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. 101 心 His Inner Thoughts Turn to Sweet Talk, and the Cold-Faced Minister Endures Nightly Until He's Internally Injured 心声变情话，冷面权臣夜夜忍到内伤 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Her Inner Thoughts Turned into Love Confessions, and the Cold-Faced Minister Endured Night After Night Until He Nearly Broke 10Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 102 家 My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother's Place. Now That I've Become a War God, They Beg Me to Acknowledge Them 家族让我替弟从军赴死，我成铁血战神后他们跪求相认 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭11k WordsCompleted My Family Sent Me to Die in My Brother’s Place. Now That I’ve Become a Battle-Hardened God of War, They’re Begging Me to Acknowledge Them 627Reads—Score—Shelves

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3. 103 基 I Was the Strongest Fighter at the Base, but the Zombie Emperor Took Me Home to Raise Me 基地最强战力的我，被丧尸皇捡回去养了 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted I was the strongest fighter at the base, but the Zombie Emperor took me in and raised me. 16Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 104 豪 My Wealthy Boyfriend Panicked: We Haven't Even Broken Up, and You're Looking for a Lover? 豪门男友急了：我们还没分手，你在找小情人？ Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚9k WordsCompleted My rich boyfriend panicked: "We haven't even broken up yet, and you're looking for a boy toy?" 17Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 105 怀 Eight Months Pregnant, and My Skilled Migrant Visa Renewal Is Rejected on Suspicion of Money Laundering. What Should I Do? 怀孕8个月，优才续签被告知涉嫌洗钱怎么办？ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted At eight months pregnant, what should I do after being told my Quality Migrant Admission Scheme visa renewal is under suspicion for money laundering? —Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 106 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 337.3kReads9.8Score47.3kShelves

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   The system in the second book is quite funny, it's good, haha.

7. 107 太 Crown Prince, Stop Looking. The One Who Saved You Has Already Married a Handsome, Worthy Man 太子爷别找了，救你的人已经嫁了帅气良人 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Crown Prince, stop looking. The person who saved you has already married a handsome, virtuous man. 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The plot is fast-paced, packed with laughs, and it's super entertaining.

8. 108 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Become an Obsessive Man's KPI 穿书后我成了偏执男的KPI The Melodious Sound of Night Rain夜雨声澜Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Also known as: Help! This System escaped from a mental hospital! Xu Ningjing transmigrated into a melodramatic Mary Sue and Gary Stu novel, becoming a cannon-fodder side character who shared her name. The original Xu Ningjing caused trouble at every turn and went crazy for love. In the end, the obsessive male side character, He Qilin, slowly killed her, step by step: sending her dead rats, psychologically terrorizing her, and gently describing how cold the water would feel when she drowned. Ca 23Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 救 I Saved a Stranger, and the First Thing He Said Was: I'm Married. Don't Think About Sleeping with Me. 救了个陌生男人，他开口第一句：我已婚，别想睡我。 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted I saved a stranger, and the first thing he said was, "I'm married. Don't think you can sleep with me." 56Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 110 傻 The Foolish Girl's Journey to the Capital to Find a Husband: Wrong City, Right Brother 傻妞进京找夫记，找错城市找对哥 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted A silly girl heads to the capital to find her husband: she goes to the wrong city but finds the right guy. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced, packed with laughs, and addictive.

11. 111 报 The Best Way to Get Back at a Bad Neighbor Is to Woo His Wife 报复恶邻最好的办法，是追他娘子 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Historical6k WordsCompleted The best way to get back at a nasty neighbor is to pursue his wife. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 112 不 Sorry, I Became the God of the Apocalypse First 不好意思，我先成了末日之神 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted Sorry, I Became the God of the Apocalypse First 11Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 一 Twins by Two Fathers: How Many Secrets Lie Within the Marquis’s Inner Quarters? 一胎双生两个爹，侯门深院藏了多少秘密？ Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Twins with Two Fathers: How Many Secrets Lie Hidden in the Marquis's Mansion? —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 114 睡 Poison Before Bed 睡前毒物 Liang Zhu凉苎Mystery122k WordsCompleted Look up to the heavens and honor all living things; lower your head to write, and fear ghosts and gods. Good is repaid with good, and evil with evil. It’s not that retribution never comes, only that its time has not yet arrived. Absurd, terrifying, eerie, moving. I hope there’s a story that can frighten you, bring you to tears, and make you fall in love with it. 1.4kReads8.2Score242Shelves

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    [Petrified][Shocked][Shocked] The Chinese version of "And Then There Were None," a mere 65,000 words, gave me goosebumps. The plot twists were so unexpected, especially the ending, which left me completely stunned. [Shocked][Petrified]

15. 115 约 We Agreed Not to Fall in Love, Yet He Keeps Walking Around Half-Dressed 约好不谈情，他却天天不好好穿衣服 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted We Agreed Not to Talk About Love, Yet He Keeps Showing Up Every Day Barely Dressed 14Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 女 My Daughter Wants to Sell the House to Start a Business, So I Flipped the Dinner Table 女儿要卖房创业，我掀了饭桌 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted My Daughter Wants to Sell the House to Start a Business, So I Flipped the Dinner Table 856Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 我 I Asked My Senior Brother If It Was Big, and He Replied, “Want to See?” 我问师兄大不大，他回我：要看吗？ Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted I asked my senior brother if it was big. He replied, “Want to see?” —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 绣 Tales of the Embroidered Shoe's Spirit 绣鞋魂记 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤Ancient Romance51k WordsCompleted The Embroidered Shoe's Spirit 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The author's perspective is unique and ruthless. As General Eisenhower said, "I love reading it!"

19. 119 为 I Simulated Murders for My Novel, Then Almost Got Killed for Real 为了写小说模拟杀人过程，结果差点真被杀了 Su Qingyu苏倾羽6k WordsCompleted I tried to simulate a murder for my novel, but nearly got killed for real. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nice...

20. 120 躺 Lie Flat Immortal Venerable 躺平仙尊 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Eastern Fantasy146k WordsCompleted [Rapid-fire laughs + lighthearted + no romance] Lin Xian transmigrates to a cultivation world gripped by cutthroat competition. His previous incarnation was the ultimate grind king, who worked himself to death from cultivating nonstop. Lin Xian binds himself to a System that rewards him with cultivation whenever he rests, lies flat, or slacks off, but punishes him if he cultivates seriously... 1.2kReads—Score103Shelves
21. 121 道 You Try to Guilt-Trip Me and Pull Strings? I'm the Kind Who Shows No Mercy, Not Even to Family 道德绑架还想走后门？我可是六亲不认的主 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted You try to guilt-trip me and pull strings? I'm the sort who disowns even my own family. 267Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 清 The Hardship of Taking It Easy 清闲难享 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤11k WordsCompleted No Peace in Leisure —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 骷 The Skeleton's Revenge 骷髅的复仇 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤6k WordsCompleted The Skeleton’s Revenge —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 124 她 She Reported My Father-in-Law for Saving Someone, Six Years Later I Destroyed Her Contract 《她举报我岳父救人，六年后我碎她合同》 Cold Moon Seals the Letter寒月封书Male-Channel Fanfiction42k WordsCompleted She Reported My Father-in-Law for Saving Someone. Six Years Later, I Tore Up Her Contract 167Reads—Score—Shelves

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25. 125 关 Lord Guan's Descent to Exorcise Demons 关帝君降魔 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤10k WordsCompleted Lord Guan Subdues Demons 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 126 闺 My Best Friend Livestreams to Expose Me: What Did You Put in That Cake Ten Years Ago? 闺蜜直播打假我：十年前那块蛋糕，你到底放了什么 Cold Moon Seals the Letter寒月封书11k WordsCompleted My Best Friend Livestreams a Fact-Check on Me: What Exactly Did You Put in That Cake Ten Years Ago? 133Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 127 借 Reborn in Another's Body: Dalang, Let's Go Home 借尸还魂之大郎，我们回家吧 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤9k WordsCompleted Reborn in Another's Body: Dalang, Let's Go Home 2Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 假 The Fake Heiress Wants My Bone Marrow. I Want Her Life 假千金要我的骨髓，我要她的命 Ying Er121313滢儿12131312k WordsCompleted The Fake Heiress Wants My Bone Marrow. I Want Her Life 92Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 129 那 That Summer, I Saw My Aunt Fighting with a Strange Man 那年夏天我看见伯母在和陌生男人打架 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted That Summer, I Saw My Aunt Fighting With a Strange Man 2Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 130 中 Kicked Out by a Powerful Family on Mid-Autumn Night, I Was Raised to the Top University by Five Street Vendors 中秋夜被豪门赶出门，五个摊主把我供上人大 Cold Moon Seals the Letter寒月封书26k WordsCompleted On Mid-Autumn Night, the wealthy family kicked me out. Five street vendors helped me get into Renmin University. 58Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 131 男 My Male Coworker Moved In With Me 男同事合租到我家 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤6k WordsCompleted My Male Coworker Moved In With Me 1Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 132 楼 After the Upstairs Neighbor's Leak, the Police Kicked Down My Door 楼上漏水后，警察踹开我家门 Zhe Gu Yue鹧鸪越6k WordsCompleted After a leak from upstairs, the police kicked down my front door 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's chilling to think about; I don't recommend watching it alone at night, as it might give you nightmares.

33. 133 住 The Live-In Nanny Had Her Employer's Child 住家保姆生下了雇主的孩子 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤20k WordsCompleted The live-in nanny gave birth to her employer’s child 3Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 134 致 The Deadly Final Exam 致命期末考 Pure Butter Hot Pot Base纯牛油锅底10k WordsCompleted I was the proctor for the final exam of the year. When the exam ended, all 48 students were dead. The police immediately zeroed in on me. But when the autopsy results came back, every student had died by suicide. With no other option, they released me without charge. Three years later, a medical student came to find me: “You killed them, didn’t you? I know what question you gave the students that day.” I couldn’t stop trembling. Three years, and she had finally come. 1.6kReads—Score102Shelves
35. 135 我 My Ex-Boyfriend Is a Phoenix 我的前男友是只凤凰 Sauced Fish3酱鱼36k WordsCompleted My ex-boyfriend is a phoenix 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This dream is really something; the more you try to see it clearly, the blurrier it becomes. You don't know who it is, but you just recognize it.

36. 136 上 The Fragrance of Youtiao from Shanghai 上海来的油条香 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤12k WordsCompleted The Fragrant Fried Dough Sticks from Shanghai 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 137 楼 After the Old Man Upstairs Died, the Police Came Looking for Me 楼上大爷死后，警察找到了我 Mo Ye Zhaoyang墨野昭阳8k WordsCompleted After the old man upstairs died, the police came looking for me 322Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 暗 The Dark River's Book of Crimes 暗河罪书 Mister Thirteen先生拾叁Mystery153k WordsCompleted I write with care, creating stories readers feel were worth their time and cases they can talk about. Some characters and events in this novel are based on real cases, blending reality with fiction. Not AI-generated + no goody-two-shoes heroines + mind-blowing twists + explosive plot + every facet of life People can look up and see the Milky Way billions of light-years away, yet look down and fail to see the underground rivers just a few hundred meters beneath their feet. In those dark, turbulen 1.3kReads8.2Score226Shelves

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    Each case is roughly 10 chapters long, and the initial setup might be a bit tedious. But as you progress through each case, it's absolutely thrilling. Anyone who can finish all three cases and still not add them to their bookshelf is a truly ruthless individual; I'd call them my godfather.

39. 139 儿 The Smell of Cigarettes on My Son's Breath 儿子嘴里的烟味儿 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤13k WordsCompleted The Smell of Smoke on My Son’s Breath 2Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 140 风 The Snow Will Come, and So Will Spring 风雪会来，春天也会来 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤12k WordsCompleted The Snow and Wind Will Pass, and Spring Will Come Too —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 一 A Box of Meile Soy Milk 一盒美乐豆奶 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤7k WordsCompleted A Box of Meile Soy Milk —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 第 My First Time with a Ghostly Older Sister 第一次与女鬼姐姐 Recluse of Yishan宜山隐士36k WordsCompleted My First Encounter with a Ghostly Sister 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who dies—scary, isn't it? The second book has her horrifying escape from a terrifying industrial park in northern Myanmar after being captured! The third book is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the protagonist creates a system to exploit others and grow stronger!

43. 143 天 The Resume of a Lone Star 天煞孤星的简历 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤10k WordsCompleted The Resume of a Lone Star of Misfortune —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 辍 Life After Getting Caught for Dropping Out 辍学后被抓的日子 Recluse of Yishan宜山隐士Modern Romance33k WordsCompleted The Days After I Was Caught for Dropping Out of School 3Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 145 复 The Resurrected Network 复活的网络 Recluse of Yishan宜山隐士Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Resurrected Network The outbreak of World War III brought about the apocalypse! The protagonist miraculously survived the catastrophe and stumbled upon Earth's treasure. Even he never expected that, despite seeming so ordinary, his life would be filled with one thrilling, fiery battle after another!… 6Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 高 The Peak of Falling in Love with You 高峰爱上你的高峰 A Pot of Spinach Soup一锅菠菜汤Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted A Peak of Love —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 恐 Horror's Edge: 100 Absolutely Terrifying Ghost Stories 恐怖边界：100个绝对惊悚的鬼谈 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery432k WordsCompleted [Standalone Stories + Supernatural Horror + Folk Customs + Feng Shui and Mysticism + Mild Frights + Shocking Twists] Horror tales beyond anything you could imagine. Each story is like a dark door swinging open, drawing you into moments that will make your skin crawl. Listen. A faint whisper, an indescribable shadow creeping closer. Danger by the river, terror in the cemetery, ghost babies in the maternity ward, evil headhunting magic, apparitions at the hot springs, a bloodstained umbrella... On 2.5kReads8.9Score192Shelves

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    🔥🔥Watch at your own risk if you're easily scared⚠️⚠️Zun Du is terrifying! My hair stood on end while I was watching it. The chilling feeling made me afraid to even go to the bathroom. You'll know how terrifying it is once you see it!!

48. 148 腺 Adenovirus Swimming Pool: I Fell Asleep and Was Pulled into a Livestream, Then My Child Disappeared 腺病毒游泳馆：睡一觉被拉进直播后，我的孩子不见了 Con MaoriCon卯日11k WordsCompleted The Adenovirus Swimming Pool: I Was Pulled Into a Livestream While I Slept, and My Child Disappeared 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Rotting child pressed against the head" + "teeth chattering"—the author is a master writer! The oppressive feeling of a monster crawling right above you is absolutely chilling! Highly recommended!

49. 149 沃 Gold Grows from Fertile Soil: He Returns to the Countryside 沃土生金：禾归乡野 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩12k WordsCompleted Golden Harvests from Fertile Soil: Grain Returns to the Countryside 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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50. 150 无 Infinite Reincarnation: I Was Forced to Become a Vicious Woman from a Thousand Years Ago 无限轮回：我被迫成为千年前的毒妇 He Quanguo何全国21k WordsCompleted Infinite Reincarnation: I'm Forced to Become the Villainous Woman from a Thousand Years Ago 822Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After reading this book, the author was scared!

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