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. 51 这 Do I Really Have to Be Your Master? 这师尊非做不可吗 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads535k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] My disciple is looking at me strangely. I really want to run away Sweet romance + equally matched leads + one-on-one + secret identities + irreverent cultivation Liu Yu'an transmigrates into a book and becomes the cannon-fodder master of the arrogant male lead. The male lead is gifted, but he takes the demonic path. To keep the plot moving, Liu Yu'an fusses over the male lead every day, showing him every kindness in an effort to bring him back to the righteous pat 62kReads9.1Score10.1kShelves
2. 52 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves

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   It's a shame I only read two books by Tomato that were 9.9 each 😢

3. 53 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves
4. 54 大 Great Tang: My Clan Bullies Me? I'll Assassinate the Emperor in Retaliation 大唐：宗族欺我？反手刺杀皇帝 I've Caught You抓到你了Historical414k WordsOngoing [Rebellion] [Conspiring Out Loud] [Immortal Exile] [Thinker] [Capitalist] “Brother Taibai, why are you trying to assassinate the emperor?” Li Chengqian asked curiously. “My clan has gone too far. They changed my household registration, stole my top spot in the imperial examination, and took away my source of income. I have to show them what ‘Wiping Out the Nine Clans: A Fun Game for the Whole Family’ means!” Liu Wenyue directed the master craftsmen of the Directorate of the Palace Treasury to ha 937Reads8.2Score110Shelves

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   Transmigrating to ancient times, without a system, I invent soapy water, only to have it stolen by my tribe to use in production. I want to take the imperial examinations, but someone impersonates me and steals my place. I try to report it to the authorities, but officials are all crony, and anyone can report me. Forced into a corner, I decide to assassinate the emperor.

5. 55 黑 Hei Ye's Gorgeous, Strong, Tragic Beauty Can No Longer Hide His Secret Identity! 黑爷家的美强惨马甲不保啦！ Heated Lemon Water加热柠檬水Two Male Leads341k WordsCompleted [Secret identities + universally adored + shipping your own CP] Many years ago, Jiang Xu transmigrated into the body of Hei Xiazi’s younger brother. In the end, however, Hei Xiazi killed him amid the curses of everyone around him. After the System brought him back to life, Jiang Xu geared up from head to toe, donned a secret identity, and joined the main storyline so he could destroy the Wang family’s computational system. He’d planned to push Wu Xie to grow while posing as a stranger, and sneak 19.8kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves
6. 56 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 1MReads9.9Score162.2kShelves
7. 57 厌 The Bug-Hating, Timid Human Male Zerg Was Reborn 厌虫又软弱的人类雄虫重生了 Xiu Yan修厌Two Male Leads264k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [New setting: insect race] [Beloved, seemingly frail male lead] [Reborn] [A touch of Lovecraftian horror] [Revenge] [A little angst] * Leon never imagined he’d go through something as absurd as transmigrating. He never thought he’d have to pretend to be a male insect just to survive, and marry a malformed Nesi insect with terrifying wings and foul-smelling bodily fluids. But as a human, there was no way he could love an insect. So after marrying the insect, Leon simply s 4.5kReads8.5Score424Shelves

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   Don't be fooled by its 8.5 Rating and the seemingly bland beginning. The more you read, the more you'll sense the bone-deep powerlessness and despair that permeates the story. The desire to go home but being unable to, the yearning to escape the cycle of reincarnation—all unrealistic fantasies—ultimately only allow one parallel world version of yourself to escape this cursed fate, while the others remain trapped in the cycle. That tragic destiny will show you what true despair is. And the author's depiction of the Zerg's true form is truly disgusting; it made my sanity plummet.

8. 58 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.4kReads9.2Score886Shelves

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   "A Tragic Song of Life," also known as "Despair," is a sharp blade piercing through reality. Li Zhaodi was abducted at the age of five, repeatedly used as a tool, and subjected to endless humiliation. She endured until her children grew up, only to fall into despair again. The appearance of Wang Yongqiang and Zhang Kai pushes the plot to its climax, vividly revealing the ugliness and struggle of human nature. This tragic song, written with a lifetime of dedication, is heartbreaking to read, and leaves the reader questioning their soul even after closing the book!

9. 59 无 Infinite Life: Trapped in a Lifetime 无限人生：被困在了一生的时间里 Ten Thousand a Day一天一万Urban1.3M WordsCompleted He had once been an explorer, a war correspondent, a business genius, and the king of investment. He had also been a notorious war profiteer, a world-famous charlatan and prophet. He was also the greatest composer and novelist of the century. And a materials scientist, a physicist, a giant in the history of science... Countless times, in countless different ways, he had stood at the pinnacle of the world. Only he knew any of it, however, before he broke through the limits of a single lifetime. U 24.1kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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   Whether a legendary journalist, a legendary general, or a legendary scientist, none can escape death and a time loop. Let's see how the author writes it later.

10. 60 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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    Hey, you've come to the right person.

11. 61 死 I’d Rather Die Than Give You Up 死都不给你 Moon in the Courtyard庭中月Modern Romance36k WordsCompleted Xia Qianchu and Xu Yuyan were in love for five years. After enduring one hardship after another, Xia Qianchu eventually died of esophageal cancer, but she didn't truly die. She became a dog and stayed by Xu Yuyan's side. 403Reads8.2Score100Shelves

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    It was so bad! I cried as I read, sobbing uncontrollably, especially the fifth book, "Autumn," and the penultimate chapter.

12. 62 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
13. 63 末 City of the Apocalypse: Don't Look Up 末日之城：不要抬头 Yu Huanshen羽还申Sci-Fi & Apocalypse165k WordsOngoing #Apocalypse #Sci-Fi #Mystery #Superpowers A global broadcast sounded. Everyone who heard it went mad. My roommate pointed a knife at me and asked, "Want to play a game together?" I didn't go mad, but I killed him. Later, I noticed something: a cloud of gray mist hovered above the heads of those who'd lost their minds. The madder they were, the thicker the mist. Then I looked up and saw the same thing above the armed police escorting me. But they said, "Your eyes can save humanity." But I haven't 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is accompanied by eerie broadcasts that resonate globally, causing those who hear them to lose their minds. Although the protagonist awakens supernatural abilities, he is constantly swept along and pushed along by the power structure, until chapter 16 when he begins to make his own decisions for the first time. Everyone has their own backstory, and ultimately, everyone chooses their own ending rather than being driven by the plot.

14. 64 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
15. 65 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
16. 66 雪 Snow Festival! 雪祭！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Snow Festival! 104Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 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
18. 68 我 My Bionic Girlfriend 我的仿生女友 The Bewilderment of Fireflies萤之惑Urban90k WordsCompleted (Very sweet and full of everyday moments, but a warning: there’s a major tearjerker later on.) Lu Ren, a 26-year-old shut-in writer, encounters a mechanical bionic girl outside his rental apartment. No one knows where she came from. She can become a red-haired beauty, a white-haired ice queen, a domineering female CEO, or a sweet girl next door. She can even effortlessly pull off the look of anime characters. From then on, Lu Ren’s life undergoes a complete transformation. Yes, his bionic girlfr 259Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness

19. 69 我 My Girlfriend Has a Cheat, and Seven Divine Songs Take the Music World by Storm 我有外挂女友，七首神曲横扫乐坛 Reclining in the North高卧北Urban206k WordsCompleted Tang Yiao is a minor celebrity in the entertainment industry, stuck in a career rut and going nowhere. His company sends him to compete on a talent show for newcomers. After his former rumored girlfriend publicly announces her relationship with a popular young star, he becomes a laughingstock, enduring ridicule and mockery. Setbacks in both his career and love life send him to the lowest point of his life. By chance, while watching a livestream on his phone, Tang Yiao reunites with Jiang Xinyue, 8.2kReads9.6Score893Shelves
20. 70 虫 The Zerg: Studying Hard Among the Stars 虫族之我在星际努力学习 Puff Who Misses Cats想猫猫的泡芙Sci-Fi & Apocalypse201k WordsCompleted After transmigrating across the stars, amid warships, strange insectoid races, and a different social order, Samuel kept wavering between going home and staying away. Even with his noble status, even with everyone treating him with respect, Samuel knew he could never fit in here. Here, class divisions were rigid. Here, society was practically feudal slavery. Then came the gunshots. The echoes of the uprising against the monarchy reached his ears, and society began to change. But he would never b 791Reads8.1Score123Shelves

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    The novel's core message is probably that even in despair, we should not forget our original aspirations. ꒦ິ^꒦ິ Actually, you can roughly guess the ending from the beginning; everything is for the sake of changing this terrible world. ꒦ິ^꒦ິ

21. 71 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
22. 72 当 When Nexus Appears in the Real World 当奈克瑟斯出现在现实 Sulfuric Acid Mooncake硫酸月饼Anime Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted [Real World] + [Gut-Wrenching Tragedy] + [Nexus] + [Dark Tone] + [A Solitary Walk into the Abyss] + [Ultraman Fanfiction] + [Vast Multiverse] + [No Female Lead] + [Tearjerker] What would happen if Ultraman really appeared in the real world... Eighteen-year-old Yue Ji wakes from a dream. A painful childhood and broken family have left him with a life more brutal than most. An upheaval in an unknown time and space has affected the higher-dimensional real world. In this reality, where Ultraman show 4.5kReads8.7Score409Shelves

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    The second book is especially good. Humanity there has already been defeated. If the protagonist takes even a step back, I'll die instantly. 99% Of the world's population has been hypnotized and is being farmed.

23. 73 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 40Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 暗 The Dark World II: The Curtain 暗世界II：帷幕 A Big Chestnut这是一颗大栗子Urban647k WordsOngoing [No harem + not a wish-fulfillment power trip + no clichés + no invincible protagonist + no brainless plot + tragedy ahead, read at your own risk!] If you see a white flower, stay away immediately. It isn’t a plant. It’s an invitation from the apocalypse. If you feel pain, despair, grief, or jealousy, congratulations. Those aren’t negative emotions. They’re proof that you were born human. Liu Xuan thought he could save the world. He had teammates, a younger sister, and a lover. But he was wrong. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this myself, not sure if it counts as [currently rushing to finish a draft][currently rushing to finish a draft][currently rushing to finish a draft]

25. 75 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 56Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 全 Global Monsters: My Amnesia Has Me on a Killing Spree 全球鬼怪：健忘症的我杀疯了 Memories and Sorrow忆思愁Urban650k WordsCompleted (Ensemble cast + Thoughtful, not mindless + Not saintly + Slow burn + Plot-driven, with a bit of a brain teaser) My name is Mu Jiu. When I opened my eyes again, I realized something was wrong: I had transmigrated. This is an age when gods have fallen and ghosts run rampant. As someone with amnesia, what have I done to deserve the burden of saving the world? But gradually, I discovered that my ability to [be forgotten] might not be so simple. [Forget my injuries, and they heal instantly?] [Be for 2.7kReads8.8Score222Shelves
27. 77 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
28. 78 武 Martial Arts School Graduate 武校毕业生 Yu Xiaoyan预小言Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Martial arts school / traditional martial arts / realistic / passionate / brotherhood / jianghu Adapted from real experiences. No fantasy, no System, and no cheats. A true-to-life portrayal of what life at a martial arts school is really like. A boy defies his family's objections to pursue his martial arts dream. Day after day, he trains relentlessly at school, enduring the long, monotonous years of practice alongside his fellow students and brothers. After graduation, he enters the wider world, 729Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Based on real experiences from a top-tier martial arts school in China! Purely realistic, no fantasy! A young man steps from school into a martial arts academy, where the closed and oppressive management, high-intensity physical training, brutal combat, and pure brotherhood converge to create a unique campus youth experience! Years later, venturing into society, he still must find his way amidst the torrent of reality…

29. 79 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
30. 80 不 The Room You Can't Leave Until You Score 700 不考上七百分就出不去的房间 The Red Panda Who Loves Eating Giant Pandas小熊猫爱吃大熊猫Mystery114k WordsCompleted Lu Meng is a high school student. Lu Meng is a high school student who suspects she’s gone crazy. All she did was fall asleep while working on math problems in English class. How did she open her eyes in a room cut off from the world, where the only way out was to “score over 700 points”? Fortunately, her sharp-tongued deskmate had transmigrated here with her. Even if they ended up trapped here forever, at least they could be buried together. I hope we can get out of here. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very desperate and terrifying book

31. 81 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
32. 82 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
33. 83 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
34. 84 放 The Escape Begins After School 放学后开始逃跑 Three Fish三鱼Mystery606k WordsCompleted On the night the high school entrance exam results were announced, Bai Meng had just received his acceptance letter from a prestigious city high school and was riding a wave of excitement. Then, without warning, the excitement made him so dizzy that before he could even settle down on the sofa, everything went black. When he came to, he was at Tianwang High School. It was a strange place. Once the school day ended, it was time to run for your life! 5.2kReads9.1Score840Shelves

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    ➤ Ginger Tea recommends this book; quality guaranteed [kissing emoji] "Book 1" As Lilith recalls her past, the mental, physical, and emotional oppression is omnipresent; that sense of powerlessness is suffocating😔 "Book 2" He is tragic😔, his family broken, lacking the care of a father and mother😦, plagued by illness, facing death at the prime of his life😔The moment of emotional resonance leaves only helplessness😔

35. 85 死 The Dead Bride 死去的新娘 Sister Corpse尸姐Mystery163k WordsCompleted At the lavish wedding between my boyfriend and me, a strange man pushes open the doors and walks elegantly into the hall. Who is he? What does he want? Is he here to wish me well, or destroy me? When the man smiles and casually pushes me off the rooftop, I finally remember who he is. After destroying my life, fate grants me the chance to be reborn. If that's the case, I've decided never to bow my head and never to give up. Even if I have to fall into the deepest pits of hell, I won't hesitate. 39.8kReads9.5Score6.2kShelves

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    The first book was truly depressing, but also incredibly well-written. Before reading it, I had no idea that anyone could be so evil. This book truly lives up to its title and cover (some people criticized it for copying "Ten Days to the End" to gain attention, but I just want to say that if you read even five chapters carefully, you'll know it's not copying. I'm also a fan of "Ten Days to the End," but I also think this cover suits "Human Cage" better). The protagonist has two personalities, a repressive family, and everyone around him is a spy. He finally finds someone who shares his fate, but that person is also miserable. The second book is by Sister Corpse; just seeing the title tells you how high-quality it is. It's really good. I read it in one go, and even three or four days later, I was still immersed in the story. The aftertaste is really strong. The female lead is truly insane yet brave, and very determined in her beliefs. Repeatedly facing adversity really makes you feel powerless.

36. 86 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
37. 87 妈 Mom Says: Having a Son Like Me Is a Total Failure 妈妈说：有我这种儿子，真失败 The One Chasing Shooting Stars追赶流星的人Urban403k WordsCompleted Rising star Li Chulu appears on the show Little Lu's Appointment and openly admits that she failed as a parent. She says her son has loved fighting since he was little, hates reading and studying, likes going out to fool around, and comes home late every night. “Having a son like that is a failure!” But when the production crew gets in touch with Li Chulu's son and projects his memories onto the big screen, everyone discovers that things aren't quite as Li Chulu described... He fought from a you 1.2kReads7.8Score144Shelves
38. 88 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
39. 89 师 Abbess, I’m Here! 师太，我来了！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted Abbess, Here I Come! 513Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 90 我 I Trafficked Hell Bank Notes in 1934 我在1934年倒卖冥钞 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀16k WordsCompleted I Sold Hell Money in 1934 12Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Cultivation World Started Plotting Against Me 穿书后，修仙界都对我图谋不轨 Princess-Flavored Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry公主味儿的西红柿炒蛋Two Male Leads538k WordsCompleted Song Xianyun transmigrates into a male-lead novel just as he’s about to reach the ending. So, can someone tell him why he’s become a cannon-fodder character who won’t even survive a single episode?! If this is how it’s going to be, why make him transmigrate at all?! To stay alive, Song Xianyun struggles to survive in the perilous world of immortal cultivation. He dodges the fate of being slapped into the sky by the Demon Lord, then trains like crazy. Train, train, train! If he gets strong enough 201Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Upon seeing this title, I immediately thought of an author's personal experience. His childhood wasn't happy, yet one of his novels portrayed the protagonist as incredibly fortunate and happy. However, I couldn't find that book; it's called "The Villain is Overpowered and Pampered (No Romance)." I just tried to download it, but it was unavailable, so this is all I can offer. Therefore, I recommend the second book. I'm unsure if the second book reflects the author's own mental health experiences, but the protagonist in that book suffers terribly. However, when you read the third book, you might think one character is mentally ill, then another, and finally, you realize you're the one who's mentally ill.

42. 92 运 The Man Who Hauled Provisions Was Made a Prince, While I Was Stripped of My Command 运粮草的被封王，我却被夺了兵权 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted The Man Who Hauled Supplies Was Made a King, While I Was Stripped of My Command 744Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 神 Divine-Grade 神品 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Eastern Fantasy691k WordsCompleted Three Law Secret Realms have appeared in the underground city of the East Sea, sparking a fierce scramble among countless factions. The reason is that the protagonist possesses the divine ability to make his words come true! He can complete alchemy and artifact crafting with just a thought. And since he also has an immortal artifact, he joins the competition for the secret realms! 398Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 94 精 The Wing-Clipped Bird Skilled in Books and Music 精通书琴的折翼鸟 Xu Yu Yuehua h旭语月华hModern Romance280k WordsOngoing [Youthful School Life] [Ensemble Cast] [Plot-Driven] My school split in two. One half stood for academic education and "success." We studied late into the night and wrote furiously. The other half stood for natural education and "freedom." There, they basked in the sunlight, laughing and singing. I hated the inhuman rules of the East Campus and longed for the warm, gentle spring breeze of the West Campus. But my parents said the West Campus was full of harmful policies, and that only strict disc 3kReads—Score1.1kShelves

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    The Broken-Winged Bird and the Human Cage are so good!

45. 95 鬼 The Ghost King’s Self-Cultivation 鬼王的自我修养 Bitter Days Are Short苦昼短Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted “I'm Li Jiong. I'm still alive.” “I have no memories. I know nothing about this world.” “Something seems wrong here. How strange.” “I remember a little now. This world really is wrong.” “It's me. How could the world be wrong?” “I'm the one who's wrong.” Li Jiong sways his head and hums an unknown tune as he tears through layers of unfamiliar fog in the game. He witnesses the strange things around him and records them in his diary. As he investigates, his memories slowly begin to unfold, and he s 5.2kReads8.3Score578Shelves

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    This is a story of supernatural tales with two main characters: Li Jiong and Lin Que. The story primarily unfolds from Li Jiong's perspective in the early stages, but shifts to Lin Que's later perspective. Li Jiong is a powerful, albeit amnesiac, ghost, while Lin Que is an ordinary person who survives until the world's destruction through sheer luck. The world is indeed destroyed in the end, leaving fewer than a hundred humans who are treated like pets and tolerated. This is the only book I've read where the world is truly destroyed, and human civilization is highly unlikely to recover. Li Jiong's perspective is smooth sailing, but he is a supernatural entity, not human. Switching to the perspective of a supporting character, or Lin Que, who is frequently targeted and forcibly drawn to his side, creates an extremely terrifying and desperate situation. The book is heavily influenced by Junji Ito. The early stages are relatively peaceful, with ordinary people being forced into supernatural tales, but the later stages present a world-ending crisis that human civilization is powerless to stop, forced to watch helplessly as they and their world are swallowed up.

46. 96 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 77.1kReads9.7Score13.5kShelves
47. 97 莲 Lotus Tip 莲尖 Fang Jinzhen方近真Mystery342k WordsCompleted [Republic-era Chinese mystery, ensemble of women, divided into arcs and volumes] A group of women shackled by the constraints of their times struggle to survive in the vortex of a sinister fate. When bound feet become stakes at a gambling table, when a “saintess’s” tongue becomes a tool of power, when a woman who fails to bear a son is… Feudalism, propriety, oppression, objectification, control. But the day will come… *Characters: Fu Shiliu, Shen Liangque, Fu Hongzhi, and others In the depths 241Reads8.2Score100Shelves
48. 98 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 70.1kReads9.5Score12.7kShelves
49. 99 末 Apocalypse Descends: Global Power Outage 末世降临：全球断电 This Author Is No Good这作者不行Sci-Fi & Apocalypse556k WordsCompleted The electromagnetic radiation and high-energy charged particles released by a solar storm will trigger violent activity in the upper atmosphere and near-Earth space. They can disrupt Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signals, interfere with high-frequency radio communications, completely cut off high-frequency communications along aviation routes, damage electronic components, and destroy optical systems. ...When that happens, there will be no phones, computers, internet, Wi-Fi, or even 2.6kReads9.1Score365Shelves

    Reader note

    I felt truly hopeless after watching it, because until the very end, no one stepped forward to save the world; everyone just became ordinary people and went extinct like the dinosaurs after the disaster struck.

50. 100 崩 Honkai: Star Rail: The Emanator of Finality Made Players Weep 崩铁：终末令使刀哭玩家 Jiang Mo Like Rain江墨如雨Anime Fanfiction316k WordsCompleted [Honkai: Star Rail] [Plot-focused, with a somewhat slow start] [No CP + adjusted timeline + game comes relatively late + partial descent into darkness + main plot unfolds partly behind the scenes] … He made a deal with the Aeon of Finality to reverse time, and everything returned to where it began. Wait… something feels off? … Shao Ming seems to have been favored by the Aeon of Finality ever since he was born, and even became an Emanator of Finality as a matter of course. At that strange enco 3.3kReads8.7Score376Shelves

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    The first one felt a bit heartbreaking in the second half, bringing tears to my eyes; the second one evoked that feeling of helplessness—knowing everything is alright, but still feeling incredibly uncomfortable.

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