Any Heartwrenching Stories? The Kind That Make You Feel So Sorry for the Characters 有没有比较心酸的文，看过好心疼的
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The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳
Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held
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Sickly Obsession 病态诱捕
Transmigrating into a book + proceed with caution: possessive, unstable love interest. Manga adaptation and publication rights have been signed; the print edition is now available. Other people who transmigrate into a book get a golden finger, a powerful System, and a huge protagonist halo. Li Dezhuang transmigrates into a book as a minor character: a disposable side character who’s good for nothing but his looks, with a ridiculously old-fashioned name to boot. To survive, Li Dezhuang resolves t
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He Was Never in My Destiny 命中无他
He hated the other person’s betrayal and hated how they kept running away from him, again and again. But he also loved them to the bone. He gave them his whole heart, only to have everything taken from him by the person he respected and cared about most. Everyone thinks a lifetime is long, but sometimes it’s too short to grasp. If I could live again, I hope I’d never have met you.
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My Life Is Yours 我的命，都给你
Ji Mingshu hated Xu Meiling with all his heart and tormented her until she died. But when she was really gone, Ji Mingshu realized... he had fallen in love with her.
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Me and the Roses Are Always at Your Princess's Service! 我与玫瑰，随时为公主待命！
[The print edition is now available. Search for Sweet Mist on your favorite platform to buy it.] [One-on-one sweet romance, heart-fluttering and indulgent, with no limits to his devotion.] Zhou Jin, captain of the criminal investigation squad, was unruly, untamed, and hated being pestered. He had no patience for coaxing anyone, either. But after one assignment, he made an exception and took a young woman into his home. The next day, everyone on the team was gossiping: Would the young woman get y
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He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南
When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went
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A Wildly Growing Clarity 疯长的清醒
A genuinely unhinged gang heiress VS a proud, fallen young master Love and hate + two obsessive madmen + both are virgins + angst + tragic romance + mutual torment * On a rainy evening, dirty water streamed through the old alley. He approached her recklessly, his voice gentle. “Are you… all right? Do you need help?” Yan Zhuo’s lips curled into a cold smile. Hah, he thinks he can save just anyone. The next second, she recognized his face: the man from the dark-web livestream, who beguiled viewers
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The Gray Lotus 灰莲花
[A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa
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The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事
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
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I Told You I Love You in Heaven 我在天堂说爱你
At fifteen, Junxi accidentally got blood from an AIDS patient into one of his wounds and contracted the disease. From then on, his normal life was completely upended, and he lived in constant fear that he could die at any moment. But Li Poxiao never left his side, giving him the courage to carry on. Through his pain, he smiled through his tears. “Brother Junxi, my greatest wish is to become your bride. You have to fight to stay alive, because… this is a dream only you can help me fulfill.” A lov
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Goodbye, Hansheng 再见，寒生
A homeless boy falls in love with a stubborn rose covered in thorns. Though he knows he’ll be left bleeding, he throws himself into saving, embracing, and protecting her. The road to fame in show business is fraught with danger, and the jungle of fame and fortune is full of peril. Fans, idols, unspoken rules... Temptations lie everywhere, and only love can see through them. He is Han Sheng, an orphan who scrapes by with Bai Xiaoqi, his half sister in all but blood. He gives her his hope for a br
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Scarlet Heart (Two-Volume Set) 步步惊心（全二册）
A girl who steps into thin air transmigrates across a thousand years, from the bustling city of Shenzhen to a turbulent imperial court. The princes, embroiled in a struggle for the throne, gaze at her with tender affection, their eyes full of curiosity and temptation, as well as a few traces of genuine and feigned sympathy. She struggles to avoid the tide of history, but those pairs of dark, deep-set eyes hold her fast...
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In the Name of the Rose 以玫瑰之名
[The regretful ex’s arduous pursuit + the second male lead steadily claims the top spot + putting the scheming ex in her place] When she married him, she knew there was someone else in his heart. But lovers rarely get their happy ending, and he and that person could never be together. Then that person came back. Later, she met a man with captivating, peach-blossom eyes. Their encounter began with a little temptation and a little revenge... This is a story of a promise: the distance between him a
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He Lives in the Moonlight 他住在月光里
A moving story about a young woman with depression who gradually finds the courage to confront it and fight back.
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The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty 反派她以美貌杀人
(The heroine is a true villain. If you prefer morally upright characters, read with caution.) She was the villain of a book, but she never knew it. But what did that matter? Her beloved was dead. How could those responsible for his death be allowed to live? She toyed with the world in the palm of her hand, laying schemes within schemes and concealing deadly intent at every turn. Her gentle nature and ethereal beauty were both weapons, and no one could stand in the way of her revenge. The person
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Accompanied by Smoke 伴烟
[Naive, Wild Girl x Gentle Scholar + Happy Ending] She loved him, so she ran to him with all the courage she could muster. Liu Yunzhi treated her wonderfully, caring for her and asking after her, soothing her to sleep at night, reading to her whenever he had time, stroking her slightly rounded belly, and discussing baby names with her. She lost herself in it, deceiving herself as she sank into the gentle web he had woven, dreaming that they would be the only two in each other’s lives forever. Bu
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Escape from the Peach Blossom Trap 逃夭
After losing her memory, Su Wan lost all her martial arts skills and was left disfigured. For no apparent reason, she married into the Lin family and was swept into a bloody storm. Yun Chen used love as bait, scheming at every turn as he deliberately drew close to her. He used her to wipe out his enemies, only to fall deeply in love with her before he realized it. When the truth came to light and her memories returned, she learned that it had all been a lie: the two of them were sworn enemies, a
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The Substitute Princess Consort 代嫁王妃
On her wedding night, she takes her younger sister’s place as the bride, only to discover she’s been tricked. The groom has been switched for a notorious lecher who marries four wives a year. Rumor has it he’s cursed to bring death to his wives, and not one of the four has survived more than three days. Unluckily for her, she’s just become his fifth. To save her own life, she sets fire to the bridal chamber on their wedding night and takes a handsome man with her as she flees in the chaos. But h
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I Only Took a Peek at Him 我只偷看他一眼
During the speech by the freshman class representative, Chen Nan fell for Lu Xu at first sight, and for the rest of her life. The pink sunset beyond the window filled the entire sky, like a beautiful landscape painting. The clouds looked drunk, their cheeks flushed with color. Chen Nan held her breath and stole a sidelong glance at Lu Xu. His profile was youthful and striking, and he held his book with perfect posture. A ray of light fell on the yellowed pages, and touched him as well. The dayli
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You Are the Best in the Universe 宇宙第一的你
The crab is peeling my shell, and the notebook is writing me. Countless versions of me fall across the maple leaves and snowflakes, while you think of me. Maybe only if the world is turned upside down will you become what I wish for. Maybe only by turning the world upside down can I set your reflection right! But ever since I was three, you’ve been woven into my life. I wish time could stop forever at that second, yet in an instant the sea of flowers bursts into color, and the old face gives way
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Shallow Night 浅夜
A dark girl is reborn after bathing in blood, with no memories. Her reappearance stirs up another major commotion at Beethoven Academy! A simple, innocent boy in white reveals his talent, shining brilliantly and bringing another astonishing sensation to the music world! With the same face but a completely different personality and a mysterious past, what kind of shock will her return bring to that elfin, melancholic, pale boy? And what devastating blow will it deal to the elegant, aristocratic q
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The Aloof Immortal Venerable on the Mountain Was Forced to Marry the Demoness 山上清冷的仙尊被女魔头强娶了
(A strong, domineering female Demon Venerable who dotes on her husband × a cool, gentle, slightly proud and easily flustered male immortal lord) That aloof immortal lord from the heavens above should be placed on a pedestal for the world to admire and worship. He may be gazed upon from afar, but never defiled. What nonsense! The demonic woman tosses the immortal lord she has abducted onto the bed. With his soft, delicate skin, he belongs in her Demon Palace, where she can lavishly pamper him. Bu
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The Shiba Inu Falls for the Celestial Hound 柴犬爱上哮天犬
Xiaotian Dog accidentally rescued a mother Shiba Inu named Zhan Yanyuan who had fallen on hard times. The Shiba Inu devoted herself to cultivation and became a dog demon a thousand years later. But Xiaotian Dog remained utterly loyal to his master and only wanted to stay by his side, with no interest in romance. It wasn't until Zhan Yanyuan was completely destroyed across the Three Realms that he realized he had loved her all along...
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Dr. Shen, Please Don't Do This 沈医生，请你不要这样
[A female patient with moderate psychological disorders vs. a seemingly aloof but hot-tempered male school doctor] Wen Yinuo grew up in the shadow of her mother's abandonment, her father's drinking and gambling, and school bullying. She developed severe social anxiety and psychological disorders that made it impossible for her to communicate normally with people. Shen Yan was a school doctor at A University, more famous than the campus heartthrob and adored by the girls. He was approachable and
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Goodbye, With Tears in Our Eyes 再见只能红着眼
[A Tearjerker of the Highest Quality] He was a poor student who fell for a well-behaved girl with perfect grades. To give her a happy life, he worked hard at his studies. He tried, and he struggled, but in the end, the happiness he had fought for was forced into someone else's hands. When the two lovers met again, they should have blushed, but all they could do was look at each other with tear-filled eyes. Standing by the roadside, he cried like a child, more like a madman: “I don't want anythin
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You Broke Your Promise 你失信了
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
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Seeing Through 窥破
[The print edition of Farewell Ceremony is now available on all major platforms.] [Reclusive, cold, troubled girl × possessive, hot-tempered young rogue] Wan Li pressed her fingerprints ten times, and from then on, lost her heart. “Tsk, it's not like you're signing a contract. Don't be nervous.” The young man raised an eyebrow slightly, a smile tugging at his lips. Everyone said Ji Lanzhuo was a dissolute playboy no one could control. Wan Li wasn't afraid. She threw herself in headfirst and fell
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The White Zone 白色禁区
[Two equally powerful leads + both inexperienced + one-on-one romance + heroine with multiple secret identities] Sharp-tongued, straight-shooting criminal investigation captain x wealthy heiress and undercover agent with two faces For revenge, she was willing to sell her soul, setting a trap to win his trust. She thought she could throw him away once she had used him, but a kiss unsettled her heart. She fell for him. They fell in love and naturally became a couple. But how could a love born of
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Fishermen’s Lights on the River, Keeping Me Awake with Sorrow 江枫渔火对愁眠
She waited for him all her life, but he would never come back.
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I Cannot Make You My Princess Consort, but I Can Grant You a Lifetime of Glory 除了王妃之位本王许你一世荣华
Also known as: Other than the title of princess consort, I promise you a lifetime of glory Angst with sweetness. If you can handle the angst, come on in. Du Xiyue is a wisp of a wandering soul from the apocalypse. She was a military doctor with special abilities and a pocket dimension. Tired of the tense, dangerous life of the apocalypse, she no longer wants to live for anyone else. In this life, she just wants to be an ordinary woman. She thought she had found true love, but the prince only wa
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Girl, This King Will Spoil You for Life 丫头本王就是要宠你一辈子
One devoted couple + sweet romance (no transmigration, no rebirth, and no angst from beginning to end!) Zhu Qiqi is the princess of the Jinling Kingdom, abandoned far from home and raised as a boy by the Grand Witch Granny. She is thirteen, yet only as tall as a seven-year-old! Her blood can cure deadly poisons, and she can understand the language of animals. To grow taller, she leaves the Divine Bird Tribe. By chance, she is mistaken for a boy and becomes Prince Chen's human hot-water bottle.
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An Unmarried Older Daughter, Shunned by All 女大不嫁，众叛亲离
This book is also known as “Husband’s Sister Still Unmarried, Younger Brother’s Wife Urges the Whole Family to Throw Her Out!” (I hope my novel can be adapted for film or television! For that reason, I’ve temporarily made an animated short video of about three minutes for each of the novel’s first ten chapters. Since the copyright won’t belong to me until twenty years from now, I’ve only made animations for the first ten chapters...) The main idea: In a family with many children, a son is like a
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You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚
Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t
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Blood-Red Sunset 残阳似血
[Female special forces soldier vs. heir to a financial empire] [Love and hate] [Suspenseful tragic romance] [Tragic ending] He commanded a vast business empire, and money and women were the things he had most of. They were also the things he loved most. He loved lots and lots of money, and women who were very, very special. She was the strongest special forces soldier, bar none. She had no desires and stood alone in the world. Watching her, he couldn’t help saying, “I think I’ve really fallen in
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Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年
The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years
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I Was Forced to Become a Girl Idol 我被迫成为少女偶像
This story is also titled To Avoid Working in the Coal Mines, I Chose to Become an Idol Girl Young Yang Xiaoxing is so short on money that he has no choice but to sell himself into a long-term contract. He catches the eye of idol agent Dong Yixin, who buys out his contract so he can fill the final spot on her young mistress’s idol team... Advance notice: This story has no gender-bending marriage.
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The Bizarre Experience of Dating My Guy Best Friend 当男闺蜜成了男友后的神奇体验
After one drunken mishap, I slept with my childhood sweetheart and male best friend of twenty-eight years. Did I turn our friendship into romance? What's it like to date someone you've known since you were little? Naturally, it's nerve-racking, sweet, and complicated. I thought that since we got along so well as friends, we'd make a good couple too. But sharing the same values doesn't mean you're suited for a relationship, and having similar personalities doesn't mean your lives will move at the
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