Horror and Suspense With High-IQ, Mind-Bending Challenges 惊悚恐怖，高智商烧脑闯关类型

1. 401 恐 Horror! Terror! Zombies! Monsters and Maniacs! 恐怖！惊悚！丧尸！怪物和变态！ Jason Who Loves Beef Tripe Soup爱吃牛肚汤的杰森Mystery441k WordsCompleted You think ghosts are frightening, but what you picture is a person turning into a ghost! What about animals? You think biochemistry is just something you think about! But what if it happened by accident? What do you think is the strangest thing of all? Seeing a ghost? No, seeing someone exactly like yourself! Is forbidden love something to pity? Same-sex forbidden love can make you cry just the same! 543Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 402 死 A Death Game? How Interesting! How Very Interesting! 死亡游戏？有趣！有趣啊！ Coffee Pigeon咖啡鸽鸽Sci-Fi & Apocalypse189k WordsOngoing (Neither kind nor evil) (Apocalypse + game + gods + darkness + somewhat slow pacing + self-serving protagonist, no female lead + the protagonist is bizarre. What kind of egg are you, Xie Linyuan? (Important) The author hadn't found their footing in the first thirty-plus chapters, so the writing is rather rough. You can skip them if you like. If you don't enjoy the fairy-tale arc, you can jump straight to Chapter 63.) On December 6, 3055, perhaps by the will of the gods, an apocalypse descended w 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you enjoy the themes of "madmen" and "apocalypse," this book is worth buying; it's incredibly satisfying! [Laughs]

3. 403 惊 Thriller Game: Everyone Struggles to Survive, While I Ascend to Godhood Alone 惊悚游戏：众生苟存！我独自封神 I'm a Rich Guy俺系土豪Mystery216k WordsCompleted [Wish-Fulfillment] + [Rule Horror] + [Eerie] + [Infinite Flow] + [Mind-Bending] + [Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] + [Roleplay] + [Hacking the Backend] Welcome to the [Multiverse Horror Show]! This is a death livestream that uses human fear to drive its ratings, and the lives and deaths of billions of beings to entertain higher-dimensional civilizations. Here, players either scrape by with divine artifact inheritances or become ratings fodder beneath the claws of vengeful ghosts. Earth's survival —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An unemployed programmer accidentally enters a horror game. Without any superpowers, he relies solely on his programming skills to find bugs and modify parameters, carving a path to survival in the bizarre dungeons.

4. 404 从 From Horror Games to Mythological Invasion 从惊悚游戏到神话入侵 Time Bus时光大巴Mystery453k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse, the supernatural, mythology, dungeon instances, and a power fantasy] The Everlasting Night descends, and the apocalypse draws near. The living flee in panic, while the dead struggle to survive. The gods step out of myth, wielding their divine power in an attempt to save the world. “But I'm different.” Gao Ming raises both hands. “I have to hold up the sky above the gods.” “So when it falls, it won't crush them all to death.” 422Reads8.2Score100Shelves

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   The story is very interesting! Exciting! Logical! Well-developed! It has it all!

5. 405 我 Why Are My Items Always a Little Off? 我的道具总是有点不对劲？ Pass Me a Number Biscuit来根数字饼干Mystery311k WordsOngoing In an infinite horror game, other players get high-level items: divine weapons that cut through iron like mud, elixirs that can bring the dead back to life, and tons of survival points. But the cool, beautiful Mo Bai, an epic-level unlucky soul, ends up with a pile of glittering “high-level items” whose side effects make your scalp crawl. Mo Bai: “...” It’s fine. As long as I’m more outrageous than the side effects, they’ll never catch up with me! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The nightmare of the infinite flow player has arrived! The pro was teleported to an S-class sanatorium, where the initial rules locked him down: he couldn't make a sound, couldn't move, and would have to pay for any damage to his body. He had just triggered his talent and sneezed when a hoarse voice announced "special treatment" echoed down the corridor. Even more terrifying, the walls of his ward were covered in blood-written words: "Unfinished Symphony"!

6. 406 逃 Escape from the Prison Game 逃出囚笼游戏 Circling in the Woods林中回旋Mystery827k WordsOngoing [Mystery-Focused Plot + Ensemble Cast + No Female Lead + No Romance] Yu Bai falls asleep during an exam. When he wakes, he finds himself in a strange examination hall. Every examinee in the hall has his face. All the "Yus" take part in a bizarre game of Pictionary. Using his wits, he passes the exam and enters a game called "The Cage." The players here have long since given up hope of escaping. They take pleasure in killing, and killing is how they survive. Yu Bai's arrival rekindles everyone's —Reads—Score—Shelves

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7. 407 筑 The Secret Record of the Between-Realm 筑间秘录 Lion Mound狮子墩Modern Romance260k WordsOngoing Jiang Ziwen, a renowned designer, was playing a game when someone lured his soul into a dream. He suddenly died... When he was judged in the underworld, the King of Hell took note of his sense of justice and the injustice he had suffered. Since they shared the same name, the King of Hell bestowed upon him secret Feng Shui techniques. After returning to the living world, he fell in love at first sight with Ye Ling, a night patrol envoy of the underworld... 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Suspense, Supernatural, Fantasy, Feng Shui

8. 408 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 203.8kReads9.7Score25.2kShelves
9. 409 噩 Nightmare Realm 噩梦诡境 Lonely Shadow孤独幽影Mystery156k WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow + horror + survival + one female lead] Liu Xiao woke up in a long-abandoned hospital, with several others beside him who had arrived there just like he had. He thought he had been kidnapped, but never imagined it was the start of an endless nightmare! Once you are chosen by a haunted realm, death is your only possible ending! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The only outcome of entering the eerie realm is death.

10. 410 紫 The Purple Rain Descends 紫雨来袭 Sui Tian穂田Mystery385k WordsCompleted Also known as "Grief Rises from Within" (Infinite flow + educational themes + no special abilities + not a wish-fulfillment story + twists all the way through) Li Ze, the protagonist, has the ability to empathize. Wherever suffering ignored by society takes place, purple rain falls. It rebuilds that suffering in the victims' minds in distorted, terrifying forms. The monsters, evil spirits, and strange phenomena that emerge from the purple rain retain the defining features of the harm inflicted o 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Only suffering and truth should not be betrayed.

11. 411 神 The Divine Cage Game 神笼游戏 AshzzoieUrban2.2M WordsOngoing In a dazzling technological future, a powerful being descends, calling itself a god and ruling over all. Everything becomes a game for the gods. The gods become humanity’s sole objects of faith. Above all faith, humans are the pieces and the gods move them. The world is a cage, and this is a game ruled by the gods. The gods rule everything! The gods create the games! The gods make the rules! Rule One: Every human must take part in the game. You need a ticket to compete, but the winner takes all, 25.9kReads9.3Score2kShelves
12. 412 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. 1.4kReads8.8Score113Shelves
13. 413 诡 The Haunted Playground 诡蜮乐园 Rafting on a Pig骑猪去漂流Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Not a power fantasy + light supernatural elements + infinite worlds + comedy] A world beyond reality, the secrets of higher dimensions laid bare, the sails of miracles unfurled. A mysterious letter opens the way to a strange new world. Heartbeats, blood, fear... They spread out from the Paradise World, sending ripples through the peaceful main world. Welcome to the Strange Realm Paradise! [This is a long story... Be patient and read on, everyone. Let's wait and see.] 7.5kReads8.8Score660Shelves
14. 414 致 Deadly Survival Game 致命生存游戏 Having a Little Taro吃个小芋头Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted (Infinite-loop game, suspense, mystery, survival, no supernatural elements, no urban legends, original games, no independent System, no golden finger) ‘Selecting a game...’ ‘Player level detected: L1. Available game difficulty range: 1–2 stars.’ ‘First game detected. A one-star game is guaranteed.’ ‘Game selection successful!’ A black screen with white text immediately appeared. [Game Name: The Devil Beside You] [Game Type: Multiplayer] [Difficulty: One Star] [Clear Condition: Find the disguised 1.2kReads7.8Score102Shelves
15. 415 惊 Thriller: Seven Personalities? This Forensic Doctor Is Too Twisted! 惊悚：七个人格？这位法医太变态了！ Smiling Fanta爱笑的芬达Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [No heroine + ruthless and decisive + bedroom door welded shut + smart protagonist + takes out the do-gooders first] A horror game descends, dragging all of humanity into a bizarre world to complete terrifying missions. Fail, and you die! Lin Xie, a famous forensic pathologist, is also pulled into the game as one of the chosen players. What nobody knows is that Lin Xie has seven hidden personalities inside him. Each personality corresponds to one of the seven deadly sins... After he joins, the e 2.5kReads8.7Score487Shelves
16. 416 宿 Six Roommates: Venturing into the Uncanny 宿舍六人：勇闯诡异 Zhao Aigai赵爱盖Mystery150k WordsCompleted (Eerie Exploration) (Powerful Girlfriend) Zhao Xu arrives at Qingniao Metropolitan College, expecting a fun and happy university experience, only to discover that something about his constitution seems a little different. Roommate: “What the heck? Why do we keep seeing ghosts whenever I'm with you?!” Zhao Xu: “How should I know? Oh no, the ghost's back!” Zhao Xu's girlfriend: “Hang in there, baby! I'm coming to save you!!!” (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or e 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Zhao Xu, fresh out of university, expected to be entering a realm of freedom and knowledge, but little did he know that a series of bizarre and strange events were quietly unfolding around him. His dorm mates, a group of passionate young people with diverse personalities—some bold and forthright, others meticulous and thoughtful, and still others humorous and witty—were caught in a supernatural and eerie vortex as night fell over the campus. Zhao Xu's girlfriend turned out to be a mysterious cultivator. With her help, Zhao Xu gradually mastered the art of spirit control, learning how to sense and dispel the eerie auras around him, and slowly grew stronger.

17. 417 雪 Life-and-Death Gambit in the Snowlands 雪域生死局 Trusted Washlet心腹大浣Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Chinese Folk Horror + Gods and Ghosts + Folk Legends + Secret-Realm Exploration + Mystery and Deduction + Strong Allies] At an antique fair in Lhasa, I stumbled upon an ancient Tibetan stone tablet. Curious about its contents, I accepted an invitation to join a merchant named Lao Gun and the team he had assembled to search for goods. Together, we ventured deep into the barren mountains of northern Tibet to investigate an ancient temple. I never expected the old temple to conceal such mysteries. 8kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves

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    A Tibetan adventure, a high-IQ suspenseful supernatural mystery novel. Horrifying, thrilling, mind-bending, and addictive!

18. 418 信 Letters and a House 信与屋 Lin Keke林可克10k WordsCompleted The Letter and the House 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Thrillers, horror, suspense, and mystery—enough said, just watch it!

19. 419 逃 Escape! The Death Game 逃离！死亡游戏 Dwight, Who Loves Identity V喜欢第五的德怀特Mystery284k WordsCompleted [Mystery + death game + ensemble cast + Werewolf] [No golden finger / not a power fantasy / read with caution] [Bonus content below] A League of Legends esports player trapped in dire straits and a group of strangers are told they will take part in a death game shrouded in mystery. Between life and death, their only way to survive is to uncover the truth. As the game progresses, a case that has been buried for many years comes to light. No matter how long someone has been getting away with evil, 108Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    A perfect fit. In this tense and thrilling game of death, what kind of turmoil will the protagonist's arrival unleash? Will they sink into the abyss of darkness, or will they rise against the tide, fight for survival, and become the sole survivor? All will soon be revealed.

20. 420 镜 The Mystery Town of Mirror Shadows 镜影谜镇 The World-Weary God of Fire玩世不恭的火神Mystery108k WordsOngoing I originally put this novel in the women's fiction category because I thought a bunch of guys probably wouldn't enjoy such a delicate, emotionally nuanced story. But I overlooked the emotional needs of female readers. It's a brain-teasing mystery. By the time I realized my mistake, I'd already signed a contract. Well, it's too late to change it now, so here we are. In Mirror Bay, a town shrouded in sea fog year-round, fishermen have recently been disappearing one after another, and str —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Chapter 12 The Secret of the Mysterious Creature Zhao Haitao gently turned to the next page of the ancient book. The dim light flickered on the pages, illuminating even more obscure and difficult-to-understand symbols. Wang Xinyi leaned closer, trying to decipher the meaning of the symbols. Just then, a rapid knocking broke the silence of the room, and a deep, mysterious voice came from outside: "Stop investigating, or you'll regret it..." Zhao Haitao and Wang Xinyi exchanged a glance, both of them wary. Zhao Haitao gestured for Wang Xinyi to be quiet, and he tiptoed towards the door, trying to see who was outside through the crack. However, apart from a pair of blurry black shoes, he could see nothing. Wang Xinyi lowered her voice and said, "What do we do? This warning..." Zhao Haitao frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "We can't be scared by these words. We've come this far; we can't give up." They knew that retreating would mean all their previous efforts were in vain, and the secrets of the town, the fate of the missing fishermen, and the strange phenomena surrounding Wang Xinyi all urgently needed to be unraveled. After discussing it, the two decided to continue their operation under the cover of night. They carefully climbed out of the window, avoiding anyone who might be watching them, and headed in the direction where the mysterious creature had disappeared. The thick fog made the lights in the night hazy, and the surroundings were eerily quiet, with only their light footsteps echoing in the silence. Following the trail of the mysterious creature, they came to a denser forest. Wang Xinyi couldn't help but shiver; she felt as if countless eyes were watching them in the darkness. Zhao Haitao gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." They trudged through the forest, branches occasionally brushing against their cheeks, causing a slight sting. Suddenly, Zhao Haitao stopped and pointed to a secluded spot ahead, saying, "Look, there seems to be a cave over there." Wang Xinyi looked in the direction he pointed and, sure enough, a cave half-hidden by vines and weeds appeared before them. A pungent odor emanated from the cave, a mixture of rottenness and sulfur, making one want to vomit. They cautiously approached the cave. Zhao Haitao took out a flashlight, its weak beam flickering within, illuminating the damp stone walls and scattered pebbles on the ground. Stepping into the cave, a wave of stifling heat hit them, a stark contrast to the damp, cold night outside. The passageway inside was winding and twisting; they took each step with extreme caution, afraid of triggering some mechanism. As they walked, Wang Xinyi suddenly grabbed Zhao Haitao's arm, saying nervously, "Listen, there seems to be a sound." In the silence, there seemed to be a faint "drip-drop" sound, like water droplets falling, or perhaps the heartbeat of some creature. "Don't scare yourself, it might just be the sound of dripping water," Zhao Haitao said, though his palms were sweaty. As they ventured deeper, the pungent odor in the cave grew stronger, stinging their eyes. Just as they were struggling to breathe, a wide-open space appeared ahead. By the light of their flashlights, they saw strange murals carved into the surrounding stone walls. The lines on the murals were rough and primitive, depicting bizarre scenes. In one mural, a mysterious creature stood menacingly on the beach, surrounded by terrified fishermen fleeing. Above the creature's head hung an ancient bronze mirror, emitting an eerie glow. Another mural showed fishermen being swept into a huge whirlpool, with a blurry figure seemingly resembling the mysterious creature at its center. Zhao Haitao carefully examined the murals, muttering to himself, "It seems there is indeed a close connection between this mysterious creature, the bronze mirror, and the disappearance of the fishermen." Wang Xinyi nodded in agreement, her gaze fixed on the murals, trying to find more clues. Just as they were engrossed in studying the murals, the cave suddenly began to shake violently. Stones rained down from above, crashing to the ground with dull thuds. "Oh no, what's causing this shaking?" Wang Xinyi cried out in alarm. Zhao Haitao quickly grabbed Wang Xinyi's hand and shouted, "Never mind that, find the exit, get out of here quickly!" Dust filled the cave, choking them and blurring their vision. They struggled to find an exit in the shaking cave, the sounds of falling stones and the creaking of the cave's structure filling their ears. The shaking intensified, with stones constantly crumbling from the surrounding walls. Zhao Haitao and Wang Xinyi trudged through the flying debris. Suddenly, a wall of fire appeared ahead, the intense heat of the flames burning their skin. "What should we do?" Wang Xinyi cried anxiously. Zhao Haitao frowned, his eyes scanning the surroundings for a possible exit. Just then, a deep roar from a mysterious creature echoed from the depths of the cave, as if urging danger to descend. Zhao Haitao quickly surveyed the area around the fire wall, discovering it wasn't completely sealed; there was a narrow gap between it and the stone wall on one side. However, scorching air constantly billowed from the gap, making it difficult for an ordinary person to pass through. "Wang Xinyi, let's rush through that gap!" Zhao Haitao shouted. Wang Xinyi looked at the gap, a hint of fear in her heart, but she had no other choice. Zhao Haitao took off his coat, holding it in front of him, and rushed towards the gap first. Flames and heat instantly enveloped him; he could feel his coat starting to smoke, and his skin stinging. But he gritted his teeth and persevered, squeezing sideways through the gap. Wang Xinyi took a deep breath, mimicking Zhao Haitao, shielding her face with her arm, and followed. After passing through the wall of fire, before they could even catch their breath, the ground beneath their feet suddenly began to collapse, revealing a bottomless black hole. Wang Xinyi screamed, nearly falling in, but Zhao Haitao reacted quickly, grabbing her arm and pulling her back. A pungent, putrid stench emanated from the black hole, making them want to vomit. "This mysterious force has been preventing us from leaving," Zhao Haitao said, panting. Wang Xinyi nodded, her eyes filled with determination: "We can't give up, we must find an exit." They carefully moved along the edge of the cave, avoiding constantly falling rocks and various unexpected dangers. Just when they thought they were about to find an exit, a field of quicksand suddenly appeared ahead. The quicksand churned continuously, like a giant trap waiting for them. Zhao Haitao crouched down, picked up a stone, and threw it in; the stone was instantly swallowed by the quicksand. "Looks like we have to go around it," Zhao Haitao said. So, they searched along the edge of the quicksand field for a way around it. During their groping, Wang Xinyi's left hand suddenly started moving uncontrollably again. She looked at her hand in terror, trying to control it. Seeing this, Zhao Haitao quickly came to help, grasping Wang Xinyi's left hand to try and steady her. "Don't panic, Wang Xinyi, concentrate," Zhao Haitao said. Wang Xinyi closed her eyes, took a few deep breaths, and tried to calm herself. After a while, her left hand finally returned to normal. After bypassing the quicksand area, they finally saw the cave exit. However, just as they excitedly rushed towards the exit, the mysterious creature reappeared, its massive body blocking the entrance. The creature's eyes flashed with an eerie red light, and it emitted a low roar that shook the cave. Zhao Haitao shielded Wang Xinyi behind him, staring intently at the creature, his mind racing, considering a countermeasure. The creature slowly approached, the ground trembling with each step. "We can't just sit here and wait to die," Zhao Haitao said in a low voice, his eyes scanning the surroundings for usable weapons or tools. Wang Xinyi gripped the bronze mirror tightly; she could feel it slightly warming, as if it were resonating with the mysterious creature. Suddenly, the mysterious creature opened its blood-red maw, and a stream of black gas shot towards them. Zhao Haitao pulled Wang Xinyi aside to dodge quickly; the black gas grazed their bodies and struck the stone wall behind them, instantly creating a deep crack. Zhao Haitao saw a sharp stone on the ground, quickly picked it up, and threw it at the mysterious creature's eyes. The creature sensed the attack and slightly tilted its head; the stone grazed its cheek. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhao Haitao pulled Wang Xinyi and rushed towards the side of the mysterious creature, trying to break through its defenses. The mysterious creature reacted extremely quickly; it swung its huge claws, grabbing at them. Zhao Haitao forcefully pushed Wang Xinyi away, but his own arm was scratched by the claws. Blood instantly stained his sleeves, but he ignored the pain and continued searching for an opportunity to break through. Wang Xinyi stood up, the bronze mirror in her hand shining brightly. She felt a surge of power within her, so she mustered her courage and walked towards the mysterious creature. The mysterious creature seemed to sense the threat of the bronze mirror, letting out a roar, but did not immediately attack. Zhao Haitao seized the opportunity to approach the mysterious creature from the other side. He seized the moment and leaped with all his might onto the creature's back. He clung tightly to the scales on the creature's body to prevent himself from being thrown off. The mysterious creature twisted its body frantically, trying to shake off Zhao Haitao. Wang Xinyi seized the opportunity and pointed the bronze mirror at the creature's eyes, the mirror shooting out a beam of intense light. The mysterious creature was temporarily blinded by the intense light, roaring in pain and spinning wildly in place. Zhao Haitao took the opportunity to jump off the creature's back and pulled Wang Xinyi towards the cave entrance. However, at this time, the cave collapse became more and more serious, with large chunks of rocks falling down. They ran desperately through the cracks in the rocks, the cave collapsing behind them. Finally, they managed to escape the cave entrance before it completely collapsed. Just as they emerged, the cave behind them crumbled, raising a huge cloud of dust. They collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, overwhelmed with the joy of surviving a close call. But they knew the danger wasn't over. Wang Xinyi looked at Zhao Haitao's injured arm, her eyes filled with worry: "You're injured, you need to get it treated quickly." Zhao Haitao smiled and reassured her: "It's nothing, just a superficial wound." After resting for a while, they got up and headed towards the town. Back in the town, it was already getting light. A thin mist still lingered over the town; everything seemed peaceful, yet an inexplicable eeriness permeated the air. They returned to Wang Xinyi's place and quickly treated Zhao Haitao's wound. This cave adventure had given them a deeper understanding of the mysterious creature and the secrets of the bronze mirror, but they also realized that the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers. Meanwhile, they were unaware that the Mysterious Collectors Association was already making new moves in secret, and an even greater crisis was quietly approaching.

21. 421 诡 Ghostly Tales: The Guide Between Life and Death 诡谈：生死引路人 Lexuan, Who Loves to Play the Piano爱弹琴的乐轩Mystery126k WordsOngoing (Horror + suspense + supernatural + mind-bending + live-action game) This is an urban horror novel with no transmigration and no System. After Jia Wen uncovers his wife's long-hidden secret and the mystery buried deep within his own heart, his life is turned upside down, and he becomes a ghost hunter. While investigating a case involving missing ghosts, he and his senior, Zhong Chuqing, use her powerful spiritual detection abilities to identify the mastermind: Young Master Jie. After careful pla 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is really good! It's a horror/suspense story with a rule-based game plot!

22. 422 惊 Thriller: You Were Told to Escape, but You Became an NPC 惊悚：让你去逃生，你成了NPC Butterfly in the Rain雨中的蝶Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [Horror Game + Choices + Comedy + Irreverent + Building a Personal Power Base] Ten years ago, the horror game descended upon Blue Star. As the protagonist, Lin Qi was inevitably dragged into the horror game too. While everyone else struggled to survive, he made choices. At the Death Restaurant, everyone else was careful not to anger the customers. Lin Qi had already become the restaurant owner. At the Ghostly Cemetery, others searched for clues and for the missing Grave No. 7. Lin Qi simply 13.9kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    This supernatural detective novel will send chills down your spine! A team of detectives with the ability to see ghosts team up to catch a culprit, as bizarre cases unfold one after another! Folk legends collide with scientific reasoning, and the moment the truth is revealed is chilling, leaving a lasting impression so strong that you'll be afraid to sleep alone!

23. 423 别 Stop Running, There Are Monsters Everywhere Here 别跑了，这里到处是怪物 Doesn't Eat Konjac不吃魔芋Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Coming-of-Age Protagonist, Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story, Plot-Driven] On Lin Yi’s eighteenth birthday, his mother plunged a knife into his heart with her own hands. He thought he would die, but when he came to, Lin Yi discovered he was still alive. He was not only unharmed, but had even returned to the past. At first, Lin Yi thought it was all a hallucination. It was only when his mother picked up the knife on the table again that he finally realized the people sitting before him were not his p 19.9kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
24. 424 神 Land of Divine Punishment: Outsmarting the Horrors in a Strange Game 神罚之地：我在诡异游戏智商碾压 Defy Heaven and Chase the Wind逆天追风Mystery143k WordsOngoing Suspenseful mind games, strategic battles of wits, a ten-day survival challenge, post-apocalyptic ruins, eerie games, no saintly protagonist, ruthless and decisive, supernatural abilities, ensemble cast. “This time, we lost! But I'll enter the game myself and swear to snatch victory from Heaven! Next time, you'll pay for your crimes!” “To win the game, you have to understand this: the person you trust most... is the perfect one to stab you in the back!” “I won't judge you. I'll just light the wa —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Similar to "Ten Days," this novel is suspenseful, mind-bending, features a bizarre game, an ensemble cast, and supernatural abilities. The plot is incredibly dramatic and unpredictable. If you don't like it, I'll do a handstand and wash my hair!

25. 425 阴 The Yin-Yang Hot Pot Restaurant 阴阳火锅店 Yan Huo炎火Mystery806k WordsCompleted I took over a hot pot restaurant from my second uncle. He told me never to serve customers a yuan yang hot pot after midnight! After I took over the place, everything I believed in began to crumble... One night, I wasn't paying attention and served a couple a yuan yang hot pot. The next day, I saw in the newspaper that the couple had died! They'd jumped to their deaths together! After that, every night at midnight, a strange couple would appear in my restaurant and ask me to make them a yuan yan 676Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    China has its own Sherlock Holmes [cool]

26. 426 无 Endless Blade 无尽之刃 Prismatic Battleship光棱战列舰Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Data-Based Infinite Realms + Battle Royale] Welcome to Murder City, where the Gate of Conquest awaits! Shen Lian, a new-energy solar engineer, transmigrates after an accident to a place called Murder City. Here, anyone who wants to survive must enter a world of danger once a month and complete the city’s killing missions. His only conviction is to arm himself to the teeth: to become more resolute through coldness, wiser through reflection, and stronger through killing, as he struggles to surviv 807Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A data-driven, infinite-flow-style battle royale game where the protagonist leads his teammates through a bloodbath-filled city, repeatedly venturing into mission worlds. The protagonist is ruthless, cold-blooded, and possesses sharp intelligence. There's no system or cheat code; all equipment is earned through gameplay, and top-tier gear is obtained through drops!

27. 427 守 Night Watcher: Traces in the Dark Web, The Borderland of Memory 守夜人-暗网迷踪之记忆边境 Misty Twilight暮景凝烟88k WordsCompleted Night Watcher: Memories on the Dark Web Frontier —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful mystery thriller game

28. 428 哎 Oh No! I’m One of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I Got MVP! 哎呀！我七原罪，得了MVP！ Captain of the Trapping Camp陷阵营营长Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Dark comedy + hilarious + ruthless action + global setting + unconventional ideas + one heroine + near-invincible protagonist + power fantasy with a brain (or without one)] Horror games descend upon the world. Those chosen to participate must face challenges of inhuman difficulty. Though the games are full of torment, they also offer people a chance to gain supernatural powers. Life or death. A meteoric rise, or losing everything. But Lu Ce, who has been unable to feel pain since childhood, fee 142.6kReads9.3Score16.9kShelves
29. 429 欢 Welcome to My Scripted World 欢迎来到，我的剧本世界 Beneath the Deep Space深空下Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book + Infinite-Flow + Scripted Games + Survival + One Female Lead] In this era, we're all headed for the end. The blossoming of miracles granted by the gods, the struggle between humanity and the uncanny, extraordinary creatures, forbidden books, a paradise of reincarnation... The price of fate's gifts was marked long ago, hidden from view. “My name is Jiang Qing. I'm sorry, but after tonight, I'll disappear forever.” “When I open the door ahead, there will be no way back b 88.2kReads9.0Score7.9kShelves
30. 430 克 Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying: I Have Extraordinary Wisdom 克苏鲁跑团：我有极致的智慧 Silver MoonLilith银月LilithMystery1.0M WordsOngoing [Cthulhu Roleplaying] [Mystery] [Infinite Flow] [Plot Twists] [No Golden Finger] [No Female Lead] What matters most in a roleplaying game? The strength to take on ten opponents at once? The wisdom to notice the smallest details? The determination to never give up? Or the luck to always escape danger? When Lu Nanke woke up, he found himself inside a roleplaying game world with 500 attribute points to distribute among his eight stats. After a brief moment of thought, Lu Nanke resolutely put ev 16.9kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
31. 431 逃 Escape from the Cube World 逃离魔方世界 Potato Pooch土豆狗子Mystery288k WordsOngoing An otherworldly tale, a transmigration story, an imaginative adventure, a Backrooms story, and a fantasy epic, with an enormous setting and a sweeping world. The author promises to flesh out every detail and fill in every plot hole. The male lead is neither a self-sacrificing saint nor cold-blooded. He’s an ordinary person who can tell right from wrong and good from evil, but he’s also steadfast and strong-willed. His golden finger is hardly overpowered; in fact, for much of the early story, he 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You could try these two books. The author's writing is excellent, but it's a real shame that it's been overlooked due to the limited readership on this platform.

32. 432 我 I Work as a Bounty Hunter in the Ghost Realm 我在鬼界当赏金猎人 Sweet Fermented Rice Wine Stars甜酒酿星星Ancient Romance750k WordsOngoing [Max-Level Ghost Tamer + Mystery-Solving + Love Triangle Showdown + Unraveling Mysteries] Hell is empty, and monsters and ghosts roam the mortal world! The uncanny has descended, and evil spirits run rampant. Countless mortals and ghost clans struggle to survive in this world. Though still young, Yun Fu has already risen to second place on the ghost-and-monster bounty list. Her name, “Zhe Mei,” resounds across both realms of the mortal world. At first, despite her naturally immense ghost power, 1Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 433 她 Infinite: She Becomes a Legend in a Card Game 【无限】她在卡牌游戏里封神 Tsukino月野Mystery793k WordsOngoing [Survival infinite-flow] + [two equally powerful leads, 1v1] When the apocalypse arrived, a card game swept across the globe. Everyone was forced to play, earning points and items as rewards for winning. Losing meant death... More and more people died after losing games, and the whole world was shrouded in darkness. Then someone discovered that 10 game points could cancel the penalty for one loss! The players cried out in despair: But you only get 0.5 points per game! I might as well just die! S 308Reads8.1Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    The story begins with the murder of his mother, followed by arrest and imprisonment. He openly admits to killing a ghost, is diagnosed with mental illness, and sent to a mental hospital. It's a card-based survival game where winning grants resources or skills, while losing means losing your life. In this card game where losses outweigh wins, every card world has a common winner.

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