Are There Any Identity V Books? A Nervous Newbie Asking for Recs (ಥ_ಥ) 有没有第五人格类的书 萌新瑟瑟发抖的求问(ಥ_ಥ)

1. 51 基 [Hidden Prisoner] The Deep Winter of Kiruna 【隐囚】基律纳的深冬 Frost's Arrival, Chilled Persimmons霜降柿冷Two Male Leads358k WordsCompleted Prisoner is the main pairing. The score is low since it was posted recently, but it may rise. Side pairings: Jack the Ripper/Embalmer, Gardener/Doctor, Seer/Patient [a tiny bit] Everyone else is CB. A story of mutual unrequited love between Professor Alva and Luka, a genius esports player. Not angsty at all, guaranteed sweet. [Absolutely] Luka has always considered Alva the person he admires most in the world. He’s sure Alva must have a good reason for everything he does. When he receives a 213Reads8.9Score10614d adds

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   The first book was purely sweet with no angst; the second was mainly about competitions; the third was sweet at first but then turned angsty; the fourth was good; and the fifth had material that I personally found very original [laughs].

2. 52 第 Identity V: Claiming the Seventh Abyss Championship 第五人格之夺冠深渊七 My Writing Is So Bad, Ah Ah文笔不好啊啊Anime Fanfiction291k WordsCompleted A fanfic for the Identity V OPH esports scene. Apologies for any out-of-character portrayals! Some character backstories have been changed, and I’ll provide reasonable explanations later. Main team: Captain Naib, with Luca, Lily, and Qi Shiyi as members. Background: After a major blunder in the Abyss VI finals cost them the championship, the team regains its confidence and forms OPH, determined to claim the Abyss VII title! Captain Naib leads his teammates from the beginning, step by step, onto 446Reads9.2Score10214d adds
3. 53 阿 Alva's Little 99 [Identity V: Hermit X Prisoner] 阿尔瓦的小99【第五人格隐囚】 An-chan Must Go to Bed Early安酱一定要早睡414k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Sweet Romance + Growing Up Together + Devoted to Each Other + Bittersweet + Happy Ending] The story of Lucas, a bold and forward little puppy of a bottom, and Alva, a quiet and reserved teacher who is the top. After tragedy strikes, they arrive at the manor one after the other… this true “utopia.” I’ll work in the clues that are already known. Before life – Manor – Dian Chan – Tracing the Current. I’ll write in that order; the rest will come later, in an order yet to be decided 66Reads8.4Score—14d adds
4. 54 偷 [Hiding Prisoner] The Cicada Who Stole the Stars 【隐囚】偷吃星星的蝉 Frost's Arrival, Chilled Persimmons霜降柿冷Two Male Leads240k WordsOngoing Steady boss Alva x hot-tempered office drone Luca (Hate-to-love + comedy + rivals + office romance + wild imagination) CP: Hermit x Prisoner (Dian Chan) An unconventional Dian Chan story, very out of character. Read with caution. The harsh ice fields are a place of exile for criminals. Is that really the truth? Aside from being a little cold, tiring, and rough, there are no flowers or trees, no tall buildings, no fine food, and none of the rules and restrictions imposed by the bigwigs in the 162Reads7.5Score11114d adds
5. 55 第 Identity V: The Adventures of Electric Miracle 第五人格之奇迹电电历险记 A Lifetime of Dust, Untouched一世浮尘不能染Two Male Leads477k WordsOngoing (For what comes next, see The Adventures of Miracle Dede 2. The story hasn't been abandoned; I'm still writing it.) “If giving up your soul could save him, would you accept?” the black cat asked. “I would. If it means I can save him, you can have my soul, if that's what you want.” “Very well. The contract is sealed. Good luck.” I transmigrate through different worlds, all for the sake of... for the sake of meeting you again, holding you again... saving you again... my dear little Lorenz. Main pa 113Reads8.6Score—14d adds
6. 56 第 Identity V: Searching for the Source of Infection 第五人格：寻找感染源 Si Ming司瞑Two Male Leads377k WordsCompleted [BL fanfiction, with Sentinel-Guide elements, set in the apocalypse, lots of great couples to ship! Main ships: Yu Kan, Jack x Naib, Wu Chang x The Fool, Umbrella x Bone, Composer x Guard, Mind’s Eye x Patient, Photographer x Priest, Composer x Dancer, Gardener x Doctor, Photographer x Embalmer, Hermit x Prisoner, Postman x Painter, Lizard x Teacher, Qi x Si, Dancer x Acrobat... There are tons of ships, and the whole cast gets attention. Other pairings may appear too. If you’re okay with that, l 667Reads9.2Score13414d adds
7. 57 第 Detective Conan: Identity V's Star of the Show 【综名柯】第五人格演绎之星 Calling a Deer a Horse指鹿为玛Two Male Leads214k WordsOngoing A whole group of people cosplaying as characters from Identity V transmigrates together. The NetEase System tells us: Our group has to wear Identity V secret identities, gain popularity through a manga, compete for the Star of the Show title, and build the Oletus Manor in the Detective Conan world?? Me: Thanks for asking. Why hasn't this lousy game shut down yet? :) Every one of my friends in the group is incredibly talented, with amazing cooking skills. Watching them all earnestly play their ro 837Reads8.2Score10014d adds
8. 58 第 Identity V Esports: The World's Number One Hunter Goes on a Rampage 第五电竞：世一屠她杀疯了 Good Morning, Little Card早安小卡Sports241k WordsOngoing [No Romance + Strong Female Lead + Multiple Admirers + System + Light Ensemble Cast + Maybe a Little Passion + Occasional Humor] Yan Weiyang's life goals are simple: buy a house back in her hometown, earn a million, then lie flat. Then an esports System suddenly appears and insists on turning her into a grind machine: “Ding! Mission N: Become a professional esports player and win the championship.” “I refuse.” “Reward: one million in cash.” “I'm signing up for the tournament right now!” From t 512Reads8.7Score10014d adds

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   Super good! The competition is very well written and exciting.

9. 59 第 Identity V: Surviving in the Manor on My Rank Points 第五人格：我在庄园靠认知分存活 Immersed in the Dawn沉湎于曦Anime Fanfiction455k WordsCompleted [Comedy, friendship-focused, first person, unhinged] After a whole day of “Identity V, launch!” I drifted off to sleep feeling great. But when I woke up the next day, I discovered that I'd become a new Identity V character: the Delusional One. Even more absurdly, if my Cognition score stays below 5,000 for a whole week, I'll be scrapped?! No way. I'm an S-badge carry in name only. How could something like this defeat me? Just watch me stun everyone with my sheer dedication and become the first 560Reads8.7Score11014d adds

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   The first book is a good completed novel; the second and third are currently being serialized.

10. 60 诡 The Supernatural Has Arrived: She Survives with Identity V Skills 诡异降临，她靠第五人格技能苟活 Wish All愿诸Mystery954k WordsOngoing [Original infinite-instance story + no romance + game talents and skills + light ensemble cast + livestreaming + an outrageously unhinged protagonist] The supernatural and mystery elements in the instances gradually increase. The protagonist grows stronger over time. A brand-new mode is about to launch in World No. 233: Supernatural Arrival Instances. All Earth Online players, please take note. Along with the arrival of unknown creatures came the clear electronic voice of a System in everyone’s 464Reads8.7Score10914d adds
11. 61 第 Identity V: They All Love Me, So What Am I Supposed to Do? 第5人格：他们都爱我我能咋办？ I Don't Want to Go to School, Waaah Waaah Waaah Waaah Waaah Waaah不想上学呜呜呜呜呜呜Anime Fanfiction158k WordsOngoing [Everyone’s darling + second-person POV + multiple handsome men + a second personality (like a novelist and a nightmare) + transmigration into the game + stunning beauty + a few personal liberties] [The heroine is good at keeping others in check, but not so good at surviving] [This story includes the Jack/Emma, Joseph/Michiko, and Luca/Edith pairings. Please steer clear if they’re not for you.] Identity V fanfic, female protagonist! Main focus: Ithaqua Plenty of male supporting characters When S 193Reads6.8Score10714d adds

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    It looks amazing, trust me, you won't regret it.

12. 62 第 Identity V: This Manor Is Full of Familiar Faces! 第五人格：这个庄园全是熟面孔！ Xiao Zhuna筱烛呐Anime Fanfiction178k WordsOngoing [A little bit of a crowd-pleaser + no System, pure flashback style + no romance. Apologies for the OOC, apologies for the OOC. I won't break up the Heart Patients. The heroine is a local from the manor, okay! Updates depend on whether I have time. Anything that doesn't match the original is my own headcanon, okay. If you don't like it, please click away, thanks. The heroine interacts with the Gardener a lot, so if you don't like that, click away anyway. She's a little eccentric and a bit of a bl 119Reads—Score10314d adds

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    They're all really good, I highly recommend watching them ᕱ⑅ᕱ ྀི

13. 63 第 Has the Identity V Teacher Revealed Their True Identity Today? 第五人格老师今天掉马了没 A Lifetime of Dust, Untouched一世浮尘不能染Two Male Leads192k WordsCompleted My name is Lucas. I’m 22, a physics prodigy, and an incoming graduate student at C University. I have an online gaming sweetheart. We met in a game, where his ID is “The Hermit.” We fell for each other while hunting each other down. He hunted me, I got killed by him, and after enough kills, we ended up falling in love. He has a beautiful voice, a brilliant mind, and writes me love letters using Maxwell’s equations. Every day, I post on the forum: “Another Day of Falling for The Hermit” “How Is H 234Reads6.7Score10014d adds
14. 64 第 Identity V: I Became a Little Girl and Everyone Dotes on Me 第五人格：穿成小女孩后被团宠了 Cherry Blossoms Fall, the Moon Mourns樱落月殇Anime Fanfiction284k WordsCompleted (This is a mindless, everyone-dotes-on-the-protagonist story. Mindless, everyone-dotes-on-the-protagonist story. Mindless, everyone-dotes-on-the-protagonist story! The characters and their personalities are not meant to match the original characters, so don’t take them seriously! If you don’t like it, don’t read it!) I was just a newbie who’d been dragged into Identity V by my best friend a week ago. Why did I have to transmigrate into the game?! And why did I end up as the Little Girl, the char 436Reads8.3Score10314d adds
15. 65 相 Yellow Roses in the Camera [Photographer X Embalmer] 相机里的黄玫瑰【摄殓】 Xiao Xiao king筱筱kingTwo Male Leads669k WordsCompleted #Identity V fanfic pairings #Photographer/Embalmer #Prisoner/Prisoner #Jack/Mercenary #Psychologist/Patient #Gardener/Doctor #Novelist/Antiquarian #Butcher/Dancer #Batter/Weeping Clown #Fool's Gold/Miner #Blood Queen/Composer friendship pairing #Guard 26/Seer, and more Since Photographer/Embalmer is my main ship, most stories focus on Carl and Joseph. First series: Manor Tales. Joseph falls in love at first sight, while Carl has secretly loved him for ages. What kind of past is buried in this my 205Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Personally, I think the writing is excellent. There's another book I can't recommend, but it's also very good: "Identity V: Meeting You in the Clouds," set in an ancient cultivation world.

16. 66 第 Identity V: I Will Redeem Everything 第五人格：我将救赎一切 Lu Yihou Who Likes Coyotes喜欢土狼的陆逸后Anime Fanfiction2.8M WordsOngoing If everything the manor owner promised were true, and the deepest wishes in their hearts really came true, would they find happiness of their own? What would become of them? (Please note that this chapter features several pairings, including Qiu Wu, Ji Wan, Qin Shou, and Deception. More may appear later, so take care if these pairings aren’t for you.) P.S. A general reply about the relationship between the protagonist and Jack: I originally didn’t plan to give the protagonist a pairing, but when 809Reads9.2Score10214d adds

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    I highly recommend books 1 through 13, especially the first one if you're into shipping couples, go check it out!

17. 67 名 Detective Conan: Playing the Fifth Shattered Conan's Worldview 名柯：扮演第五打碎柯南三观 It's A-Lan是阿岚呀Anime Fanfiction191k WordsOngoing [Group transmigration + playing the Fifth + everyone’s here for a laugh + Detective Conan + Gray Faction] The whole Identity V group chat, “The Manor Family,” is full of jokesters. Together, they transmigrate to the world of Detective Conan, take on Identity V secret identities, and create the Orpheus Organization, shattering Conan’s worldview along the way. Warnings: A self-indulgent passion project, characters will probably be out of character, and the writing is at an elementary-school level 212Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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    Let me highlight the first book: a new author's first book, but exceptionally well-written. It features a small ensemble cast, with delicately portrayed emotions, capturing the characters' inherent contradictions. The manor is depicted as a home, both warm and filled with minor conflicts. We can also feel the protagonist's love for everyone in the manor. In summary: 10/10, some heart-wrenching moments, but very sweet (those prone to tears should grab some tissues).

18. 68 第 Identity V: Having Fun with Perpetual Motion Machines 第五：玩永动机玩的 Asano He浅野和Two Male Leads106k WordsOngoing [The author updates irregularly in the Backrooms. I can't write sweet romance, so the bonus chapters have CPs, but the main story has no CPs. There may be plot holes, so feel free to turn your brain off; it's all easy enough to follow. No gifts needed, I'm just writing for fun. My therapist said I should find something to do.] [Warning: accidental entry][Bonus chapter CP: Yin He][The author is mentally unwell (for real)][Just here for the fun] First, let me introduce myself. I'm Hermann, a physi 182Reads7.4Score—14d adds
19. 69 第 Identity V: Life Is Hard, the Beloved One Sighs, and the Goofy Heroine Has a Bright Future 第五人格：生活不易，团宠叹气，沙雕女主她未来可寄 Gu Zhiyu, the Real Deal顾之羽本羽Anime Fanfiction347k WordsOngoing [Identity V + first person + transmigration + ridiculous comedy + unhinged heroine + memes + going crazy + everyone’s favorite + time travel + redemption + emotional gut punches] A blend of sweet and painful. Li Su had been into Identity V for all of half an hour when, on a whim, she raised her phone and shouted, “Identity V, launch!” Then she closed her eyes and opened them again, only to find she’d transmigrated right along with everyone else! A lazy nobody with neither skill nor social savvy, 1.7kReads9.3Score17014d adds

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    The first two are otome games, the others are all heartthrobs. They're all great, highly recommended!

20. 70 第 Identity V CP Grab Bag 第五人格CP大杂烩 Wu Yue妩岄Two Female Leads390k WordsOngoing I stew and stew and stew and stew and stew. This contains plenty of personal preferences and headcanons. If anyone feels the characters are out of character, proceed at your own risk. “Emily, my angel... my remedy...” “Among the few sins I've committed, I want to make amends to that girl.” “Mr. Mercenary, it seems you still don't quite understand your place.” “I get paid to do a job. That's the code I live by. As for what you've done, I have no interest in it.” “Among all my students, you've alw 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These are all great, especially the first three, I absolutely love them! [Sending heart] If you don't like them, I have some more on my bookshelf.

21. 71 第 Identity V: Imprisoned by Hidden Desire 第五人格：隐欲为囚 T Nine Thousand ShardsT九千碎Two Male Leads412k WordsCompleted [Main Pairings: Hermit/Prisoner, Fool/Prospector, Photographer/Embalmer. Also includes Gardener/Doctor, Yellowjack/Seer, Mercenary/Coordinator, Dream Witch/Prisoner, and Antiquarian/Novelist. Other pairings may appear in the extras. Please mind the warnings. Sorry if anyone is out of character. There are original elements! Original elements! Original elements!] [Very sweet, with angst] “If love is silence and concealment, then I admit it, Mr. Alva Lorenz. You were once its most perfect performer 178Reads8.8Score11714d adds
22. 72 第 Identity V: I've Learned My Lesson, Please Let Me Go 第五人格：已老实，求放过 My Dream Is to Count the Stars梦想是数星星Anime Fanfiction101k WordsCompleted [No romance in the main story. This is the author going feral. NetEase, give me a golden glow!] Late one night, Lin Anmian fired up Identity V for an intense session, only for the game to crash out of a ranked match fifteen minutes in. While playing Joseph, she ran into four absurdly aggressive survivors in the endgame. Blushing with rage, she was practically angered to death. To her surprise, a god who loved a good joke tossed her into an Identity V dungeon to play Joseph. She thought she could 469Reads8.7Score10314d adds
23. 73 第 Identity V: The Light of Starlight 第五人格：星曦之光 Jing Kuijiu荆魁酒Anime Fanfiction254k WordsOngoing [Powerful heroine + alternate universe + main pairing: Naib (with a hint of multiple pairings) + canon couples stay together] Seven years ago, the former manor owner left after making a promise to return in seven years. Beneath the surface, tensions were rising at Oletus Manor. Internal divisions and the interference of those with no master alike drove Muse ever deeper into a hopeless dead end. Seven years later, the manor welcomed a new “guest.” Everyone thought she would be just another soul t 144Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    The third book is about how I transmigrated into the body of a hunter.

24. 74 马 What Do I Do When My Secret Identity Gets Too Much Favorability? 马甲刷好感度太高怎么办 Yearning for You慕相思Anime Fanfiction213k WordsCompleted 0024 is an oddity among taskers. Not only is his name strange, he is strange too. He roams freely through mission worlds, never teaming up with anyone. This time, his mission is to use Identity V secret identities to play a game in the small worlds of Bungo Stray Dogs and Jujutsu Kaisen. The other taskers are secretly looking forward to seeing what happens. He has to play five personalities, master five different powers, and have them all appear at once and fight each other. Surely this time he' 2.7kReads8.2Score25014d adds
25. 75 第 Identity V: The Hated Hunter 第五人格：团厌监管 Saisa Wine卅萨酒Two Female Leads348k WordsCompleted #Original work. All unauthorized use is prohibited. Signed contract.# [Completed] Original female lead paired with Yidhra Dual female leads Outcast arc: 100% complete Part Two: xxx University romance arc: 100% complete Part Three: The lull in their romance: 100% complete “If the favor of the gods allows no deception, then feelings can’t be faked either, can they?” Gods cannot fall in love with humans. Gods and humans are unequal by nature. “Miss Yidhra, I don’t regret loving you, but I regret lo 35Reads6.5Score—14d adds
26. 76 第 Identity V: Short CP Stories 第五人格cp小短篇 Neighborhood Resident小区人Anime Fanfiction201k 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! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They're all super good. Damn, I searched for over an hour, and apart from the books "Escape from the Basement in Identity V" and "How to Make the Basement in Identity V Overcrowded," I searched for the rest for ages before I finally found them.

27. 77 第 Identity V, 第五人格， Tomato Pie Accessories Shop西红柿子饼饰品店Anime Fanfiction41k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to 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! 12Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 78 第 Identity V: Tulips in the Far North Forest 第五人格：极北森林郁金香 LuolanRoland罗兰RolandAnime Fanfiction218k WordsOngoing If love makes people blind, then I don't think I need to see clearly. [Love Triangle + Mutual Protection + Magic Golden Finger + Suspense + Love Rival Showdown] This book's world is a hodgepodge: Dreamlands + the Other World + Wonderland + Multiple Loops + Past and Future + Multiple Planes I always feel like I'm getting further away from you... Ithaqua, what expression is hidden beneath your mask? Alexd Uriel, the sole heir of the third generation of a distinguished family specializing in celest 131Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 第 Identity V: I Conduct Interviews at the Manor 第五人格：我在庄园做采访 The Wind Falls Upon You风落予你Anime Fanfiction130k WordsCompleted (Some characters may be out of character, and some plot points may not match the setting of Identity V. Please be understanding, and don't flame me if you dislike it.) (Some characters have romantic pairings. Please understand if that's not your thing.) Down-on-his-luck wage slave Fang Li is unexpectedly transported to the Oletus Manor. To leave, he has to interview the Survivors and Hunters of Identity V about their backstories. But will everything really go smoothly for Fang Li? Fang Li has th 98Reads6.4Score—14d adds
30. 80 我 I Was Transferred into Oletus Manor Without Even Getting Any Sleep 我觉都没睡就穿进欧利蒂丝庄园 Hui Qingmou绘倾眸Anime Fanfiction215k WordsCompleted Ensemble cast No romance, transmigration, foreknowledge of the plot, no losing control, and everyone stays true to character. The story unfolds around Oletus, with the detective granting the male lead extraordinary insight so he can uncover the stories behind each character. You, do you like water? “I just want to go back... What did I do wrong?” If everything just goes according to plan, can I return to my own world? They’re just a bunch of NPCs without feelings. Are they really NPCs? Maybe... 31Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 81 跨 Crossing Dimensions: The Growth of a Fifth S-Rank Gardener 跨次元，第五S牌园丁成长路 Poetry Year After Year诗年年Anime Fanfiction298k WordsCompleted (Lots of jokes and memes. I'm a new author, so I'd love readers' feedback.) Recently, Identity V exploded in popularity online. Lisa, a player who'd drifted away from the game, felt the urge to return. She never expected to be mocked in-game for having over five thousand matches and still being a low-tier faker. Furious, she started arguing after the match, only for the System's bot to mute her. She could only watch as the player who'd been carried through the match mocked her. In a fit of rage, 21Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 82 第 Identity V: Deep Love, Fated to Part 第五人格：情深缘浅 Xing Shan星杉Two Male Leads150k WordsCompleted There may be some OOC, so please go easy on me. The plot isn't very well written. Karl is invited to join the manor to investigate the cause of his adoptive father's death and find out what happened to a close friend from his past. Along the way, he befriends Luca, Naib, Eli, and others. They encourage one another and face everything side by side. As time passes, the truth gradually comes to light. At first, Karl refuses to believe that he is the culprit, until the information the man in black 41Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 83 第 Identity V: The Vanished Truth 第五人格：消失的真相 Jie Bu Ke杰不克Anime Fanfiction387k WordsCompleted Once upon a time, there was a manor. Everywhere you looked, it was made of tears. Dark truths were buried all around it. Countless people had come here to take part in this game. Not for anything else, but to survive. Apologies for any out-of-character moments. The pairings in this book are Mind's Eye/Prisoner, Jack/Gardener, Joseph/Doctor (with my own headcanon), and Xieji. 70Reads—Score1114d adds
34. 84 在 Selling Tea in Identity V 在第五人格里卖茶 Xian Cangyue弦苍月Anime Fanfiction53k WordsOngoing "This is an original work. Plagiarism is prohibited." "An original protagonist and an original character, no fixed pairing, so ship whoever you like. Slightly harem-like. Characters may be out of character. I won't break up Patient and Psychologist or Lawyer and Mind's Eye, but I will break up Embalmer and Dancer. Updates may be weekly or monthly. If this hits a nerve, please leave using the top-right corner. Feel free to comment if you have any concerns. Anything that differs from the game is t 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Bestie, you've got your lemonade!

35. 85 第 Watching Identity V: For a Tomorrow Without Regrets 第五人格观影：为没有遗憾的明天 Believer of Hope希望信徒Anime Fanfiction42k WordsCompleted The main story and character videos of the Fifth Academy watch-along. The academy watches the manor Cooking for myself Pairings: Jack x Naib, Aesop x Joseph, Antonio x Eli, Antonio x Mike, Alva x Luca, Emily x Emma 404Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 86 第 Identity V: Moonlit Dance 第五人格：月下舞曲 T Nine Thousand ShardsT九千碎Two Male Leads353k WordsCompleted [See Chapter One for details] The game is over. No one survived. Was this ending too cruel? But if everything could begin again, would things turn out differently? Come, players, let's play one more game. A journey through a dream, more real than anything. Come, tear away the veil of the manor's eternal night. Beneath this full moon, dance a waltz with him. [The author is so lost in their own world that they've forgotten everything else. It's all a jumble of random CP stories.] 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The fifth book is about a superhero; the second book is about a photographer; the third book is about a hidden prisoner.

37. 87 第 Identity V: The Earl's Banquet 第五人格：伯爵宴会 Xiaoxi笑惜Two Male Leads350k WordsCompleted OOC warning! Plus crazy writing, comedy, shenanigans, a touch of horror, and maybe an ensemble cast? Not sure if that counts. The plot calls for lots of minor characters. Slow-paced. Main: [Joseph-Carl], a slightly power-balanced pairing, one Carl and many Josephs. Secondary: [Hermit-Luca] [Jack-Naib], both power couples; [Fool's Gold-Norton] Minor: [Gardener-Doctor] [Clown-Dancer] [Night Bones] Friendship: [Bloody Queen-Bloody Butterfly] F5: [Mercenary-Prophet-Embalmer-Prospector-Prisoner] One 179Reads8.4Score—14d adds
38. 88 第 Identity V: The Most Hidden Corner 第五人格：最隐秘的角落 Mu Qiu Nie沐秋捏Anime Fanfiction130k WordsOngoing Main couples: Shuo Ji, Yin Qiu, She Lian Side couples: Jiu An, Xin Huan, Jie Yong, Yu Kan, Die Mai, Qin Shou, Wu Qiu Includes Luca and Carl as platonic pairings, and Hong Qu as a platonic pairing (More may be added later) Welcome to Oletus Manor, a utopia belonging exclusively to the dead. Here, I will grant the deepest wish in your hearts. There are many strange and bizarre things in this world, but you must always believe that love alone can transcend everything and accomplish anything. Lo —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 89 第 Identity V: The Days After Entering the Manor 第五：进入庄园的日子 The Cat Watching the Cherry Blossoms Fall看樱花落下的猫Anime Fanfiction184k WordsCompleted No girl-on-girl rivalry. A lighthearted, cheerful story. Signed contract. “Looks like a newcomer is coming to the manor today!” “Really? Who's been tricked into coming this time?” “...” “Hello, I'm Kaina Buli, a mediator from York, England.” The cover was commissioned from an artist. Please don't take it, thanks. Pairing with Ganji. Kaina is my original character. She isn't in Identity V. Lots of original settings, and OOC warning!!! If you like the Opera Singer, Lawyer, or Charity Worker, this 94Reads6.7Score1414d adds
40. 90 第 Identity V: You’re a Pet Communication Expert 第五人格：你是宠物沟通大师 Bai Shiyue白拾月Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Identity V fanfic! The System changed the tags ૮ ººა Aaaaaah] [Apologies for any OOC] [Pet communicator + everyone dotes on her + modern AU + shameless indulgence + Mary Sue + otome-game style] [Brain storage] [Please don’t be mean to me, I’m sensitive QAQ] [Otome-game style, so the protagonist is written in second person as “you.” Elementary-school-level writing ahead] You come from an Eastern family of metaphysics practitioners. But after the founding of the People’s Republic, the country emb 866Reads8.9Score14614d adds

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    The first three books are all by the same author and are all very well-written. The third book isn't finished yet, but it feels like it's worth following. They're all otome games. The fourth book has a "Identity V" gameplay element, set in a manor. The first three are all set in modern school or e-sports environments. Highly recommended! [Kissing emojis]

41. 91 第 Identity V: Nowhere to Run 第五人格：无处可逃 Rainy Season Under the Trees树下雨季Two Male Leads217k WordsOngoing Pairings: Nightbone, Jack/Naib, Photographer/Embalmer... A new power takes over the land of the High Tower. The new king ascends the throne, while the old king is imprisoned. In the opulent palace, a prisoner in one of the rooms becomes an unspoken taboo among the servants. The early chapters focus on Nightbone. The other pairings won't appear until the middle. The setting has been changed a little. Jack's characterization in this book should be the same as in my last one. The Jack/Naib pairing 56Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    Some are available for self-pickup from the bookshelf. I'll also be promoting my own books on my homepage [sending a heart].

42. 92 第 Identity V: A Blank Love Diary 第五人格：空白恋习簿 Little Jiu Doesn't Want to Grow Up小九不想长大Two Male Leads362k WordsCompleted [Ships: Seer x Embalmer / Prisoner x Hermit / Jack x Mercenary / Fool x Prospector, pure sweetness, no angst] [Includes age adjustments; everyone is around the same age] [The Fool and the Prospector are two separate people in this story. Please avoid if that’s not for you] [The modern setting inevitably means some characters differ from the original. Sorry for any OOC] “In the age of mind-link gaming, who still plays games on a phone or computer?” Eternal Realm: a globally popular VRMMO with a 1kReads8.2Score19414d adds
43. 93 引 Guiding Lover 【杰佣】引导性恋人 Qin Lu秦赂Two Male Leads146k WordsCompleted Identity V fanfic, Jack x Eli. (Bone x Little Captain) Retired coach x esports team captain Modern-day AU, apologies for any OOC characterization. I haven't watched many tournaments, so apologies for that too. * “He's my lover, so of course I'll guide him to the top.” 745Reads8.4Score15514d adds
44. 94 蓝 [Jack and Merc] Blue Rose 【杰佣】蓝玫瑰 Ya Fan鸦樊Two Male Leads31k WordsOngoing My first time posting a story. A Jack and Naib pairing only, set before they come to the manor. No other manor pairings for now. Two strong characters, full of tension. I'm still deciding whether to add a manor storyline. Basically, Naib's experience with Jack keeps overturning everything he thought he knew about the world. It's a story of mutual redemption, with each being the other's prey. … 1Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 网 Be Careful When Dating Online: Jack and Joseph 网恋需慎重杰佣 Evil Little Cat Steals Scallions邪恶小猫偷吃大葱Two Male Leads102k WordsCompleted Jack/Naib, Photographer/Embalmer, Atonement/An Mercenary streamer Naib was trying to complete a game bond mission, so he posted “Looking for a CP, DM me” in the public chat and matched with a “sweet girl” named Ye Yu. During their three months of teaming up, the other player was gentle and considerate, always able to pinpoint his preferences, yet kept giving herself away in the details. 107Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 96 第 Detective Conan: Identity V Secret Identities Are Being Deployed 【柯南】第五人格马甲投放中 Yue Lili月鲤鲤Anime Fanfiction585k WordsCompleted Content warning: This is a Detective Conan derivative, written before the incident. [Detective Conan] X [Identity V secret identities (never exposed)] X [Third-party organization] X [No romance] Everyone knows Identity V is never short of absurd bugs. A player who somehow triggered a “transmigration bug” while playing: ...You never know what unbelievable bug your teammates are dealing with. [Beep. Welcome to the Oletus Manor!] [Players, please claim your identity cards, then enter the public map 4.6kReads8.6Score47214d adds

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    I think the tenth book is the best 👀

47. 97 全 Identity V Players Worldwide Regress to Launch Day 全球第五人格玩家意识倒退回开服 A Little Bit of Liu Xia一星半点的柳夏Anime Fanfiction301k WordsCompleted “Streamer, streamer, I’m not watching this season’s Vegetable Basket Cup without you.” “Streamer, I’ve been instantly eliminated. Can I give your name?” “I’m so jealous. How come you get chaired and eliminated two minutes into every match? You get to play twice as many ranked games as the rest of us.” As the livestream with the most trolls on the entire internet, Zhu Yuan was used to all kinds of drama the moment he went live. But today’s stream was different. Wave after wave of drama seemed to 757Reads8.1Score10014d adds
48. 98 第 Identity V: Fallen 第五人格：陷落 Arrive in a Flash When Ghosts Appear遇鬼秒到Two Male Leads42k WordsOngoing Apologies for any OOC. [Main pairings: JosephAesop / JackNaib / AlvaLuca / William-Kevin] [Secondary pairings: HasturEli / AdaEmil / Night Bones / FoolNorton / DoctorGardenerDoctor] Please mind the tags. I'm a new writer. Please point out any mistakes. I love replying to comments, so tag me if anything urgent comes up. Thanks for your support. 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Books 1 through 12 are full of couples (a bit angsty, but overall still sweet). Reader discretion is advised. Book 6 features a single hidden prisoner (angsty). Books 13 through 16 feature original protagonists; highly recommended. I quite liked books 1, 2, and 16. [Heart emoji]

49. 99 第 Identity V: Character Stories 第五人格：角色书 Orpheus奥尔菲斯Anime Fanfiction299k WordsCompleted A plot-focused Identity V story. Follow the novelist Orpheus as we explore the secrets of Oletus Manor together. Is this really a game, or an elaborate deception? 244Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    This book is very well written and a very good read.

50. 100 第 Identity V: An Old Photograph 第五人格：一张旧照片 Yi Er r沂尔rTwo Male Leads139k WordsCompleted Main pairing: Photographer and Embalmer. (Main storyline) Side pairings: Jack and Mercenary, Hermit and Prisoner, Hastur and Seer, Shuo Ji, Fool and Prospector, and others. Contains multiple timelines. It's like an infinite-flow story. The point of view will shift. Characters may be out of character. ❗️Some plot points and settings have been changed. Please read at your own discretion! “We meet again, darling.” 4Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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