Looking for High-Quality Supernatural Rule-Based Stories. The Characters Should Follow the Rules, Not Go Around Killing Everyone 求，优质怪谈规则文，要守规，不要乱杀那种

1. 251 异 A Long Journey in Another World 异界旅途漫漫 The Mountain Moon Knows Not of You山月不知君Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Original Story + Ensemble Cast + No Brain-Dead Characters + Fast-Paced + Pure Romance] I’m dedicated to creating a different kind of world and bringing everyone a fresh new thrill, along with a more realistic experience! The rain fell without letup, day after gloomy day. Beneath the curtain of rain... Travelers from another world, I’d like you to finish this terrible game of chess for me. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be sacrificed. All living beings are players in this ga 5.8kReads—Score325Shelves

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   How about trying this one? It's absolutely divine! The more you read, the more exciting it gets! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I highly recommend this isekai (another world) novel to my family—a truly amazing read. The plot is thrilling, the logic is impeccable, and the aesthetics are superb. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

2. 252 炮 A Mere Cannon Fodder? My Dad Is the King of Hell. Get on Your Knees! 炮灰？我爹是阎王，你跪下吧 Pick Up a Peanut拾颗花生Mystery220k WordsOngoing [No romance + Strong female lead + Rule Horror + Transmigration to another world + Everyone’s favorite + Loving father and filial daughter] Jiang Nian transmigrates into a Rule Horror scenario where death is certain, and a red-clad ghost has her by the throat from the start. But instead of panicking, she whips out a paper-crafted phone and calls her father, the King of Hell. The horror scenario wants to make me follow rules? Sorry, my dad is the biggest rule of all! An unlucky cannon-fodder who 2Reads—Score137Shelves

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   High-quality ghost stories with engaging plots

3. 253 手 With a Business Opportunity in Hand, I Set Up a Stall and Made a Fortune Through the Decades 手握商机，摆摊赚翻整个年代 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Modern Romance15k WordsCompleted With Business Opportunities in Hand, I Make a Fortune Selling Goods on the Streets 2Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 规 Rule Horror: My Skills Can Stack Infinitely 规则怪谈：我的技能可以无限叠加 Crispy Pork Who Loves Sichuan Pepper爱椒麻的酥肉Mystery233k WordsCompleted [Rule Horror + National Destiny + Original Instances + Livestreaming + Horror] (Note: The protagonist grows stronger over time. He isn't invincible early on and relies on deduction. There are horror elements, so don't read if that's not your thing! The plot is guaranteed to stay tight and brisk. The protagonist is slow to catch on in the first instance and may seem a little dense, so don't read if that bothers you!) The second instance, Xinjing Hospital, is complete, and the third instance is in 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Decisive and ruthless, no saintly figures, no female lead, thrilling plot, intelligent characters, tight logic, fast-paced storyline, all original scenarios, and the final boss seems rather twisted! I think these are pretty good, fellow readers can check them out to see if they suit your taste.

5. 255 规 Rule Horror: I Can See Echoes of the Old Days 规则怪谈：我能看到旧日余响 Pumpkin Cat R南瓜猫RMystery113k WordsOngoing [Linked Instances + No Romance + Tracing the Origins of the Rules + Unconventional Rule-Based Horror] (If rules have a past, they must have left behind truths that were forgotten.) The bizarre has invaded reality, and the Chosen Ones are sent into an old world that has already been destroyed. Shen Yan gains the talent [Witness], which lets him see echoes of the past connected to the rules. When others face a strange tale, all they can do is guess which rule is false. Shen Yan discovers that the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'd like to recommend a strange rule-based story. The conditions for passing the level are quite confusing; it's not about "safely reaching the destination," but simply "ending the journey." Many traps stem from people's subconscious desire to provide a definitive conclusion. The book repeatedly reminds readers: if you don't know, don't write the ending for a blank space. I really like this core message.

6. 256 诡 The Haunted House 2 诡舍2 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery395k WordsOngoing The eternal night has come, and absurdity runs rampant. A thick pollution blankets the sky, while pitch-black eyes look down upon the world. Carrying a flame, we press slowly onward. Humanity's sun will be kindled by human hands. 321.5kReads8.8Score35.9kShelves
7. 257 规 Rule Horror: School of Life and Death 规则怪谈：生死学校 Seventh Month July柒月JulyMystery494k WordsOngoing [Rule Horror] [Infinite Flow] [Battle Royale] On the day he got into college, Yang Han thought his hardships were finally over. It wasn't until he stepped through the campus gates that he learned the truth: At this university, there are no classes and no exams. You only have to risk your life. Break the school rules? Erased on the spot. The survival app's countdown hits zero? You disappear instantly. If you want to live one more day, you must fight to complete one bizarre mission after another a 5.9kReads8.9Score720Shelves
8. 258 开 From the Start, I'm a National Destiny NPC, and the Protagonist Wins Big Thanks to Me 开局国运NPC，主角靠我赢麻了 Yuan Li原李Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing My great-grandson burns money for me, and I help him ascend to heaven! Not a wish-fulfillment novel, or not entirely. [This is not a rules-based horror story! The rules offer no way out; they're all part of the game and are basically meaningless.] [Hell money can't be burned without limit. Later on, the protagonist will short the Underworld People's Bank.] [The protagonist is a scheming old fox with no golden finger.] [People will bicker among themselves early on; they won't unite until later.] 3.7kReads9.4Score464Shelves

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   The main character is intelligent, and it's a satisfying read—highly recommended! [Heart emojis]

9. 259 无 Infinite Flow: Terror at the Wedding Banquet 无限流:喜宴惊魂 Xi Ting奚渟11k WordsCompleted Infinite Flow: Terror at the Wedding Banquet —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An infinite flow of events, a bizarre tale of rules. A beginner's dungeon. Enter the scene of a ghost marriage, attend the wedding banquet, and if you are chosen as the "bride," you will be trapped in the game forever.

10. 260 怪 Strange Tales: The Live Chat Went Wild, Begging Me to Stop Fooling Around 怪谈：直播弹幕刷疯了，求我别作 Candied Sweet Potato Cake拔丝蛋糕地瓜Mystery223k WordsOngoing Rule rewriting + bizarre horror + infinite worlds + comment-section banter + nonstop laughs My name is Li Mo, an ordinary office drone who worked overtime until the early hours. When I opened my eyes, I was lying in a hospital that didn't exist, with a countdown watch on my wrist. [Welcome to the Bizarre Tales Domain: Midnight Hospital. Current survival rate: 3.7%] Every rule here can kill, and every ghost is waiting for me to make a mistake. And I awakened a talent that should never have existe —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're tired of cowardly, cautious supernatural tales where the protagonist barely survives, this unconventional masterpiece is perfect for you. The protagonist's main focus is on reckless adventures, actively testing taboos and vigilant rules. Every adventure is fraught with uncertainty; there's no fixed script, no predictable future, and the audience is immersed in the mystery alongside the protagonist. The live-stream perspective amplifies the tension, creating a powerful emotional pull as the entire internet watches the protagonist's life-or-death struggle. The characters are well-developed, and each level has its own independent story, making this a refreshing and high-scoring work in its genre.

11. 261 作 I Brought This on Myself, but Now the Escape Boss Won’t Leave Me Alone 作死的我被逃生boss缠上了 Bai Zuizui白醉醉Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + Two powerful leads + Infinite-flow + Comedy + Yandere] Some people enter the escape game with a bug built right in. Lu Wu is one of them. While everyone else is seriously trying to escape, Lu Wu treats the escape game as nothing more than a game. Most outrageous of all, the escape game’s boss confessed his feelings to Lu Wu. The players, who risk their lives and wade through blood just to survive, are depressed. They’re going to report Lu Wu for cheating! Lu Wu: I didn’t, I 14.4kReads9.6Score1.9kShelves

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    These are all intellectually stimulating stories, not mind-bending, with original plots and distinct worldviews. The second book leans towards positive energy, while the fourth is more thrilling.

12. 262 梦 The Nightmare Investigation Team 梦魇调查团 Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery490k WordsCompleted This is the depths of hell, a world of nightmares. Without a resilient will, a nimble mind, and meticulous powers of observation, you can only become a demon's feed in this terrifying world. 1.4kReads8.8Score111Shelves

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    Stone's writing is quite good.

13. 263 规 Rule Horror: Who Taught You to Study Like That? 规则怪谈：谁教你这样读书的 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery426k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead, No Romance, Rule-Based Horror, Infinite Realms, Chinese-Style Horror] Traditional culture has been distorted on a massive scale in modern society. Altered pronunciations, words smeared with stigma, and ancient sayings twisted out of shape are gnawing away at the human soul. Su Muyu, the thirtieth-generation descendant of Su Shi and the sole inheritor of the Soulcrafter lineage, joins Li Guazi, a girl whose past is a mystery, and Mr. Dongli, a word spirit from the handwritt 48Reads9.4Score—Shelves
14. 264 规 Rule Horror: Terror Descends 规则怪谈：恐怖降临 Procrastination Strikes Again又拖延症犯了Mystery617k WordsOngoing In a world of terrifying rule-based horror, the System suddenly binds itself to me: [S-rank Contaminant detected: "Lover." Collect his heartbeat, body temperature, and... pain level.] Him, that lover. The gloomy boy was clearing out rule-breakers. He pulled a chainsaw from a corpse, splattering blood across his pale face. Then he suddenly turned and smiled at me. "Is your pencil... sharp enough?" —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They're all alright. I think the rebellious approach is pretty good, and I'd recommend it.

15. 265 诡EN The Horrors Are Hard to Kill? Sorry, I'm the Truly Immortal One 诡异难杀？抱歉，我才是真正不死 Six Gourds六个葫芦Urban2.0M WordsCompleted This book has been signed for publication, so enjoy it with confidence. [Death Regression + Foreknowledge of the Future + Kill the Saintly One First + Dark Tone + Supernatural Resurgence] After accidentally transmigrating to a world invaded by the supernatural, Fang Xiu awakens the ability to return from death, also known as turning back time. Whenever he dies, time rewinds to just before his death. In this perilous and uncanny world, he could have laid low, but instead he chooses to announce to 232.8kReads9.5Score28.3kShelves

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    🌿🌿🌿🌿Although it's not a 9.8, You absolutely can't resist how good it is!🌿🌿🌿🌿 [Sailing] [Survival] [Disaster] [Shipbuilding] [Talent] [Cthulhu] [Single Female Lead]

16. 266 规 Rule Horror: I Am the Final Boss 规则怪谈：我就是最终BOSS Mo Yan Aaaa墨衍AaaaMystery807k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + seme protagonist + evenly matched leads + both virgins + rules-based horror + happy ending + lighthearted invincible fantasy + final boss] Shi Mo’s perspective: Shi Mo is the source of rules-based horror and the ruler of the Abyssal Corridor. After living for too long, he gets… bored. So he turns his home into an “infinite game” and randomly snatches up lucky (unlucky) humans to play. Until one day, a timid System binds itself to him: “Host! Our goal is to turn the tables acros 2.7kReads9.5Score479Shelves

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    The first one is especially good.

17. 267 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
18. 268 当 What If All of Humanity Played Games with the Supernatural? 当全人类都陪诡异玩游戏！ Yu Zuo予作Mystery206k WordsOngoing When the paranormal invades the world, all of humanity is forced to play games with ghosts. In September, the first paranormal game is announced: “No one may make a sound louder than 60 decibels. Violators will be physically eliminated.” From that day on, all of humanity embraces the virtues of “Keep the noise down, be considerate of others.” In October, the second paranormal game is announced: Everyone must reach 40,000 steps a day to earn the “Fitness Buff” achievement. From that day on, a wor 11Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    The first book had a low rating but was enjoyable, probably because it was short. It was the kind of supernatural tale that directly invaded everyday life, jumping straight into high-intensity action. The second book's protagonist could travel back in time, but because his wife, whom no one else could see, killed him countless times, he completely broke down. His only wish was to kill all the supernatural beings, and he killed his wife with his own hands. The third, fourth, and fifth books are classic supernatural tales by Tomato; if you haven't read them, you can't say you like supernatural novels. The sixth book is a classic quest-based + national destiny-themed story, but the good thing about this one is that the side quests are particularly mind-bending and complex. I feel like the protagonist wouldn't survive without a cheat code. The seventh book is purely a supernatural story. Some people say it's similar to "Midnight Bookstore." I haven't read "Midnight Bookstore," but it's indeed very well written. The protagonist is timid for a while, then suddenly realizes he's a... The first book, "The Boss," simply pretended, letting others guess, and gained many subordinates, but the ending was abrupt. The eighth book left the deepest impression on me. The protagonist's parents died, leaving only his grandmother and him to depend on each other. His grandmother was old, and the outside world was a dangerous supernatural realm, so she had no choice but to go out and find work to support herself and her family. Who knew she would get caught in a web of scheming and being schemed against? To ensure the protagonist's survival, his grandparents, parents, and even his own parents died one after another, even transforming into monsters, all wanting to protect their child and give him a safe haven in this world. The protagonist went from an innocent college student to someone who couldn't escape the supernatural turmoil and eventually became a monster himself. Fortunately, he avenged his family. But seeing how happy he was before, how much his family loved him, and then seeing him all alone at the end is incredibly heartbreaking.

19. 269 羽 Ascension, Yet No Immortality 羽化非仙 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉Xianxia736k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no harem, not a transmigration story] [There is no sect competition, and yet it is the truest sect competition of all: the losers will see their lives, sects, traditions, and even their entire races erased.] The righteous path is not as bright and noble as it appears; The demonic path is not as cruel and bloodthirsty as it is portrayed; But evil cultivators are even more wicked than anyone could imagine. Here, there is love that spans ten thousand years, hatred that 5kReads—Score610Shelves

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    The righteous path is full of worms, the demonic path is full of madmen, and the righteous path has invaded the demonic path! The protagonist witnesses a cultivator transform into an ugly worm upon ascending to immortality! From then on, he searches for the truth while struggling to survive… [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

20. 270 规 Rule Investigator 规则调查员 Xiang Lintian of French Island佛兰西岛的向林天Mystery319k WordsCompleted My name is Lu Chen. I test haunted houses by sleeping in them. At three in the morning, words of blood seeped through the wall: [Rule One: Never turn your back on a mirror.] I didn’t run or call the police. I looked back at the mirror My reflection didn’t turn around with me. Only later did I learn that rule-bound monsters were everywhere in this world. Trapped at sites of anomalies, they waited for people to make a mistake so they could devour them. And I was the only one who could see the rule —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Not a mindless wish-fulfillment story; it's logically sound with foreshadowing in the rule design. Highly recommended!

21. 271 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 112.4kReads9.5Score12kShelves

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    I'm looking for a novel I read before. Viewers could tip during the live stream. The protagonist reforms his strange parents in one instance, and they continue to protect him even when he visits his elders' home. One of the girls is a rebellious teenager whose mother keeps tipping her until she dies from organ loss.

22. 272 人 Forbidden in the Mortal World 人间禁忌 Que Yue缺悦Mystery594k WordsCompleted When rules are twisted and order corrupted, when the Three Realms become a chessboard and all living beings its pieces, there will always be pioneers who raise their sickles and question the immortals, gods, and Buddhas enthroned above. Then they overturned the board, pulled down the beings who stood high above, and built a new board from scratch. And so, I appeared. 1.3kReads8.7Score109Shelves
23. 273 惊 Thriller Game: Clearing Rule Horror With Bugs 惊悚游戏：用BUG通关规则怪谈 Writing Down Summer落笔笙夏Mystery199k WordsCompleted After working overtime for seven days straight, programmer Li Mo blacks out and transmigrates into the body of the prime suspect at a murder scene: the victim’s no-good ex-boyfriend! Before he can figure out what’s going on, a rules-based horror game forcibly loads: [You are an undercover agent. Find the hidden “nonhuman entity,” or survive until dawn.] Staring at the eerie corpse, the guests each harboring their own schemes, and a death clock counting down five hours, Li Mo panics. Then his irr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Supernatural Horror Case System: A Post-Apocalyptic Board Game with Rules of Strange Tales

24. 274 我 Learning to Slay Gods in an Infinite Game 我在无限游戏里学弑神 Lao Thieflao盗Mystery84k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow]➕ [No Female Lead]➕ [No Sanctimonious Protagonist]➕ [Plot Twists]. “A ten-day experiment in human nature. Remember, do not break the rules.” In an unattended shopping mall, six people who had volunteered to work sit in a circle. Chen Qige, the only one who was tricked into coming, sticks out like a sore thumb. A bizarre couple asks them one final question: “You all volunteered for this job, correct?” The six people, whose backgrounds are shrouded in mystery, all nod. Chen Qige: “I —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's choose this one.

25. 275 我 After I Escaped, the World Erased Me Forever 我逃出来后，被世界永久删除 The Sun Is Just Right阳光正正好9k WordsCompleted After I escaped, the world permanently deleted me. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stop reading those run-of-the-mill, bizarre rule-based stories! This one, featuring a delivery driver, a no-go zone for night shifts, a time loop, and the erasure of existence, is suffocating from start to finish and will blow your mind.

26. 276 规 Rule Horror: A Random Talent Every Day? 规则怪谈：每天一个随机天赋？ Unknown Xiuxiu不知名秀秀Mystery307k WordsCompleted (Mystery + suspense + intelligent characters + no female lead + nonviolent clears + no livestream comments + no national fate system + teamwork) If you solve nothing through deduction and just rely on skills to slaughter your way through, what kind of rule-based horror is that? Rule-based horror has descended on Earth, and those chosen are sent into its world. My name is He Nian. I’m an ordinary university student, with no ridiculously overpowered skill or all-powerful System, just a random tale 1.1kReads8.2Score106Shelves

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    Both books rely on the authors' own abilities and have little dependence on external aids.

27. 277 规 Rule Horror: When the Gunshot Rings, Reload 规则怪谈：枪声一响，开始读档 Love of the Void空之恋Mystery221k WordsCompleted [Rule-Based Mysteries + Game + Horror + System + The Uncanny + Death and Rebirth] When online games become reality, Bai Ye is chosen as a player by the game Rules and forced into a rule-based escape horror. From the Deep-Sea University rule-based mystery to the City of Ultimate Evil rule-based mystery, Bai Ye travels through one instance after another. Countless times, he raises the gun in his hand, dies to the sound of gunfire, and is reborn again. He wonders: if he can’t reload after dying, ho 153Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Perfectly matched, and the author updated eight chapters today, continuing up to chapter 101.

28. 278 诡 Eerie Revival: My Neighbor Isn't Human 诡异复苏：我的邻居不是人 Offer Flowers, Present Dogs接花献狗Mystery392k WordsCompleted [No female lead, no romance, and the protagonist grows stronger over time. He becomes formidable after death.] Three years ago, the world twisted, and terror returned. As the entire world was shrouded in the shadows of ghosts and monsters, Qi Miao: Thanks for asking. There's the old woman who looks for people to take her place in death, the widowed father raising a daughter, the little kid who likes bouncing a ball, the zombie family that holds spirit-summoning rituals, the ghost in a horse-face 602Reads8.9Score106Shelves
29. 279 魔 The Magical Continent: My Little Healing Café 魔法大陆：我的治愈系小饭馆 Always Wanting to Lie in Bed天天想躺床上Fantastical Romance385k WordsOngoing Hong Xunxue, an 82-year-old master's graduate in agronomy, dies peacefully of old age and binds herself to the “Taste of Time System,” transmigrating to a Western fantasy continent where good food is scarce. Reborn as a 20-year-old young woman, she rents a shop with a courtyard in a small town and opens a restaurant called “Xun's.” Drawing on her knowledge of agriculture from her previous life and her wood- and water-element magic, she grows vegetables, raises pets, and develops magical dishes, 197Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In reality, villains abuse the rules to harm the weak. The female protagonist wields a ghost story editor, creating terrifying illusions tailored for each sinner, replicating all their pain to inflict mental punishment. She does not indiscriminately kill the innocent, but only settles scores with those who commit evil, shouldering the responsibility of repairing the world alone.

30. 280 规 The God of the Rule-Tale Game 规则怪谈博弈之神 October Person十月人Mystery47k WordsOngoing This book has no characters who suddenly get stupid, so the representatives of each nation perform as expected. The first scenario is a school of horrors. Everyone is dragged into a bizarre place, and each person has a different goal: get out of the school! Get out of the school! Get out of the school! Can you really escape? The only known way to clear it is to pass the exams and leave the school. Two representatives from Huaguo have escaped so far. Current setting: school, West District —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality rule-based ghost stories, especially the first one

31. 281 规 Even Rule Horror Wants to Build a Family Business 规则怪谈也想经营家族 Not A Sound, Not An Itch不声不痒Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing Reviews have just started coming in, so this will rise [Nonhuman Protagonist + No Couple + Eldritch Horror + Farming + Faction Management + A Little National Destiny in the Early Story, None Later + Dice Goddess Blessings + Game Invasion] Rules stem from the rights granted by one's identity. Rights bring both power and responsibility. The weak can only gain a foothold in this world where rules reign supreme by banding together. The rules of the Strange Tale Collective's home collapsed after inte 53.1kReads9.0Score6.8kShelves

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    Can someone help me find this book? It's really good, but I can't find it after deleting my browsing history. The first chapter is very engaging, specifically including reading while ignoring his eerie wife, watering flowers, communicating with them, making flower sauce pancakes, selling them in the city, and helping villagers get rich. However, all of this is within the realm of supernatural tales and involves live streaming, gradually becoming more bizarre later on.

32. 282 规 Rule-Based Horror Stories: It Begins with the Campus Beauty's Diary 规则类怪谈，从校花日记开始 Love of the Void空之恋Mystery127k WordsOngoing After picking up the campus belle's diary, Bai Yan found himself caught up in something bizarre. “January 23, sunny. I picked up this diary. More accurately, this diary latched onto me.” “January 29, light snow. When I called Mom today, she told me Grandma missed me back in our hometown. But... my grandmother died three years ago.” Reading the diary, Bai Yan grew excited. The Iris Amusement Park's rules of terror, the Halloween neighborhood's rules of terror, the Day of Eternal Night, the Dark S 1Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    The first book is arguably the pinnacle of Tomato's grotesque style, and the second one is alright too.

33. 283 怪 A Survival Guide to Strange Tales: The Strange Handbook 怪谈生存指南：诡异手册 Lone Traveler Through the Mist雾行独客Mystery147k WordsCompleted Rule-based horror has descended upon the world. Everyone chosen must enter an instance. A haunted flight, a terrifying hotel, an unknown forbidden zone… Find the rules if you want to survive. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You should read this one right away.

34. 284 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 has been signed with a publisher. [Seafaring] [Survival] [Disasters] [Shipbuilding] [Talents] [Cthulhu] [One Female Lead] Everyone transmigrates, and Yang Yi, as a player, is forced to join a game where everyone must survive at sea. Some lucky players get special ships. Like the Iron Will, armed to the teeth. Like the Gale, which rides the wind and waves so fast it's never in sight. Like the Head-On, with its massive ram, charging fearlessly ahead. But Yang Yi's ship is called 272.9kReads9.4Score27.9kShelves
35. 285 致 Deadly Haunted Grounds: The Death Countdown Begins! 致命诡地：现在开始死亡倒计时！ Dong Yu东鱼Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + horror instances + survival + mild scares + no romance] The curse of the Bronze Ghost Mask descends. Those chosen must embark on one deadly journey after another. Time is running out, and death is drawing near. Who will make it out alive this time? [The B&B Butcher] In a creepy old house, ghostly figures appear whenever night falls. Anyone who enc 29kReads8.5Score3kShelves

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    Very good-looking basic infinite flow

36. 286 请 Prove That You Were Once Human 请证明你曾是人 Alibi123不在场证明123Historical325k WordsCompleted After Chen Zhou woke up, he was thrown into a “test of human worth” spanning the ancient past, the modern era, and the future. Plague cities, royal courts, trials, shipwrecks, stock market crashes, nuclear crises, space colonization… Each world had its own bizarre rules, and every choice demanded a sacrifice. Yet the same name appeared on every death record: Chen Zhou. Before the rules devoured everyone, he had to prove one thing: Humanity’s true worth has never been obedience. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've recently been following a supernatural tale with a recurring theme. The male protagonist is trapped in the same day, dying repeatedly. He fails in the first six rounds, and in each round, he desperately leaves clues for the next. I initially thought it was just a minor episode set in a county government office, but it turns out to be full of twists and turns, from the magistrate's secrets to the truth about the granary and then to the core of the underground world. I stayed up until 3 a. M. To read it, and every time I thought I had guessed the ending, I was proven wrong.

37. 287 规 Rule Horror: HR Handed Me a Survival Rulebook 规则怪谈：HR塞给我活命守则 t Broken Bridge in Snowt断桥残雪Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Rules of the Strange Tales + Workplace Survival + Searching for His Sister + Blood-Written Notes + Exploiting Loopholes in the Rules + Suspense and Horror] On the 183rd day since his older sister vanished, Chen Mu walked into Changming Tower, the last place she had sent him her location, carrying a fake resume he had bought for three hundred yuan. HR shoved a rulebook into his hands. “The kind that keeps you alive.” Rule One: If you are still at your desk after 10:00 p.m., do not respond to 390Reads—Score115Shelves

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    High-quality ghost story rules, survival guidelines

38. 288 诡 Survival in a Haunted World: I, the Fate-Player, Live Toward Death 诡异求生：我，戏命师，向死而生 Matcha Soda抹茶苏打水Mystery842k WordsOngoing [Survival in a bizarre game + fate and faith + identity talents + System attributes + global forum + players behind the scenes + infinite worlds] On June 6, 2024, a bizarre survival game descends upon the world. Everyone must rely on their own “identity” to survive in this endless game. Some draw the identity of a “Sword God,” who can defeat countless enemies with a single strike. Others become “Scholars,” whose reason far surpasses that of ordinary people. And some are “Assassins,” who avoid th 14.5kReads8.8Score2kShelves

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    Both are excellent, the characters are intelligent, and the themes are fresh. The second book is definitely Stone's masterpiece.

39. 289 抱 Sorry, Sis is the NPC You Can’t Catch Up With 抱歉啦，姐是你们追不上的npc Cilantro Is Delicious香菜很好吃Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (A completely brainless comedy from start to finish) When Yun Youyou opened her eyes, she found herself inexplicably turned into an NPC in a horror game. Cheapskate game: no wages, no benefits. As long as you don't work yourself to death, they'll work you to death. Yun Youyou: Then I have no choice but to pretend I'm a pile of crap. If I can't create any value, it's the same as not working. With nothing but her silver tongue, Yun Youyou somehow turned a horror game into a comedy. The haunted hot 29kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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    The first book features a female protagonist who is an unruly ghost NPC with her own thoughts. She infiltrates the player community, pretending to be one of them, while the male protagonist is the boss. The second book features Yun Youyou, a novice ghost who initially doesn't know how to kill and is quite afraid. Later, she meets the male protagonist Ji Lin and Wang You in the first instance and gradually matures. It's a very enjoyable and humorous novel.

40. 290 求 Survival Game: From the Start, I Get an SSS-Rank Talent 求生游戏，开局获得SSS天赋 Lun Who Moves Bricks Every Day每日搬砖的伦Sci-Fi & Apocalypse557k WordsCompleted [Growing heroine + no romance + natural disasters + survival for all + plant-based supernatural ability + infinite flow + rule-based horror] Without warning, ten billion people around the world are dragged into a survival game. From the start, Ye Hangxia relies on the lightning-fast reflexes she honed by competing for class registrations, and hits the jackpot. She draws an SSS-rank talent: plant-based supernatural abilities, a perfect fit for her background as an agricultural student. Islands co 2.5kReads5.0Score208Shelves

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    This book is really good; I'm following it and recommending it.

41. 291 第 The First Traveler 第一寰客 Qian Xiao千笑Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese-Style Supernatural Powers] [Abstract Instances] [Puzzle-Solving Challenges] [Team-Based Adventures] Delusion is the reflection of reality; madness is the ultimate clarity! After an exam, Fang Lai is chosen to become a Traveler and take part in a game organized by the Heavenly Dao called the “Delusion Realm.” He discovers a place filled with strange and wonderful things, a world of bizarre sights. Follow logic and you're a weakling; ignore logic and you're dead. He also discovers that ev 54.2kReads9.2Score5kShelves

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    Qianxiao's unconventional ghost stories are well-written and have compelling plots; they are worth recommending.

42. 292 惊 A Horror Game? I'm Just a Frail Young Woman 惊悚游戏？人家只是个弱女子 Bai Yi柏亦Mystery574k WordsCompleted [Horror + occasional livestreaming + built-in golden finger + powerful lead + no CP] [When you have only 50 HP, you have no choice but to keep boosting your combat power] Yan He had already resigned herself to living an ordinary life. She never expected a horror game to descend on the day of the college entrance exams. The horror game has overtaken the real world. You never know whether the person in front of you is another player, an NPC, or something else entirely. Known in the horror world as 6.9kReads9.0Score927Shelves

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    The first book is a bit of a childhood nightmare; the second is about teamwork; the third is a female-oriented book with no romantic pairings. The values are alright, though.

43. 293 规 Rule Horror: The Memory Post Office 规则怪谈：记忆邮局 He Daoying河道英Mystery131k WordsOngoing [Rule-based strange tales, lateral-thinking puzzles, no golden finger, strategy through wits, no couples, not a System novel] To make ends meet, middle-aged Zhang Cuiping enters an abandoned high-rise and signs a bizarre contract forbidding her from quitting voluntarily. She starts work at the “Memory Post Office.” The white envelopes are full of seemingly harmless everyday greetings, while the gray envelopes bring on nightmares of colleagues losing control and vanishing. When the white letters 2Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 294 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

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    I've finished reading them and left reviews. They're all high-quality supernatural tales with rules to follow. The protagonists play games while adhering to the rules, and some have cheat codes. See the synopsis for details.

45. 295 惊 Thriller Game: From the Start, I Advised the Female Ghost to Study Hard! 惊悚游戏：开局劝女鬼好好学习! Sun and Moon日月Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Supernatural instance dungeon: Class 3, Year 1 has finished loading. Players, get ready.] What happens when a hot-tempered young man enters a horror game? Xie Yao: “Why aren't you studying? What are you doing here!” Ghost student: “Big bro, I was wrong! Ah, don't hit my face!” Xie Yao: “Why is your mouth open? Have you finished your homework?” Slit-Mouthed Woman: “Please, I'll do it right now! Don't hit me!” Xie Yao turned around. “What are you doing?” All the ghosts: “Uh... we're being friendl 2.7kReads9.2Score270Shelves

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    The characters are vivid and relatable, the main character is intelligent, the logic is sound, and the plot is engaging. Highly recommended.

46. 296 规 Rule Horror: This Dorm Is a Little Bit Terrifying 规则怪谈：这个寝室有亿点点恐怖 Yi Du Qi一渡七Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The supernatural rises, and rule-based horror descends. Each country will randomly select a Chosen One to enter the world of urban legends. If you clear the rule-based horror game, your country receives rewards that help it resist the urban legends. The first urban legend takes place in a dormitory. [You've finished another fulfilling day of studying. Welcome back to your dorm to rest. Please read the dormitory rules in advance.] [1: This apartment is designed for six people.] [2: The lower bunk 3kReads8.9Score248Shelves

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    A thriller combining mystery, live streaming, national destiny, and a system—the eerie resurgence of supernatural tales infiltrates the world. The protagonist, as the chosen one, represents the Great Xia Kingdom in this game of supernatural tales. The first tale is about a family of four…

47. 297 为 Just for a Paltry Ten Billion, My Best Friend Actually!!! 为了区区百亿，闺蜜居然！！！ Ying Fang英访Mystery219k WordsCompleted [Mystery and horror + strong female lead + urban oddities + satisfying twists + impostors] My best friend stole my face and inherited my hundred-billion fortune. I became a wanted criminal, forced to watch as she killed my father. I plunged a knife into her throat. The blood that spilled was green. It turned out my best friend wasn't human. She was an “impostor.” The Federation says I can identify them. They sent me to stand guard at the border at night. Every night, “people” come knockin 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's clever and innovative; feel free to try it!

48. 298 十 The Final Hunt in Ten Days 十日终猎 Da Ming Fu大茗辅Urban245k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Welcome to read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Ten Days of the Hunt": Coward? Prey? White Rat?

49. 299 重 Reborn and Trapped in a Haunted House's Rule Horror, I Play Crazy and Foolish Just to Lead My Whole Family to Hell Together 重生竟困凶宅规则怪谈，我装疯卖傻只为全家团圆下地狱 Not Sleepy Mushroom不困蘑菇14k WordsCompleted Reborn, I'm trapped in a haunted house ruled by a supernatural game. I pretend to be crazy and play dumb, all to reunite my family in hell. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient revenge-themed supernatural tales with a strong ancient Chinese style

50. 300 出 Invincible the Moment I Leave the Village: How Will You Deal with Me? 出村就无敌，阁下如何应对 Three Jin of Grapes三斤葡萄Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Liu Ye had always thought he was a good person, especially a devoted son. He was particularly filial to his mother. The Festive Funeral Ghost: What a load of crap! He was kind and gentle toward his father. The Water Ghost: Waaaah... Don’t come any closer! If you do, I’ll kill myself! He would go through fire and water for his friends. The other ghosts: You mean you’d stab us twice, right? All in all, Liu Ye felt that he was a very happy person. All the ghosts: Isn’t your happiness just our tragi 164.1kReads9.5Score20.9kShelves

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