Angst, Short, Brutal, Painful 虐文，短，狠，痛。

1. 301 反 Reverse Logic 反向逻辑 Jing Jiezi荆介子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse538k WordsCompleted The Reverse Logic launches a stunning science-fiction adventure. The protagonist, Ji Luo, has a name inspired by the inversion of logic. Brave and fearless, he becomes key to humanity's progress through three encounters with the mysterious String World and three fierce wars. Set in a virtual world built upon ten-dimensional space, the story brims with imaginative visions of the future of physics. It breaks with conventional logic, offering a unique perspective on humanity's struggles and advance 7Reads8.2Score—Shelves
2. 302 窃 Stealing the Empire: The Miaojiang Gu Sorceress Slays Her Beloved 窃江山，苗疆蛊女手刃心上人 Cut Tail剪尾Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted Stealing the Empire: The Miaojiang Gu Poison Maiden Slays the One She Loves —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Short, angst-filled story where the female protagonist retaliates in kind.

3. 303 替 Scapegoat Code: I Woke Up as a Serial Killer 《替罪羊编码:一觉醒来，我成了连环杀手》 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠36k WordsCompleted The Scapegoat Code: I Woke Up as a Serial Killer 16Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 304 栀 When the Gardenias Fall, I Meet the Evening Breeze 栀子落尽遇晚风 Yu Guanshuang屿观霜22k WordsCompleted When the Gardenias Fall, the Evening Breeze Arrives 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The sadomasochistic (unrequited love) stories are so good!

5. 305 她 She Died on the Day Her Ex Got Married 她死在前任婚礼那天 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠Marriage & Romance16k WordsCompleted She Died on the Day of Her Ex's Wedding 21Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 306 女 The Goddess Took Her Backup on a Blind Date, and Things Took an Unexpected Turn 女神带我这备胎去相亲，结果意外 The Strategist策略派10k WordsCompleted My crush took me, her backup option, along on a blind date, and then something unexpected happened. 6.2kReads—Score—Shelves

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   Short, tragic story, bad ending, heartbreaking to the core.

7. 307 亲 I Made Myself a Boyfriend, and Somehow I Fell for Him Despite My Alexithymia 亲手造了个男友，患述情障碍的我竟动了心 Elizabeth Wine伊丽莎白酒13k WordsCompleted I made myself a boyfriend, and somehow, despite my alexithymia, I fell for him. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I learned the feeling of heartbreak from someone who had no "heart." —Lin Yu

8. 308 我 I Touched My Husband’s Old Phone, and He Panicked, Revealing a Secret He’d Kept Hidden for Three Months 我碰了下老公的旧手机，他慌张暴露了藏三个月的秘密 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted I Touched My Husband's Old Phone, and His Panic Exposed a Secret He'd Kept Hidden for Three Months 33Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 309 分 After We Broke Up, I Married My Ex's Best Friend 分手后，我娶了前任的闺蜜 The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance18k WordsCompleted After the breakup, I married my ex's best friend. 4.2kReads—Score—Shelves
10. 310 录 The Truth on the Voice Recorder: After I Was Pushed Down the Stairs, the Whole School Went Mad 录音笔里的真相：我被推下楼梯后，全校疯了 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠6k WordsCompleted The Truth on the Voice Recorder: After I Was Pushed Down the Stairs, the Whole School Went Mad 28Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 311 同 My Girlfriend Vanished at Our Class Reunion, Driving Me Insane 同学会女友失踪，搞得我神经错乱 The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted My girlfriend vanished at our class reunion, and it drove me out of my mind. 2.5kReads—Score—Shelves
12. 312 罪 The Sin Reckoning Arena 罪孽结算竞技场 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠19k WordsCompleted Sin Settlement Arena 13Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 313 美 A Beauty Says She's Pregnant, but I Only Brushed Against Her Skirt 美女说怀孕了，可我只碰了下她裙子 The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted A beautiful woman says she’s pregnant, but all I did was touch her skirt. 720Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 314 他 He Never Suspected I Spat Out Every Drop of That Milk 他从没想过那杯牛奶我全吐了 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠20k WordsCompleted He Never Knew I Spat Out Every Drop of That Milk 16Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 315 美 The Beautiful Manager Marries the Second Brother, Then Picks the Third at the Wedding? 美女经理嫁二弟，婚礼当场选三弟？ The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted A beautiful manager marries the second brother, then picks the third brother at the wedding? 126Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 316 婚 There Are Four Cameras Hidden in Our New Home. I’ll Play Along to the End 婚房藏了四个摄像头，我决定陪他们演到底 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠Marriage & Romance28k WordsCompleted There Were Four Cameras Hidden in Our Newlywed Home, So I Decided to Play Along Until the End 8Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 317 同 My Live-In Girlfriend Gets Intimate with Her Male Best Friend, and I Smile and Go Over to Say Hello 同居女友与男闺蜜亲热，我笑着上前问好 The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted My live-in girlfriend got cozy with her guy best friend. I walked over with a smile to say hello. 3kReads—Score—Shelves
18. 318 我 My Daughter Isn’t Mine 我的女儿不是我亲生的 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠Marriage & Romance19k WordsCompleted My Daughter Isn't Mine 19Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 让 Have Her Pretend to Be a Rich Heiress's Girlfriend? Winning Five Million Is Nothing 让她假扮千金女友，中奖五百万不值一提 The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted She pretended to be a rich heiress’s boyfriend, and winning five million was no big deal. 68Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 320 人 A Tormented Romance Between Human and Ghost: The Wife in the Red Jacket 人鬼虐恋之红褂妻 The Rainy-Night Postman雨夜邮递员11k WordsCompleted A Tormented Love Between Human and Ghosts: The Wife in the Red Jacket 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It was both exhilarating and agonizing.

21. 321 他 I’m Not the Only Starred Contact on His Phone 他手机里唯一的星标，不是我 Fish, Cat, Mouse鱼猫鼠13k WordsCompleted I'm Not the Only Starred Contact in His Phone 52Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 322 她 After Her Eighth Proposal, I Left to the Sound of Her Singing 她求婚八次后，我在她的歌声中离开 The Strategist策略派10k WordsCompleted After she proposed eight times, I left to the sound of her singing. 110Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 323 人 A Tortured Love Between Human and Ghost: The Bricklayer 人鬼虐恋之泥瓦匠 The Rainy-Night Postman雨夜邮递员Historical12k WordsCompleted A Tragic Love Between a Man and a Ghost: The Bricklayer —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 324 攻 After My Mission Failed, Both Male Leads Blew Up Their Souls for Me 攻略失败后，两个男主都为我自爆神魂 Ran Yuanbao冉元宝Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted After My Pursuit Failed, Both Male Leads Self-Destructed Their Souls for Me —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The endless cycles of life for these little bitter gourds [crying] Wife-chasing crematorium + time travel + sadomasochistic romance + childhood sweethearts + past lives and present lives

25. 325 初 My First Love Faces Off Against an AI Beauty. What Should I Do? 初恋大战AI美女，我该怎么办啊 The Strategist策略派12k WordsCompleted My First Love Is Going Head-to-Head with an AI Beauty. What Should I Do? 44Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 326 五 Water at 55 Degrees: After He Lost Me, I Stopped Loving Him 五十五度温水：他失去后，我不爱了 The Rainy-Night Postman雨夜邮递员Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted Fifty-Five-Degree Warm Water: After He Lost Me, I Stopped Loving Him —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 327 美 The Beautiful CEO Married a Delivery Rider. After She Died, I Got Drunk and Called for Her 美女总裁嫁给外卖骑手，她死后，我醉后喊她 The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted A Stunning CEO Married a Delivery Rider. After She Died, I Called Out to Her While Drunk. 158Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 他 He's a Master at Acting Obedient 他惯会装乖 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Healing × Love That Grows Over Time × Tragic Romance × Mutual Devotion] Cool, gentle heroine × Aloof, unapproachable top student They overcame the distance and endured the years. But her boy was forever left behind in that snowy winter, forever twenty-two, in the prime of his life, forever on the day they were supposed to register their marriage. [“This time, don't break your promise again, you little liar.” “Why did you break your promise again? You little liar.”] 974Reads9.3Score194Shelves

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    1 And 4 are works by Qiu Ri Liang (both are about to get together, then one of the main characters dies; in 1, the male lead is in a car accident, and in 4, the female lead has cancer). 3, 6, 10, And 13 are works by Meng Zhi Wan (all are unrequited love stories with tragic endings). 2 Is a work by Song Che Bu Chi Yu (previously a short story; interested readers can find it online). 5 Is not angsty in the beginning, but later it becomes "After I got cancer, everyone started to love me." 7 Is okay on the first read, but becomes very angsty upon rereading. 8 Is not too angsty (in my opinion; those with a low tear threshold can give it a try). 9 Is well-known as Lao Fanqie; this is considered a classic, quite angsty. 11 And 12 are also classics; both are ancient romance novels, but by different authors. The above are personal opinions and for reference only.

29. 329 我 I Like You So Much, I Can't Control Myself 我太喜欢你了，我控制不了自己 The Strategist策略派8k WordsCompleted I Like You So Much, I Can't Control Myself. 59Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 330 我 My Boss Really Isn't Human 我的老板真不是个人 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Urban206k WordsCompleted I inherited the Rebirth Lodge from my grandmother, and accidentally unleashed a thousand-year-old ghost king from the Tang Dynasty. From then on, the old ghost started living life to the fullest. He binge-watches palace intrigue dramas, plays Honor of Kings and Genshin Impact, livestreams feng shui readings, and does everything he can to help me make money. He even wants to flirt with girls! Me: Your Majesty, could you please show a little restraint? 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The more you watch, the more you get drawn in; the immersion is so strong, it's suffocating.

31. 331 N No! I Refuse to Inherit the Fortune! NO！我才不要继承财产！ Chen Ww陈WwModern Romance448k WordsCompleted [Angst] [Angst] [Angst] First life: The Ke family has no second daughter! Second life: Father Ke: Awen, these are the company shares I saved for you. Mother Ke: Awen, this is the princess bedroom I had renovated just for you. Older brother: Awen, I bought you a house and a car. Younger brother: Second Sis, I designed this formal dress especially for you. Younger sister: Second Sis, once I make something of myself, I'll support you! The Ke family's second daughter crosses her arms in an X! No way 9.1kReads9.1Score621Shelves
32. 332 暗 I've Had a Crush on My Beautiful Coworker for Three Years. Will She Say Yes If I Confess? 暗恋美女同事三年，表白后她会同意吗？ The Strategist策略派12k WordsCompleted I've Had a Crush on My Beautiful Coworker for Three Years. Will She Say Yes If I Confess? 79Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 333 他 He Got Together with His "Buddy," So I Chose to Walk Away 他跟“哥们”好上了，我选择退出 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫9k WordsCompleted He Got Together with His "Buddy," So I Chose to Walk Away 41Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 334 只 May the Lights Never Go Out 只愿灯火长明 Tangerine-Scented Warm Sunshine橘味暖阳11k WordsCompleted May the Lights Never Go Out 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend a angst novel

35. 335 1 At Seventeen, He Told Me Love Means Letting Go 17岁的他告诉我，爱是放手 A Will to Live Forever长生有意7k WordsCompleted At seventeen, he told me that love means letting go. 340Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really heart-wrenching, you should go watch it.

36. 336 美 The Beauty Turned Down My Confession, Then Showed Up at My Door Two Years Later? 美女拒绝我表白，两年后竟主动找上门？ The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance19k WordsCompleted A Beautiful Woman Turned Down My Confession. Two Years Later, Why Did She Come Looking for Me? 62Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 337 魂 Lost in a Trance 魂不守舍 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Mystery19k WordsCompleted Distraught 26Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 338 朕 My Setting Is That I Love Her 朕的设定是爱她 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance71k WordsCompleted [System transmigration into a book + mutual healing + winning over a lovesick obsessive] A new historical romance from Zhier, author of one of Zhihu’s three great tragic novels, Late Departure. The main story is lighthearted and funny, but the extras will break your heart. She is his nightmare, and also his cure! He is written to love her, so no matter what she does, he will never blame her. “Yan Yu, I truly and sincerely love you. Don’t forget me, I beg you.” “Don’t be afraid. Your elder sister 398Reads8.6Score113Shelves
39. 339 天 Daybreak Came, and I Couldn’t Find You 天亮了，我找不到你了 A Will to Live Forever长生有意8k WordsCompleted Day has broken, and I can't find you anymore. 170Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 340 美 A Beauty Contacts a Male Listener, but Is There a Shocking Secret Behind It? 美女联络男倾听师，背后藏着惊天秘密？ The Strategist策略派Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted A Beautiful Woman Gets in Touch with a Male Listener. Is There a Shocking Secret Behind It? 34Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 341 我 When Will I Finally See Daylight? 我什么时候能等到天光大亮 A Will to Live Forever长生有意6k WordsCompleted When will I finally see the light of day? 142Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 342 富 The Rich Young Master Angered a God in His Dream, So Everyone Gets Wiped Out 富家公子惹恼梦中神，那就团灭吧 The Strategist策略派14k WordsCompleted A Rich Young Master Angers a Dream God, So the Whole Family Gets Wiped Out 31Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 343 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
44. 344 听 Songs of the Listening Wind Tower 听风楼歌 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水Urban186k WordsOngoing Why does Xiangju run a business that only loses money and never makes a profit? She treats relationships just as carelessly, elbowing her way to the top of the airport’s Twelve Most Beautiful Women. She has Hong Zhi and Brother Gen fighting over her in a jealous brawl, and instead of being ashamed, she’s proud of it. After her eldest daughter gets into a prestigious university, she works hard and becomes independent. She tutors and models cars in her spare time, and accompanies her professor to 757Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Returning from drug rehabilitation, his beautiful wife disappears; their broken relationship is mended, and they finally achieve their goal.

45. 345 相 We Were Never Meant to Meet Again 相逢相聚本无期 A Will to Live Forever长生有意6k WordsCompleted There was never any promise that we would meet again. 51Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 346 特 A Special Letter 特别的来信 Plain Robes, Quiet Pleasures素衣锁清欢Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted [Song Xu] I think this tale of unrequited love should be signed by the mountains and rivers, briefly reunited in midsummer -Song Xu 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is extremely, extremely, extremely heart-wrenching; I need a counselor to help me through this.

47. 347 暗 My Unrequited Love's Tragic Past Life: Reborn, I'll Confess and Change Our Fate 暗恋校花前世凄苦，重生后我要表白改命 The Strategist策略派8k WordsCompleted My Secret Crush, the Campus Belle, Had a Miserable Past Life. Reborn, I’ll Confess and Change My Fate 31Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 348 狼 Bella of the Wolf Clan 狼族贝拉 Shangguan Xuan'er上官轩儿12k WordsCompleted Bella of the Wolf Clan 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The bone blade sliced ​​through Bella's wrist, blood dripping and forming a dark red stream on the altar. Bella trembled with pain, but stubbornly suppressed a scream. She could feel her blood being absorbed by the runes on the altar, an ancient resonance resonating beneath her feet. Just then, something incredible happened. The blue flames on the altar suddenly surged, shooting skyward! The totem tattoos on all the werewolf children lit up simultaneously, emitting painful howls. They clutched their heads and knelt on the ground, as if suppressed by an invisible force.

49. 349 河 Peace and Prosperity in a Flourishing Age 河清海晏时和岁丰 A Will to Live Forever长生有意Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing Changning was never destined to know peace. War will not let this age find peace, either. I will be the hero of this age and forge a new world. I will play a game of strategy, using the lives of everyone on the board to pave a road to a golden age. I am leaving. I will resign from the palace and go. Xiao Mingyan: I am the princess of Great Xiao. Since I have enjoyed the offerings of the people, I must shoulder a great responsibility. I am on the board, but I will not let others manipulate me. I 118Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 350 那 Young and Reckless, I First Saw the Snow 那时年少，初见雪 Earn Money to Raise a Piggy Bun挣钱养猪包7k WordsCompleted Back then, we were young, and I first saw the snow. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Snowfall in Guangcheng is a rare occurrence, as are the stories of Chu Ci Yang and Zhou Jibai... First-person perspective, mutual redemption, a heart-wrenching tale; I hope you enjoy it.

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