Short Tragic Stories That'll Make Even Someone with a High Tear Threshold Cry 虐文，短，本人泪点高求虐哭

1. 201 重 Reborn in the 1980s: I Won't Make Wedding Clothes for Someone Else 重生八零：不为他人做嫁衣 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩28k WordsCompleted Reborn in the 1980s: I Won't Live for Others 2Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 绝 The Desolate Seafloor 绝望海底 Little Bird Stewed in an Iron Pot铁锅炖小鸟Urban332k WordsCompleted [Entertainment + Singing + Sickly Hero + Healing + Tearjerker + Positive Energy + Redemption] Bai Chen transmigrates to a parallel world, only to discover that he has cancer and needs a huge sum of money for treatment. A singing contest hosted by pdd is underway, drawing a massive audience and offering a huge cash prize! So Bai Chen joins to earn money for his medical bills. In the preliminaries, Bai Chen sings “Under the Sea,” and the entire livestream falls silent, lost in thought. In the knoc 30.5kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
3. 203 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 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 204 黑 Hei Xiazi, Don’t Regret It 黑瞎子，不要后悔 Mu Xing Yu牧星宇Modern Romance54k WordsCompleted [No plot, just everyday life. This short story was written especially because fans asked for a knife-edged romance. There are no fixed characterizations, and the plot isn’t meant to be scrutinized, so put away your high-powered magnifying glasses, folks. Make sure you know what you’re getting into before you read!] Su Luoluo feels the world is so big that there’s nowhere she can settle down. And yet, it’s also so small that no matter how she tries to hide, she can’t escape him. What Black Glas 600Reads6.9Score100Shelves
5. 205 重 Reborn in 1988: Cutting Off the Pyramid Scheme Storm 重生1988：截断传销风暴 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Modern Romance19k WordsCompleted Reborn in 1988: Cutting Off the Pyramid Scheme Storm 3Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 再 I'll Never Love You Again 再也不要爱你 Hard to Kill难杀Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted A short, heart-wrenching story. Extremely heartbreaking! So much melodrama and angst! Read with caution! Please ignore the extra chapter. The author wrote it while losing their mind, and sincerely apologizes! Jian Meng is dying, and Ji Jing’an doesn’t know. He’s busy worrying about his wedding to someone else, indifferent to the poor woman at home. He has always believed Jian Meng would wait for him forever, just as she has for the past ten years. It was the last winter, and Jian Meng’s last bir 16.9kReads8.2Score976Shelves
7. 207 在 I Got Caught in the Rain in Your World 在你的世界淋过雨 Green Lamp Through the Years青灯度流年Modern Romance32k WordsCompleted Ji Linyu has always believed that her father used his power to frame the Ji family and force him to marry Zhou Jianyi. For six years, he has done nothing but use her and put on an act, all so he can bring down the Zhou family one day! The greatest pain of Zhou Jianyi's life is that her father has barely been laid to rest, her brother's death remains unexplained, her mother is hovering between life and death, and she herself is barely holding on. At her lowest point, Ji Linyu threatens to leave h 2.5kReads5.4Score159Shelves

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   These are incredibly heart-wrenching stories, all completed short ones. They're so moving, I cried buckets and my heart ached! Highly recommended! 😢😢😢

8. 208 我 I’ll Wait for You at the Finish Line, Loving Me 我在终点等你爱我 Mu Qiqi慕七七Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted During her three years in a psychiatric hospital, Lin Wan endured a living hell every day, reduced to something barely human. Every month, Ye Nanchen came to test whether she was truly insane. Then one day, while no one was watching, she leapt from the windowsill and found her final release. Later, everyone in Jiangcheng said Ye Nanchen had gone mad. His beloved wife was clearly dead, her body right in front of him, yet every day he came up with new ways to force her to appear. “Lin Wan hated me 536Reads5.5Score102Shelves
9. 209 渡 Chronicles of Crossing the Sea of Suffering 渡苦纪 Yinning音凝Modern Romance763k WordsOngoing An autobiographical account of a life born deep in the mountains, raised by a single parent, and marked by loneliness from childhood. A widowed mother and her six children, dropping out of school, sleeping in a pigsty. I left home at fourteen, and at fifteen someone set me up to nearly marry a deaf-mute man of appalling character. After the wedding, I raised two children alone while living in a rabbit hutch. In forty years, I have tasted every kind of sorrow. After enduring endless hardships and 163Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Even those with a high threshold for tears will cry.

10. 210 回 Making Dirty Money from Recycling? Today I Take No Pawns, Only Your Tears 回收挣黑心钱？今天不收典当，只收你的眼泪 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted Making dirty money from recycling? Today, I won't take your pawned goods. I'll take your tears. 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A heartbreaking short story: A ruthless businessman tries to profit from a stranger by buying her property, but ends up losing more and more. A foreclosed house worth 600,000, a car worth 150,000, a gold bracelet worth 90,000, and a phone worth only 200,000, until he gets his comeuppance, goes bankrupt, and she dies.

11. 211 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves

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    It's so heartbreaking, it brought tears to my eyes.

12. 212 厉 President Li, Your Wife Doesn’t Deserve to Die 厉总，夫人她罪不至死 The Music Never Ceases笙笙不息Modern Romance3.4M WordsCompleted Shen Zhichu had given him her whole heart for sixteen years, only to be told to leave with nothing, just so he could make room for the woman he had always loved. Li Jingshen thought he would be happy once that woman was gone, until he received her diagnosis... He rushed over in a panic, only to find her holding someone else’s hand. “Why didn’t you tell me you had stomach cancer?” “Weren’t you hoping I’d die sooner?” Shen Zhichu laughed scornfully. “Li Jingshen, I don’t want to spend the last of 8.9kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
13. 213 婆 A Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law's Feud 婆媳仇 Shangguan Xuan'er上官轩儿Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted My mother-in-law is a champion at double standards. When her own daughter sleeps until midmorning, she's "blessed." When I get up ten minutes late, I'm a "lazy daughter-in-law." My husband is the ultimate "dutiful son," and his catchphrase is always, "My mom has it so hard." 5.4kReads—Score243Shelves

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    "You still have the nerve to talk back?" Old Mrs. Zhao jumped off the kang (a heated brick bed), pointing her finger at her nose. "If you can't cook, what kind of man are you going to marry? In the Zhao family, we marry women to live a practical life, not to worship ancestors! If you can't handle the food, get out!"

14. 214 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
15. 215 我 Ten Years After My Death, He Dug Up My Body in a Mass Grave 我死后十年，他在乱葬岗挖我尸体 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Ten years after I died, he dug up my body from the mass grave 708Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's nothing more agonizing than this.

16. 216 躺 Can I Still See the Girl Who Lies in My Heart? 躺在心底的那个她，还能见到吗？ Little Zuo Is at a Loss没招的小左Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Will I ever see the one who lies deep in my heart again? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pulling and stretching of intj.

17. 217 快 Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Male Lead Has Turned Dark Again 快穿之病娇男主又黑化了 Peach Blossom Soup桃花羹Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + crematorium chase + happy ending] “Make him fall in love with you, then abandon him without mercy. Get your corruption points, then make him regret everything.” The System issued the mission in a flat, emotionless voice. Luo Shi'an: “???” First world. The male lead gradually broke Luo Shi'an's pride, trampling all over his self-respect. Yet after Luo Shi'an died, the man went mad clutching his corpse, repeating over and over that he loved him and wanted to marry him. Second wor 2.9kReads9.4Score314Shelves

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    Ahhhh, I really highly recommend this! It's a dual male lead story with a tragic ending and a happy one. In the first world, Luo Shi'an's pride is gradually broken by the male lead, all his self-respect trampled underfoot. He waits for him, dies, but clings to his corpse, going mad and repeating over and over, "I love him, I want to marry him." In the second world, Luo Shi'an tries his best to be a good teacher, but is eventually pierced through the shoulder blade by chains. The male lead, now corrupted, yells and chokes him, wanting him dead, but in the end, he cries and begs him to stay. In the third world, Luo Shi'an learns from his mistakes, personally promoting a new movie star, then cruelly trampling him underfoot, causing him to be abandoned by everyone. Years later, a cold and ruthless emperor appears in the business world, specifically pursuing Luo Shi'an. The world turns cold, the king falls, and the movie star, who has built a business empire, cruelly tramples Luo Shi'an underfoot. "Do you regret everything you did?" Luo Shi'an spits out blood and sneers, "Regret not killing you directly?" Everyone should check out "108 Ways Luo Shi'an Dies," it's incredibly heart-wrenching!

18. 218 雪 A Beauty Buried in Snow! 雪葬红颜！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Snow Buries the Beauty! 173Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 219 去 Seven Questions About Going to Cambodia??????? 去柬埔寨七大问？？？？？？？ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted Seven Big Questions About Going to Cambodia??????? 210Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 220 特 Special Forces Soldier Goes Undercover in Northern Myanmar, I'll Die So You Can See 特种兵卧底缅北，我要死给你们看 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸8k WordsCompleted I Went Undercover in Northern Myanmar as a Special Forces Soldier. I’ll Die So You Can See. 149Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a very good novel.

21. 221 两 Two Critical Condition Notices, One Boat Ticket, and an Elopement with No Tomorrow! 两张病危通知书，一张船票，和一场没有明天的私奔！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted Two critical condition notices, one boat ticket, and an elopement with no tomorrow! 703Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 222 雪 Snow Festival! 雪祭！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Snow Festival! 104Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 223 灵 The Supernatural Constable Gu Tiandao 灵异捕快古天刀 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Mystery621k WordsOngoing The winding smoke of everyday life rises through the city's urban villages, concealing countless human joys and sorrows, while wronged spirits of the dead roam the streets. Gu Tiandao, a food delivery rider, unexpectedly gains the ability to communicate with spirits and ends up moonlighting as a paranormal detective. He has to keep up with the rent, deliver food, and put up with his station manager exploiting him, all while handling one bizarre case after another: unjustly dead spirits, lingeri 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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24. 224 雪 When Snow Falls on the Wedding Robe 雪落嫁衣时 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted When Snow Falls on the Bridal Robe 69Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 225 宗 The Sect’s Beloved Little Junior Sister: The Max-Level Expert Comes Down the Mountain 宗门团宠小师妹：满级大佬下山了 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩6k WordsCompleted The Sect's Beloved Little Junior Sister: A Max-Level Expert Comes Down from the Mountain 13Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 226 白 Lotus Blossoms from White Bones! 白骨生莲！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Lotus Blossoms from White Bones! 25Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 227 被 We Who Were Killed by the World 被世界杀死的我们 A Promise at the Orchid Pavilion兰亭卿许31k WordsCompleted We Who Were Killed by the World 113Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Your skies should have been bright long ago.

28. 228 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
29. 229 仙 The Immortal Realm Gossip Weekly 仙界八卦周刊 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀10k WordsCompleted The Immortal Realm Gossip Weekly 44Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 三 Three Years as a Live-In Son-in-Law, Today I Lay Down My Armor and Return to the Sect 三年赘婿，今日卸甲归宗 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩11k WordsCompleted Three Years as a Live-In Son-in-Law, Today I Lay Down My Armor and Return to the Sect 14Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 231 心 A Steadfast Heart, An Unfading Wind 心实，风不散 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted A True Heart, an Unfading Wind 68Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 232 亿 A Billionaire Boss Goes Broke and Starts Selling Egg Pancakes 亿万老总破产后卖鸡蛋饼 Author Daiwa作者呆娃8k WordsCompleted Billionaire Boss Goes Broke and Starts Selling Egg Pancakes 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'll post one too.

33. 233 妈 Mom, I'll Protect You from Now On 妈妈，以后儿子保护你 Cat from Pudong浦东的猫咪6k WordsCompleted Mom, Your Son Will Protect You from Now On 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely worth watching, highly recommended!

34. 234 侯 The Marquis Is Unworthy; After Our Divorce, I Became Richer Than a Nation 侯主不贤，和离后我富可敌国 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted The Marquis Is Incompetent. After Our Divorce, I Became Rich Enough to Rival a Nation 7Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 235 雪 Snow Falls, Soundlessly! 雪落，无声！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Snow falls, soundlessly! 96Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 236 2 In 2034, I Became the World's Richest Man with Just One Game 2034年，我成为了世界首富，只用一款游戏做到的 Author Daiwa作者呆娃9k WordsCompleted In 2034, I Became the World's Richest Person with Just One Game 6Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 237 1 In 1998, I Saw the Future at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative 1998年，我在供销社看见未来 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Modern Romance9k WordsCompleted In 1998, I Saw the Future at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative 10Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 238 他 He Traded Heart for Heart 他以心换心 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀7k WordsCompleted He Repays Heart with Heart 715Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 239 你 Your Childhood and Mine Were Actually the Same 你的童年，我的童年，其实都一样 Author Daiwa作者呆娃7k WordsCompleted Your childhood and my childhood were really just the same 11Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 240 重 Reborn One Month Earlier: The Heart I Gave Away Will Find Its Home at Last 重生一月前：错付的真心终有归处 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩7k WordsCompleted Reborn One Month Earlier: At Last, My Misplaced Love Finds Its Home 9Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 241 我 I’m His Third Substitute 我是他的第三个替身 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted I’m His Third Replacement 112Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 242 3 A 37-Year-Old Man's Dating Diary 37岁老男人的相亲笔记 Author Daiwa作者呆娃Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted A 37-Year-Old Man's Dating Diary 10Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 243 禁 Fortune-Telling Is Forbidden! 禁止算命！ Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩22k WordsCompleted Fortune-telling is prohibited! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 青 The Azure Phoenix Never Descends to the Mortal World 青鸾不落凡尘 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Azure Phoenix Never Falls to the Mortal World 33Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 245 都 Urban Demon Martial Arts: Where Martial Arts and Monsters Coexist 都市妖武：武道和妖怪共存 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩28k WordsCompleted Urban Demons and Martial Arts: Martial Arts and Monsters Coexist 5Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 246 我 I've Come to Keep Our Appointment 我来赴约了 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted I’ve Come to Keep Our Appointment 8Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 坊 The Three Scoundrels of the Market 坊市三贱客 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩17k WordsCompleted The Three Scoundrels of the Market 5Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 消 My Missing Mother, My Silent Grandfather, and the “Take Care of It” I Heard That Night 消失的母亲，沉默的爷爷，和那夜我听见的“处理” A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted A mother who vanished, a grandfather who stayed silent, and the word “dispose of” that I heard that night 226Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 替 The Mad Consort by Proxy: Prince, I Hope You're Well 《替嫁疯妃，王爷别来无恙》 Just Writing for Fun in My Spare Time闲时写着玩Ancient Romance16k WordsCompleted My Replacement Bride Is a Madwoman, Stay Away, Prince! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 靛 Indigo Butterfly Bones 靛青蝶骨 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Indigo Butterfly Bones 273Reads—Score—Shelves

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