v1, happy ending, a balanced mix of sweet and angsty Sharp-tongued, devoted, narcissistic top (prone to eating his words) Mild-mannered mushroom spirit bottom (a little spacey) (but smart!) Chasing his wife to the crematorium, a little melodramatic, no love rival. If you can't handle that, don't click. . Wen Su is the only mushroom spirit at the Alliance Academy, and he has a secret he can't tell anyone. He has practically no presence. On the surface, he's mild-mannered and g 3.7kReads9.4Score515Shelves
2. 902 单 A Case-by-Case Pathological Apocalypse 单元，病态启示录 Fish A Yu鱼阿余Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Standalone arcs + irresistible heroine + no fixed couples throughout + love-triangle-from-hell + desperate pursuit after losing her + obsessive villains who turn dark + nonhuman characters + 1vN] [Each arc features several male characters. The men are devoted and exist to love the heroine. The heroine isn’t a naive sweetheart; she has a mind of her own. There is childbirth! If this bothers you, pro 250Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   Is episodic fiction a niche genre? This one is seriously so good! Great writing, a heartthrob, and a love triangle. The premise is novel: federal superpowers, multiple male leads—it's just so good! I'm so excited!

3. 903 从 From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Venerable: My Master Kneels Before Me 从弃徒到魔尊，师尊向我下跪 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Lord: My Master Kneels Before Me 162Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 904 鼎 Ding Slave, Magical Girl, and Transmigrator 鼎奴，魔法少女与穿越者 ALOoooEastern Fantasy329k WordsOngoing The protagonist is indecisive about killing, but the people who deserve to die always end up dead through some inexplicable coincidence. The heroine goes from being a cultivation furnace to dual cultivation, all the way to becoming the top celestial empress. If the protagonist can't bring himself to kill someone, the author will have another character do it 🙊 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Self-recommendation. [Smiling][Smirking][Smiling]

5. 905 龙 The Dragon Essence Cipher 龙元密码 Old Liu Who Loves Telling Stories爱讲故事的老刘Mystery307k WordsOngoing To rescue his kidnapped younger sister, archaeologist Qin Ye is forced to team up with Lin Ying, a supervisor in the kidnapping organization Candle Dragon. Together, they travel the world in search of the scattered fragments of the Five Elements Dragon Essence. From the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang to Meng Tian’s secret tomb, from a London auction to the Kunlun Ruins, Qin Ye gradually discovers that what he is searching for is not an elixir of immortality, but a shocking secret powerful enough to 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you enjoy the adventure and thrill of *Ghost Blows Out the Light* and crave the suspense and mind-bending mystery of *The Grave Robbers' Chronicles*, then *The Dragon Yuan Code* is a must-read! The opening is explosive: Qin Ye, an associate professor of archaeology, receives a video from kidnappers—his sister has been abducted, and the ransom isn't money, but a fragment of his family's heirloom, the "Dragon Yuan Fragment," passed down for over two thousand years. Upon returning home, his grandfather reveals a shocking secret: the Qin family's original surname was Meng, descendants of the Qin general Meng Tian, ​​and they have guarded the shattered fragment of a divine artifact dropped by the Queen Mother of the West for generations. To rescue her, Qin Ye is forced to cooperate with the mysterious organization "Candle Dragon," venturing deep into the mysterious tomb at Mount Li. Awaiting him are rivers of mercury, living metal terracotta warriors, echoing sound shafts, and the bronze guardian Six Harmonies Formation… The mechanisms from two thousand years ago are still in operation, each designed to leave you breathless! The most ingenious element is the female executor, Lin Ying—calm, ruthless, but with an enigmatic attitude, simultaneously signaling to the organization and helping Qin Ye. The pacing is fast, the action is exhilarating, and the suspense is palpable—you definitely won't regret watching!

6. 906 凋 Fading Lilies: Alia Novaris 凋零百合之艾莉娅诺瓦里斯篇 Man-Eating Buns吃人的馒头Eastern Fantasy130k WordsOngoing In the turbulent land of Moss, the gods rule over everything. The noble Princess Alia Novaris of the Novaris Empire is slowly coming to understand the cruelty and complexity of the world. She must face unprecedented challenges, fight against fate, and stand against the world. “Well, if it isn’t our empire’s foolish princess! They must have locked you in the castle until you went mad. The empire’s peaceful days are over!” Divine punishment descends, and the empire falls into decline. On this land —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No wish-fulfillment elements, no system, why not give it a try? It's only a little over 20,000 words so far. Any simple suggestions? [Heart emojis]

7. 907 薄 Shadows in the Mist 薄雾凝影 Jiang Mimi’s Owner姜咪咪的主人Mystery51k WordsOngoing My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 908 诡 Evil Spirits? As Someone Reborn, I Know to Keep My Distance 诡异邪祟？能重生的我避它锋芒 Snow Falls, Wind Ceases雪落风止Eastern Fantasy148k WordsOngoing [No Clichés] [No Brain-Dead Protagonist] [No Slow Burn] [One Female Lead] When Li Xingye wakes up, he finds himself in a completely unfamiliar world. A backward civilization, a primitive way of life... Everything around him urges him to leave this place. Then a storyteller arrives and shatters the peace. An "unruly" golden finger, a bizarre giant eyeball... One strange thing after another follows. A blood-red bridal gown, eerie shadow puppets... They keep "tugging" at Li Xingye's heartstrings. W 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   As a new author, the updates are stable, the writing is skillful, the plot and characters are original, the pacing is fast, and the writing is extremely meticulous.

9. 909 重 Reborn in 1996: Starting by Revitalizing a Poor Town 重生96：从振兴贫困镇开始 Shrimp at Play in Shallow Water浅水戏虾Urban7.2M WordsOngoing "If it benefits the nation, I will give my life, so why should I shy away from danger or fortune?" Only after spending half his life amid the ups and downs of officialdom did Zhou Pengcheng realize that some opportunities, once missed, become lifelong regrets. As the tide of the times surged forward, he returned to the crucial moment when he graduated from party school. Determined not to repeat his past mistakes, Zhou Pengcheng chose to take root in a poor, remote countryside and face the countl 30.6kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves

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   This book is excellent. It depicts the officialdom as seen by ordinary people, making it quite realistic. It avoids arrogance and childishness, showing the characters' gradual development step by step with logical progression. The characters are portrayed with great detail; none of those in high positions are fools. I highly recommend this book.

10. 910 六 A Six-Year-Old Little Sister, Delivered Free and Extra Sweet 六岁妹妹包邮包甜 Zi Yin梓胤Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Adored by Everyone + Sweet Romance + Secret Identity + Past and Present Lives] Le Xuan, a wild little country girl, survived by eating at one household after another, and every family looked down on her. One day, a young man as ethereal as an immortal came from the city. His name was Shen Yi, and he took her home. After a nightmare awakened one of Xuan Bao's special talents, the six-year-old girl proved a master of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She completely won over the hearts of t 11.1kReads9.4Score4.1kShelves

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    😘 I'm a newbie to Tomato, and my first book was a huge hit. My second book, however, was absolutely adored by my readers. I'm so incredibly grateful to all of you! 🌺🌺🌺🌺

11. 911 强 After Forcing a Kiss on My Crush's Brother, I Couldn't Get Enough 强吻白月光他哥后，我真香了 Yangyang Loves Porridge羊羊爱吃粥Two Male Leads230k WordsCompleted The rating just came out, so it will go up soon! [ABO, marriage first and love afterward + older man, both devoted only to each other + 12-year age gap] [Cold, domineering villainous CEO top (temporarily bankrupt version) x beautiful, theatrical bottom who is not what he seems] On the day of his engagement, his first love eloped with her boyfriend. The exorbitant bride price had already been paid, invitations had gone out across the city, and everyone was waiting to see him become a laughingstoc 5.2kReads9.0Score895Shelves
12. 912 保 Mr. Bodyguard, May I Borrow You for a While? 保镖先生，可以借你一用吗？ Yellow-Browed Little Firewood黄眉小柴Modern Romance92k WordsCompleted 46Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A pure new author's first book, 41 chapters, 90,000 words, super sweet and doting, featuring a child born from a donor's womb. Reading the entire book takes about three hours; it has everything you need. [Her childhood sweetheart, after years of dating, went abroad to study for a few months and returned at the airport, eager to break up with her because he had fallen in love with someone else. He begged her not to hate him, saying it was all his fault. Three months later, she received an invitation to her childhood sweetheart's whirlwind wedding. She became the laughingstock of the entire wealthy family. She worked hard for five years to establish herself. Before his death, her grandfather, worried that she would die alone, suggested she have a child out of wedlock. After serious consideration, she looked at her bodyguard of five years, "I agree, but I don't want my child to be created in a cold hospital..."]

13. 913 一 A Jug of Wine, a Sword, and a Beauty; a Phoenix, a Dragon, and a Kunpeng 一酒一剑一红颜，一凤一龙一鲲鹏 Admiring the Moon Night After Night夜夜赏月Eastern Fantasy49k WordsOngoing [Pets + swordsmanship + battle souls + magical treasures + no System + rich plot + laugh-until-you-drop + cry-your-eyes-out + play the pig to eat the tiger + play the tiger to eat the pig] A flask of wine at my waist, my sword at my side as I roam the world. The junior sister steals my heart, while phoenixes and dragons dazzle my eyes. The little angel guards the rear with a shield; the little devil charges into the fray. My top lackey, the Great Sage Sun Wukong of Guoguo Mountain, the little sa 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's got blood, tears, and laughs, give it a try!

14. 914 穿 I Transmigrated and Started Out Selling Muscle at a Street Stall, Then Awakened Superpowers 穿越开局地摊卖大力觉醒异能 Luo Yenan Feng洛烨楠枫Male-Channel Fanfiction432k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Sun Luofeng, was forced to transmigrate into Dali's Dream Timeline. After awakening an ability that evolved without limit, he kept a low profile and quietly grew stronger in the early stages, becoming invincible later on as he helped Jiang Nan perfect the dreamlike reality. Sun Luofeng: In this life, I'll make the myriad races understand that humans aren't livestock to be penned up. We're hunters who tear gods apart! 5.6kReads8.4Score374Shelves

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    As a newbie, I'd like to recommend a book I wrote myself.

15. 915 垃 The Snake-Man I Found in the Trash Pretends to Have Amnesia Every Day, but the Comments Say He Wants to Marry Me 垃圾堆捡来的蛇人天天装失忆，弹幕说他想娶我 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚16k WordsCompleted The Snake Man I Found in a Garbage Dump Pretends to Have Amnesia Every Day, and the On-Screen Comments Say He Wants to Marry Me 93Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 916 团 Being the Darling of the Family Isn't Easy 团宠幼崽不好当 Mousse Apple慕斯苹果Two Male Leads273k WordsCompleted After completing his mission, Qi Yi was reincarnated by the System as a cub, just as he had requested. He awoke at birth on a desolate, uninhabited planet. Just when he thought he was going to starve to death, a mechanical bird appeared and rescued him. He then met a white wolf mother and her pups, the Treefolk, and Hei Hei, a pitch-black ball of fur. After two peaceful years, Qi Yi was hailed as the mechanical race's beacon of hope and King when they suddenly arrived on the planet. As the mecha 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Waaaaah, it's all thanks to the few readers who kept urging me to update that I've managed to keep going. It's a story about a beloved male protagonist, two male leads, and interstellar magic.

17. 917 绑 After My Mermaid System Backfired, I Focused on My Career! 《绑定海后系统翻车后，我走事业了！》 Reciting Cranes, Watching the Courtyard吟鹤观庭19k WordsCompleted After My Sea Queen System Backfires, I Focus on My Career! 6Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 918 哎 Oh No! I Accidentally Maxed Out My Luck 哎呀！一不小心运气拉满 Starved of Inspiration饿没的灵感Urban214k WordsOngoing Ling Huo always thought he was the chosen one. After the System selected him, he somehow managed to max out his luck stat. Then a huge villa came falling from the sky, and the world's number one company came knocking to offer him a job... But after spending several years at college without learning a thing, he remained unmoved. He just wanted to live however he pleased. Before getting the System, that was how he felt. After getting the System, even more so! You have your strength. I have my luck 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While others may make money quickly from writing books, what if—and I mean just what—someone wrote 100,000 or 200,000 words and didn't earn a single penny? How would you handle that?

19. 919 穿 I Transmigrated to Another World, Farmed My Way to Godhood, and Became a Top-Tier Star 穿越异界，我种田封神还当顶流 An Ran Shi An安然时安Modern Romance134k WordsOngoing [Warning: Host's life countdown: 15 minutes] During her lunch break, Lin Xiao was forced to make a life-or-death choice. If she wanted to survive, she had to bind herself to the System and travel to another world contaminated by frenzied factors. After rigorous training, she arrived alone in a vast forest teeming with mutated giant beasts, carrying a portable planting space with her. When she first met Luo Qingxu, Lin Xiao could only sigh that he was so beautiful, a gorgeous man who was exactly 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New author, new book, it's tough!

20. 920 东 Strange Tales of Northeast China 东北诡异实录 Asking the Cold Wind in a Light Rain微雨问冷风Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available, also known as Mountain Spirit Lost. The comic Northeast Strange Tales is currently being serialized. Across the vast, boundless black earth of Northeast China, one strange and little-known story after another has unfolded. Now, I’ll tell you these long-buried tales of the supernatural, one by one! 32.1kReads9.4Score3.3kShelves

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    You can see it by clicking on the homepage, although there's absolutely no reading.

21. 921 从 Reincarnating Through the Martial Arts World 从武道世界开始轮回 Xuan Shao玄韶Eastern Fantasy220k WordsOngoing Hello, everyone. My name is Li Zhao. The Li is the one in my surname, and Zhao is the character made of the sun and moon together. As a high school senior about to take the college entrance exam, I was chosen by the Paradise and became an Apostle the day before the exam. I woke up and found myself in the body of Chovy! Where the heck am I? Is this still China? [First World: Martial Arts] The White Lotus Sect and the emperor are in cahoots, Beiliang eyes the throne, and natural and man-made disas —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Mao Sui recommends himself.

22. 922 为 To Stay Alive, I'm Forced to Appease a Mad Big Shot 为了活命，我被迫讨好疯批大佬 Qi Liang Fu起量符Two Male Leads321k WordsCompleted [Male-male romance + mild coercion + obsessive + unhinged + sweet and doting romance + contract + bickering couple] Long-haired beauty, obsessive and lovesick powerful man VS adorable, alluring, sharp-tongued, boyish straight guy The Guo family collapsed, and Shen Weilin's parents, who had worked for them, were caught up in the fallout. His father was also saddled with enormous debts. To pay them off, Shen Weilin was forced into a one-year contract with Ji Wenyi. What began as bargaining over 421Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Wallpaper: Shuang Nan's Domineering CEO – Pampered and Punished, Cunning, Imprisonment, and Immense Power! [Shy][shy][shy] It's really good! It'll save you from your reading slump! New book!

23. 923 回 At Home, the Teary-Eyed Sweetheart O; Away, a One-Punch Badass 回家哭唧唧乖O，离家一拳一坏蛋 Little Youngster稚子小Two Male Leads445k WordsCompleted A talented actress: a sweet-looking, scheming little Omega who brings good luck A sharp-tongued, prideful Lion Alpha who always eats his words and gets face-slapped [Two equally powerful leads + ABO with animal transformations + exclusive devotion + marriage before love + supernatural abilities + highly compatible] After his awful superior arranged his marriage, Gu Lianchao made it clear to his newly arrived koi-fish Omega on their wedding night that he wanted nothing to do with him. On their we 4.3kReads9.4Score773Shelves
24. 924 清 Clear the Emperor’s Court: Become a Court Lady and Teach the Crown Prince to Let Go 清君侧：做女官，教会太子断舍离 As If Hearing the Wind如闻风Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [A career-driven female official who only pretends to seek redemption × a devoted, sickly prince who turns dark] Angst, both virginal, happy ending, fictional setting, two strong leads, beautiful but tragic characters, both chase after each other, both suffer a second heartbreak, reconciliation, sickly and darkening prince, devoted love) Yuan Xizhao: “I will clear the court of your enemies for you. I must personally teach the Crown Prince how to let go, give up, and move on!” Wen Chenglan: “So t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who understands a sickly, ruthless, yet deeply affectionate male protagonist? The film is extremely angsty for the male lead, whose declaration is: "The female lead may torment me a thousand times, but I will still treat her as my first love." Their mutual devotion is filled with unrequited love; childhood sweethearts are destined to be apart.

25. 925 我 My Rich Young Lady from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai 我的江浙沪大小姐 Xiao Cheng萧城Urban369k WordsOngoing Years ago, an elopement involving one of the capital's most powerful families set in motion three relationships that would remain entangled for half a lifetime. A man who refused to be controlled by his family fled the Imperial Capital. Along the way, he met Su Yu, who was also running away from an arranged marriage, and the two journeyed together to Yunnan. In the mountains, he met the gentle, unassuming Yun Cai. They fell in love, and a child was born of their affection. For ten years, they l 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My beloved young lady from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai...

26. 926 我 I’m Sneaking Glances at Her, and She’s Sneaking Glances at Me 我在偷看她，她也在偷看我 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚7k WordsCompleted I was sneaking a look at her, and she was sneaking a look at me too 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
27. 927 凡 From Mortal Martial Arts to Immortality 凡武登仙录 Cleverly Eating Mangoes慧吃芒果Eastern Fantasy309k WordsOngoing The orphan Li Yuxuan is reborn. Everyone else gets a System or a golden finger when they’re reborn, then sets off on the path of cultivation to seek immortality. But he wakes in the body of a little beggar, with only a younger sister who is also a beggar by his side. Watch as he makes his way from the world of mortal martial arts to the pinnacle of the immortal path. People say heroes are born young, but only those who grow up become true heroes. Those who die halfway are nothing more than namel —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No system, just a mortal's journey. Watch how the protagonist gradually rises from a mortal martial artist to the pinnacle of immortality. "Pursuing perfection is not wrong, but focusing solely on achievements will undoubtedly cause you to miss out on too many wonderful moments." Godfathers and godmothers, click in and take a look. Let us enter another world, single-player, single-player [crying].

28. 928 修 Cultivation: A Good-for-Nothing Girl’s Path to Revenge 修仙：废柴少女的逆袭之路 Yu Er'er余耳儿Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + equally matched leads + tsundere + cold and ruthless Yu Qingying is a good-for-nothing girl in the cultivation world of Mingcheng, in the Immortal Realm. Bullied and ignored since childhood, she has never known kindness. By a stroke of fate, her life becomes bound to that of the Demon Realm's Supreme Lord. From then on, she rises to become a super-talented cultivator with the Blue Golden Spirit Pill Mark, able to cultivate and refine pills alike. For her family's honor, to avenge 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book tells the story of a seemingly useless girl's love and hate. The female lead is independent, strong-willed, mischievous, and incredibly assertive—a perfect blend of sweet and sassy! She lives alone, while the male lead, though doting, never spoils her, and his gentle warmth touches her heart. The male lead, a high-ranking, aloof, and arrogant figure, forms a powerful alliance with the female lead, making the story sweet and fulfilling throughout. My first reading was okay, the second was interesting, and the third became increasingly exciting. If you like this book, please follow me, add it to your bookshelf, and urge me to update!

29. 929 长 After My Eldest Sister Died, I Slaughtered My Way Through the Entire Capital 长姐死后，我杀穿整个京城 Shi Ximeng时夕梦Ancient Romance193k WordsOngoing Jiang Moli is the least remarkable child in the Jiang family. Her looks are ordinary, her talents ordinary, so ordinary that she could disappear into a crowd without making a ripple. Her eldest sister, Jiang Muli, is the most brilliant woman in the whole capital, the brightest light in the world. She improves the loom, establishes schools for girls, organizes fleets to seek high-yield crops overseas, and even earns the emperor's praise. But her eldest sister dies, using her final breath to tell 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Someone please save me! [Facepalm]

30. 930 老 After His Wife Left, the Disabled Tycoon Stood Up 老婆走后，残疾大佬他站起来了 Red Bull Sweet Potato红牛地瓜Two Male Leads416k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication. Check the author’s profile for updates] [Hong Kong-style high-society romance + male lead pursues his ex at all costs + melodrama + rekindled love + slight everyone-loves-the-protagonist vibe + class difference + bittersweet + both virgins + happy ending] [Sharp-tongued, disabled top (faking it) VS proud CEO bottom] Hong Kong media reports: Shen Changting, a calligraphy master with disabled legs, the heir to Hong Kong City, a man of immense power, refined and prope 34.3kReads9.2Score4kShelves
31. 931 社 After Accidentally Sending an Embarrassing Message, My Boss Cornered Me in the Conference Room 社死发错消息后，老板把我堵在会议室 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted After I Accidentally Sent the Wrong Message and Died of Embarrassment, My Boss Cornered Me in the Conference Room 3Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 932 大 The Final Years of the Great Yong: A True Record 大雍末年：实录 Zhangnan Clerk漳南小吏Eastern Fantasy295k WordsOngoing [Traditional cultivation and political intrigue, no transmigration, no System, no golden finger. Meticulously researched setting and dialogue that feels like people speaking in the original Chinese.] Wu Zheng was once a constable, but an accidental turn led him onto the path of immortality. He once wielded the power of the imperial court to repel demon beasts, and within a sect, he protected all living beings. But when the beasts retreated, people’s hearts began to stir. He saw the political mac 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Teachers, please take a look.

33. 933 在 Becoming an Amateur Assassin in Akame Ga Kill! 在斩赤瞳中成为了业余杀手 No Moon Over the Water水上无月Anime Fanfiction665k WordsCompleted Just how powerful would the world’s number one assassin be in the world of Akame ga Kill!? Did the protagonist read the original work before transmigrating? He wants to latch onto a powerful ally, but has to rely on himself? No System (maybe?), but incredibly powerful (and fast enough to run away). Can he save the original protagonist group? Find out in Ye Yu’s long journey of building a life in the world of Akame ga Kill! 132Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Akame ga Kill! Fanfiction! Even those who haven't read the original work can read it! Very friendly! [Heart emojis]

34. 934 我 My Host Cheats with Her Intelligence 我家宿主靠智商开挂 Classmate Tangran棠染同学Modern Romance600k WordsOngoing [A few quick notes before you read: There is a male lead, but he’s mostly in the background + the female lead is a plotter + plot-focused + occasional drops of the real-world main storyline] [A quick transmigration story with a bit of an imaginative twist] Cheng Qi is taken into small worlds by the System before she can even object. Not only is she forced into the deal, she’ll be punished if she fails to meet her KPIs! Lured by the System’s empty promises, Cheng Qi begins her journey to repair t 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Push! After being "kidnapped" by the system, Cheng Qi diligently completes tasks for a worthless promise. However, her meticulous planning doesn't prevent the various messy affairs in the small world from escalating. Cheng Qi: Ever since I got on this pirate ship, I've been filling in the hidden storylines of the small world every day.

35. 935 济 The Record of Saving Lives: Your Highness, the World Is Yours 济生录之君卿天下 An Qianyu安千裕Two Male Leads805k WordsCompleted [Two male leads / beautiful but tragic characters / devoted, loyal pursuer / serious plot / multiple perspectives and ensemble cast / mutual pining becomes love / powerful leads who save each other / court politics and martial world / both leads are each other's only one, happy ending] Lu Ziqing has two faces: one is that of a humble country doctor, the other is Lan Lingfeng, a name that strikes fear throughout the martial world. His sole reason for living is to find his master. Concealing his 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one, written by a new author, is one I thought was unreadable, but I think it's quite good. It's a love story between a healer/cultivator and a great general, one secretly in love, the other developing feelings over time, a mutual pursuit. It's a story about helping the world together.

36. 936 少 The Young Sect Master Is Sweet on the Outside, Dark on the Inside 少宗是个白切黑 Lin Ge Ling林个零Two Male Leads171k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are new books, and we, the two authors, have worked very hard, so we're both asking for your reading and comments! [Laughing][laughing]

37. 937 世 The Globe at the End of the World 世界尽头的地球仪 Egg of Bubble Egg Ice Melon泡蛋冰瓜之蛋Urban162k WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan] [Reborn] [Cheat] [No System] [No Mindless Power Fantasy] [Slow Burn] [No Dumbing Down] Zhang Chenguang, crushed by the pressure of his overwhelming debt, chooses to end his life in despair. Then he is reborn at twenty-two, the age when his debts were at their worst. The pressure is still immense, but a mysterious panel with nearly a hundred unknown abilities appears, thanks to a ring of unknown origin. With a casual tap, he can smash the balcony of his rented apartment with his bare b —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A senior colleague told me that the "Tomato Trend" refers to books with titles that seem to cram the entire story into the name, making it immediately clear what the book is about. They told me the title is the most important thing. The problem is, once you sign a contract, you can't change it. I don't know why I'm still persisting even though I have over 100,000 words and only two friends are reading it. [Awkward laugh]

38. 938 暗 My Secret Crush Turned Out to Be My Husband 暗恋对象竟是我老公 The Moon Cooed月亮咕咕了Two Male Leads210k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads / Unrequited Love Becomes Mutual / A Little Bit of Angst / Absolute Possessiveness / Bittersweet, Older Top] A seemingly gentle but actually ruthless CEO top × a seemingly cold but somewhat insecure band vocalist bottom When Shen Quexing saw Lu Huaiyi, his heart gave a sudden jolt. In his memories, Lu Huaiyi was a born star: so brilliant he dazzled, yet so far out of reach. In the gutter untouched by sunlight lay a secret he couldn't tell anyone: he'd had a crush on Lu Huaiyi fo 683Reads8.7Score105Shelves

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    The first book features two male leads: an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with unrequited love becoming reality. The second is a sweet arranged marriage in the entertainment industry that leads to love. The third is an arranged marriage where the male lead is a special police captain and the female lead is a college student—both are incredibly sweet! [Sending hearts]

39. 939 暖 Ripples on Warm Waters 暖水微澜 The Yellow Bird in the South南有黄鸟Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + mutual pursuit + everyday life + partly set in the entertainment industry + one-on-one romance] A slow burn at first, then a satisfying romance. There’s sweetness and angst, with angst first and sweetness later. A story about perfect pitch and a heart that feels everything too deeply. The hero loves her but can’t have her, and has a long road ahead as he tries to win her back. The heroine doesn’t realize she’s in love and must overcome one psychological hu 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This book could also be titled "I Left Without Saying Goodbye, and the CEO Went Crazy." Those who enjoy slow-paced stories can check it out; the word count is definitely under 500,000. It's angsty at first, then sweet, a story of mutual redemption. Feel free to leave comments.

40. 940 被 My Neighbor's Parrot Insulted Me Every Day, So I Got a Crow to Teach Them a Lesson 被邻居的鹦鹉天天骂，我养了只乌鸦教他们做人 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚7k WordsCompleted The Neighbor’s Parrot Insults Me Every Day, So I Got a Crow to Teach Them a Lesson 17Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 941 封 Seals Lifted: Spiritual Qi Revival in the Wasteland 封印解除：废土灵气复苏 Beast Excavator猛兽挖掘机Eastern Fantasy247k WordsCompleted The shattered primordial world began to converge once more. The Immortal Realm was swallowed by the mortal world, and the mortal world's laws gradually stripped the gods and Buddhas of their powers. With no other choice, they descended to the mortal world and were reborn. ...After another global cataclysm, the world's population fell by ninety percent. After spending decades in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, humanity emerged from its shelters and was astonished to find spring in full bloom. Radia 7Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 942 李 Li Bufan's Extraordinary Life 李不凡的不凡人生 A Pen Name I Thought Long and Hard About苦思冥想的笔名Eastern Fantasy347k WordsOngoing Li Bufan had the worst possible start: his parents were murdered, and he couldn’t cultivate. Fortunately, his parents left him peerless treasures. He can eat as many spirit pills as he likes, and medicinal herbs? Plant them today, and they’ll be fully grown by tomorrow, with a hundred times the potency. Cultivation techniques? He can pluck them right from the sky, whatever he needs. Countless fellow cultivators are eager to befriend him. From the Azure Dragon Mountains to Kunlun’s Immortal Mount —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    As a new author, I constantly hypnotize myself, believing that perseverance leads to victory. Please, handsome men and beautiful women passing by, come in and take a look! Let me know who I really am.

43. 943 玄 A Thousand Years in a Fantasy World 玄幻异大陆之千年 Mu Ming沐茗Eastern Fantasy217k WordsOngoing A conspiracy slowly comes to light, and the Divine Martial Dynasty is shrouded in gloom. Xia Chao, a spirited young man, is thrust onto the stage of history by fate. Clad in shining armor, he wins the hearts of young women; astride his Yin-Yang Horse, he tramples every obstacle beneath his hooves; and with the Sword of Heaven and Earth in hand, he cuts down every demon in the world. Only when he reaches the pinnacle of martial arts does he discover... ... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Hehe, you can rest assured about that. The 50th place on the Heavenly Ranking is still yours. Xia Chao is, after all, still a student of the Outer Academy." "Thank you, Principal. Will Xia Chao be satisfied with this?" "I've already had the number of famous figures on the Heavenly Ranking increased to 51. How about we temporarily place him at 51?" "Hahaha, thank you so much, Principal! That would be best."

44. 944 从 Devouring and Evolving, Starting with Quantum 从量子开始吞噬进化 Zhao Niheng昭祢衡Urban153k WordsOngoing [Just for fun] [Light and simple] [Reborn] [Fast leveling] An Ran awakened from the darkness. Its System had brought it here and turned it into a quantum particle existing on its own. It drifted through boundless darkness, slowly growing larger as it absorbed special quanta of the same kind and strengthened itself. Then it grew and evolved, step by step, until it reached the pinnacle. Then it started over. From an ordinary pond to the modern world, then to worlds of swords and magic and mytholog 1.8kReads—Score330Shelves

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    I consider myself a new author.

45. 945 撩 The Arrival of Seductive Desire 撩欲降临 The Moon Cooed月亮咕咕了Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love × entertainment industry × intense push-and-pull flirting] [Flirtatious, alluring actress × jealous, secretly passionate CEO who dotes on his wife] No one knew that business tycoon Shao Chengyu and superstar Xu Zhi got married at lightning speed after meeting just once. Before he caught on: “I just want us to treat each other with respect.” “Don’t call me ‘honey.’” “Let’s make three rules. Don’t cross the line.” Xu Zhi scoffed. She didn’t believe him for a second. On the da 149Reads7.3Score101Shelves
46. 946 稍 A Little Late for Romance 稍晚浪漫 Maple Snow Drifting in the Rain枫雪飘霖Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted (Youth + powerful CEO's secret love + reunion after years apart + love triangle + open-ending aesthetic) When Gu Cang, president of Lianqiang Group, spots the name “Man Duoduo” on a résumé, long-buried memories come surging back. He discreetly arranges for her to join the company, bringing the girl he once watched from afar face-to-face with him again, completely unprepared. But he has shed his youthful innocence and become a deep, formidable man, making him seem like a stranger to her. At the —Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    It's really good! The plot is a tight love triangle with constant ups and downs and climaxes! Every character has their own romantic storyline, the writing is delicate, and every chapter is wonderful! It's a pure love story written very openly, the kind that makes you unable to stop reading! The kissing scenes are non-stop and satisfying!!

47. 947 师 After My Junior Sister Was Murdered, the Demon Lord's Blood Within Me Awakened 师妹被害后，我体内魔尊的血觉醒了 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted After My Junior Sister Was Killed, the Blood of the Demon Lord Within Me Awakened 13Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 948 刺 Assassin's Creed: The Starved 刺客信条：饿殍 Singer in the Woods林中歌者Anime Fanfiction466k WordsOngoing (The first half of this book reimagines The Plague of the Late Ming: A Thousand-Mile Journey through the lens of the Assassin's Creed universe. After that, it will move into an original story, with some elements from The Lament of the Wild Geese woven in. As for whether the ending will be HE or BD... I'll leave that for you, dear readers, to decide :)) The land lies shattered, famine victims litter the fields. We till the soil in darkness and serve the light. Gao Liang and Man Sui travel a thous 359Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Self-promotion! [Facepalm] This is my first book, so there are some areas where I'm not very experienced. Please feel free to offer your guidance. [You'll see]

49. 949 系 System: I Can Level Up Without Limits, but I Want to Stay Healthy 系统：我能无限升级但我要养生 Upside-Down Cola倒立的可乐Eastern Fantasy211k WordsCompleted Nightfall, pedestrians, traffic, motorcycles, electric lights: a handful of ordinary things. A girl, a car accident, a truck, an emergency room, failure: together, they make something extraordinary. Twenty-one grams could be half an egg, half an orange, or half a sausage. It could also be the weight of an entire soul. After losing those twenty-one grams, Zhang Xu opened his eyes in the underworld… 3Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a fantasy novel you absolutely can't miss! The protagonist dies and transmigrates to another world, where he also gains access to a system that can be infinitely upgraded. Although he has the title of a system, he doesn't rely on it too much, which feels quite novel.

50. 950 墟 When the Ruins End, All Returns to One 墟尽归一 Green Mountain, Southern Woods青山南木Eastern Fantasy149k WordsOngoing The Eighteen Realms: No Answers for the Living [Eastern fantasy + ensemble cast + wars across the realms + no System + foreshadowing of reincarnation] The First Realm had been gone for far too long. So long that all the people of the Seventeen Realms had come to regard the Second Realm as the edge of the world. Then a tentacle from beyond the realms crossed the sea of stars and landed in Yunmeng Water Town, which Gu Changchuan was charged with guarding. He severed the tentacle, summoned his disc —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm begging for advice! Nobody seems to read *The Ruins Return to One*, a novel set in an eighteen-layered world where the protagonist starts as a top-tier powerhouse. Battles here aren't just about cultivation level; they're also about rules, deciphering them, and teamwork. More importantly, enemies will observe and learn from your abilities and choices. As they learn more about you, can you still offer an answer they've never seen before? Those who enjoy grand world-building, rule-based combat, ensemble casts, and long-term foreshadowing should give it a try.

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