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1. 201 老 Old Man "Joy" 老头“乐” Meeting Someone Who Isn't Strange遇人不殊9k WordsCompleted The Old Man “Le” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I felt really sad after reading it. Things could have been different.

2. 202 惊 Thriller: This NPC Has Gone on Strike 惊悚：这个NPC罢工了 Bai Yi柏亦Mystery368k WordsCompleted [Thriller + unhinged beauty + not scary + no romance + killing all the way + invincible] The dungeon opens in Chapter Two. You can skip it. Shen Xiaoxiao is the famous S-rank dungeon NPC, the River God’s Bride, hated by countless players. One day, she suddenly realizes that players have tricked her into dying countless times. So she decides: “I quit! I’m done!” While other players painstakingly search for clues to clear the dungeon, Shen Xiaoxiao spends the whole time causing trouble in her own 3.4kReads9.3Score479Shelves
3. 203 谜 The Mystery: Thaw 谜局：融冰 Elegant Pavilion亭亭楼阁Two Male Leads748k WordsCompleted The Mystery Series, Books Two and Three * [Book One: The Mystery, Part Two: Thawing Ice. Two powerful leads · Crime] * Wen Qi is cocky, handsome, and bold, and he handles cases with ruthless efficiency. * Song Li’an is the young heir to the Song Group, cold and aloof by nature. “How many days do you think he’ll last?” “Three. The last person Team Leader Wen drove to tears only lasted 48 hours.” * Everyone was waiting to witness this once-in-a-century showdown, but no one expected... When W 3.3kReads9.2Score489Shelves

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   I highly recommend this crime novel! It features a powerful duo clashing, with one suspenseful case after another full of twists and turns. It's mind-bending, thrilling, and a completed story with no loose ends. The satisfying feeling of solving cases is irresistible!

4. 204 全 Everyone Transmigrates! Where Are the Ghosts We Were Promised? Why Are They All Cases? 全员穿越！说好的鬼呢咋都是案子 Xue Yuanxing薛渊幸Mystery365k WordsOngoing Everyone Transmigrates: Where Are the Ghosts We Were Promised? Why Are They All Murder Cases? I had barely transmigrated before bandits dragged me up a mountain and demanded I become their captive bride? Top forensic pathologist Lin Qingge says: No problem. First, let's use science to humiliate you all. [Ding! Golden finger “Voices of All Things” activated. Three uses per day. Hear the final words of all things!] The bandit chief raised his blade. “You little brat, prepare to die!” I looked up a 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A modern forensic doctor transmigrates to ancient times. There are no melodramatic plots, just hardcore crime-solving daily life. The concept of "everything has a voice" is super novel. Everything has a voice. Knives complain that they are dull when cutting bones. A golden hairpin hides the emperor's secret. With these clues, the female lead goes from being a bandit's wife to becoming the top case solver in the Dali Temple. It's so good!

5. 205 剧 Master of Scripted Mysteries: Solving an S-Rank Script from the Start 剧本推理大师：开局破解S级剧本 Jian Yishi简弋石Mystery555k WordsOngoing [Scripted Mystery Game Simulation] [Deduction] [Suspense] [Script Design] [Loads of Original Scripts] [Twists] [I'm Playing on Another Level] Tricks, murders, cases, classic mysteries, unconventional mysteries, neo-classical mysteries, unpredictable motives, hidden identities, unusual settings, bizarre methods of deduction: every mystery element you could want is here! Get your brain working with the key script that starts in Chapter 20, "Ancient Ferry Village"! The protagonist, Gu Ling, accide 2.1kReads—Score341Shelves

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   An immersive, infinite-flow mystery-solving novel! While others struggle to decipher the tricks of conventional scripts, the protagonist, a time traveler, effortlessly crushes them all. From the unexpected twists of the ancient ferry village ritual to the surreal choices in the midnight tavern, the plot unfolds in layers of mind-bending twists, high-energy throughout with no weak points!

6. 206 那 That Day, I Got a Call from a Classmate Who Had Died 那天，我接到了死去同学的电话 Qin Yun, Who Loves Blue Hyssop喜欢蓝香芥的秦允Mystery129k WordsCompleted Months after a female classmate died in an accident, Su Mu unexpectedly received a phone call from her. In the midst of his terror, he had no idea this was the beginning of a series of bizarre and horrifying events. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Suspenseful mystery, mind-blowing

7. 207 替 The Fall Guy Actor 替罪演员 A Fat Pear一只肥梨Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Important notice: This story contains no romance or workplace relationship plotlines] Due to an incorrect System label, we would like to clarify that this is a story of psychological warfare and spy intrigue. Everyone is focused on their work, and there is no romance. (Note: All emotional displays in the story are acting strategies and portrayals of relational tension, serving the psychological battles and the deconstruction of the plot. They are not romantic.) [No couples · Not a wish-fulfillm 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is amazing! It's incredibly enjoyable to read at your own pace. I've recommended it several times already; it's truly excellent. The suspense is long, the supporting characters are very charismatic, and it falls into a relatively niche suspense genre.

8. 208 镜 The Case Within the Mirror 镜中影案中案 So Sleepy, Can't Wake Up困困困睡不醒啊Mystery143k WordsCompleted Moonlight bright, shining through the hall; Lord Magistrate, hanging from a beam. Chilly wind, clothes drawn tight; Lord Minister, soaked in a vat... Twenty years ago, the “Crown Prince’s Rebellion Case” was riddled with unanswered questions. Those involved either died under mysterious circumstances or vanished without a trace, and wrongful convictions were common. A web of mysteries surrounding the truth of the old case is quietly unfolding in the capital. 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The book lives up to its title! A variety of bizarre and mind-bending cases await you.

9. 209 她 She Can See Everything Clearly, Except the Human Heart 她眼睛能看清一切，除了人心 aXiaoBaiyaa小白yaMystery38k WordsOngoing A story about what can and cannot be seen. With extraordinary eyesight, she can see every detail, but she cannot see into people’s hearts. When the truth comes to light, she realizes that some things, once seen clearly, leave you powerless to do anything. All you can do is fold them up, put them in your pocket, and keep walking… 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This author is particularly good at foreshadowing; everyone should read it, everyone should read it!

10. 210 教 The Accomplice 教唆犯 RodaDaleTwo Female Leads272k WordsOngoing [All-Female Ensemble + Alternate Universe + Mystery + A Cast of Villains] A gripping plot packed with twists. Who is the real culprit? Does justice always prevail? Ye Jixi, chairman of Zhongneng Group, was a billionaire listed on the Forbes rankings. But as this wealthy man departed the world, the Ye family seemed cursed, beset by one disaster after another. At a gathering to announce his will, Ye Jixi had hoped his children would sit down and share a peaceful meal. Instead, a fire broke out at 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is what a suspense novel should be like—an all-female ensemble, all villains! ✨ Ye Jixing was a Forbes-listed billionaire, but after his death, the Ye family seemed cursed, suffering a series of misfortunes. At the will's pronouncement ceremony, a fire breaks out in the ancestral home, and the plot twists and turns endlessly!

11. 211 绝 The Doomed Witness 绝命证人 Chaser of the Sunset追夕阳的人Mystery420k WordsCompleted What is evil? Anything born of weakness is evil! Fang Ya survived a massacre that wiped out his entire family. Nourished by the flowers that bloomed from the seeds of evil, he resolved to become a police officer. Ahead of him lay countless baffling cases: A murder in a locked room at a wealthy family’s estate, a deranged artist who kills, a deadly game of love, a killer who hovers at the boundary between life and death to carry out euthanasia, the vicious crimes of a social group whose members a 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The book comprises seven cases, each representing a different theme: self-interest, hatred, art, love, life and death, growth, and family. Each case vividly explores the complexities of human nature, offering a rich and nuanced thematic narrative.

12. 212 弟 My Brother Is Calling for Help, but Grandpa Says Never to Look Back 弟弟在求救，祖父却说千万别回头 Freshly Mashed Potatoes鲜榨土豆泥10k WordsCompleted My younger brother was calling for help, but Grandfather said, "Whatever you do, don't look back." 14Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 213 府 The Journey Through Fuchuan 府川行 Gou Qizi枸奇子Historical126k WordsOngoing (A historical mystery with no special abilities and no transmigration. Every case is solved through logical deduction, and the schemes and power struggles are grounded in real insight.) Lin Wuwei looked at the corpse before him and said, “If this were the only corpse, it would be far too simple!” 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical mystery with mind-bending plot twists! No filler, you're either solving a case or on your way to solving one—it's packed with information! If you prefer fast-paced, action-packed stories, proceed with caution!

14. 214 银 The Mystery of the Silver Token 银令牌谜案 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废10k WordsCompleted The Mystery of the Silver Token —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 215 闭 No Dreams When You Close Your Eyes 闭眼无梦 A Single Scratch一抹划痕Mystery259k WordsCompleted [A Newly Built World + Deeply Suspenseful Puzzles + Adventurous Action + Reflections on Life + Not a Power Fantasy] Three thousand years from now, the world consists of three realms: When people are awake, they are in the White Realm. When they fall asleep, they enter the Dream Realm. If they die in both realms, they enter the boundless Void Realm, and the cycle begins again. Two mysterious ancient divine beasts, the White Mo and the Black Mo, maintain the balance of energy between the White Rea —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel combining mind-bending plot, suspense, mystery, action, and adventure, set three thousand years in the future. Explore the world's mechanics, discover a completely new worldview, and discover the story's unique blend of adventure and mystery. This book is incredibly engaging, with delicate writing and a superb read! Highly recommended!!

16. 216 诡 The Demon Gate Puppet 诡门人偶 Yunzhi Qi云枝栖Mystery150k WordsOngoing [Infinite-dungeon horror + dark humor + outrageous antics + daily life + absurdity = the author's a total menace] Xu Zhifan and Chen Yu are just two ordinary office workers. Nine to nine, six days a week; meager pay, endless overtime. Until one day, the two of them are apparently “kidnapped” and taken to an unfamiliar villa. In the villa's courtyard stands a door, silent and still. Beyond it lies a resort where a considerate butler “sees the guests out”; an unsolved case in which they have —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A blend of dark humor and bizarre, rule-based fantasy, unfolds in an endless loop: a working-class man stumbles into a mysterious villa, traversing dangerous dungeons. In a world where truth and falsehood are indistinguishable and danger lurks everywhere, the ever-silent doll will eventually reveal its true nature.

17. 217 青 The Celadon Case: A Red-Dressed County Magistrate's Rise 青瓷案：红妆县令的逆袭之路 Retired from the Name-Giving Game退堂鼓起名废Ancient Romance28k WordsCompleted The Porcelain Case: A Red-Clad County Magistrate's Road to a Comeback —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 218 罗 Detective Luo 罗探 Luo Wuying罗无影Mystery109k WordsOngoing By a bizarre twist of fate, Luo Yi stumbled into a forbidden zone. To return to the real world, he must complete a special task assigned by the local leader. Thus began a long journey of exploration~ 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This looks great! You should check it out, it's really interesting.

19. 219 悖 The Gate of Paradox 悖论之门 Yin Shi Nan Gui阴湿楠鬼Mystery132k WordsOngoing I walk among the wreckage of logic, repairing one twisted reality after another. My ability is both “hope” and perhaps the deepest of curses. Then I realized that every time I saved someone, a whisper sounded in my ear: The ultimate price of repairing this broken world may be becoming an even greater mistake. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A mind-blowing suspense thriller! The immersive experience feels like you're personally investigating the case, with unconventional plot twists to solve the mystery, revealing that the answer to the seemingly impossible dilemma was always hidden!

20. 220 诡 Paranormal Invasion: I Win the Heart of a Female Ghost with Hints 诡异入侵：我靠提示赢得女诡芳心 Chai Chai Little Dumpling柴柴小团子Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [Ghost wife protects her husband + horror + livestreaming + survival + national fate + fast-paced + one female lead] The whole world is pulled into a bizarre game. If a player dies, their country’s fortune collapses! Lin Ye is chosen to represent the Dragon Nation, and from the start he draws the deadliest boss in the instance: the [Red-Clothed Female Ghost]. He should have no chance of survival, but a System prompt lets him see the “hopeless romantic” passive skill hidden in the ghost’s skill l 43kReads8.8Score6.3kShelves
21. 221 解 The Scapegoat on the Autopsy Table 解剖台上的替罪羊 Qiqi JiuW9琪琪九W911k WordsCompleted The Scapegoat on the Autopsy Table 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for a good read, this is a must-read! It blends elements of betrayal, the supernatural, and revenge. After being betrayed and killed by his lover and best friend, the protagonist enters a tower of ghosts to retrieve a mysterious artifact. The plot is fast-paced and offers a great reading experience.

22. 222 玉 The Death of Yu Lian 玉莲之死 Tang Jiuyuan唐九渊Mystery143k WordsCompleted Late one night, Xiao Yulian mysteriously dies in her office. What shocks everyone is that the autopsy reveals bodily fluids from two different men. Who was the real killer? What kind of person was Xiao Yulian? And what drove the killer to murder her? These are the mysteries we must unravel. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both are suspenseful mystery books, one of which is based on a true story.

23. 223 开 Strange Tales from the Start? But I’m Yang Jian! 开局聊斋？但我是杨戬啊 Drunk Cat Xiaoxiaosheng醉猫笑笑生Eastern Fantasy769k WordsOngoing [No System + Chinese-Style Horror + Time-Limited Transformation + Yang Jian + Extreme Contrast and Thrills] After transmigrating into the demon-infested world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Yang Jian runs straight into a century-old Painted-Skin Ghost that specializes in tearing out human hearts. There is nowhere to run! No System chiming in. No old master living in a ring. His only trump card is the Holy Erlang True Lord sleeping inside him, whose name sounds just like his own: Yang Ji 6.4kReads8.2Score636Shelves

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    This is a Liaozhai novel full of detail and atmosphere. The book vividly describes elements of the supernatural such as corpse miasma, bewitching incense, corpse-raising grounds, and demonic vines and poisonous fog. The descriptions of desolate nights, phosphorescent lights, and putrid stench are very immersive.

24. 224 隐 The Hidden Face 隐藏的脸 Tang Jiuyuan唐九渊Mystery179k WordsCompleted A mysterious woman. A series of terrifying nightmares. Years ago, the woman was murdered in a string of killings. Lu Hao has never met her, so why does she keep appearing in his dreams? Is this the work of the supernatural, or a memory he deliberately buried? What exactly connects Lu Hao, this mysterious woman, and the unending murders? Could one person be behind the series of killings spanning so many years? Can the truth hidden behind this bloody haze finally be revealed? 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 225 穿 After Transmigrating, the Forensic County Magistrate Becomes a God! 穿越后，法医县令成神了！ Xiao Xiaoxiong萧小熊10k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, the county magistrate and forensic examiner became a god! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, look at this!

26. 226 我 I’m Only Playing a Psychopath, but I’m Actually a Good Prisoner 我只是扮演变态，其实我是好囚犯 Walking the Dangerous Path危行Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Male lead is a trouble-loving thrill-seeker + livestreaming + role-playing + no romance, pure wish fulfillment + AI game infinite-flow] Xie Qi transmigrates to a parallel world. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself a prisoner, being taken to an island that houses the world's most vicious criminals. This world is controlled by major corporations, with the government nothing more than their puppet. The Prisoner Island is a massive livestreaming game made for the rich. All the prisoners are an 13.9kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Help! I've fallen into the author's suspenseful labyrinth without even realizing it. The clues seem simple, but they hide a shocking secret. You'll never guess the ending until the very end!

27. 227 零 The Midnight Memory Station 零点记忆站 Gazette Reader邸报客Urban140k WordsOngoing Every night at 12:13 a.m., a silver-gray train that does not exist in reality rolls into the depths of the city. There are no spirits aboard, only people being erased from reality and disappearing from everyone’s memories. Gu Yan, a photography student, uses an old camera left behind by his sister to become one of the few who can see them. Before 5:17 a.m., he must find someone still holding on to their memories and make them truly remember and call out a passenger’s name. Only then can he sav —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The premise of "Zero Hour Memory Station" is so interesting: a silver-gray train, an old camera, memory exchange... If someone in reality were to be forgotten, would you be willing to exchange your most precious memories for them to stay? I highly recommend this premise-driven novel; a dream come true for those who love imaginative stories!

28. 228 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: Is It Normal to Let You See Ghosts from the Start? 直播算命：开局让你见鬼很正常吧 Yuan Lege Yuan元了个圆Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fortune-telling livestream + No CP + Strong heroine + Judgment] Jiang Tang, a mighty expert from the mystic arts sect, transmigrates to the modern world and becomes an online sensation through her fortune-telling livestreams! She doesn’t tell fortunes. She reveals truths that send chills down your spine. “Master, is the person sitting across from me on the subway a corpse?” Jiang Tang: “They escaped from a funeral home. Their makeup is pretty good.” A drug lord calls in asking for help findin 17.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
29. 229 我 I Built a Life-Swap Machine! 我打造了人生交换器！ Yi Family's Coal伊家的煤Urban578k WordsCompleted Two people who both want to die meet on the brink of life and death. Through a mysterious box, they exchange lives and begin living in each other’s bodies. In Su Nian’s body, Lin Shen faces a mother with hair half turned gray, a dead father, a comatose person who “had an accident” on the night of the engagement, and an ex-boyfriend who is still searching for her. A huge photograph of her hangs on the wall, yet no one can explain exactly what happened that day. In Lin Shen’s body, Su Nian moves —Reads—Score—Shelves

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30. 230 全 All Are Villains: You're the Next Victim 全员恶人之：你，就是下一个被害者 Li Qingxing Can't Stay Awake李清醒睡不醒25k WordsCompleted All Are Villains: You’re the Next Victim 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An immersive murder mystery game is caught in a sudden typhoon, turning the original game plot into a real tragedy. With signal cut off and no one able to call for help, players are forced to investigate their own whereabouts and find the killer. Some are burdened with the scripted identity of "murderers," while others are accused of going out in the middle of the night. Full of intrigue and incredibly thrilling! [Admiration][Admiration]

31. 231 出 Invincible the Moment I Leave the Village: How Will You Deal with Me? 出村就无敌，阁下如何应对 Three Jin of Grapes三斤葡萄Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Liu Ye had always thought he was a good person, especially a devoted son. He was particularly filial to his mother. The Festive Funeral Ghost: What a load of crap! He was kind and gentle toward his father. The Water Ghost: Waaaah... Don’t come any closer! If you do, I’ll kill myself! He would go through fire and water for his friends. The other ghosts: You mean you’d stab us twice, right? All in all, Liu Ye felt that he was a very happy person. All the ghosts: Isn’t your happiness just our tragi 165kReads9.5Score21kShelves
32. 232 厄 The Patient of Ill Fate 厄命病人 Thirty, Cleansed of Filth垢净三十Mystery535k WordsCompleted Greed, deceit, sophistry, argument, a need to perform: I possess every weakness in the world. The self-serving man who crawled out of a heap of corpses is using a hundred people’s bodies to piece together a Mother Goddess of his own. | Ensemble cast | Infinite-flow | Performative villain protagonist | Dark and twisted instances | Some manipulative, heavy material | | The protagonist’s values!!! His values are messed up!! Proceed with caution! | “Hello, my name is Zhou Ni.” As green trees wither 458Reads8.2Score109Shelves

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    These two novels are unique, with excellent pacing and a strong sense of immersion; they are highly recommended.

33. 233 何 He Suyue Transmigrates into a Book: A Calming Soup Brings a Ghost Bride to Life 何苏叶穿书：安神汤喝活了鬼新娘 Peony Fragrance in Wine芍药入酒香9k WordsCompleted He Su Ye transmigrates into a book: A Calming Decoction Brings a Ghost Bride Back to Life 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of the male protagonist who transmigrates into a novel during the Republican era and uses his old profession of traditional Chinese medicine to solve mysterious cases. The short story is complete. You can continue reading with confidence!

34. 234 诡 Strange Tales: The Evil God Gets a New Job 诡谈：邪神再就业 Dian Ze Xi Shuai典则蟋蟀Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + Twists + Foreshadowing: The Series Where Even the Righteous Gods Are Worshipped by Villains] The supernatural invaded, and Shi Fei received a mission invitation from a dead person. Horror, slaughter, and escape: everyone was fighting to survive. When the supernatural blocked his only way out, Shi Fei calmly tried to talk it down: “Move aside. Don’t make me stop being human.” The creature refused to surrender and launched an attack instead. So Shi Fei really did stop being human, turnin 47.8kReads9.4Score6.9kShelves
35. 235 笑 The Smiling Sleuth: A Brilliant Detective Who Plays by No Rules 笑面追凶：推理天才不着四六 SevenSevenSevenSevenSevenSevenSeven Bro七七七七七七七哥Mystery398k WordsCompleted [Classic deduction, no female lead, no System, no saccharine romance, hard-boiled suspense and mystery] A kidnapper demands a hundred million. Do they want the money, or the hostage's life? A playboy is murdered. How did the killer control the time of death, ensuring the victim died without ever realizing it? An arson case and a poisoning. How does the crime in the first case become the key clue that exposes the method used in the second? At 22, he is a criminal investigation specialist. He is a 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fans of classic mystery novels will rejoice! Abandoning all clichés and plot devices, this game relies solely on hardcore logic to support the entire story. A billion-dollar kidnapping mystery defies easy categorization, and a perfectly timed murder plot remains unsolved. Unravel the fog of mystery step by step to reveal the most brutal truth!

36. 236 无 Infinite Escape: I Earn Rent Money in Horror Games 无限逃生：我在惊悚游戏里挣房费 Mo Sibei陌肆白Mystery800k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + strong female lead + team + plot-focused] [Ding~ Welcome, player, to the Survival Inn! Please do your best to clear the instances and earn your room fees~ We offer dormitory rooms, guesthouse rooms, hotel rooms, and more, as well as a top-tier luxury VIP club waiting for you to unlock~] A gloomy, blood-soaked compound A school crawling with death A cursed painting that brings death to anyone who looks at it An old village teeming with stra 20.5kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
37. 237 真 The Truth Unfolds: I Give My Life While He Watches the Show 真相上演，我填命他看戏 Three Barks三声犬吠Mystery355k WordsCompleted On the 1,096th day since my younger brother went missing, I, Lin An, a standard, human-shaped office worker and clock-in machine, decided to put an end to this meaningless wait with my own hands. Instead, I floored the gas pedal, drove myself off a cliff, and crashed into another world. The good news: When I opened my eyes again, a faceless creep was standing in front of me, saying: “The Hall of Fairness... is absolutely fair. Complete the scenario, find the truth, and anything you wish for can 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩

38. 238 惊 Thriller: I Became Excessively Twisted for Fear of Looking Ungraceful 惊悚：因为担心不优雅而过度变态 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted [Horror + No Female Lead] A bizarre game descended, pulling all of humanity into a strange world to complete terrifying missions. Fail, and you lose life points. When your points hit zero, you die! Zhao Yi, a renowned psychiatrist, was dragged into the game too, but some unknown glitch appeared in his data source code. And so, an abnormal human emerged, one who made every ghost and monster tremble in fear! The Crybaby Ghost: I just wanted to give him a side quest, but he chopped off my head! The 73.9kReads9.5Score8.4kShelves
39. 239 深 A Dark Kiss Beneath the Deep Lake 深湖之下的暗吻 Slowly Coming Home徐徐归来Mystery281k WordsCompleted On the glittering annual gala night at Xingguang Group, senior finance executive Lin Wei “accidentally” falls into a lake and dies. While sorting through her belongings, her younger sister Lin Yue finds a bloodstained encrypted USB drive. On the night she died, her sister sent one last message: “They’re here.” Lin Yue’s investigation hits a hidden reef. Witnesses are silenced one after another, and every lead is cut off. Then Song Feng, just back from studying abroad, enters her life with perfe 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This female-oriented suspense novel shows the author's dedication. Every time I read Lin Yue's recollections of her past with her sister, contrasting them with the current tragedy, I feel a mix of sadness and anger, and I desperately want to know who the mastermind is.

40. 240 规 Rule Horror: The Prince Is Always Lusting After Me 规则怪谈：王子总是对我垂涎欲滴 There Will Always Be Youth总有青葱Mystery2.1M WordsOngoing [Volume One of the print edition goes on sale August 7] [Short drama and comic adaptation now available] [No romance + Infinite-flow + Horror game + No national destiny + Dark fairy tales] A young woman weeps softly at midnight. A handsome prince turns into a bloodthirsty “beast” at night. Cinderella dies a gruesome death on the night of the ball. The horror game is wrapped in shiny glassine, disguised as a sweet candy. What lies hidden behind the enchanting fairy-tale world... Weird tales desc 84.3kReads9.3Score9.9kShelves
41. 241 遗 Forensic Examiner of Relics: Every Cursed Object I Autopsy Weeps 遗物法医：我解剖的凶物都在哭 Matsuno Qingsong of Chunfeng Pavilion No. 1春风阁一号的松野轻松Mystery97k WordsOngoing Forensic pathologist specializing in haunted relics, rule-based horror, relics taking human form, two powerful male leads, criminal investigations, mystery and horror, supernatural tragic romance, episodic wish fulfillment, fated entanglements, the unattainable first love, unresolved regrets, a tragedy from ten years ago, life-and-death protection, heartbreaking angst, every character gets a moment to shine 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the obscure department of the police station, the Forensic Expertise Division, forensic pathologist Song Zhe can enter a dimensional space through relics. He navigates the trap of wailing spirits, teams up with a cool and aloof team leader, and delves into the shocking secrets of cold cases!

42. 242 诡 Monstrous National Fate: I Shock the World with Daoist Arts 诡异国运：我以道法震慑全球 Nameless Tea无名茶Mystery500k WordsOngoing New book! The rating just came in, and it'll slowly climb from here. [National Destiny Game] [Global Livestream] [Eastern Mysticism] [No Romance] A bizarre national-destiny game has descended upon Blue Star, throwing contestants from every country into terrifying dungeons. She wields orthodox Taoist magic. When other people enter a supernatural dungeon, they hide from ghosts, run for their lives, and sob as they search for a way out. When Shen Qinghe enters one, she brings talismans and Taoist a 5.7kReads7.0Score668Shelves

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    The characters created by the author in this book are all very vivid; I love them.

43. 243 妻 My Wife Drowned in Knee-Deep Water 妻子溺亡在膝盖深的水里 Half a Life of Mist and Rain, Yet No Spring半生烟雨未逢春14k WordsCompleted A wife drowned in water only knee-deep. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend a short, exquisite article

44. 244 我 I'm Not an AI, I'm Human! 我不是AI，我是人！ King of Three-in-One三合大王Sci-Fi & Apocalypse80k WordsOngoing My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you 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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    The truth is terrifying. I recommend everyone watch this; it might be the truth of the future.

45. 245 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score643Shelves

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    A purely ancient martial arts detective novel [Thinking]

46. 246 塞 Muzzle-Punch Spirit Eye 塞嘴拳灵眼 Liqi's Autumn Foamflame荔彩柒的秋日沫炎Mystery10k WordsCompleted Stuffed-Mouth Fist and Spirit Eyes —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How bizarre! You dare try?! Can you even fit your fist in your mouth? I think very few people could do that. I've tried countless times, and my fist only goes in halfway.

47. 247 渡 The Mirror-Crossing Record 渡镜录 The Cat of the Metaverse元宇宙的猫Mystery143k WordsCompleted [Historical political intrigue + mystery] The entire army was wiped out. I alone survived, only to be condemned for all eternity as a traitor who colluded with the enemy! Behind the Canglang Valley massacre lay a monstrous plot by the Marquis of Jing'an, who falsified military intelligence and trafficked in weapons. He goes undercover at the marquis’s manor under an assumed name, tearing apart, layer by layer, the outrageous lies woven by the powerful. Undercover agents, forensic examiners, vete —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you prefer hardcore autopsy reasoning, don't miss Su Wan's side story. By identifying the killer's characteristics through livor mortis, nail marks, and toxins in the body, the professional details are not far-fetched, and the reasoning is convincing.

48. 248 九 Nine-Pearl Powder 九珠散 Wei Cheng尾城Mystery54k WordsOngoing During the Republican era, my great-grandfather was lured by members of the Fu family into exploring the Song Dynasty tomb in Luoyang and an underground ancient tomb beneath a temple on Mount Jiuhua. There, he accidentally discovered a mysterious Buddhist bead. Years later, in 2002, the same kind of bead appeared again in a Six Dynasties tomb beneath an abandoned chemical plant in Nanjing. In 2003, I found my great-grandfather's notes and two Buddhist beads back in my hometown. Gradually, I real —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My great-grandfather, during the Republic of China era, went into a tomb seeking treasure and brought back mysterious Buddhist beads. Years later, the same beads were unearthed in an ancient tomb in Nanjing. I dug out my great-grandfather's notes and learned that the nine beads held a secret: collecting them all would unlock the Avici Hell, and danger was imminent.

49. 249 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 3.9kReads8.5Score316Shelves

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    Changing your destiny and luck: Urban Feng Shui Master

50. 250 转 Reborn as a Magical Girl, I Refuse to Lose 转生魔法少女拒绝败北 Dice Demon God骰子魔神Urban364k WordsCompleted No one knows why they were born, but great numbers of demon beasts suddenly appeared. No one knows how the transformation works, but every so often a human becomes an Apostle, an agent of calamity, and mercilessly cuts down their former loved ones and fellow humans. Yet just as humanity sinks into despair, exorcists, exorcist ninjas, magicians, witches, magical girls, and other races and professions thought to exist only in fantasy emerge from the hidden world beneath ordinary society and stand 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Volume 3 contains elements similar to the classic mystery novel "Another," so those who enjoy this genre can enjoy it without worry.

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