Any Books Like Lord of the Mysteries? 诡秘类型的书，有木有？

1. 1 序 Sequence: Am I Being Forced to Become a God from the Start? 序列：开局就逼我成神？ Bai Chengchengcheng白橙橙橙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsOngoing Transmigrated to another world, captured from the start. Sequences, potions, and extraordinary creatures. Starting as a wandering mercenary, he ventures deeper into the extraordinary world, one step at a time. Heaven knows how I’m supposed to become Sequence 0 in this chaotic, troubled world. 222Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The potion series is a Western fantasy, in line with...

2. 2 从 From Mafia Beginnings to the Bird of Death 从黑手党开始成为告死之鸟 Miyang in March三月的弥央Urban353k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast] [Chaotic] [Mid-level magic, high-level martial arts] [No System] [Multiple heroines] [A sweet little story with no angst. Just kidding, there will be tears and sweetness] [Not a fast-paced power fantasy] [Lots of worldbuilding, revealed gradually] If a lifetime were compared to a single day, the darkest night would be an infant's ignorant innocence; dawn would be a young person's bold ambition; the noonday sun would be the fierce passion of one's prime; the evening glow would be 14Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   Although I don't know why not many people read it, it's definitely one of the better mystery/mystery stories on Tomato.

3. 3 我 I, the Supreme Being of Old, Defy the Rules When I Strike 我，旧日至高位格，出手无视规则 Shimmering Night夜光浮摇Urban2.1M WordsOngoing I was once the world's first transcendent, a pioneer who ventured into the unknown. When I returned from two hundred years of being lost, the world had changed, and the mighty ran rampant. They said I was merely a relic abandoned by the times, the remnant of an ignorant fantasy. There was no place for me in the new world. What they did not know was this: I had witnessed the most insane horrors and the grandest downfalls. Dormant within me was an exalted existence capable of shattering the very l 302kReads9.3Score26.2k14d adds

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   Although I'm also looking for books in the mystery genre, this one has a certain "mysterious" feel to it. If you're really looking for something else, check this one out. It's actually a pretty good book; don't let the title put you off.

4. 4 全EN High Seas Survival: I Start with a Ghost Ship 全民大航海，我开局一条幽灵船 Newly Bought Peaches新买的桃子Sports2.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Voyage of the Dread Sea is now available on major platforms. [Seafaring] [Survival] [Disasters] [Shipbuilding] [Talents] [Cthulhu Mythos] [One Female Lead] Everyone transmigrates, and Yang Yi, as a player, is forced to join a global seafaring survival game. Some lucky players get special ships. Like the Iron Will, armed to the teeth. Like the Gale, which rides the wind and waves and is almost impossible to spot. Like the Ironhead, with its massive ram and a charge that n 271.4kReads9.4Score27.8k14d adds

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   A mystery/Cthulhu story, logically sound, and quite enjoyable. Don't be put off by the title. Highly recommended! 😳

5. 5 诡 The Secretive World: Hunted by the Church, I Touched the Supernatural 诡秘世界：教会追杀下我触及超凡 Jerry Called Jerry杰瑞叫JerryEastern Fantasy92k WordsOngoing [Western Fantasy + Cthulhu + Multiple Supernatural Sequences + Steampunk] With twin moons overhead, the Church sows its faith in the darkness; Behind towering walls, merchant guilds sell hope in a chaotic age. In the forsaken land, at the Tower of Embers, who can scale the walls under everyone’s watchful eyes? In the Fourth Empire, at the heart of machinery, who can attain the supernatural amid mysterious whispers? Revolvers, legacy crystals, cannons, and pollutants: humanity uses civilization t 8Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 棺 The Yama in the Coffin 棺中阎罗 Ku Er喾儿Mystery825k WordsOngoing Three blades fell, and the bandit chief was slain; one song severed the realms of yin and yang. The goddess came to love him, and thus began the Chronicle of Defying Heaven and Slaying Gods. The Way of Heaven shifts and flows; prosperity and decline never last forever. I have already sworn this oath. If we do not part, our reunion is sure to come. What do I fear, even if fate curses our love out of jealousy? Just watch: The King of Hell in his coffin, keeping company with falling leaves at dusk. 46Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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   Buddhist secrets, repairing dragon veins, fighting against the Netherworld, national treasures, wondrous formations, past events, conspiracies—watch as Qin Mu and his companions protect national treasures, defend their homeland, and safeguard the human realm!

7. 7 诡 Haunted Dormitory: The Anomaly Containment System 诡异宿舍：怪谈收容系统 Peerless Bai Ze绝世白泽Urban154k WordsCompleted In the early 21st century, “Haunted Dormitory Zones” began appearing periodically at universities around the world. Certain student dorms would transform into isolated anomalous spaces where the laws of physics were distorted, giving rise to all kinds of “urban legend entities” rooted in campus folklore, youthful regrets, and collective fears. Nations established a secret organization called the Academy Oversight Council, recruiting qualified students as “Containment Officers” to handle these an —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a fantasy novel with a fresh and engaging plot; it's worth reading.

8. 8 诡 The Haunted Rental House: Survive the Dungeon and Collect Mahjong Tiles 诡异出租屋：活过副本，攒麻将牌 Stockpot Hotpot高汤火锅Mystery227k WordsCompleted [No mindless protagonist] [Not invincible] [Infinite Flow] [Original scenarios] [No romance] [Thriller Game] [Survival] [Rules] [Supernatural] [Folk customs] [A conspiracy lurking behind it all] Chen Jiu'an signed a bizarre contract and became the newest tenant of Haunted Apartment 904-B. A blood-red brand appeared on his wrist. Every so often, he was thrown into a terrifying world to complete a mission where death was all but certain. A bag of candy, a box of condoms, a few crackers... These se 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   When entering a dungeon solo, which enemies are ghosts and which are humans?

9. 9 诡 In Haunted Dungeons, I Can See Through Every Pattern 诡异副本，我能洞察所有规律 Feng Shaoyu风少羽Urban42k WordsOngoing “My name is Lu Zhao. By the time you read this, I’ll have been dragged into a supernatural instance.” Lu Zhao: I’ll command every supernatural entity and become a god among mortals! [Three Great Laws] [Supernatural Revival] [Supernatural Entity Tamers] —Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 诡 Weird Dungeon Mediator 诡异副本调解员 Ordinary Mortal Star凡夫俗子星Mystery188k WordsOngoing Lin Yan is twenty-seven. He was laid off twice in three months, then after dying, he was hired by an even more outrageous company: the Underworld Conglomerate's Rules Mediation Department. During his probation, his KPI is to successfully mediate the grievances of one hundred thousand restless souls before midnight. Miss the target, and you will "no longer be a relevant issue." The System grants him "Rule Interpretation" privileges: loopholes hidden between the lines of every rule are highlighte —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "I knew this protagonist wasn't here to complete the game, he was here to get a job." "Red-clad female ghost: I'll take your life. Lu Ci: Fill out the form first. I'm dumbfounded." "The first male protagonist on the entire internet to handle petitions in an infinite flow story, hilarious." "I wanted to read something scary, but it turned into a people's mediation legal education program, but it's actually pretty good." "Search 'Strange Dungeon Mediator' on Tomato, it's free, just go for it."

11. 11 超 Supernatural Affairs Bureau 超凡监管局 Silanxie思岚邪Urban1.9M WordsOngoing (Don't worry about the rating. It only diminishes the author's hard work.) [Urban high martial arts + Chinese fantasy power system + mysterious vibes + Cthulhu Mythos + SCP + one heroine + no characters acting stupidly + no clichés] The war between human civilization and Them has never ended. Peace is merely a fleeting, illusory dream. Only a handful of people know that the ultimate secrets of the world lie hidden behind the dynastic changes and natural and man-made disasters recorded in history 16.7kReads8.2Score2k14d adds

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    This book is so pitiful. It's so good, yet only a few people read it. To be honest, the theme is very novel, and the writing is excellent. I think even a 9.5 rating is too low, but nobody reads it. It's already quite an achievement for the author to keep updating. Out of personal bias, I still hope the author can finish it, but I don't know if that day will ever come.

12. 12 诡 Lord of the Mysteries: I'm an Actor 诡秘：我是演员 Sunbathing on the Roof房顶晒太阳Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Actors + Cthulhu + Lord of the Mysteries + Steampunk Machinery + Incarnations + Role-Playing] I am a screenwriter, manipulating fate from behind the scenes. I am a knight, pursuing justice and fairness. I am an alchemist, seeking the truth. I am a profane priest, deceiving the gods. I am a magical thief, stealing my way through adventures. I am an actor, taking on a thousand forms. 2.5kReads9.0Score22114d adds

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    This book is truly excellent, with a grand world-building; the world-building unfolds pretty much by the tenth chapter.

13. 13 纹 The Yin Tattooist 纹阴师 Gnawing on Trees啃树Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted Tattoos are said to be mysterious totems carried on one’s back. I’m a traditional tattoo artist. Over the years, strange things have happened while I tattooed my clients. The terrifying secrets weighing on my heart have kept me tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Now I’ll tell you, bit by bit, what I experienced firsthand. Some tattoo designs inked on the body might actually be living things that can move. 531Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This book is wonderful!

14. 14 开 The Grim Reaper Sent Me Undercover from the Start 开局死神派我做卧底 Spicy Cola可乐加辣Urban123k WordsOngoing [A wide range of abilities + fast-paced] Have you ever walked alongside a god? Chu Xiu starts out working for the God of Death, becoming a bona fide government employee in a world full of people with special abilities. Mediums, gunslingers, master swordsmen, clowns, fortune-tellers... This world is full of powerful people. But I'm afraid I'm a spy! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book is a mystery/mystery type, but not Western fantasy, so it's a light read. The main appeal is its rich setting, making it very enjoyable. You should check it out. The second book has a good setting and great content; this is the last one you should definitely read.

15. 15 规 Rule-Based Horror? I Choose to Rebel 规则怪谈？我选择叛逆 Alas, Deep Love奈何情深Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [A short drama adaptation of the same name is now available. You can watch it on the platform. Thank you for your support.] [Subverting expectations + no heroine + hilarious + sly schemer + rebellious + eerie + national fate] Rule-based horror descends upon Earth. The uncanny invades reality. Those chosen are sent into horror worlds, where they represent their respective nations and face the horrors within. Su Xiao is chosen by the horror world and entrusted with the task of representing the Dra 50.1kReads9.6Score6.3k14d adds
16. 16 给 I Was Just Keeping My Sister Company at School, Then I Accidentally Became Invincible 给妹妹陪读的我，不小心无敌了 Nameless End断末无铭Urban3.4M WordsOngoing [Superpowers] + [School Life] + [Passionate] + [Defend the Homeland] + [Aloof Protagonist Who Dotes on His Little Sister] In his previous life, Zhong Yuan watched helplessly as his sister fought desperately against monsters, only to meet her tragic end. When he opened his eyes again, a mysterious golden coffin had sent him back four years and given him a special ability: a 100% success rate when absorbing the abilities of other races, with the potential to reach the highest level. Four years ago 19kReads8.9Score1.9k14d adds
17. 17 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 849Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Calling all readers of the Mysterious Book of the Wilderness! This Chinese fantasy novel is incredibly imaginative, seamlessly blending folklore and suspense. The plot twists and foreshadowing are meticulously crafted, the writing is solid, and the story unfolds in a tightly woven manner. You'll be thoroughly hooked after reading it.

18. 18 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 102.2kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds
19. 19 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds
20. 20 人 Humans for Sale: The Monster App Is Delivering 人类售卖中：怪物APP正在配送 God, Let Me Go Viral神啊让我火吧Urban304k WordsCompleted [Suspenseful mind-bender + no female lead + Cthulhu Mythos + no System + slow-paced + urban + loops + monsters + farming + plot] The Monster App is live! Shopping platforms like “BuyTogether” and “Taobao” remind you that humans are now hot sellers! A host of food delivery platforms, including “Hungry Gator,” “MeatTogether,” and “Honeyblood,” are open for business 24 hours a day! “Didi Slaughter” will do the stabbing for you! “Quick Claw” and “Echo” will livestream it all! “Learn-It-All” offers a 376Reads8.3Score10214d adds

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    Global software is becoming increasingly bizarre; these software services may not even be human! Monster apps are now online: — "Eleme," "Pinhaorou," "Pinrenren," "Taobao," "Mixue," and other food and beverage platforms are open 24/7! — "Didi Butchering" does the butchering for you! — "Kuaizhua" and "Yuyin" provide live streaming! — "Xuerentong" offers daily check-ins for its Super Monthly Classroom program, "Youth University Student"! — Use "Red Moon" for daily cleaning!

21. 21 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 113kReads9.5Score12.3k14d adds

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    The first book is completed. Back in the day, my Blood Brother had all nine eyes! The second book is incomplete; the male lead is the Lord of Mysteries (unknown in the early stages). The third book is incomplete; the male lead has OCD and mental issues, and isn't afraid. It's very good, but the updates are slow. Both the first and third books feature the protagonist gradually becoming stronger after the initial events, and both are a combination of mystery and comedy.

22. 22 我 I Imprisoned the Entire Paranormal World and Turned It Over to the State 我关押整个诡异世界上交国家 The One He Heard About道听途说的他Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted A mysterious force has awakened, and a world of the uncanny has descended. Here, you can encounter demons from strange tales, ghosts from horror stories, and even ancient gods from myths and legends! Everyone in this uncanny world lives in fear and trepidation. But Jiang Che discovers that he can see strange prompts. And so... He works as a caregiver at the Yellow Springs Hospital, a waiter at an underworld hotel, and a network administrator at a reincarnation internet cafe... He even builds a p 2kReads8.4Score25014d adds
23. 23 强 Horror Games Cured My OCD 强迫症的我被惊悚游戏治愈了 Rice God Has Cheated米神开挂了Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing Gu Xiaoyong, who suffers from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, obtained the Clear Mind System. As long as he cures his OCD, he can become stronger. And so... the ghosts in the horror game began to suffer as soon as Gu Xiaoyong entered it. Slit-Mouthed Woman: Some heartless person sewed my mouth shut... Crushed-to-Death Ghost: All the scraps of flesh on my body have been sewn back together... Terrifying Ghost: This guy ground down every sharp edge on my body... After Gu Xiaoyong had finished 2.2kReads9.4Score27014d adds
24. 24 诡 The Weirdness Compiler 诡异编篡者 Master Weiquan喂泉真人Eastern Fantasy234k WordsCompleted My name is Jun Wuxie. When I was thrown into a pit of corpses to die, I awakened the "Reincarnation Rule Editor" System. The System told me: This world has 347 loopholes in its rules. Find and exploit them, and you can deconstruct the Heavenly Dao and become the master of its rules. I used death energy to repair my dantian and loopholes to speed up my cultivation, going from a good-for-nothing to Foundation Establishment in three days. But the price came due Black markings spread across my right —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔥Book Recommendation|This bizarre cultivation novel is insane! The protagonist uses a cheat code to "deconstruct the Heavenly Dao" with a system, the satisfying moments are so numerous they'll make your scalp tingle! "The system said the survival probability was 3.7%, the protagonist laughed: 'Interesting.'—Then he turned around and drained the ghoul dry." 📖One-sentence summary: My name is Jun Wuxie. When I was thrown into a crater to die, I awakened the "Reincarnation Composer" system. The system told me: There are 347 loopholes in the rules of this world. So I used death energy to repair my dantian, used the loopholes to accelerate my cultivation, and in three days I went from a waste to a Foundation Establishment cultivator. The price? The black lines on my right arm are spreading, the eye mark on my chest houses a remnant soul, the Heavenly Dao has issued a "Rule Annihilation Order," and the whole world wants to kill me. But I don't care. Because—I am the compiler of the rules. ⚡Three major highlights, directly making me a god 1️⃣ The system is not a cheat code, it's a "rule cracker" Other systems: sign-in, lottery, task rewards. This book's system: Scans loopholes in the Heavenly Dao → Provides more than 3 exploitation methods → Risk/reward is optional. The protagonist doesn't wait for the system to feed him; instead, he actively exploits loopholes and bugs—using blood to draw in formations to block ghouls, using spirit-splitting formations to break living corpse formations, using time distortion zones to accelerate cultivation… Every battle is an intellectual crushing victory; the thrill comes from "the protagonist is so smart" rather than "the system is so awesome." 2️⃣ The costs are realistic. Every bit of strength the protagonist gains brings him closer to becoming a "monster." Cultivating the Reincarnation Technique comes at the cost of mental pollution (too high and he'll be possessed by a remnant soul). Absorbing death energy? The cost is a strange erosion level (too high and he'll become a strange creature). Exploiting loopholes? The cost is a Heavenly Dao alert level (too high and he'll attract the Inspector). With three progress bars advancing simultaneously, the reader is always worried about "when the plot will explode." The protagonist isn't invincible; he's burning his life force for power—this tension makes every chapter unstoppable. 3️⃣ Full of suspense, twist after twist: Who is the white-robed remnant soul? → Is the Heavenly Dao projection Jun Wutian friend or foe? → Memory fragments, why is the creator who died for you asleep? → She killed her own master, why did your master use you? → He is waiting for you to become a "variable," to find the third path where order and chaos coexist. Every "I thought" will be overturned. As you read on, you will find that the crater of corpses at the beginning is just the tip of the iceberg. 🎯Who is this book suitable for? ✅ Those who like suspense and rule-based combat like "Lord of Mysteries" ✅ Those who like unconventional settings like "The Legend of the Shepherd" ✅ Those who like protagonists with high intelligence who don't mindlessly show off and get slapped in the face ✅ Those who like the dark style of "trading power for price" ✅ Those who are so bored they want to rummage through their bookshelves ❌ Those who like mindless sweet romance, pure slice-of-life stories, and protagonists with smooth sailing should proceed with caution. Finally, one more thing: this book is not a traditional wish-fulfillment novel. It will suddenly stab you in the back while you're laughing. But you will love this kind of pain.

25. 25 非 Abnormal Frequency 非正常频率 Chu3初3Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted Li Yunqing: “In your twenty-nine years, have you only managed to grow a potbelly and a double chin, without growing a single bit of courage?” Su Erfeng was so furious she could hardly speak. Had this man soaked his tongue in poison? How could he be so vicious! A pair of glasses brings a strange stroke of fate; One bizarre, heart-wrenching story after another; A romantic waltz between an older single woman and a truly exceptional man. When the darkness is at its deepest, the light will appear… 297Reads9.0Score10114d adds

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    The only book I've read twice in its entirety.

26. 26 我 I Archive the Paranormal at the Records Office 我在档案馆里收录诡异 Shizi Yan石子堰Mystery111k WordsCompleted My name is Lin Ye, and I'm an ordinary high school student. After encountering a ghost on a nighttime walk, I was dragged into a real world of the supernatural. The blood-weeping ghost of an abandoned factory, A maze of haunted territory with no visible end, Evil entities lurking in the shadows of the city... Just as I was on the verge of death, A group of mysterious people affiliated with the state appeared The Supernatural Archives. They slay spirits, keep secrets, and protect ordinary peop 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is great. Although it's only just started, the plot is very engaging. I'll add it to my bookshelf and read it slowly.

27. 27 从 Starting as an Evil God, I Turn Over a New Leaf 从邪神开始洗白上岸 Carrots Belong to the Umbelliferae Family胡萝卜是伞形科Eastern Fantasy724k WordsOngoing [Cthulhu Mythos] [Potions] [No Female Lead] [Partly Behind the Scenes] In this era, when industry was just beginning to emerge, the true gods had long since withdrawn from the world. Trains and airships existed only on paper, the aristocratic system remained firmly in place, and class tensions were still building, nowhere near a breaking point. From the start, Ander transmigrated into the body of a weakling evil god. Fortunately, he had a gift from his Blue Star mom to help him survive, but from 2.7kReads8.9Score22314d adds

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    You can try this book.

28. 28 我 I Went on a Killing Spree in the Horror Park 我在惊悚乐园里大开杀戒 Big Big Smile大大笑笑Two Male Leads119k WordsOngoing [Infinite-Flow] [Mild Horror] [Instances] [Two Male Leads] As a university student, Zhu Ruanwu accidentally traveled into a virtual world. When he opened his eyes, the eerie atmosphere all around him made him feel like his life was over. That was until he entered the game and met a top player: an exceptionally beautiful young woman. Faced with such a soft, sweet girl, he felt a spark of protectiveness. But before he could even act on it, he suddenly realized... the soft, sweet beauty had turne 1Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 29 你 Hello, Creepy Boss. I'm Here to Work 你好诡异Boss，我是来打工的 Qi Yi Zi七一子Fantastical Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Female-oriented, no romance, infinite-flow + plot-driven + mildly horror] On the first day after losing her job, a mysterious app appeared on Li Wu's phone. The jobs listed were simple and paid well. They were obviously a scam. Li Wu: “I'm in! A scam is exactly what I'm looking for.” Her job duties were simple: [Little Girl's Nanny: 5,000 yuan/day] [Plastic Surgery Clinic Nurse: 10,000 yuan/day] [Village Watcher: 30,000 yuan/day] The work was clearly described and 114.8kReads9.2Score17.2k14d adds
30. 30 我 I Smell a Ghost! 我嗅到了鬼味！ My Conscience Is Clear我心有无愧Mystery2.0M WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow]+ [Mild Horror]+ [No Romance]+ [Despairing Tone] One night, Gu Quan walks out of the funeral home carrying two memorial portraits, having just attended a funeral. His father calls to tell him that his mother has been in a car accident and is at death's door. In a panic, Gu Quan heads to the underground garage, hoping to drive over and see his mother one last time. On the way, he unexpectedly catches the scent of his natural enemy! Terrified, he gets into a car without thinking, un 196.3kReads8.6Score14.1k14d adds
31. 31 恐 Terrifying Nightmare: Extreme Survival in a Bizarre World 恐怖噩梦：我在诡异世界极限逃生 Young Bear年轻熊Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow, mildly scary, no romance] Wang Yan wearily opened his front door. Inside, he saw the woman next door holding and soothing a baby, staring at him in terror. “Sorry, I’ve got the wrong apartment.” He quickly apologized and backed out, then slammed the door shut. Standing in the pitch-black hallway, he found himself unable to decide what was more terrifying: seeing his female neighbor in his home, or seeing the baby who had died long ago… 410.9kReads9.4Score77.7k14d adds
32. 32 诡 The Haunted Garden 诡园 Zuo Fei左绯Mystery5.4M WordsCompleted Xi Chen felt that he had already done everything he wanted to do. The world was so boring that he wanted to end it. But even he thought this boring world didn't deserve to be dragged down with him, so he let it be. He didn't just fail to die, though. He was forced to join a game. Impossible to solve? Impossible! Maybe life wasn't quite so dull after all. No CP 23.7kReads8.4Score2.6k14d adds

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    You won't regret getting into it!

33. 33 无 Infinite Flow: Taming Gods in Dark Fairy Tales 无限流：在暗黑童话里驭神 Pear Wine梨酒儿Two Male Leads538k WordsCompleted [Infinite Flow + Two Male Leads + Power Couple 1v1 + Mild Horror] He is the wicked “dark wizard” who tears the prince and princess apart in Sleeping Beauty. He is the evil “brother” who tries to take Cinderella’s place. He is the scheming “beauty” who lures the mermaid princess to her death. He is the top con artist everyone knows in the fairy-tale world. “I’ll never let you down when it comes to speaking ill of me.” The young man sits high upon his throne, facing the lights. Red thread winds ar 5.2kReads9.4Score87914d adds
34. 34 神 Mysterious Eerie Realm, Healing Paradise 神秘诡境，治愈乐园 Drinks Money in the Mortal World人间酒钱Mystery104k WordsOngoing Do eerie realms really exist? [Merciful Realm: Compassion above all] [Realm of Burning Desire: Lust as a flame] [Doll Realm: I am a doll] —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Yin·Compassionate Realm—Holding a Compassionate Heart] [Yin·Lustful Realm—One Color Emerges from the Body] [Yin·Doll Realm—I Am a Doll] [Yang·Singing and Dancing Realm—Always Watching the Audience]

35. 35 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 213.6kReads9.6Score25.4k14d adds

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    Story Summary: The most mysterious, most engaging, and funniest book, bar none. Hope you enjoy it!

36. 36 诡 Seeker of the Uncanny 诡道探索者 An Unyielding Life不屈人生Urban96k WordsCompleted Qin Xiaoxian arrived in another world, thinking it was just an ordinary parallel universe. Then, when he was ten, his parents died under mysterious circumstances, shattering his peaceful life. The paranormal, human nature, and demons became major forces in his life. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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37. 37 我 I Am the Sealed Demon 我是被封印的恶魔 Lucky Fat Peach胖桃有福Historical152k WordsCompleted “Su Yi, don’t...” “Su Yi, don’t go...” Su Yi gasped for breath and jolted awake, his face drenched in sweat. “That dream again. My head hurts!” Su Yi muttered as he got up and held his forehead. The nightmare had left him soaked in sweat, so he climbed out of bed barefoot and went to shower. The hot water streamed over Su Yi’s sharply defined face, helping him feel more awake. Through the billowing steam, he recalled the woman’s words from the dream. It had been pitch-black, but he could vaguely 28Reads6.4Score314d adds

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    (Explore the Mystery!!! The Legend of the Long-Lived "Demon" Su Yi, a 125-year-old "young man" plagued by recurring nightmares. The words of a woman in a white dress haunt his dreams, yet her face remains elusive. He resides in the luxurious Su Mansion atop a mountain, the mystery of his longevity unsolved. As the dream deepens, the hidden story seems poised to surface—is it a mysterious curse, or an unknown force? Follow Su Yi's footsteps to unveil this age-old mystery and uncover its secrets. Recommended Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️)

38. 38 诡 The Uncanny Story Club: A Coward Wanders In 诡异故事会胆小误入 Luo Xuanji, Who Likes Gehui Chuan喜欢格惠串的萝玄机Mystery258k WordsOngoing My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! One volume, one story. —Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 演 The Actor Posing as a False God: Plundering the Heavens 演技派伪神：盗尽诸天 Shang Qiu Listening to Snow商秋听雪Urban358k WordsOngoing (The rating has only just come out, so it is not yet meaningful.) [Fantasy] [Plot] [Growth] [Mythic Alternate Universe] [Path to Godhood] [Not a Pure Power Fantasy] After the Fourth Industrial Revolution, humanity divides the legacy of the gods in the shadows, vying for the throne of the world... 2Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    I've read it so far and it seems well-written. I personally don't see any flaws. Like other mystery novels, it offers many pathways, and it's written around Greek mythology as its core.

40. 40 诡 Lord of the Mysteries: The Third-Rate Detective Is Still Alive Today 诡秘：三流侦探今天还活着 Xu Wuliu许五六Two Male Leads382k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Mysterious and Secretive + Private Detective + Cases Solved in All Kinds of Ways] [An arrogant, cold-blooded, powerful priest x a laid-back, nonconformist detective] As a private detective in a big city teeming with heretics, Leno's detective skills aren't just amateurish. They're downright terrible. He can't make a name for himself or get any recognition. Most days, he looks for lost cats and dogs, earning barely enough to keep himself alive. Life drifts along like that. But L 215Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    This book, Shuang Nan, is now complete.

41. 41 黄 Twilight Affairs Office 黄昏事务所 Open-Air Fish露天鱼Mystery77k WordsOngoing [Fantasy Setting] [Cthulhu] [Smart Protagonist] [Mystery] A legend of "Twilight" has been passed down through the Four-Leaf Clover, and the "Gate" leads to the far shore of Chaos. The agency that connects the five realms has received a commission from a "Great Lord." As a volatile toxin spreads and "Chaos" encroaches, supernatural events, upheaval, and ambition follow one after another. A crisis that has been brewing for a thousand years is already upon them! Twilight, the agent of the Four-Leaf 1Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 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. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6k14d adds
43. 43 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 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds
44. 44 这 He’s Clearly Powerful, Yet He Insists on Messing with His Loli Master 这个人明明很强却偏要坑萝莉师傅 A Salty Fish c一条咸鱼cEastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Archmage Lin En transmigrated to another world. To keep the gods from treating him like a crop to be harvested, he disguised himself as a mage apprentice in Winter Spring Valley and decided to stay under the radar until he reached max level. But who could have guessed that his loli master could hear his thoughts? “Disciple, what do you think of this forbidden spell of mine?” [Kindergarten-level stuff. I don't even know if one splash of water could hurt anyone.] “Disciple, with five hundred more 31.2kReads9.6Score3.4k14d adds
45. 45 异EN Another World: My Life Has Cheat Codes! 异世界：我的人生开了挂！ A Salty Fish c一条咸鱼cEastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted [Vampires, werewolves, technology, potions, ghosts, biohumans, divination, puppets, and every terrifying element you can imagine: this world has them all.] Lin En transmigrated into such a bizarre otherworld and became an apprentice at a potion shop. "Something is wrong with that man! He never uses anesthetic when performing surgery!" "That shop is a scam! The moment you go in, they find a pile of illnesses even if you are perfectly healthy!" "But wait, isn't that shop supposed to be the bes 138kReads9.6Score16.9k14d adds
46. 46 无 Infinite Escape: I Earn Rent Money in Horror Games 无限逃生：我在惊悚游戏里挣房费 Mo Sibei陌肆白Mystery800k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + strong female lead + team + plot-focused] [Ding~ Welcome, player, to the Survival Inn! Please do your best to clear the instances and earn your room fees~ We offer dormitory rooms, guesthouse rooms, hotel rooms, and more, as well as a top-tier luxury VIP club waiting for you to unlock~] A gloomy, blood-soaked compound A school crawling with death A cursed painting that brings death to anyone who looks at it An old village teeming with stra 20.3kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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47. 47 杀 She’s on a Killing Spree! Clearing the Horror Game and Becoming a Legend 杀疯了！她在惊悚游戏里通关封神 Bai Zuizui白醉醉Modern Romance617k WordsCompleted Tang Tang stepped out of her bedroom and straight into a horror game. And the game wouldn't even let her pay to win! What a trash game! Tang Tang immediately filed a complaint. But she still had to beat the game. And this game was terrifying beyond belief. A single mother went bald overnight, screams rang out again and again in the girls' dormitory, and no one dared take the thousand-year-old castle... Behind it all, was it a distortion of human nature or a collapse of morality? Let's invite tho 970Reads9.1Score15014d adds
48. 48 如 The Ruyi Rouge Shop 如意胭脂铺 Wan Zitong绾紫彤Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Based on traditional Chinese beauty remedies and recipes, these are a series of strange little tales. But they are only stories, not history, so readers should not worry too much about whether the things mentioned in the text existed during the Tang Dynasty. During the Tianshou era of the Great Tang, in an unremarkable corner of the divine capital, Luoyang, stood an exquisitely decorated cosmetics shop. Its proprietress, Xing Ruyi, had the power to transform ghosts and spirits. In the company of 201Reads8.1Score—14d adds
49. 49 玄 The Mystic Master Only Wants to Make Money 玄门大佬只想挣钱 Coming from the East从东而来Modern Romance768k WordsCompleted This book has a male lead. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read it! Thank you, and please go easy on the rating. The heroine is Qiu Yao, and the male lead is Luo Xingzhou. This book doesn’t promote the idea that love comes above all else. Both the heroine and the hero are clear-headed. They’re important to each other, but their responsibilities matter more. One lost her parents and longs for family; the other is responsible for an entire special department. Neither could give up their res 13Reads8.2Score—14d adds
50. 50 妖 The Demon God Festival: One Love, Lost in Obsession 妖神祭：一恋成痴 July's Sunny Heart七月心晴Mystery481k WordsCompleted Everyone around me said I was a jinx who would bring them misfortune. They feared me, hated me, avoided me, and kept their distance... Then one day, a plague of rats struck the village, and the villagers offered me as a sacrifice to a demon dragon. A Taoist who claimed to be a friend of my grandmother rescued me from the dragon. I thought his arrival could change my fate. Little did I know, he was the one who would drag me into hell. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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