Any Rule-Based Horror Stories? 有没有规则类怪谈

1. 1 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves

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   This is a very good book, and I finished reading it bit by bit. It's a book set against the backdrop of national destiny and supernatural tales, and it's one of the few books that clearly explains the entire timeline and the reasons for the emergence of these supernatural tales, allowing me to see the ending rather than just nonsensical horror with an abrupt conclusion. The book has a grand world view, telling the story of how various civilizations resisted the invasion of supernatural tales led by the "Director." Earth ultimately triumphed, but this victory wouldn't have been possible without the contributions of countless previous civilizations, such as the Tiedang people and the Traveler Star people. Across races and even planets, "people" achieved a shared destiny for the entire universe. The plot is thrilling, logical, exciting, and profound (the author's metaphors for reality are unique to me; it's not just a manifestation of patriotism, but also a reflection on contemporary life. I won't spoil too much, but I really like the line, "Talk about reality in school, talk about dreams in adulthood." Although I'm not like that, it resonated deeply with me. Why is this wrong? Because "education is above reality." There are many similar golden quotes, but this one is probably the closest to my personal life, which is why it left such a deep impression on me). Therefore, I feel it transcends the rule-based supernatural tale and tells a more vivid and realistic story. As the book says, "Words have power." The protagonist, Gu Yi, was once confused, believing he was merely a character arranged by the director and presented to the audience, that everything he experienced was predetermined (although that's indeed the case, haha). But with the help of his best friend Chen Zeyu (?), They tried to "jump out of this box" and, at the last moment, "overturned the table." It felt like the characters in the novel came alive at that moment, uniting against the writer (I wonder if the author felt scared while writing it 😏). "Never compromise" is the roar of cosmic civilization against invaders. The main characters are also very likable: Gu Yi, responsible but prone to shouldering everything; Hua Yin, seemingly weak but actually possessing a delicate and strong heart; the introverted but kind-hearted zombie (who was it again?); The carefree and dashing Hope (that's the kind of person I want to be); and Meng Xiang, stubbornly proud but kind-hearted. The Xi-Meng duo is so cute! There's also Qu Kangping, who adheres to the rules but betrayed them for personal reasons; and the uncompromising people of the tiled sheds… and many more points worth mentioning. The only shortcoming is the ending, which isn't very clear. For example, who are the director and the audience? Why did the director go to such lengths to create such a bizarre world—just to please the audience? Would overturning the chessboard really kill the director?

2. 2 我 I Turned the Horror World Into a Raising Game! 我把惊悚世界玩成养成游戏！ Yu Zuo予作Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A mysterious force descended upon Earth, giving rise to another world of terror. Everyone was forcibly sent into the world of horror games on their eighteenth birthday. While everyone else was immersed in fear, struggling to survive in the cracks between life and death, Qin Nuo discovered that he could earn System rewards by influencing the ghosts’ emotions. And every time he completed a dungeon, he could establish his own business in the world of horror. So he became a food runner at the Yin Sp 113kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves

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   The first book in my mind was about the divine retribution for good and evil, with the line "How much does the ashes of a civilization weigh? The weight of a roll of film." However, I couldn't quite accept the later parts.

3. 3 规 Rule-Based Horror Stories: Starting with Halloween 规则类怪谈，从万圣节开始 Love of the Void空之恋Mystery651k WordsCompleted (Also known as: Rule-Based Horror, Starting with Halloween) My name is Bai Ze, and I’m an ordinary high school sophomore. Even though it was Halloween, I saw a Christmas tree in my residential compound. Only later did I learn that the tree didn’t exist. The fifteen rules in the residents’ chat group, the timid older girl next door, the strange white-haired little girl, the patrol team’s eerie regulations, my beautiful deskmate, the ghost in the thick fog... The residential compound, the school.. 761Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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   I've only found two books so far. The first one is generally good; the writing style and plot are excellent. However, the protagonist's intelligence sometimes seems off, especially when he brings back that Xiao Xi—that's the biggest flaw. Also, the protagonist's atheism… well, you can only read this novel with half your brain. The second one is better than the first; the overall concept is more ingenious. However, I should mention one thing beforehand: the protagonist is female. Personally, I don't think it's a problem, but I still want to warn those who don't like female leads.

4. 4 无 Infinite: Starting with a Wrong Turn into a Rules-Horror Bar 无限：从误入规则怪谈酒吧开始 Yu Guozi于果子Mystery283k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + Livestreaming + No Romance + Light Horror] Having lost everything, Jiang Sui is in a daze and wants to drink herself into oblivion. She casually pushes open the door of a bar, and the moment she steps inside, the entire world disassembles and rearranges itself before her eyes. “Please do not go to the Jemlit Bar alone...” Jiang Sui stares speechlessly at the customer guide in her hands. She already came alone. What now? Welcome to the hidden side of this world's dimensions. 7Reads6.8Score—Shelves
5. 5 生 Survival Game: My Sanity Meter Is Off the Charts! 生存游戏：我的san值爆表了！ Northwest Agent西北经纪人Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Story-driven + infinite worlds + horror game + no female lead] This is a survival game. All selected players must take part in terrifying instances. They must fight to survive in the cracks! Ji Bai is a doctor at a psychiatric hospital, and his best friends are his patients. Suddenly, a ghostly face lunges out! “A jumpscare?” Ji Bai looks at his SAN value. It has already shot up to 130. “I’m a doctor. If I say you’re sick, then you’re sick!” He grips his cleaver and swings hard. The ghostly fac 3kReads9.2Score310Shelves

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   The first book is judged by its title. The second book has a section about prison ghost stories in the middle, and it's also quite good overall.

6. 6 恐 Horror Apocalypse: I’m the Doomsday Master of Deception 恐怖末世：我是末日骗术大师 Cream Water Gun奶油滋水枪Mystery137k WordsOngoing In a bustling metropolis, sudden mutations sweep through the city, and everyone gains supernatural powers. The little con artist Qin Yuan is still caught up in his petty tricks. But an old man with the power of [Rise and Fall of All Things] can change the course of events through sheer will. A man with [Orders Like Mountains] never goes back on his word. There is also a war correspondent with [Perfect Record], and a powerhouse with [Momentum Control], who can alter light and magnetic fields, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one's good-looking, it's all about someone with high intelligence.

7. 7 规 Rule-Based Horror: I Am the Anomaly 规则类怪谈：吾即异常 Hu Tu狐菟Mystery128k WordsOngoing The carnival born of strange tales has begun. How will two people who escaped from different tales face what comes next? Dreams intertwine, and a hunt unfolds on the mountaintop. Lu Xungui wields an “ordinary” pen and tears through the rules. Now, he is the anomaly! 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These are all books, I hope they can help you. They're all very good. The low ratings are because the updates are too slow, but these 10 books should keep you from running out of reading material for a while. Average recommended rating: ⭐⭐½

8. 8 规 Rules-Based Strange Tales: The Mountain God Wants Me to Host a Wedding and a Funeral 规则类怪谈：山神让办红白事 Casually Mentioning闲提Mystery661k WordsCompleted Jin Shou, a sophomore in college, received an invitation from his rural hometown to take part in a local folk custom: a wedding celebration. With nothing better to do, he reluctantly took on the task to support his hometown. But after returning to the village… he found a host of unspeakable, eerie rules. The entire mountain was sealed off… a forbidden place where living things could enter but never leave. The uncanny “helpers” in yellow… the bride with her hair hanging over her face… the ominous 62Reads8.4Score—Shelves
9. 9 动 Zoo Horror Stories: I’m the Rulebreaker! 动物园怪谈：我，规则破坏者！ Geliqiao格丽巧Mystery137k WordsOngoing [Jiang Kai: My rules are the rules!] [This zoo is not that zoo + the more you think about it, the scarier it gets + absolutely no ginkgo + firepower galore!] When Jiang Kai opened his eyes, he found himself inside the mist-shrouded world of his first game instance: “Zoo Rules.” This place was full of all kinds of rules and dangers! [Remember! Before entering the zoo, everyone except minors must buy a ticket at the blue ticket booth on the right!] [Remember! After entering the zoo, read the visit 2Reads7.4Score—Shelves
10. 10 种 Zhong Xie's Third Book 种邪的第3本书 Planting Evil种邪Mystery101k WordsOngoing Shen Lang wakes up in a convenience store in the middle of the night… Only to realize it isn’t his dorm room! Thinking he must be dreaming, he lets himself go, and finally… successfully becomes the owner of a bizarre convenience store… —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 规 Rule Horror: Even Satan Should Have Your Name Tattooed on His Back! 规则怪谈：撒旦背后都该纹上你！ I Love Eating Little Shellfish我爱吃小贝Mystery438k WordsCompleted [Horror + No Female Lead + National Destiny + Live Streaming + Comedy] The supernatural has returned, and rule-based horror games have descended upon the world. Zhang Mingyu is chosen by the Horror Space to represent Longguo in challenges within the horror worlds. If he survives, Longguo receives rewards for its national destiny! If he dies, Longguo will be invaded by the supernatural! Zhang Mingyu's first challenge is the hell-difficulty scenario “Evil Spirit Dormitory.” While the other chosen 819Reads8.7Score106Shelves

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    This book is great! 💕

12. 12 规 Rule Horror: It All Begins with Mom’s Note 规则怪谈：从妈妈的纸条开始 The Author Is Done For作者凉了Mystery935k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, rule-based horror stories descended upon humanity. Each country was assigned a randomly selected player. If a player died, the horror story would descend upon their country; only clearing it could make it disappear. Lin Feng was fortunate enough to win the draw and represent the Dragon Kingdom in a rule-based horror story. The first story was called Mom's Note. Mom can't come back. Remember to go to Grandma's house in three days. 1. You should leave between 9 and 11 p.m. Do 1.8kReads8.9Score189Shelves

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    I think this book is alright.

13. 13 白 Baiyang No. 1 High School: Strange Tales 白羊一中怪谈 Old Mo老默Mystery211k WordsCompleted (School Urban Legends + Uncovering the Truth of the Past) Wang Xiaotian has just finished the college entrance exams when he suddenly transmigrates to Baiyang Middle School to take an entrance exam. This eerie school is full of students just like him. Why have they all ended up here? Their secrets gradually come to light. Rule-based horror, no female lead, no System, all mind games. Keep reading; the best parts are still to come. In short: twist after twist. There aren't many comments yet, but y 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at this book.

14. 14 列 Train Survival: From the Start, I Get an Unbelievable Reward! 列车求生：开局获得逆天奖励！ Big Snail大蜗蜗蜗Sports1.3M WordsCompleted All of humanity is drawn into a game called Train Survival. The tracks stretch endlessly in every direction, with no one knowing where they lead. Various cars sit along the tracks: supply cars, trap cars, weapons cars... and perhaps cars containing... things of terrifying horror. Zhou Yun discovers that his rate-of-return golden finger still works. [Rate of Return]: 4,900% to positive infinity. [Risk]: Low [Recommendation]: Low risk, extremely high returns. Strongly recommended. As a merchant, a 20.4kReads7.4Score1.2kShelves

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    Is this okay? It's alright.

15. 15 死 The Death Train 死亡列车 Tu Su屠苏Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.2M WordsCompleted This is a world where civilization has collapsed and evil runs rampant! This is a blood-soaked, frenzied realm where morality has fallen apart! This is a struggle to survive! 4.2kReads8.5Score491Shelves
16. 16 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.2kReads9.5Score9.6kShelves
17. 17 都 Everyone's Becoming a Hero, So I Had No Choice but to Become the Great Demon King 都在成为勇士，我只好当上大魔王 Bai Chenfeng Wu百尘风无Urban1.2M WordsCompleted A mysterious phenomenon descends, and people in the real world are randomly transported to another realm, where they become warriors, hunt ferocious monsters, and rescue princesses. Yun Ye, blessed with perfect prompts about his fate, is transported to another world. He becomes the disciple of the only surviving demigod Dragon Knight in that realm, awakens as an all-element holy class, and becomes a great demon king who retains his complete self! 7.4kReads8.8Score697Shelves

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    Look, here they come!

18. 18 我 I Have a Mysterious Cemetery 我有一座神秘墓园 Mu Yi Guang木易广Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted (I've been on the front lines of the pandemic, so updates have been suspended for a while. I'm sorry.) As spiritual qi revives, evil spirit incidents break out everywhere: Demons commit murder, Ghost Buddha, the Origin Virus, Strange Threads, terrifying puppets... Yet science is the end point of every mystery. This is where the dead find rest. It is forbidden ground for the living, and it is also a treasure trove. Chen Shu is a fallen genius with a terrifying demon imprisoned inside his body, so 1.6kReads7.7Score213Shelves

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    This one should be suitable.

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