Looking for a Book That Leaves You Feeling Helpless and Despairing 想要一本看了会产生无力感和绝望感的书

1. 901 爱 I’ll Love You to the End of the World 爱你到世界尽头 Green Shade绿荫Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted Su Muxing loved Gu Mingshan so much she was willing to take a bullet for him. But when a man doesn’t love you, even if you take your heart out and place it in his hands, he’ll still think the blood on it is too dirty. So Gu Mingshan locked Su Muxing in a basement full of poisonous snakes and even killed her two children with his own hands. Gu Mingshan called her a vain woman who would stop at nothing. But one day, when the truth finally came to light, Gu Mingshan clutched his blood-soaked chest 31Reads5.5Score—Shelves
2. 902 超 An Absurdly Over-the-Top Mary Sue 超超超超级离谱的玛丽苏 Fish-Tailed Snake鱼尾蛇Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted Su Mali: A heroine with a Mary Sue constitution. Geluli: An ordinary person who works hard. Su Mali meets the perfectly ordinary Geluli, gradually becomes more normal, and uses her Mary Sue aura to dominate every world she visits. Volume One: Su Mali in the entertainment industry Volume Two: Su Mali conquers the imperial harem Volume Three: She travels wildly through old-fashioned stories with the System. 87Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 903 纯 Pure Edition: The Heartbroken Clan 纯享版：葬爱家族 Flying Fish Tail会飞的鱼尾Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted [Pure unhinged fiction] A comedy dressed up in angsty-romance tropes, with the domineering CEO plot in its condensed form! Nitpickers, stay away! ❤ Bonus chapters are in the community! ❤ 20,000 words in total: [replacement lover + tortured romance + car accident + amnesia + terminal illness + kidney removal + faked death + everyone falls for them + love-triangle showdown + outlaw + forced possession + marriage first, love later + groveling to win back the wife + romantic dysfunction + green-tea 3Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 904 七 Enlisted at Seven: Carrying Nuclear Weapons with Me 七岁入伍：随身携带核武器 Snow Flying Across the Page纸上飞雪Urban1.3M WordsCompleted I was born standing at the very top of the pyramid. I’m also a rich young master who grew up with a silver spoon in my mouth. And I’m the world’s first person to be so handsome at birth that I killed the doctor. I wanted to keep a low profile, but my abilities wouldn’t let me. 525Reads6.4Score105Shelves
5. 905 蔡 The Strange Happenings of Caixu Village 蔡徐村诡事 Cola可樂Mystery211k WordsOngoing In the old days, rural people were also a vulnerable group, suffering abuse at the hands of landlords and rich men. So some villagers kept “chicken ghosts” to protect themselves and their families from further mistreatment... Today's story takes place deep in the mountains, in a quiet village called Caixu. 14Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 906 勾 A Hook of Hatred 勾恨 Hua Xi A Zhizi花袭阿枝子Modern Romance29k WordsCompleted [A nitpicking novel + no logic + urban tragic romance + crazy face-slapping + play the pig to eat the tiger + scheming twists + quick transmigration and reborn + metaverse] He is a poor boy from a fractured family! She is a rich heiress who controls the lifeblood of the global economy! He enters her city, and wins his way into her heart! A devoted yet ruthless first love, a lover driven mad by passion, a rival in love whose feelings run deep, sharp-tongued relatives, family members at each other 15Reads8.2Score—Shelves
7. 907 赘 The Legend of the Son-in-Law: Peppa Pig Battles Nezha, the Third Prince 赘婿传说小猪佩奇大战哪吒三太子 En Zuo Fa La Li恩佐法拉利Anime Fanfiction614k WordsCompleted The Legend of the Live-In Son-in-Law: Peppa Pig Battles Nezha, the Third Prince! After reading this novel, the Milky Way's famous five-star reviewer, MacArthur, praised it as “the first philosophy lesson every adult should read!” Warning: This is a serious work of social satire, not a children's story. Please read with caution and a critical eye. This work is not for young readers! Younger readers must be supervised by someone with at least an undergraduate degree in philosophy!!! For a mysterio 64Reads8.1Score—Shelves
8. 908 不 Oh No! I’ve Become the Big Villain 不好！我成了大反派 Le Tu乐吐Eastern Fantasy109k WordsOngoing Lu Ge used to be a street thug, but he unexpectedly transmigrated into a world of cultivation and became the young master of a clan about to be slaughtered by a Son of Fortune. The original young master was gentle and refined, but everyone saw him as a coward. He lost his fiancée, who betrayed him, and his entire clan was wiped out. He became nothing more than a stepping stone for the Son of Fortune. Reborn as Lu Ge, he awakens the Fortune Plundering System. Can he break free of the chains of fa 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Lighthearted, humorous, and tear-jerking: Lu Ge is reborn as the young master of a small family, about to be crushed by the chosen one of destiny. As a villain, his cultivation is low, and he faces betrayal from his childhood sweetheart and the slaughter of his family. Watch how he turns adversity into opportunity, step by step forging his own path to immortality...

9. 909 她 She Waited in the Coffin 她等在棺材里 Facing the Rest of Life Alone独赴余生Two Female Leads640k WordsOngoing [Yandere Ghost Wife + Cursed Ghost Marriage + Chinese-Style Horror] [Two Female Leads | Her love for you is real, and so is her desire to kill you] Ruan Mian was looking for a bargain when she rented the haunted house deep in the mountains. On the very first night, a woman in red lay beside her, brushing her icy fingertips over Ruan Mian’s face. “Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you.” The woman cooked for her, combed her hair, and hugged her from behind every night as they fell asleep. She was so 975Reads—Score165Shelves

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   Main Quest: Reincarnation 1001st Time Objective: Pull the white-haired woman out of the wall Reward: Obtain your bound partner "Yin Gu" Side Quest: Remember Her Name Difficulty: SSS+ (Because she forgets it in every life) Hidden Achievement: Make Yin Gu Smile Once Condition: Say to her, "If you're not afraid of pain, why should I be?" Current Progress: 99% One last thing left—Open "She Waits in the Coffin" and finish reading. The game begins. Are you ready?

10. 910 不 After I Stopped Checking Up on Him, My Puppy-Like Boyfriend Cried and Begged Me 不再查岗后，奶狗弟弟哭着求我 Berry Rice Mochi莓莓米麻薯11k WordsCompleted After I stopped checking up on him, my puppy-like little brother cried and begged me to come back 239Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A broken mirror cannot be mended; joy at first, followed by slight angst.

11. 911 朋 My Friend 朋友呀 Hot-Tempered Wind Who Loves Lufengosaurus喜欢禄丰龙的火气风Urban1.1M WordsOngoing The rating has only just come in. It'll go up later, so don't let it scare you off! Stick with it until Chapter 7 and there'll be a surprise [Youthful Campus Life + Friendship + Dark Humor + Antihero + Philosophical Reflection + Slow-Burn, Richly Detailed] The night before last, I had dinner with a buddy I'd known for more than twenty years. We hadn't seen each other in over three years, but he seemed to be doing unbelievably well. We talked about work and life, and he even said he wanted to 240Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    It gets more and more hopeless as you go on 😞

12. 912 姜 Jiang Wei: Father-in-Law and Son-in-Law Serve the Same Court 姜维：翁婿同朝 A Pearl in Hand明珠在手Female-Channel Fanfiction632k WordsCompleted Complete. An unofficial history of the Three Kingdoms!! The story of young general Jiang Wei's life, from his return to Shu to his death for his country: the Northern Expeditions and a love story. Jiang Wei and his wife Fei Zhao, daughter of Fei Yi and a county princess of Shu Han, embrace as they die for their country. Ten thousand bolts from the repeating crossbow pierce them, and she carries their unborn twins. The Sima clan means to separate them; when they cannot, they cut them apart. The h 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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    More than a dozen parallel worlds couldn't change the inevitable ending.

13. 913 假 The Masked Creator's Chronicles 假面的幕后创世录 Curry Mustard咖喱芥末Anime Fanfiction227k WordsOngoing This is a story written purely for laughs. The protagonist causes trouble just for the sake of causing trouble, so steer clear if that’s not your thing! Qiu Wen transmigrated to a parallel world with no Ultraman, no Kamen Rider, and no tokusatsu shows. He thought he’d have to settle down and run a bookstore, but unexpectedly activated the “404 Kamen Rider System,” a mysterious System that lets him exchange human emotions like fear and despair for Kamen Rider belts and monsters. 18Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 914 G GB: After I Turned Dark, I Imprisoned the Male Lead GB：黑化后，我囚禁了男主 Snow Fills the Branches雪满枝Ancient Romance122k WordsCompleted (Female-led romance + heroine grows darker and stronger later on + male lead's fragmented selves merge their memories later + love-triangle drama. The heroine lives by the rule that if you're good to her, she'll be good to you. If you can't stand her, then sorry, when she goes crazy, even she gets scared.) Shang Wanwan transmigrates into a male-oriented novel, but knows nothing about this world. Luckily, she meets a kind young man named Tao Xuzhou. He's gentle and considerate, takes her in and 369Reads8.0Score—Shelves
15. 915 疯 They're All Mad! His Canary Can't Fight Back 疯批全是疯批！金丝雀他无力反抗 Princess-Flavored Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry公主味儿的西红柿炒蛋Two Male Leads257k WordsCompleted Mu Yanzhou: Listen to that desperate, helpless cry. How lovely... Mu Huai: Father has a canary. Delicate, beautiful, and frail. Xu Nian: I’ve always looked forward to spring, to watching the flowers bloom. 2.2kReads7.3Score122Shelves
16. 916 不 The Room You Can't Leave Unless You Love Each Other 不两情相悦就出不去的房间 The Evil Dragon Blows Bubbles恶龙吹泡泡Two Male Leads317k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Forced Love + Locked-Room Captivity + System + Deranged, Sadistic Top + Beautiful, Delicate, Sickly Beauty + Nonhuman + Mild Horror + Gloomy Male Ghost] Qi En dies of an illness, binds himself to a System, and takes on missions with special instructions. After pursuing the villain relentlessly for half a year, he and the villain, his lover, are locked in a room they can leave only if they love each other. But when he grabs the doorknob, it won’t open. Confused, he turns around 20.1kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves
17. 917 她 She's Right in Front of Me, Yet You Say I'm Delusional 她就在我面前，你却说我是臆想症 The Swallows Leave and Never Return燕去不归Urban140k WordsCompleted Not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. Read at your own risk! [One heroine] [Pure love] [Mental illness] [A fresh new premise] “I know you’re not real…” “No one but me can see you.” “But… you really are right here in front of me.” “I can touch you, feel your body heat, and hear your heartbeat and your voice.” “But I don’t understand why everyone says this is an illness!” “They all call me crazy, mentally ill…” “A pathetic…” “delusional patient…” 1.4kReads8.2Score134Shelves
18. 918 男 A Man at Thirty: My Wife’s Troubles 男人三十：妻子的苦恼 Cook Xiao炊事员小肖Urban992k WordsCompleted This is the story of Peng Yigao and Qu Jinyu. Qu Jinyu had wanted to escape, but then she realized her husband, Peng Yigao, was no longer the man he used to be. That's right, he'd transmigrated into his body. Who would keep being a pushover after that? The blurb doesn't do it justice, but the story delivers. 1.6kReads7.5Score110Shelves
19. 919 糟 Oh No! The Beautiful, Strong, Tragic, and Obsessive Boy Is a Hopeless Romantic 糟糕！美强惨偏执少年是恋爱脑 Sanri Sauce三日酱Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Handsome, tragic mute boy X sweet, delicate art student] [Obsessive insecurity + mutual salvation + love at first sight + devoted to each other] (A healing romance! The male lead is miserable and mute at first, but recovers and makes a comeback later. He remains very humble in front of the heroine, so proceed with caution if that bothers you!) One summer, eighteen-year-old Ling Zhi met twenty-year-old Su Ye. Back then, he was taciturn, got into fights, had no parents, and owned nothing. Someon 511Reads8.7Score101Shelves
20. 920 人 An Encyclopedia of Nonhumans 人外百科 Master of Performance Art行为艺术的大师Modern Romance682k WordsCompleted A collection of 80 boy-girl romance stories featuring nonhuman male leads: 1. Furry Beastfolk: black panthers, lop-eared rabbits, red foxes, civets, white tigers, goats, Devon Rex cats, Russian Wolfhounds, brown bears, sika deer, minks, golden lions, wolves, raccoons, Persian cats, German Shepherds, hamsters, Maine Coons, squirrels, and lynxes 2. Personified Objects: pipa lutes, bluestone bridges, diamonds, greatswords, imperial jade seals, rag dolls, and dreamcatchers 3. Winged Beastfolk: peaco 1.6kReads8.6Score212Shelves
21. 921 一 A Very Serious Cultivation Novel 一本非常正经的修仙小说 Cao Rong艹容Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Unhinged faction + ensemble cast + absurdist faction + comedy faction] No couples Not your typical cultivation story. ⚠⚠⚠ Extremely absurd [important point ⚠⚠⚠] Jian Bingwu invites her to see the scenery: Jian Bingwu is good. Jian Bingwu pushes her off the Immortal-Slaying Terrace: Jian Bingwu is bad. Jian Xieyun happily goes to meet her: Jian Xieyun is silly. Jian Xieyun gets pushed off: Jian Xieyun is miserable. But she’s a member of the divine race. Why push her off the Immortal-Slaying Terr 17.2kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves
22. 922 死 My Dead Husband’s Clones Are All Over Campus 死鬼老公的分身遍布全校 Little Single Green小单人青Two Male Leads292k WordsCompleted Two male leads + a Kayako-like stalker top × sunny, straight bottom The top is sweet on the outside but scheming underneath, seemingly pitiful and weak but always playing the long game, pursuing his love with layer upon layer of tricks. The bottom has a chivalrous streak and feels for the weak. Lu Ran attended a funeral. The deceased was Xu An. Xu An had been the class nobody, the illegitimate son of the richest man in the country, and a “stalker” whose diary was filled with Lu Ran’s name. But L 2.7kReads8.6Score474Shelves
23. 923 让 Let Me Find You 让我找到你 Square Root算术平方根Modern Romance66k WordsOngoing Unlike face-slapping, hitting someone on the back is perfectly safe... as long as the person being hit knows better than to open her mouth. For fourteen years, Zhao Nanhui had kept hitting her around the kidneys. The increasingly frequent traces of blood in her urine no longer surprised or worried her. It was just another unpleasant part of marriage, nothing more. Maybe millions of women were going through worse. On any given night in this city, there might be hundreds or even thousands of women 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's definitely a bad ending, it'll keep you thinking straight and leave you feeling powerless.

24. 924 光 All Beings Beneath the Light 光遇众生 The Quiet Duke静谧的公爵Anime Fanfiction976k WordsOngoing Adventure + high-IQ showdowns + suspicious, scheming characters + no female lead + ensemble cast + slow pace + revelations about the world’s truth, layer by layer (A Sky: Children of the Light fanfiction) After transmigrating into the world of Sky: Children of the Light, the Duke becomes a Light Child manipulated by the ancestors. “Go make an offering,” they say. “It is your supreme glory.” He believes them and fights his way forward with his companions, only to discover the horrifying truth aft 157Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend a heart-wrenching novel with an incredibly immersive atmosphere! Its "heartbreak" is rooted in an impeccable, chilling science fiction setting. As you grieve for the fate of the main characters, you'll find yourself contemplating the essence of freedom, meaning, and sacrifice. The protagonist, the Duke, is one of the most complex and tragic characters I've ever read; his arc is a magnificent yet cruel fall. Every character is unforgettable, their fates intertwined into a web of despair. Reading it is like witnessing a grand tragedy destined to end; knowing the ending, you're still deeply moved by the journey.

25. 925 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Calling all fans of positive energy and adventure stories, especially those who enjoy Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light! The captivating new novel, *Notes from Black Wind Pass*, and the related short story series, *Silk Road Jade Mirror*, are here! These are high-quality male-oriented novels that Chinese readers should enjoy, exploring the truth of the folk world. The suspense, supernatural elements, and mystery are incredibly engaging. You won't be able to put it down from beginning to end, and the imagery is vivid. Feel free to debate! If you have any complaints about the plot, please leave a comment—we're waiting for your feedback!

26. 926 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Lin Clan's Joinery Art and the Soul-Hanging Staircase 丝路玉鉴：林氏榫卯诀之悬魂梯 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE16k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Lin Clan's Mortise-and-Tenon Technique and the Soul-Hanging Ladder 9Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 927 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 丝路玉鉴：河氏水文之疏勒河谷 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE15k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The He Clan's Hydrology and the Shule River Valley 4Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 928 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Su Clan's Astrology and the Buddhist Caves of Longyou 丝路玉鉴：苏氏星象之陇右佛窟 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE22k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Su Clan's Astrology and the Buddhist Caves of Longyou 10Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 929 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Zhao Clan's Spells and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 丝路玉鉴：赵氏符咒之安西秘宝 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Zhao Clan's Talismans and the Secret Treasure of Anxi 7Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 930 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Li Family Jade Pendant, Key to Hexi 丝路玉鉴：李氏玉坠之河西密钥 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE31k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Li Clan's Jade Pendant and the Secret Key to Hexi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 931 造 The Creator's Taboo 造物主的禁忌 Xiu Ji休济Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted (This book has been years in the making and revised over a hundred times. From the first volume to the last, it will tell one complete, expansive story, with a large cast, suspense, and a touch of brain-teasing mystery. From time to time, the author will offer summaries or hints in the author's notes.) A creator's greatest taboo is making a life more perfect than their own! The gods created humanity and shackled it with birth, aging, sickness, death, memories that slip away like sand, and endles 249Reads9.0Score161Shelves

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    This book is too despairing, too dark.

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