Short Angsty Novels 短篇虐文

1. 251 废 Reborn with a Crippled Body: My Sword Bones Shatter the Nine Heavens 废体重生：我以剑骨踏碎九霄 Qianmo Beichen阡陌北辰Eastern Fantasy116k WordsOngoing Qin Yifeng was once a worthless husk, cast aside by his family after they carved out his bones. As he fell from a cliff, his soul on the verge of perishing, he awakened the legacy of an ancient sword tomb! Reborn, he returns to the path of immortality armed with a heaven-defying sword art, his blade pointed at all those who once bullied and humiliated him. The gentle, spirited Chu Lingxuan protects him with her life, and the bold, righteous Zhao Tianyang stands by his side with blade drawn, whil 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 252 全 All-Purpose System: My Cheat-Fueled College Life 全能系统：我的开挂大学生活 Qianmo Beichen阡陌北辰Urban120k WordsOngoing When Lin Yuan found the bronze pendant engraved with a star pattern on the top floor of the library, he was still an invisible top student carrying a backup Nokia phone and a secondhand DSLR. Who could have imagined that this “All-Around Life System” from the future would turn his college life into one big cheat code? 2Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 253 穿 Transmigrate into a Book as an Ancient Doctor Consort and Turn the Tables on the Prince 穿书成古代医妃逆袭王爷 Qianmo Beichen阡陌北辰Ancient Romance117k WordsOngoing Modern medical genius Yun Lange transmigrates to an unfamiliar ancient dynasty after an accident, taking the place of an ignored physician consort. Caught in the heart of a web of political intrigue and facing an uncertain fate, she relies on medical skills and intelligence far beyond her time to rewrite her story and carve out a place for herself in a world bound by rigid conventions. The stern prince Mo Hanyuan has sharp brows, bright eyes, and a tall, straight bearing. Though he seems as unap 2Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 重 Reborn Son-in-Law: I Crush the Powerful with Ancient Martial Arts 重生赘婿：我以古武踏碎豪门 Qianmo Beichen阡陌北辰Fantastical Romance102k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Lin Xiao was used and drained by the Ye family like a dog. He watched helplessly as his mute wife died in his arms protecting him. Now reborn on the first night after marrying into the Ye family, he awakens the ancient Nine Suns Burning Heaven Art in his mind. This time, he will no longer be an insect anyone can trample! With ancient martial arts in his left hand, he smashes bullies with his fists; with business savvy in his right, he stirs up the world. He will take Su Wan 4Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 255 夜 Bells Ringing at Midnight 夜半串铃声 A Melody of Clouds over the Xiaoxiang River潇湘水云一曲Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted He Wencheng, head of the He family, a prominent rice and grain merchant in the capital, lost both his parents when he was young. He grew up thanks to the kindness of his paternal aunt, and their bond was closer than that of mother and son. One night, He Wencheng dreamed that his aunt was seated in the main hall, saying she missed him. He Wencheng had already arranged to meet some grain merchants from the south and could not break his word. So he sent his son He Ziying, a young scholar known as t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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6. 256 芳 A Floral Tale of Fragrant Blossoms 芳菲馥郁花之物语 You Nai r尤奈rAncient Romance255k WordsCompleted In a world of flowers, every blossom carries its own unique meaning, expressing a different kind of affection. Some are passionate, some pure, some noble, and some modest... Each blooms in its own distinctive way. The beauty of flower language lies in its ability to touch the softest places deep within us and help us find a place of peace. 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A collection of short, heart-wrenching stories is here!

7. 257 盲 The Blind Woman’s Wedding 盲女的婚礼 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷32k WordsCompleted The Blind Girl's Wedding 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I cried...

8. 258 河 The Debt Beneath the River, Billed in My Name 河底那笔账，记在我名下 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷Mystery57k WordsCompleted The debt at the bottom of the river is in my name 18Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 259 佛 The Secret of the Buddha Mother 佛母的秘密 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷34k WordsCompleted The Buddha Mother's Secret 40Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 260 诡 The Strange Sword 诡剑 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷98k WordsCompleted The Ghost Sword 3Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 261 诡 The Mysterious Domain City 诡秘域都 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷99k WordsCompleted The Mysterious Domain City 3Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 262 清 The Qingling Rankings 清凌榜 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷43k WordsCompleted The Qingling Rankings 2Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 263 穿 Transmigrated to Another World to Work as a Cleaner 穿越异界干保洁 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷Urban27k WordsOngoing There isn't just one system of power in the world! Flying cars, lightsabers, talismans, virtual reality, artificial intelligence... Is it science or fantasy? A top game developer transmigrates to another world just to lie flat and take a job as a cleaner?! Is it a distortion of human nature or a collapse of morality...? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 264 我 The Girlfriend Who Disappeared 我消失的女朋友 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷Sci-Fi & Apocalypse60k WordsCompleted My Girlfriend Who Disappeared 12Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 265 豪 Terror at the Luxury Estate 豪苑惊魂 Eighth Master of Dou City斗城八爷57k WordsCompleted Terror at the Grand Estate 17Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 内 This CP in Chinese Entertainment Nearly Went BE! 内娱这CP差点儿要be了！ Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance6k WordsCompleted This CP in the Chinese entertainment industry almost broke up! 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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17. 267 我 I Wish You Would Mend My Whole World 我多想你为我的全世界缝缝补补 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance112k WordsCompleted He grew up in a completely free and open-minded family. Though his family was fabulously wealthy, he instinctively kept his distance from the glittering world. He wanted to find someone and build a life unlike his parents': simple and passionate. She was adorable and mysterious. He thought she was like a heroine from a martial arts tale. She told him, “The moment we met, my soul hugged you and said, ‘Please don't date anyone else.’” He told her, “Let's get married first, then fall in love.” What 39Reads8.1Score—Shelves
18. 268 飞 When Birds Meet Fish 飞鸟与鱼遇见 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance16k WordsCompleted When Birds and Fish Meet 54Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 269 云 Love at the Edge of the Clouds 云边的爱情 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance13k WordsCompleted Love Beyond the Clouds 37Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 270 怎 How Could I Bear to Miss You? 怎么忍心错过你？ Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance14k WordsCompleted How Could I Bear to Miss You? 62Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 非 It's You or No One, Even If I Have to Fight the Whole World! 非你不可，就算与全世界为敌！ Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance11k WordsCompleted You’re the Only One for Me, Even If It Means Defying the Whole World! 7Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 272 消 The Missing Sister 消失的姐姐 Clever Cat King聪明的猫King9k WordsCompleted The Missing Sister 62Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 失 I Regret Losing You 失去你，我追悔莫及 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance13k WordsCompleted Without you, I regret everything. 122Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 274 拯 Rescuing Your Desert: I'm Your Guardian of the Galaxy 拯救你的荒漠：我是你的银河卫士 Clever Cat King聪明的猫KingModern Romance9k WordsCompleted Saving Your Desert: I Am Your Galactic Guardian 15Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 275 京 Spring Snow in the Capital 京城春日雪 Tortoise Clank-Clank龟龟铛铛Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Spring Snow in the Capital —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've heard that after death, the last thing a person loses is their hearing. I wanted to say one last thing to him. I wanted to say those three words, those three words I'd kept hidden for fifteen years. But I opened my mouth, and still couldn't say them. The usually bustling streets were now deserted. The red lanterns that should have been hung for the New Year were all taken down. The entire imperial city was a blanket of white. I laughed and cried at the same time, holding his hand tightly. "Sir," I said, "they still love you."

26. 276 攻 After My Mission Failed, Both Male Leads Blew Up Their Souls for Me 攻略失败后，两个男主都为我自爆神魂 Ran Yuanbao冉元宝Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted After My Pursuit Failed, Both Male Leads Self-Destructed Their Souls for Me —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On the day I tried on my wedding dress, I dragged my ailing body to the bar to find my fiancé, Gu Huaiyu. Outside, I overheard him laughing and joking with his friends: "Yun Zhao won't live past twenty. The doctor said she only has a few months left... We grew up together. I'm accompanying her to play out one last heartfelt act, saving face for childhood sweethearts. I've done my duty..."

27. 277 别 Don't Rush, I'm Waiting 别急，我在等 Shangguan Xuan'er上官轩儿Modern Romance118k WordsCompleted Whether you are a career woman or a housewife, you must treat yourself like a queen. When you are humiliated or defeated, learn to fight back when all seems lost. When you find yourself in a difficult situation, don't panic. Wait. Wait for your opponent to finish their act. Wait until you have all the evidence. Wait until everyone has taken their side. Then tear down the stage with your own hands. 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Go ahead and search me if you want," Old Liu said, spreading his arms wide. Cuihua actually started searching. She patted all four of Old Liu's pockets, front and back, and found a wad of paper in his trouser pocket. She pulled it out and found a crumpled cigarette case. She reached into another pocket, her knuckles hitting a bunch of keys and a piece of candy. Nothing there.

28. 278 迟 Late Marriage, Hard to Love: Mr. Fu, Please Respect Yourself 《迟婚难爱：傅先生请自重》 Hong Zhiyue弘知悦6k WordsCompleted Late Marriage, Hard to Love: Mr. Fu, Please Respect Yourself 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Extremely angsty novels

29. 279 一 A Car, a Guitar, and Flowers Amid the Snowstorm 一车一吉他，风雪遇繁花 Dustbound Horsem尘中马mMarriage & Romance20k WordsCompleted One car, one guitar, and a blizzard that leads to a profusion of flowers 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm only recommending one book. If this isn't good, I can't think of any other good short stories!

30. 280 前 My Ex-Wife Paid My Debts. After Her Mother Beat Her into Critical Condition, I Fought My Mother-in-Law to the Bitter End 前妻替我还债，被她妈打成重伤后，我和岳母死磕到底 The Huo Family's Little Chili Pepper霍家小辣椒12k WordsCompleted My Ex-Wife Paid Off My Debt. After Her Mother Beat Her So Badly She Was Severely Injured, I Took on My Mother-in-Law 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommendations for short, heart-wrenching novels about human nature and relationships, primarily for male readers.

31. 281 以 I Love You in the Name of Hate 以讨厌之名喜欢你 A Cat Just Like a Young Girl宛如少女的猫Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted I Love You in the Name of Hate —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short angst youth novel

32. 282 深 A Shadow Hidden in Deep Leaves Becomes the Light 深叶藏影终成光 A Cat Just Like a Young Girl宛如少女的猫Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Shadows Hide in Deep Leaves, Until They Become Light 1Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 283 时 Love and Heartbreak in the Depths of Time 时光深处的爱与伤 The Drifting Clan漂流一族Modern Romance21k WordsCompleted Love and Wounds in the Depths of Time 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super short, angst-filled novel, highly recommended!

34. 284 盲 After the Blind Donation, He Said, You'll Always Be My Shadow 盲捐后他说，你永远是我的影子 The Drifting Clan漂流一族Modern Romance19k WordsCompleted After I donated blindly, he said, “You'll always be my shadow.” 1Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 285 残 The Last Embers of the Cherry Blossoms 残樱烬 The Drifting Clan漂流一族Modern Romance25k WordsCompleted The Last Embers of Cherry Blossoms 3Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 我 My Mirror, My Co-Conspirator 我的镜子，我的同谋 Bai Jinghong Sleeps Not at Night白惊鸿夜无眠Urban83k WordsCompleted [Depressing] + [Short Story] + [Parasitic Relationship] Seventeen-year-old Kurose Shin lives bound to his mother, who gave birth to him only so they could die together. Transfer student Minazuki Shizuka is the first person who asks nothing of him. The two hollow souls agree to be mirrors for each other, searching for a crack where light can enter their suffocating little town. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This depressing short story truly delivers a suffocating feeling 😭 A 17-year-old boy is used by his mother as a tool for his own death, until a transfer student arrives—two empty souls agree to be each other's mirrors, desperately searching for a ray of light to survive in a suffocatingly oppressive town. The aftereffects are incredibly powerful; this bond of mutual redemption tinged with brokenness is so heartbreaking!!! 🌿

37. 287 美 The Beautiful CEO Married a Delivery Rider. After She Died, I Got Drunk and Called for Her 美女总裁嫁给外卖骑手，她死后，我醉后喊她 The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted A Stunning CEO Married a Delivery Rider. After She Died, I Called Out to Her While Drunk. 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Heartbreakingly angina-inducing, tragic ending story

38. 288 霸 The Domineering CEO Is Sick, but I’ve Got the Cure 霸总他有病，但我有药啊 Bai Feng of the Chafarinas Islands查法里纳斯群岛的白凤Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted The Overbearing CEO Is Sick, But I've Got the Cure 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first story is incredibly sweet at the beginning, but the ending is equally heartbreaking. The second story features a princess cleverly countering every move, leading to the execution of the entire family of the prince who framed her—a truly satisfying read.

39. 289 诬 You Accuse This Princess of Having a Child Out of Wedlock? Has the Imperial Family’s Blade Gone Dull? 诬陷本郡主未婚生子，当皇室的刀不利了？ Bai Feng of the Chafarinas Islands查法里纳斯群岛的白凤Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted You accuse this princess of having a child out of wedlock? Has the imperial family's blade gone dull? 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼55k WordsCompleted The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 319Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She died without ever knowing who she loved most. What about you? The heroine of this book is widely regarded as "the most tragic woman of the Republic of China era." Three men both ruined and shaped her life— The first man: Zhang Zhiming. At first glance, she disliked his ugliness, his dark complexion, and his appearance as a farmer. A kiss from him made her want to jump into the river and drown again. But later, when he shielded her from his elder brother's slap, knelt down, and gently stroked her swollen cheek with trembling fingertips, asking with red eyes, "Does it hurt?"—She fell in love. She bore him two children and missed him her whole life. Even in death, she wore the silver butterfly hairpin that symbolized their love. The second man: Xiao Qihao. Her husband's half-son, driven mad at the first sight of her. He conspired with her mother-in-law to lock her in a separate courtyard, forcing her to bear him a child. He didn't know that the son she gave birth to wasn't his. She gritted her teeth and lived on, just to make him raise her enemy's child for the rest of his life. He died unaware that Yi'an, whom he cherished dearly, bore a striking resemblance to his most hated elder brother. The third man: Yang Yanchen. The head of the secret service of a warlord family, he personally pulled her out of the mire of a brothel, taught her Japanese, taught her to use a gun, and taught her to walk on a knife's edge. He valued her life more than his own, dedicating the rest of his life to protecting her. In the end, she took a fatal bullet for him—falling into his arms, her last breath promising him: "In the next life, let's be an ordinary couple." 😢🥺😢🥺 One was the man she loved, loved to the point of life and death for him, yet unable to speak of it. One was the man who hated her, hated her to the point of using the dirtiest means to possess her, only to be retaliated against in the most cruel way. One was the man who saved her, protecting her for a lifetime, only to receive the words "in the next life." Three men, three obsessions, three tragic fates. Even in death, she couldn't discern who she loved most. And you—love, hate, gratitude, which weighs more?

41. 291 逼 After He Forced Me to Return Her Cheongsam, Her Designer Husband Was Driven Mad with Regret 逼我还她旗袍后，设计师丈夫悔疯了 Axi in September九月的阿喜10k WordsCompleted After forcing me to return her qipao, my designer husband is consumed with regret 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My husband, Lin Yunshen, is a renowned cheongsam designer in China. During the Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day) activities, Lin Yunshen's muse thoughtfully chose a cheongsam for me. "This one is beautiful; Yunshen will definitely like it." For eight years, Lin Yunshen designed over 1000 cheongsams for Jiang Rao. Before the wedding, I had asked him to design one for me. But he always said it didn't suit me. He persuaded me repeatedly, and I finally wore it. But at the banquet, Lin Yunshen made me take off the cheongsam in front of everyone. I grabbed his hand, pleading softly, "I'll take it off and give it back to Jiang Rao when we get home, please don't do this..." He pulled me into the lounge and immediately unbuttoned the cheongsam. "Be good, take it off! This is Xiao Rao's; she'll be unhappy if you wear it." His tone was gentle, but it felt like a knife cutting into my heart.

42. 292 她 She Shines Brightly with the Mountains and Rivers 她与山河共昭昭 Send Word from Afar, a Stream of Clouds遥寄一溪云Ancient Romance30k WordsCompleted He once said that he would share a bed with her in life and be buried with her in death. Later, he let others kill their son and used her own hands to eliminate his enemies. He once said she was the only one for him. Later, he kept concubines by his side and made her kneel to present them with a love knot. Fifteen years of devotion turned out to be a carefully woven lie. Only when she turned away without hesitation, set fire to the palace, and fled did he understand that he could rule the world 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've unearthed a treasure of an ancient romance novel; the writing is superb. Kunning Palace has the best feng shui, ideal for a peaceful pregnancy. When the head eunuch was ordered to make room for the favored concubine, she finally understood that twelve years of marital affection couldn't compare to a child. I'm so immersed in the story; I'm already getting angry.

43. 293 渣 The Scumbag Can't Have Me, Quick Transmigration 渣男对我求而不得【快穿】 Shui Mu Qing水木青Ancient Romance315k WordsCompleted After a car accident leaves her in a vegetative state, Lin Ruo is forced to bind herself to the Scumbag System and begins a masochistic quest to cling to the scumbag’s coattails. First World The scumbag emperor destroys her family and leaves her to die in a sea of flames in order to seize military power. After she dies, the emperor undergoes a dramatic change in personality and spends more than a decade consumed by regret. Lin Ruo rolls her eyes in disdain. [Scumbag Experience: 10%] Second World 5.4kReads9.1Score499Shelves

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    🎈 [Transmigration and Abuse of Scumbags] Lin Ruo's every world is a profound satire of scumbag men. Watch how she outwits scumbag men in ancient romance novels and laughs last! 🌪️ [Quick Transmigration and Soul Transmigration] The heroine, who has no interest in love, faces a scumbag man who keeps courting death. How does she gradually become stronger in quick transmigration worlds and win freedom and true love?

44. 294 与 The Most Beautiful Moment Was When I First Met You 与君初见时最美 Love Beneath the Cold Moon冷月之恋Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted The most beautiful moment was when I first met you. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Heartbreaking love story

45. 295 回 Memories Flow Like a River 回忆逆流成河 Love Beneath the Cold Moon冷月之恋Modern Romance14k WordsCompleted Memories flow backward like a river. 18Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 296 她 She Seeks Revenge Through Three Thousand Reincarnations 她在三千次轮回中复仇 Blue Robe Chasing the Wind青衫逐风Sci-Fi & Apocalypse10k WordsCompleted She Seeks Revenge Through Three Thousand Reincarnations —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Princess, please accept this.

47. 297 每 How Do I Stop Myself from Stabbing My Husband at Every Wedding? 每次大婚都要捅我夫君一刀怎么破 Blue Robe Chasing the Wind青衫逐风10k WordsCompleted How Do I Stop Stabbing My Husband Every Time We Get Married? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 赌 The Designer Who Bet Her Future Became a Sacrifice to Love 赌上前途的设计师，成了爱情祭品 Superman Is Here超人来了Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted The Designer Who Bet Their Future Became a Sacrifice to Love —Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 299 天 Tears Drip from the Ceiling, While My Daughter's Studies Bring Hope 天花板上滴着泪，女儿学业种出光 Superman Is Here超人来了12k WordsCompleted Tears Drip from the Ceiling, While My Daughter's Studies Bear Fruit —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 300 那 That Winter, His Back and His Heart Both Broke 那个冬天，他的腰和心一起断了 Superman Is Here超人来了11k WordsCompleted That Winter, His Back and His Heart Broke at the Same Time —Reads—Score—Shelves

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