A Truly Short Story, But One That Gets More Terrifying the More You Think About It 真的是篇幅短小，但是细思极恐的短篇故事。

1. 451 烟 Ashtray 烟灰缸 Little Sister-in-Law Huahua花花小嫂子Mystery323k WordsCompleted [Mild horror + affair + twists] A stunning woman from the south, a knock at midnight, a silent delivery guy, someone crouching beneath the bed... Qin Song’s life is plunged into a living hell by an affair. 106.9kReads9.5Score19.5kShelves

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   This book is full of twists and turns, so many twists and turns that it's truly terrifying upon closer inspection; I was even too scared to go to the bathroom after reading it at night. Don't be misled by the title and cover; the content is absolutely surprising! 🤭

2. 452 不 Tales of the Unextinguished Lights 不熄灯异闻录 Phantom String Wanderer幻弦客Mystery678k WordsOngoing More chilling than ghost stories, these tales recount the uncanny happenings secretly passed down by our elders! Children will be too scared to walk alone at night after hearing them, and adults will want to pay their respects to their ancestors. This is a book of taboos that the village elders tried to keep from being written! This collection of short stories features folk horror, supernatural mysteries, thrillers, legends, strange tales, and fantasy from across China and around the world. 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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   One chapter, one thrilling, terrifying, and bizarre short story [Top Post]

3. 453 将 Beneath the General’s Tomb, the Boy Was Laid to Rest 将军冢下，那个少年埋骨了 Fairy Qi's Leg Hair仙琪的腿毛11k WordsCompleted Beneath the General’s Tomb, That Boy Was Buried —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Um, anyone willing to show their support? [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] Maybe leave a comment or something.

4. 454 旧 Firelight in the Old Alley, Snowfall Without End 旧巷烟火，雪落无期 Fairy Qi's Leg Hair仙琪的腿毛15k WordsCompleted Firelight in the Old Alley, Snowfall Without End —Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 455 夏 Summer Mint and an Old Bicycle 夏日薄荷与旧自行车 Fairy Qi's Leg Hair仙琪的腿毛Modern Romance30k WordsCompleted Summer Mint and an Old Bicycle —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 456 银 The Sigh of Ginkgo Leaves 银杏叶的叹息 Fairy Qi's Leg Hair仙琪的腿毛14k WordsCompleted The Ginkgo Leaf’s Sigh —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 457 橘 The Orange CEO Care Manual 橘色总裁饲养手册 Fairy Qi's Leg Hair仙琪的腿毛54k WordsCompleted The Tangerine CEO’s Care Guide —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 458 元 The Shattered Realm of Primordial Contracts 元契碎域 Fairy Qi's Leg Hair仙琪的腿毛Eastern Fantasy325k WordsCompleted In ancient times, the Divine Realm, which controlled the six great elements of fire, water, wind, earth, light, and darkness, collapsed. Its fragments fell to form three continents, scattering elemental power across the land and leaving each region with entirely different laws of magic. The Emerald Reach, the Scorched Wastes, and the Floating Water City are separated by the Rift Sea, a stretch filled with chaotic elements. Ordinary people are torn apart the moment they enter, and only those who —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 459 阿 A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: Room 514 at the Old Hotel 阿野探灵日记：老宾馆514号房间 Wheat and Watermelon Rind麦子西瓜皮Mystery6k WordsCompleted A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: Room 514 of the Old Hotel —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Then I have to recommend this short story series that I'm currently reading.

10. 460 半 Don’t Deliver Takeout in the Middle of the Night 半夜不要送外卖 Cute Bunny Big Sister萌兔姐姐Mystery8k WordsCompleted Don’t Deliver Takeout After Midnight 409Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful and thrilling short stories

11. 461 阿 A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: Spending the Night in a Haunted House 阿野探灵日记：凶宅试睡 Wheat and Watermelon Rind麦子西瓜皮Mystery6k WordsCompleted A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: Spending the Night in a Haunted House —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 462 万 Halloween Horror: No Candy, No Life 万圣节惊魂：不给糖，要你命 Cute Bunny Big Sister萌兔姐姐8k WordsCompleted Halloween Horror: Trick or Treat, or Die 21Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 463 阿 A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Dripping Sound in the Old House 阿野探灵日记：老宅滴水声 Wheat and Watermelon Rind麦子西瓜皮Mystery6k WordsCompleted A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Dripping Sound in the Old House —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 464 返 The Blood-Exchange Ritual That Reverses Aging 返老还童的换血术 Cute Bunny Big Sister萌兔姐姐8k WordsCompleted The Blood-Exchange Technique That Reverses Aging 4Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 465 阿 A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Last Bus on Route 73 阿野探灵日记：73路末班车 Wheat and Watermelon Rind麦子西瓜皮Mystery6k WordsCompleted A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Last Bus on Route 73 —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 466 荒 Wishes Come True at the Abandoned Temple, So Don’t Go There 荒废寺庙许愿特别灵验，不能去 Cute Bunny Big Sister萌兔姐姐8k WordsCompleted Wishes at the Abandoned Temple Always Come True. Stay Away. 10Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 467 阿 A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Woman in the Rental Apartment 阿野探灵日记:出租屋里的女人 Wheat and Watermelon Rind麦子西瓜皮Mystery6k WordsCompleted A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Woman in the Rental Apartment —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 468 人 The Rules of the Human-Skin Face Mask 人皮面膜规则怪谈 Cute Bunny Big Sister萌兔姐姐8k WordsCompleted The Rules of the Human-Skin Face Mask 2Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 469 阿 A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Office Building Elevator 阿野探灵日记：办公楼的电梯 Wheat and Watermelon Rind麦子西瓜皮Mystery7k WordsCompleted A Ye's Paranormal Investigation Diary: The Office Building Elevator —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 470 民 A Collection of Folk Tales 民间故事会合集 Reader01读者01Ancient Romance795k WordsCompleted Open this book, and you’ll find that its folk legends and tales are unlike any you’ve read before. These stories are full of fantasy: some are terrifying, some suspenseful, some explore the ugliness of human nature, and others deal with karmic retribution. In this vast world, what hidden folk tales and legends do you know? Step into an ancient, mysterious world and join the author in discovering and experiencing these extraordinary folk stories! 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I just finished reading Chapter 66, it was a bit scary, I won't be able to sleep tonight 😱😱😱

21. 471 回 Night of the Returning Souls: Together in Life and Death 回魂夜：生死不分离 Cute Bunny Big Sister萌兔姐姐8k WordsCompleted Night of the Returning Spirits: Together in Life and Death —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 472 穿 I Transmigrated into a Powerful Aristocrat and Spoiled My Chambermaid Until She Became My Wife! 穿越顶级权贵，我把通房丫鬟宠成正妻！ RTY, Rich for Life一生有钱的RTY8k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the world of the highest aristocracy and spoiled my personal maid until she became my legal wife! 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Millions of views

23. 473 当 After I Ran Away, the Heiress of the Capital Went Insane! 当我逃走后，京圈大小姐疯了！ RTY, Rich for Life一生有钱的RTY9k WordsCompleted After I Ran Away, the Heiress of the Capital’s Elite Circle Went Crazy! 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality short stories with millions of reads

24. 474 领 On the Day We Were to Get Our Marriage License, My Fiancée Ran Off with Her First Love 领证当天，未婚妻跟白月光跑了 RTY, Rich for Life一生有钱的RTY11k WordsCompleted On the Day We Got Our Marriage License, My Fiancée Ran Off with Her First Love 1kReads—Score—Shelves
25. 475 老 My Husband Faked His Death to See His Mistress, So I Sent Him Straight to the Crematorium 老公诈死找小三，直接送他火葬场 Xiaoxiang Rain潇湘雨10k WordsCompleted My Husband Faked His Death to Be with His Mistress, So I Sent Him Straight to the Crematorium 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My husband went on a business trip to Qincheng Prison and was in a car accident on the way. By the time I arrived at the hospital, he was already dead. I was heartbroken and fainted. When I woke up, my in-laws had already cremated him. Clients from his company came to demand compensation for breach of contract, and I learned that my husband's company had long been insolvent. He had taken 200 million yuan from clients without delivering the goods. My in-laws were old and in poor health, and I, as their wife, became their debtor. To pay off the debts, I worked tirelessly, shouldering the burden of the crumbling company. Then, in another city, I saw my impeccably dressed husband, holding the hand of his young and beautiful secretary, Xiang Weiwei, carefully getting out of a luxury car. Xiang Weiwei was heavily pregnant, clearly about to give birth. I angrily rushed over to confront him, but my husband, Cheng Siyan, pushed me into the surging traffic and died instantly. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the day my husband had faked his death.

26. 476 疯 The Mad Princess and Her Substitute Prince Consort 疯批公主和她的替身驸马 Just Passing Through路过云云Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Unhinged Princess and Her Substitute Prince Consort 10Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 477 我 My Rich Young Lady of the Capital 我的京圈大小姐 RTY, Rich for Life一生有钱的RTY9k WordsCompleted My Heiress from Beijing’s Elite Circle 314Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 478 那 The Father Who Wanted Me to Marry My Stepbrother Was Frozen Solid by My Stepmother 那个让我嫁给继哥的父亲，被继母冻成了冰棍 RTY, Rich for Life一生有钱的RTY8k WordsCompleted The Father Who Wanted Me to Marry My Stepbrother Was Frozen Solid by My Stepmother —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 479 乡 Tales of Strange Happenings in the Countryside 乡村诡事录 Zhang Xiaohe张小河Mystery156k WordsCompleted The strange happenings in a mountain village. I was born and raised in the countryside. Deep in the mountains, there are always ghosts and spirits, and my village was no exception. Heaven, earth, black, yellow, the cosmos vast: demons and ghosts send shivers down your spine. One year, the start of spring fell on the fifteenth day of the eighth month. That year, so many strange things happened. Just bringing them up is enough to scare people. Meeting the Black and White Impermanence on a night wa 1.9kReads9.0Score137Shelves

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    Short and simple! A collection of folk tales. For classic stories, you have to go to the countryside; some are even chilling upon reflection. 💥💥💥

30. 480 深 A Collection of Late-Night Love Stories 深夜情感故事集 The Snail Doesn't Climb Mountains蜗牛不爬山Modern Romance176k WordsCompleted [Angst + Feel-Good Revenge + Sweet Romance + Healing] I'm not good at writing introductions, so just dive right in. You're in for a surprise. A modern urban romance. Each chapter is a story of its own. Different men and women, entangled in different relationships. The regrets of a young, innocent love, the petty troubles of marriage, the strains of family ties, the warmth and coldness of workplace relationships, and the good and evil deep in human nature. Perfect for reading late at night before 151Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Every story was so good!

31. 481 我 I Have 36,524 Folk Horror Stories 我有36524个民间恐怖故事 Nalan Xi纳兰惜Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Standalone stories] [Supernatural suspense] [Folk horror] [Mountain spirits and monsters] [Adapted from real cases] [Rural legends] There is no main storyline. Each chapter is a self-contained story adapted from folk rumors, with eerie, gripping plots. Note: This story discourages superstition and encourages belief in science. It is entirely fictional, so just enjoy it as entertainment. 4.2kReads8.8Score217Shelves

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    Each story is a true account from a private individual, and the implications are chilling.

32. 482 半 Half-True Hauntings 半真诡事 Zhu Qiqi, the Seventh Child排行老七的朱七七Mystery115k WordsOngoing [Urban] [Ghosts and Monsters] [Horror] [Supernatural] I've been working in the industry for nearly three years, ever since I became an editor at a small media company. But with the industry in a slump, I recently lost my job. While staying at home and looking for work, I came up with the idea of compiling some true stories I'd heard over those three years alongside stories I'd made up. And so Half-True Strange Tales was born. Simply put, half of this book is fiction, and half is true. How much o 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strange events aren't necessarily all bad. Each story is an independent tale, suitable for readers who don't enjoy long narratives. There are horror stories, chillingly unsettling ones, and heartwarming ones—a diverse range of genres. Some are based on true events, while others are purely fictional; in short, they're half true and half false. As for which half is real and which half is fake, that's for the reader to discern.

33. 483 民 Folk Tales: One Chapter, One Horror Story 民间怪谈一章一个恐怖故事 Alone Through the Cold Autumn独过寒秋Mystery845k WordsCompleted [Anthology of stories] [Folklore horror] [Supernatural horror] [Village legends] [Chinese-style horror] [Old-time storytelling] There is no overarching plot. Each chapter is a standalone horror story adapted from folk tales, with eerie, unsettling plots that grow more terrifying the more you think about them. Note: This story discourages superstition and encourages belief in science. It is entirely fictional, so just enjoy it as a bit of fun. 26.8kReads7.5Score1.2kShelves
34. 484 替 Scapegoat 替罪羊 Tea Xiaoyou茶小优Mystery9k WordsCompleted Scapegoat 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All of these match; you'll never guess who the murderer is until the very last moment.

35. 485 紫 Zi Jinting 紫瑨婷 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛50k WordsCompleted Zi Jinting 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality short story recommendations!

36. 486 短 A Collection of Short Horror Stories! 短篇恐怖故事集！ Green Robe.青衣.Mystery230k WordsCompleted A collection of horror stories. No human causes, no romance or harem, no humor or comedy, no good luck, and no one can escape! Fear! Fear! And more fear! 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Composed of a series of terrifying short stories, there are no human elements, no romantic harems, no humor, no good luck, and no one can escape! Fear! Fear! And more fear!

37. 487 我 My Affairs With Divorced Women 我和离婚女人那些事 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛27k WordsCompleted My Story with a Divorced Woman 20Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 488 故 The Source of Stories 故事之源 A Little Hades一个小冥王Mystery140k WordsOngoing This is a paranormal story about a young woman. She moves into an old house, and at first everything is peaceful. But as time goes by, she begins to sense a strange presence in the house. She often hears strange noises and sees eerie shadows. She tries to find out what is causing these phenomena, but never succeeds. Until one day, she discovers an old diary in the basement. Inside is a terrifying legend about the house... Wait... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is short, but chilling upon closer examination.

39. 489 幡 At Last, I See the Light: Atonement 幡然醒悟：赎罪 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛8k WordsCompleted A Sudden Awakening: Redemption 6Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 490 嘘 Shh, Whatever You Do, Don't Play a Murder Game on a Dating Show 嘘，千万别在恋综里玩杀人游戏 My Cat Went Bald我家猫秃头了Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted Cen Yueyue is a D-list actress who gets incredibly lucky when her agent shoves her onto a dating reality show starring famous actors, where she’s cast as a disposable extra. The director’s script calls for her to make a scene and squeeze every last drop of usefulness out of her supporting role. So on the very first night, the man Cen Yueyue is supposed to fall for gets a short arrow through the head. Night has fallen. Close your eyes. Killer, open your eyes and choose your prey... A mountain vil 7.3kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    I personally think it's pretty good, maybe I just didn't eat that well. Don't blame me, you're right. Although it's really short.

41. 491 红 Beauty Fades Too Soon: A Top-Tier Star's Daydream 红颜薄命：顶流剩女的幻想 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛17k WordsCompleted A Short-Lived Beauty: A Top-Tier Star’s Fantasies 1Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 492 浮 Birdcage in the Floating City: Plus-Size Real Estate Saleswoman 浮城雀笼：大码售楼小姐 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛8k WordsCompleted Sparrows in the Caged City: A Plus-Size Real Estate Saleswoman 2Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 493 烬 Rebirth in the Ashen Wastes: A Game of Desperation 烬土逢生：绝境游戏 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛23k WordsCompleted Rebirth in the Ashlands: A Game of Desperation 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 494 秦 Qin Xueying: The Remarkable Beauty Who Defied Fate 《秦雪莹：凭美貌逆天改命的奇女子》 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛13k WordsCompleted Qin Xueying: The Extraordinary Woman Who Defied Fate with Her Beauty 1Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 495 追 A Love Born of a Rear-End Collision 追尾情缘 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛9k WordsCompleted Love After a Rear-End Collision —Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 496 指 Storm at My Fingertips: Massage Therapist 指尖风云：按摩女技师 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛18k WordsCompleted Finger-Tip Favors: A Massage Therapist —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 497 绽 Roses Blooming at the Bottom of Society 绽放在社会最底层的玫瑰 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛12k WordsCompleted Roses Blooming at the Bottom of Society 2Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 498 神 Divine Eyes Break the Deadlock: From Construction Site to City Boss 神眼破局：从工地崛起掌控都市 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛17k WordsCompleted The Divine Eye Breaks the Deadlock: Rising from a Construction Site to Rule the City 2Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 499 大 A Lifelong Spinster Encounters a Fateful Romance on Her Lunar New Year Journey Home 大龄剩女春节返程遇奇缘 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛10k WordsCompleted A Fortysomething Spinster Finds an Unusual Romance on Her Way Home for Lunar New Year 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 500 她 She Watches Me from the Picture Frame 她从相框里看着我 Teacher Shen沈老师啊8k WordsCompleted She watches me from the picture frame 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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