Please Recommend Some Seriously Heartbreaking Stories, the Kind That Hurt So Much Your Liver Aches 求高度虐文，最好是虐到肝疼的那种

1. 251 烟 A Kiss Beneath the Fireworks 烟花下的拥吻 He Liu詥珋Modern Romance594k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You’re welcome to 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! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   You Ning, Sun You Ning. How selfish you are! You're only thinking about your own love; you've probably lost your mind. Just now, when you saw him, you were even smug, thinking you'd taken another big step closer to him? But if you love him… truly love him, then you shouldn't be thinking only of yourself. You should take back your love, your desires… let him find a better woman… At this point, I could no longer control myself; tears welled up in my eyes…

2. 252 樊 Dawn Within the Cage 樊笼内的破晓 Old Qinggan老青柑Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Some people are born trapped in a cage. Invisible barriers, woven from the soil of one’s upbringing, the path laid out in advance, the constraints of one’s surroundings, the cocoon of one’s perceptions, and the shackles of morality, build a cold, solid cage that holds her captive. She is raised within it, as if this were all life could ever be. If she does not awaken, if she does not save herself, the ending is clear: the cage will silently devour her, and she will vanish in a slow death. Yet de 5Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   It was so heartbreaking, so real, and I could relate to it.

3. 253 他 The Years They Loved Each Other 他们相爱的那些年 Wen Zhixu温芝絮Modern Romance118k WordsCompleted Everyone in Nancheng knows that Wen Wan is the happiest princess in the city, adored by Lu Zhiyan, a decisive and ruthless man who gets things done. Everyone also knows that Wen Wan looks just like Lu Zhiyan’s ex-girlfriend, Bai Xi. Five years ago, Wen Wan was driven out of the Lu family villa in disgrace. The happy years they had shared became a blade after blade piercing her heart. Five years later, Wen Wan seals away her feelings and focuses on her career, finally becoming a CEO and brutally 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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   My dearest Lu Zhiyan, my Zhiyan brother. Because my heart ached so much the day we parted, we didn't even have a proper goodbye. I've heard people say that longing is like the wind—boundless, able to cross mountains and seas to reach any desired destination. Gazing at the gentle evening breeze flowing outside the hospital window, I repeatedly wished that this tender wind could cross borders and reach you. Alas, my longing is silent, and countless thoughts remain unspoken; yet, thankfully, my longing is silent, so it won't become a burden binding you. I so wish the breeze could brush past your ear, completing the farewell I couldn't say, softly telling you: "Goodbye, my dear Zhiyan brother." [Shy][shy][shy][laughing and crying]

4. 254 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—14d adds

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   This is a book that requires a calm and focused reading experience. It's not a fast-paced, formulaic read, nor is it mass-produced artificial sweetener. But it's widely considered the pinnacle of tragic romance novels set in the Republican era—if you crave deeply moving love and profound regret, this book alone is enough to reach the pinnacle of heart-wrenching love stories from that period. Some loves, though brief, are cherished for a lifetime. Fifteen-year-old Lin Die'er, a young lady from a scholarly family, is forced to marry a man she despises at first sight—a dark-skinned, honest-looking farmer. On their wedding night, she tearfully vows never to submit, yet he stays by her side for four months, silently enduring her stubbornness, never crossing the line. Until that slap lands, he's the first to rush forward, shielding her behind him, crouching down, his trembling fingertips brushing her flushed cheek, his eyes red and his voice hoarse as he asks, "Does it hurt?" At that moment, she suddenly can't tell—is it resentment, hatred, or has she already fallen for him? --- But she didn't know that some feelings, once stirred, are too late to turn back. She mustered her courage to tell him, "I'm pregnant with your child," but a sudden tragedy made her disappear for ten years. Ten years later, amidst the chaos of war, they met again. She stood coldly elegantly on the street, speaking in broken Japanese, "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else." He had searched for ten years, only to receive this one sentence. He died without knowing that she had given birth to his son, a child who recognized his enemy as his father. --- From a noblewoman to a young wife in the Zhang family. From a prisoner in a secluded mansion to a courtesan. From a Japanese spy to a victim who took a bullet for someone else. In her life, she changed identities six times, and had three names. Only one name belonged to her until death—Lin Die'er. --- These two silver butterfly hairpins, one in her hair, one on his chest. He clutched it as he slept, she wore it to her death. He murmured her name until his death; she died without ever saying "I love you." Amidst the chaos of war, half a lifetime of heartbreak. Some loves are destined to never be mended, and some people can only meet again on the other side of the Yellow Springs. --- "Butterflies enter the dust of the world with no return date, ten years later we meet but do not recognize each other; a pair of silver butterflies are separated, half a lifetime of love ends in parting. Human emotions are filled with unbearable sorrow, but we will meet again on the other side of the Yellow Springs." If you are not afraid of heartbreak, if you want to experience the ultimate tragic beauty of love, this book, *Butterfly Shadows Return to the Dust*, is worth putting down your phone and reading slowly. This one book alone is enough to reach the pinnacle of heartbreaking romances from the Republican era.

5. 255 情 Deep in Love, Yet Unaware 情深且不知 Fusu扶苏Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted [Tragic Romance] He was the man who killed my father, and I hated him with all my heart. In the end, I discovered I had hated the wrong person. The daughter of a bandit chief happened to save a scholar, and from then on, she gave him her heart. But her wedding night became the night her family was slaughtered. Her beloved, once the person closest to her, had become her father's killer! He was an emperor, cold and indifferent. He unexpectedly fell in love with her, yet could only push her further 67Reads7.8Score514d adds

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   Waaaaah~ I'm so tired from crying, I don't even have the strength left! [Crying][crying][crying][crying]

6. 256 西 Spring Grief in the Western Palace: Whose Heart Has Fate’s Splendor Left Cold? 西宫春怨：命途繁锦冷了谁人心 Fu Su, Wen Leng扶酥、问冷Ancient Romance74k WordsCompleted The sorrowful women who emerged from behind the beaded curtains wept for all they longed for but could never have, all they begged for but could never reach. Their tears smudged their makeup and aged their faces. Year after year, their silk brocades faded, until they hardened like cocoons and their hearts turned to ash… The palace walls were red, richer than the last glow of sunset. Deep courtyards could never lock away the breeze from a maiden’s round fan. Women carried so much sorrow. Beneath 36Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 257 红 The Lotus Fragrance Fades in Autumn 1 红藕香残玉簟秋1 Jenny the Brutal Hammer暴锤者珍妮Ancient Romance124k WordsCompleted [Addictive sweet-and-angsty historical romance + political intrigue + dramatic twists + an emperor’s love + past and present lives + mad, devoted hero] Yuan Jiu was born in the Heavenly Prison and has been plagued by nightmares since birth. In her dreams, there is always a dashing young man racing through a raging inferno. He gallops toward her, murderous intent surging from him, and a three-foot sword pierces her chest. She has died countless times in her dreams, yet she has never been able to 111Reads7.9Score—14d adds
8. 258 爱 Love Is the Eighty-One Trials: Ten Stories of Love-Struck Souls 爱情就是「九九八十一难」：十个为爱痴狂的故事 Ask the Cold问冷Modern Romance74k WordsCompleted [Anthology stories + women's psychology + women's growth] A woman's world isn't made up of love alone, but the ups and downs of love and relationships between men and women have never left women alone. It's like a nightmare, laying traps along every path that doesn't go smoothly, waiting for those consumed by love to step into thin air and fall. Every time a foolish woman wakes from a nightmare, she realizes that life is short, and loving too deeply hurts the most. When all is said and done, a w —Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 259 一 One Short Tragic Romance Story a Day 一天一个短篇虐文故事 Frostblade of Ruicheng瑞城的寒霜剑Modern Romance4.2M WordsCompleted A Collection of Tragic Short Stories: Every Word Bleeds, Every Line Leaves You Aching One devastatingly heartbreaking short story every day! Modern-day missed chances intertwine with sorrows from ancient times, along with bone-deep pain drawn from true stories. These tales lay bare life’s regrets, every word striking straight to the heart until it hurts to read! If you finish without being moved, I’ll call you my “ancestor.” Come take on this lingering ache! 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I'll be sharing a heart-wrenching short story every day, with layers of poignant emotion that will surely make you cry! If you enjoy it, please like and save it, and leave your comments below. Also, please urge me to update and recommend it to others so this lingering emotional impact can spread throughout your social circle!

10. 260 惟 Wei Qisu 惟七溯 I'm Not a Wizard我不是魔法师Ancient Romance527k WordsOngoing She was born with the Heart of Ten Thousand Blossoms, the most precious secret of the Se Xian Clan. The Celestial Emperor imprisoned her in the Ninth Heaven, binding her with the Milky Way and caging her in clouds and rosy mists. Then War God Zhan Qi cleaved open the gates of heaven with his giant axe. At the sight of his resolute gaze, she turned into a rain of countless blossoms and scattered across the world. A hundred years passed. She awoke once more at the Source of Life, but had forgotten 15Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Maybe they'll start to tormenting you.

11. 261 霸 The Overbearing CEO Secretly Fell in Love with Me 霸道总裁偷偷爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted Lin Yufeng is a stern, domineering CEO with striking good looks. He deeply resents the marriage his parents arranged for him when he was young, and repeatedly refuses to meet the girl he is betrothed to. Li Xinrui, meanwhile, is a renowned British designer, blessed with both talent and beauty. By a twist of fate, the two meet, and Lin Yufeng is captivated by her looks and talent, launching an all-out pursuit. To his surprise, he eventually discovers that she is the very woman whose arranged marr 78Reads—Score414d adds

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    These three books are a bit angsty at the beginning but sweet later on.

12. 262 沂 A Family by the Yishui River 沂水河畔一家人 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance540k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of a large family over nearly a century, from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the twentieth century, through turbulent changes, banditry and warfare, twists and turns, and eventual reversals of fortune. Led and subtly influenced by the protagonist, several generations endure decades of hardship yet remain upright, united, and determined to improve. In different eras and historical circumstances, they do everything they can, persevering in their efforts to contribute 6.1kReads8.8Score56414d adds
13. 263 万 Love Through a Thousand Torments: A Collection of Tortured Romances 万劫情深：虐恋短篇集 Frostblade of Ruicheng瑞城的寒霜剑Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted The bone-deep tenderness of concealing a terminal illness, the blood-curdling devotion of being bound as a substitute, a thousand-year obsession spanning the divide between life and death, and a battlefield farewell sealed by the flames of war... Every short story is a trial of love taken to its utmost extreme. They were once each other’s light, only to be ground to ash by fate. They spent the rest of their lives loving with all they had, yet it was never enough to overcome misunderstandings, pr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Don't turn this page lightly. The unrequited love and separation by death here will pierce your heart like needles, hurting you so much that you can't help but tear up when you think about it later.

14. 264 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: My Husband's Enemy Seizes Me by Force 蝶影归尘：丈夫的的仇人对我强娶豪夺 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼15k WordsCompleted Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: My Husband's Enemy Forces Me into Marriage 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf][Add one to bookshelf] The pinnacle of Republican-era tragic romance, *Butterfly Shadow Returns to Dust*. She bore him a son. But the son wasn't his biological child. She gritted her teeth and survived, just so he could raise the child of her enemy for the rest of his life. From a noble lady to a prisoner in a secluded mansion, to a Japanese spy, to a soul who took a bullet for someone else. Six identities, three names, only "Lin Die'er" belonged to her until her death. Ten years later, they met again on a long street. He called her name in a sobbing voice, and she replied in broken Japanese: "Sir, you've mistaken me for someone else." Then she turned the corner, leaned against the wall, covered her mouth, and wept silently. #RepublicanEraTragic #BadEraAesthetics #ButterflyShadowReturnsToDust

15. 265 我 I Am a Scout: Zhan De 我是侦察兵一一湛德 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水10k WordsCompleted I’m a Scout: Zhan De —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Level 10 angst, the most angst-filled, making you laugh until you cry while listening to the wind sing.

16. 266 诀 City of Farewells 诀别之城 Ye Family Member Who Loves Cabbage and Celery爱吃白菜芹菜的叶家人Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted Three years ago, a devastating betrayal left Yang Jie heartbroken, and she called off the wedding she had looked forward to all her life. She thought she and Ye Mao would have nothing more to do with each other. Three years later, the man who had hurt her so deeply appeared before her again, quietly pleading for forgiveness. The real estate industry is a cutthroat world, and people are hard to read. Her former lover presses closer at every turn, and their old feelings refuse to fade. This time —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This novel is well-written! Set against the backdrop of real estate, the story is realistic, interesting, and avoids clichés. The female lead is also a rational and mature character! Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people! [Laughing][laughing]

17. 267 贵 The Rich Young Masters' Plaything 贵少爷们的玩物 I Eat Preserved Mustard Greens我吃梅菜Modern Romance182k WordsOngoing [Angsty Romance] [Multiple Male Leads] [Not a Clean Romance] [Exes Begging for Forgiveness] Have you ever loved someone like this? Loved every strand of his hair, every glance he gave you, so that even the most insignificant thing he said could make you feel giddy with happiness. Knowing full well he wasn't the right person, yet still throwing yourself into the flames like a moth, with no regrets even as you burned. When Cheng Xiaoxiao was eighteen, she loved someone just like that. I'm too laz 41.2kReads—Score4.2k14d adds

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    It was so cruel!

18. 268 疯 Madwoman! My Stunning Ex-Wife Has Come to Claim My Life 疯批！美艳前妻来索命 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Urban691k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Heirs Seek Revenge | Love and Hate in a Tug-of-War | Scheming Mogul × Mixed-Race Heiress] A carefully planned marriage marks the beginning of Qin Yichuan's long-nurtured revenge. A law graduate carrying the weight of his family's old grudges, he deliberately approaches Ye Qinghe, heiress of the Ye family, using marriage to infiltrate his enemy's household. When trouble erupts, he makes a choice that, to everyone else, looks like a betrayal of his wife. Everyone calls him cold and h 57Reads8.8Score16814d adds

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    A masterpiece of angst! [Almost crying] The male lead is a crazy, domineering, cunning, and stoic man with an extremely strong possessive desire for the beautiful mixed-race female lead. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The tyrannical tycoon enjoys torturing his wife for a while, but then faces a nightmare of trying to win her back. [Flying kiss] The love is deeply moving, full of tension and suspense, a truly stimulating and thrilling experience. [KISS]

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