High-Quality Horror Novels, Nothing Mindless 高质量恐怖小说，不要无脑。

1. 151 冤 The Unlucky Heavenly Master Walks the Mortal World 冤种天师走人间 Master of the Dragontail Studio曳尾斋主Mystery748k WordsCompleted The Maoshan Celestial Master holds yin and yang in check, slays ghosts, banishes demons, and dispels ill omens. A three-foot peachwood sword, a stick of incense for virtue! My fate is unusual: I court death but never die, so my master took me in as a disciple and taught me the secret arts of Maoshan. After descending the mountain, I met a beautiful older girl I knew as a child, and she led me down a road of no return. A beauty in an ice coffin, a snow-mountain witch, a fox spirit beneath the moo 729Reads7.4Score101Shelves

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   In the ancient tomb, there were no remains. I was about five months pregnant when I was in my mother's womb. Three months later, my mother died, eight months pregnant with me. Two lives lost, one coffin containing two bodies. My grandfather wept bitterly, placed my mother in the coffin, and prepared for the funeral. Eight burly men stood on either side of the coffin, gave a shout, and were about to carry it out. But the coffin didn't budge. The eight men strained and strained, their hernias and hemorrhoids flaring up, breaking the ropes on the carrying pole, but the coffin remained motionless. The villagers, seeing this, knew something was wrong; it must be haunted! Only the simple-minded Jia Da-nao had a sudden inspiration and asked my grandfather, "Old Yuan, did you bury hundreds of pounds of gold and silver bricks in the coffin? Take them out and share some with us! Your son is a tomb robber; all that gold and silver treasure was dug up from graves. If you don't give it to us, someone else will dig it up later."

2. 152 死 Death on Delivery 死亡外卖 Broken Word Venice断字威尼斯Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Never try to save money when ordering takeout! After ordering a meal that wasn't clean, strange events keep happening, and his coworkers begin dying one by one. Some takeout costs you money. Some takeout costs you your life. My other completed novel, The Hell Company, is over a million words long. Come check it out, dear readers~~ 2.4kReads8.7Score225Shelves

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   The low rating doesn't change my opinion of this novel. It's not particularly scary, nor is it particularly mind-bending; it perfectly reveals the darkness of the human heart under despair.

3. 153 猛 The Bride of the Vengeful Ghost 猛鬼新娘 Lampwick灯草Mystery417k WordsCompleted When I was sixteen, I rescued a woman who had been tricked into coming to our village, simply because I wanted to help. I never imagined that my actions would not only get the poor woman killed, but also lead to the deaths of more than a hundred villagers. And so my strange life began. 4.7kReads9.0Score333Shelves

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   I can't stand horror novels, but this one is incredibly good. It's scary yet funny, highly recommended.

4. 154 嘘 Hush! It's Here 嘘！它来了 Xi Han玺晗Mystery472k WordsCompleted Stray cats appear on campus, awakening a curse of murder sealed away for fifty years. Long ago, cats protected the school by killing rats, but when their numbers grew too large, they were burned alive. Their resentment coalesced into a nine-lived shadow cat. It uses humans to wreak havoc, draining the vitality of the living in a blood sacrifice to avenge its burning. Strange incidents, gruesome deaths, vengeful spirits demanding lives night after night: the only way to survive is to destroy all 182Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The plot is intricately woven and becomes more exciting with each viewing.

5. 155 我 I Told You, That Villain Isn't Me 我都说了，那个反派不是我 Big Bai Bai Bai大白白白Urban2.4M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Sequences + Mild Horror + Slow Burn] Jiang Yan is a high school student. One day, he suddenly noticed that everything around him had started to get strange. “I don’t know what’s going on. Everyone who sees me is terrified, saying I brutally slaughter my own kind and that I’m a deranged lunatic. But I’ve always treated everyone politely and kindly. I respect my teachers at school, take good care of my elders at home, and I’ve never even met these people... Doctor, do you know wh 10.3kReads8.8Score1kShelves
6. 156 宿 Dorm Survival: I Was Pulled into the Management Chat 宿舍求生，我被拉进了管理群 Rolling Eggs翻滚的蛋蛋Mystery4.8M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow + no saintly heroine + System + survival + satisfying read] When Chen Bei woke up, he found himself in a dormitory survival game, bound to a dorm room. During the day, players had to venture out to gather supplies, grow stronger, and fortify their dorms. When night fell, all kinds of eerie and dangerous creatures appeared. The only way to survive was to hide inside the dorm. People and their dorms lived or died together! Unlike the others, Chen Bei had gained access to the game's 107.1kReads8.9Score8.7kShelves

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   This novel is high-energy from start to finish! The opening is incredibly captivating, and the chapters are even more stunning and explosive, vividly and realistically unfolding like a movie in your mind. It's like a powerful magnet, drawing you in completely and making you utterly engrossed. Don't miss this masterpiece, book lovers! Highly recommended!

7. 157 凶 Tales of the Malevolent Spirits 凶灵秘闻录 Arctic Hunter北极猎手Mystery8.5M WordsOngoing A strange space hides countless mysteries. It is filled with danger and crises, and death lurks everywhere. Everyone who enters has only one thought: survive! 14Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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   The first book is top-tier horror novel; the second book features a protagonist who frequently enters a space to complete various horror scenarios; the third book has no special abilities, relying entirely on props and intelligence.

8. 158 麻 The Divine Fortune-Teller in the Linen Robe 麻衣神算子 Horseback Fishing骑马钓鱼Mystery7.4M WordsCompleted My grandfather taught me everything he knew about fortune-telling, but after I read three people’s fortunes, he left me. From then on, I didn’t just tell the fortunes of the living... 43.7kReads9.2Score3.8kShelves

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   The logic is meticulous, and the author's writing is excellent. The first book is actually more like a pawn shop story, with the protagonist having the ability to see ghosts. The second, third, and fourth books are all about fortune telling. I highly recommend the first and second books; they are really good! [Crying][crying]

9. 159 天 The Heaven-Ordained Fortune Teller 天命神算 Long Life and Prosperity寿比南山Mystery3.5M WordsCompleted When I was thirteen, I fell gravely ill. My fever wouldn't break, and no matter how many famous doctors I saw, none could cure me. My grandfather healed me, but he died mysteriously five years later. Only then did I learn that he had incurred a karmic debt on my behalf. So I inherited his legacy and embarked on the path of a feng shui master. 149.1kReads9.2Score17.5kShelves
10. 160 麻 The Master of Ma Yi Divination 麻衣相师 Peach Blossom Ferry桃花渡Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted My great-uncle had all kinds of abilities. One day, he told me he’d buried a treasure for me in a feng shui paradise… 28.1kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
11. 161 借 Borrowing Yin Lifespan 借阴寿 Five Dou of Rice五斗米Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted Have you ever slept wearing burial clothes? Don’t try it. I did once, and that night... My name is Li Yiliang. I was born with a shortened lifespan, and my birth caused my mother to die in childbirth. But one night when I was eighteen, my mother came back and said she wanted to take me with her... My grandfather told me to sleep in burial clothes, then gave his own life to help me escape that fate. From then on, my life was never free of strange and uncanny things... 4.7kReads8.9Score411Shelves
12. 162 灵 The Soul Points to the Killer 灵魂指案 Eggie Baa Baa蛋咩咩Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Pei Ai is a beautiful and clever spirit medium, born with eyes that can see ghosts. But there’s a catch: she can only see those who died unjustly. After an accident, Pei Ai goes into hiding under an assumed name. A year later, those eyes draw her into a bizarre and gruesome dismemberment case once again... 4.2kReads9.0Score449Shelves

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13. 163 家 My Family Is Dying One by One. Am I Cursed to Die? 家族接连殒命，我身负致命诅咒？ Half-Moon Glaze半月琉璃Mystery46k WordsOngoing I was born with an incomplete fate, and my birth caused my mother’s death. To keep me safe, my grandmother died, my uncle died, and my father disappeared. Only in the end did I learn that it was all because... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality horror novels that will scare you to death after reading.

14. 164 收 The Corpse Collection Files 收尸档案 Zhang Wuren张无忍Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Since ancient times, the dead have been left with their bodies. But few people know that corpses hold many secrets that remain hidden from the world. Cursed corpses, living corpses, bodies left where they fell, vengeful corpses, bisected corpses... Every corpse has a story of its own! My name is He Yongheng, and I collect bodies for a funeral home. 3.8kReads9.0Score367Shelves

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    Zhang Wuren yyds okay

15. 165 镇 The Soul-Suppressing Stele 镇魂碑 Zhang Wuren张无忍Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted Telling the eeriest stories and exposing the most unfathomable human hearts! The final installment in the Evil-Quelling Trilogy! (The first two, Evil-Quelling Notes and Thousand Corpse Town, are both complete.) After the first thirty thousand words, there will be three updates every day! No delays, guaranteed! Thank you all for continuing to support Lao Zhang! 687Reads7.8Score101Shelves
16. 166 伥 Changguai 伥怪 Thousand-Year Pea Pod千年豌豆荚Fantastical Romance63k WordsOngoing (Villains, madmen, extreme content, horror, male ghosts) [A lovesick, sensitive, affection-starved lunatic × a refined, gentle psychologist who is secretly depraved] “Drip.” “Drip.” My dead boyfriend grabs me by the ankle. He wants to drag me down into the abyss. My fear is swallowed whole. Who is snickering in the dark? And who is sobbing with their eyes covered? 1.9kReads6.1Score178Shelves

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    It's a bit like Ten Deadly Sins, twisted and terrifying, very suffocating and oppressive. It was really unsettling. After watching it, I had nightmares for several days in a row, and I was too scared to go to the bathroom at night; I almost suffocated.

17. 167 午 Midnight Fortune-Teller: Humans Keep Away, Ghosts Come Forward 午夜算命师：人回避，鬼上前 West of the Clouds云间之右Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted Everyone knows about fortune-telling, but have you ever heard of telling fortunes for ghosts? Just because you've never heard of something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. If you ever come across a fortune-telling shop with its doors still open in the middle of the night, don't go looking for excitement. Because the people waiting in line might not be people… 35.4kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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    Fortune telling is for the living, have you ever heard of fortune telling for the dead? If you encounter a fortune-telling shop still open late at night, don't join the queue, because the people queuing might not be real people… A bright student, unable to take the college entrance exam, had no choice but to follow his grandfather in fortune telling. Little did he know, a client who had invited his grandfather to do something called, saying that his grandfather had been buried under rocks in a landslide a few days earlier. But this grandfather who snatched his life from the clutches of a drowning ghost didn't seem to be his real grandfather…

18. 168 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves

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    Tales of the Underworld

19. 169 穿 Transmigrate to a Chaotic Era and Hide in the Mountains with My Little Sister 穿越乱世带着妹妹躲入深山 Little Fish Fifteen小鱼十五Ancient Romance887k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a chaotic era, she takes her younger sister into the mountains to escape danger. They live in a cave, dig for wild vegetables, and hunt. No golden finger, no storage space, no System, and no romance. Writing isn’t easy. If you don’t like it, please don’t be rude. 4.4kReads8.2Score540Shelves
20. 170 扎 The Paper Effigy Shop: Everyone Around Me Is a Big Shot 扎纸铺，我身边都是大佬 Jie Yu界玉Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted In our ancient land of China, many professions have their own rules and taboos. The older and more mysterious the craft, the more this is true. For example, when “asking the rice,” you must never ask how someone died; a coffin maker must never make their own coffin; a paper effigy maker must never draw eyes on a paper figure; and a spirit medium must never conduct a ceremony without all the members of their altar present... If any of these rules and taboos are broken, something terrifying will h 22.1kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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    The first book was alright, quite scary, and it was about shamans; the second book, I thought, was very well written. Although it's also about crime investigation, the protagonist is a descendant of Song Ci, and the methods used to solve cases are quite unusual. The cases they encounter are all quite scary but also logical, and the plot is excellent; the third book is a sequel to the second.

21. 171 活 Taboo of the Living 活人禁忌 Ninth Master of the Thieves' Sect盗门九当家Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted When I was nine, I found myself in mortal danger! To save me, my grandfather made a decision that would change my life forever... 16kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    After watching the dramatic and suspenseful storyline of "Dead Man Makeup" yesterday, I was really scared after watching the next episode last night.

22. 172 旧 Delusions of the Old Days: You Say I'm Full of Crap? 旧日谵妄，你说我吹牛逼？ Island Valley屿峪Mystery342k WordsCompleted [Dual plotlines, onstage and behind the scenes; Eerie resurgence; Lovecraftian; a medley of postmodern urban legends; blogger story; System story; no female lead; mildly chilling and dark] (You’ll see all kinds of people from across the internet in this novel!) “When everything in sight is swallowed by chaos, keeping a secret that can never be spoken will drive you mad...” Yu Buyan is so ill that when he tells the truth, people only think he’s talking nonsense and dreaming up absurdities. At fir 375Reads6.8Score101Shelves

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    The first book has potential; it's quite intense and worth reading after you've grown tired of gore. The rest are all heavyweights, guaranteed to be a hit.

23. 173 在 A Shady Merchant in a Horror World 在惊悚世界当奸商 One Stroke of the Blade执笔一刀Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Horror world, transmigration, System, comedy, no female lead, survival, feel-good story, infinite worlds, horror, the uncanny] Lin Wu adjusted quickly to suddenly finding himself in an unfamiliar place. After all, those people in white coats often moved him around while he was asleep. The people here looked a lot like the ugly things he used to see. They were a little uglier, but a 19.9kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
24. 174 直 Livestream: Proving the Existence of an Infinite Multiverse from the Start 直播：开局证明无限多元宇宙 Become a God成神Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Livestreaming: I’m leading the evolution of civilization] After transmigrating, Jiang Zhe becomes the host of a science education program. He gets bound to a System. To his surprise, he discovers that all he has to do is explain science to earn an endless stream of rewards. Using scientific theories from his previous life, he proves from the start that the world is fake and that infinitely many multiverses exist. “...” “Nuwa mended the sky by repairing the moon and the earth.” “Ancient civiliza 11.2kReads8.7Score1.2kShelves
25. 175 克 Cosmic Horror Cultivation: I Can Reverse Time 克系修仙：我能逆转时间 Plop Fish扑通鱼Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsOngoing (No heroine, no invincibility, no brainless protagonist, plot-driven, a protagonist who eats people. Things get really exciting after he breaks through to the Nascent Soul realm!) Ye Xiang transmigrates into a Lovecraftian cultivation world and develops an eye condition. The world he sees is unlike the one ordinary people see: perception turned upside down, Buddha statues made of insects. The Great Dao has vanished, towers of corpses float in the air, and two dark moons hang overhead. What is re 1.6kReads9.0Score157Shelves
26. 176 凌 I Draw Talismans in Midair to Slay a Hundred Ghosts: I Am a Maoshan Celestial Master 凌空画符灭百鬼，我是茅山天师 Redstone Taoist红石道人Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [An immensely satisfying story+lots of perks+a lecherous, roguish young Maoshan Celestial Master wipes out a hundred ghosts+multiple heroines+ghosts run rampant] I am the seventy-second generation Seal-Bearing Celestial Master of Maoshan. I command thunder, fire, water, ice, and wood talismans, and understand the mysteries of heaven and earth. After twelve years of cultivation, I can gather spiritual energy into ink with a single finger, form spells in thin air, and wipe out a hundred ghosts wit 50Reads6.1Score105Shelves

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    Yes, this is a super popular book with a high IQ, and tens of thousands of readers! The male lead is incredibly strong and witty! It's highly recommended!

27. 177 诡 The Strange Book 诡书 Meng Ranye梦然也Mystery578k WordsOngoing [Supernatural + Protagonist’s Growth + Single Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Mild Horror] What would you do if you could see ghosts? Would you explore out of curiosity, or keep your distance? What if I told you that ghosts are impossible to resist, and that an ordinary person would lose the ability to move just from seeing one? All you could do is watch yourself die with your mind perfectly clear. What would you do? Would you charge into one last desperate attack, no matter the cost? Or would you 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the struggle for survival, everyone has their own unique characteristics.

28. 178 我 I’m Really Not Blind 我真的不是瞎子 Two Cats in a Tree树上两只猫Mystery412k WordsCompleted As the old saying goes: Dogs can see things people can't. I'm not a dog, but I can see things normal people can't. 332Reads8.5Score113Shelves

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    Remember to come back and thank me after you finish reading the first three chapters [smirk]

29. 179 我EN With a Fox Immortal, I Subdue a Hundred Ghosts 我以狐仙镇百鬼 Purple Dream Wandering Dragon紫梦游龙Mystery10.3M WordsOngoing The day I was born, nineteen bolts of thunder struck around our family’s courtyard. A fortune-teller said I was born a demon child, fated to suffer eighteen calamities in my life. Either someone else would die, or I would. As it turned out, the fortune-teller met his own calamity on the very day I was born. He carried me out of the village, and suddenly dropped dead! 748.4kReads9.4Score43kShelves

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    I'm very picky about horror novels, and I'm still thoroughly enjoying this one. It saved me from a reading slump that lasted for over six months, and I highly recommend it.

30. 180 半 The Ghost Way, Midway Through Life 半路鬼道 Scorpio Water Demon天蝎水妖Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted Smart male lead + one heroine On the night of the Ghost Festival, the living send off the dead, burn incense, make offerings, and burn joss paper. But that night, I heard a ghost calling for a soul… The gong sounds, the night grows dark, and the road to the Yellow Springs is hard to travel… With talismans to guide the way and the departed to show the path, summon the gods and command the ghosts: only then can one master the Ghost Path between Yin and Yang! 6.6kReads8.9Score486Shelves

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    The male lead is intelligent and the female lead is single. On the Ghost Festival (July 15th), people send off the dead, burn incense, offer sacrifices, and burn paper money—all things done by the living. But on this night, I heard ghosts wailing… The gong sounds, the night is dark, and the road to the underworld is difficult… The talisman guides the way, the predecessors point the way, gods are summoned and ghosts exorcised, thus establishing the Yin-Yang and Ghostly Path! Read the main text.

31. 181 借 Borrowed Corpse, Stolen Life 借尸命 Meng Xiaonai萌小乃Mystery4.8M WordsOngoing When a plague swept through my mother’s village, she was the only one who escaped alive and made it to Chen Village. My mother was graceful and beautiful, but after arriving in the village, she went mad. There’s something wrong with this village. Every night, we hear strange noises. My father’s name is Chen Jiu, and mine is Chen Lintian. I suspect he isn’t my real father... 1.8kReads9.0Score130Shelves

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    It's not mindless; the protagonist grows step by step, somewhat like a spooky story from my hometown, not a wish-fulfillment novel where the protagonist is invincible from the start. The story is quite good, with each chapter connected, showing the protagonist's gradual growth. I'm a fan of wish-fulfillment novels, and this one is truly excellent. The author isn't particularly good at dialogue, but overall it's very enjoyable. Character traits: a bit cheeky, decisive, showing the fear of the unknown. Recommendation rating: five stars.

32. 182 最 The Last Paper Effigy Maker 最后一个扎纸人 Chong Xiayueban虫下月半Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted The art of paper effigies can bridge the worlds of yin and yang, perform rites for the dead, and summon the King of Hell. Cut yellow paper, weave bamboo strips: paper horses travel a thousand miles, and paper figures summon spirits. With one stroke to paint their eyes, the King of Hell appears, striking terror into all directions and sending ten thousand ghosts into hiding! By the time the art of paper effigies reaches Chen Mo, he is its last practitioner. He assumes this ancient, mysterious cra 16.7kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves

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    The King of Feng Shui is really good; there are many captivating plot points. The final scene with the paper doll is also excellent. The plot doesn't feature any overly sentimental characters; everyone is focused on their own lives, and there's not much of a romantic subplot. Keep watching! "Innocent Murder" is a story about a protagonist who triggers a series of psychological crimes, which he then solves. It's truly excellent.

33. 183 无 Murder Without Guilt 无罪谋杀 Yu Chen宇尘Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The most horrifying murders, the most unfathomable truths!! Cannibal banquets, the silenced woman, the frozen lover, the Nanda murderer turning himself in, sacrificial paintings made of human skin, ghostly figures in mirrors... You could never understand, by ordinary reasoning, the true motives hidden behind these terrifying and bizarre murder cases. Let a psychiatrist skilled in hypnosis guide you, from a unique perspective, into the minds of these terrible criminals and uncover the chilling tr 429Reads8.8Score—Shelves
34. 184 执 A New Life for an Obsession 执念新生 Elva Purple CatElva紫猫Mystery566k WordsCompleted By day, he is a math teacher who keeps everyone at arm’s length; by night, he becomes an exorcist who punishes vengeful spirits. Gifted yet constantly in danger, he carries on until he meets her. She is clever and sweet, thoughtful and understanding, and willing to accompany him on the path to redemption. Along the way, she also fulfills the wish she has always held dear. Their love is a mutual choice, and neither of them ever backs down. With so many dear friends by their side, the senior and j 385Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book. It's a story about the male and female protagonists subduing vengeful spirits. It's suspenseful and thrilling, with crime-solving elements. The plot doesn't drag, and the story flows well. The male protagonist is devoted and domineering, and the female protagonist is genuine and not overly sentimental. There are no misunderstandings or those annoying "green tea" characters. Plus, many of the supporting characters are quite impressive.

35. 185 失 Insomniacs' Forbidden Tales: 444 Midnight Ghost Stories 失眠者禁忌：444个午夜鬼谈 Jun Nanchao峻难超Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted A horror anthology with a bonus at the end of every story. I have 444 folk ghost stories guaranteed to keep you awake until midnight, terrify you, make you break out in a cold sweat, and pull the covers over your head! At the end of every chapter, the “Author’s Note” will include an illustration or bonus! But before you open it, brace yourself. The author accepts no responsibility for what happens next! [Supernatural Horror] [Folk Horror] [Rural Ghost Stories] [True Cases] [Urban Oddities] [L 4.2kReads—Score366Shelves

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    This book has a hidden feature: the level of suspense changes depending on when you read it. The later you read, the scarier it becomes. Some people have tried reading the "1 AM episode" at 3 AM and were so scared they stayed up all night. If you're looking for a thrilling read, reading in the early morning is even better.

36. 186 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 3kReads9.2Score293Shelves

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    I would call this a divine book; you must believe me!

37. 187 灵 Spiritwalking Through Time and Space 灵行时空 Silence Has Lasted Long Enough沉默够钟Mystery867k WordsOngoing The Red Moon's invasion tore through space and time, and supernatural horrors descended across the globe! From the start, the protagonist takes control of a useless C-rank ghost, only to discover that it's a universal puzzle piece. But before he can grow strong, A-rank and S-rank paranormal incidents come one after another: Murderous illusion, evil ghost doppelganger (Split Ghost Persona, A) A gluttonous feast on a bridge in the rain (Hanging Ghost Incident, S) A terrifying haunting, the living 6.9kReads8.0Score1.1kShelves

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    Not a mindless supernatural story; it features a constant stream of ghosts, providing plenty of horror, and the writing style is very comfortable to read.

38. 188 抬 The Coffin Bearer 抬棺匠 Classmate Xiao Fei小非同学Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted My family has dealt with the dead for generations. Following in my father’s footsteps, I became a coffin bearer. Before carrying a coffin, I always offer the deceased five incense sticks. When offering incense to the living, three long sticks and two short ones are taboo. When offering incense to the dead, three short sticks and two long ones are taboo. That day, I carried a coffin, and the dead pregnant woman inside gave birth to a pair of twins, a boy and a girl! [Shh, keep quiet! We’re settin 2.9kReads8.3Score194Shelves

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    The main character is so cool, I love him haha

39. 189 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 20.6kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves

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    A clash of brilliant minds, endless plot twists—who will emerge victorious?! A suspenseful and mind-bending thriller with 75 cases, the author's attention to detail is astonishing, and the suspense is high-energy from start to finish. A must-read for those who don't miss it!

40. 190 惊 Thriller Game: I Can See the Hints 惊悚游戏：我能看到提示 Master Mouse in Sunglasses戴墨镜的鼠爷Mystery951k WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy + power fantasy. Not scary. If that's not your thing, move along!] A mysterious dimension descends upon Earth, randomly selecting humans to take part in a horror game. Uncensorable horror livestreams spread across the internet, allowing all of humanity to witness one terrifying spectacle after another. Gu Yi is unlucky enough to be chosen as an adventurer. Fortunately, he can see mysterious hints. Following the hints, Gu Yi gradually seeks out the truth, only to discover that 6.7kReads8.9Score639Shelves

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    It's a really good show. The male lead is incredibly intelligent, and there's no romantic partner. The team members each have their own unique traits—a real gathering of quirky characters.

41. 191 诡 The Weird Realm II: Room 414 Hospital 诡界II：414医院 The Wind Rises in the Holy City风起圣都Mystery417k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + Supernatural Horror + Mystery + Paranormal + Survival + Dungeons] A hospital said to be impossible to escape, and a group of survivors who've narrowly escaped death time and again. What bizarre and uncanny tales await them as they open the doors to one patient room after another? Dear readers, follow the protagonist Lu Bai as he uncovers one hidden truth after another. Welcome to Hospital 414... 65Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A blend of infinite flow, mind-bending, horror, and supernatural elements, the protagonist is trapped in a hospital that is said to be inescapable. The hospital has 18 floors, with 10 rooms on each floor, arranged in pairs corresponding to the five elements. Behind each room door lies a terrifying quest instance, hiding all sorts of bizarre and fantastical stories.

42. 192 镇 Suppressing the Dragon 镇龙 Ninth Young Master of the Daoist Sect道门九公子Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted For one person, he dug up an ancient grave, broke into a dragon's tomb, and wielded the Yang Sword to slay yin spirits! An heir to a family of secret arts, he joins a group of men and women bound together by fate. Together, they travel far and wide, fighting monsters in the mountains, slaying evil in the cities, breaking into the underworld, and robbing ghost messengers... To change our fate, we defy the heavens! 2.5kReads8.8Score532Shelves

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    I recommend reading this book during the day; you might not be able to sleep if you read it at night.

43. 193 诡 Echoes of the Haunted Realm 诡界回响 Night-Owl Curly Hair熬夜小卷毛Mystery195k WordsOngoing [Eerie] [Infinite Flow] [Mildly Thrilling] [Original Story] [One Female Lead] Sometimes I wonder if my life has a script. Am I walking a path I've chosen myself, or is everything I've experienced just part of a story someone planned for me? Until one day... I broke free of my restraints... only to discover that I had fallen into a terrifying world… In the middle of the night, Mu Qiu wakes with a start, only to find his father has killed “Mother.” His father says shakily, “That isn't your mo 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All three are good, with exciting plots. The third one is a new book; the male protagonist's ghost mother tries to kill him at the beginning, so I recommend checking it out.

44. 194 国 National Treasure 国家宝藏 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery930k WordsCompleted [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Smart Protagonists] There is a group of people armed with black blades and mysterious arts, born to venture into ancient tombs across the land. There is a group of people who fight without end and bleed until they are drained, dying to protect the nation's treasures. They stand before the countless people of the world, shielding them from its darkest corners. They leave the greatest glory of their people behind them, for all to behold. They share one name: Qilin. But I 38.6kReads9.4Score6.4kShelves

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    This book is mainly about a tomb raiding novel where the Black Knife Qilin protects national treasures. It's high-energy from the start and not mindless at all. Although it's a niche genre, it's really good (not a recommendation). Just look at the ratings!

45. 195 我 I'm a Doctor in the Horror World 我在惊悚世界当医生 Cao Zi Bu Chen曹子不晨Mystery780k WordsCompleted In a world of horror, ghosts run rampant. Su Yun is stunned to discover that he's the only living person around! Everyone else is a ghost. How is he supposed to play this? Is this the worst start ever? Oh, no! He's awakened a System! As long as he makes ghosts feel fear, he can earn Horror Points! None of the ghosts know I'm alive. I'm a doctor at Yinshan Hospital now! I have to treat ghosts, and Su Yun breaks into a maniacal grin. Many-Eyed Monster: "My eyes hurt!" No problem. Just pluck them o 538Reads8.9Score105Shelves

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    Oh my god! I was completely stunned! My friends, the protagonist of this book isn't brainless! There's no romance (female lead)! No tacky, outlandish plot points! The author planted so many plot holes, and the only thing that really got me going was the abrupt ending! It completely blew my mind! Recommended rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Character traits: At the beginning, the protagonist still had humanity, but he gradually changed due to his experiences (anyway, I liked him after he changed).

46. 196 我 I’m Trapped in a Strange World 我陷入了诡异世界 Water Goods 66水货66Mystery838k WordsCompleted (There are many clues planted early on, so please be patient as you read.) Someone asked me: Could it be that humans are actually being eaten by certain creatures when they die, and that it’s merely disguised as illness or some other cause? I answered: Of course. I can see it all, including the real way they die. Sometimes I can’t help thinking that humans aren’t all that different from the chickens on a farm. 990Reads8.0Score107Shelves

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    This is a super high-quality horror novel. It's all about a battle of wits. The protagonist is constantly trapped, a game within a game. What you see isn't reality, not the truth, but something the eerie makes you see. You can only experience endless despair. Everything is interconnected. The protagonist is quite intelligent, but he's still led by the eerie rhythm. Now, we can only wait and see what his parents do next. Reading this book truly makes you feel the protagonist's despair, that sense of powerlessness, constantly falling into bizarre traps.

47. 197 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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    The protagonist of the first book is a pure egoist who becomes stronger step by step through his own rationality. He is intelligent and has only one goal from beginning to end. The second book is a sequel to the first. The endless cycle of devouring continues, and the protagonist is slightly weaker than in the first book, starting to rely on hints, though his own intellect is still capable. The third book is pure horror with no progression; you can only rely on your brain to get through it and buy expensive ghost items to survive (you only have a limited number of uses). The fourth book features meaningful character development for each character.

48. 198 诡 The Bizarre Company: Starting with Being Forced to Work 996 诡异公司：从被迫996开始 Three Fish三鱼Mystery999k WordsCompleted Zhang Yang, an ordinary office worker, wakes up one day to find himself forced into the bizarre Tianwang Corporation, where a terrifying new life as a wage slave begins. A machine supervisor who kills anyone who breaks the rules. Bizarre jobs where your life is always at risk. A horrifying night in the underworld, where failing to finish your work means overtime. Colleagues with their own hidden agendas. The mysterious Six Paths Realm, one world after another in ruin, walking corpses and evil sp 296Reads8.3Score—Shelves
49. 199 我 I'm Almost a Max-Level Evil God, and You Want Me to Switch to Summoning? 我快邪神满级，你劝我转职召唤？ The Sky Isn't Dark Around the Corner转角天不黑Urban2.3M WordsOngoing The animated series is now streaming: Buried Gods! If you can't get enough of the novel, please go show it your support!!! (Story-focused, somewhat dark, with a touch of warmth, no female lead, not invincible, not a System power fantasy, a modest ensemble cast; read with caution if any of that bothers you) On the wasteland, the gods greedily carve up their territories. To survive the beast tide, people can only offer up their humble faith, hoping to earn the gods' mercy and attain the supernatur 35.8kReads8.8Score4.7kShelves

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    Top of the horror list, incredibly good, the main plot of the first book is really good. Each small story connects to form a larger story.

50. 200 规 Rule Horror: Beware Your Roommate's Girlfriend 规则怪谈：请小心你室友的女友 Half a Liang of Salt盐巴半两Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [No heroine + not wish fulfillment + not invincible + unsettling + horror + suspense + plot-driven] [The livestreaming element is only a tiny part of the story. The focus is on horror and suspense, so feel free to dive in] There are only two people left in your school dorm: you and your roommate. Your roommate suddenly brings home an incredibly attractive person they met online, leaves you some money, then hurries off. Now you're alone in the room with your roommate's gorgeous online date... Wou 35.9kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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    The first book features a calm, collected, and decisive protagonist, He Gu, who is not overly sentimental but decisive and intelligent. There is no female lead in this book. The second book is not an invincible novel and does not have a system. The protagonist is also intelligent. This novel is in a horror style; those who are easily frightened should not read it.

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