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1. 101 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 102 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 85Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 103 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 129Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 104 从 A Survival Pact from Scratch 从零开始的生存约法 A Smile, a Fleeting Life一笑纤生Mystery352k WordsOngoing (Strong female lead | Mystery | Puzzle-solving | Political intrigue | Ensemble cast) [Multiple couples + Chilling on closer inspection + Mass transmigration + Everyday life in ancient times + Resistance against tyranny] [The one and only female lead: cool and badass] (∗ᵒ̶̶̷̀ω˂̶́∗)੭₎₎̊₊♡ Hi there~ [May this book offer a light to those who feel lost.] ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩ A top medical graduate student gets hit to death with a brick by an unemployed drifter after arranging her grandmother’s funeral?! P.S. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   These are the classic tales of power and strategy.

5. 105 重 Reborn in the World of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer 重生笑傲江湖世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction740k WordsCompleted The protagonist is reborn in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. What are the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, the Sunflower Manual, or the Dugu Nine Swords compared to doing whatever you please? The martial world is simply a place where people clash with one another. 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Suitable for reading in one sitting, a young man from the martial arts world venturing into officialdom.

6. 106 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9k14d adds

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   The story has a powerful aftertaste; after reaching the pinnacle, looking back, one realizes that while one has gained power and status, one also regrets missing out on many precious things.

7. 107 全 The Entire Universe Is a Hallucination Only I Can See 全宇宙都是我一个人的幻觉 No Future, Living in the Past Forever没有未来一直活着过去Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.7M WordsOngoing This book's style: an unconventional god-abandoning story, resistance to the rules of the entire universe, imagination unleashed by awakening in a virtual world, godlike access to consciousness, no saintly protagonist, ruthless and decisive action, cold political maneuvering, chilling details that reward close thought, everyday urban suspense, awakened ones at odds with the world order, no System or cheats, a long-running ensemble chess game, an uplifting core, an expansive world, growth through 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Did you know that those fishermen in Iceland, so far away, are like blank corners on a map, unexplored and unseen? To you, they're as if they never existed. Even Iceland itself isn't a real place; it's more like a painting woven from others' stories, its form existing only in our minds because we've heard of it and been told about it. If you were born in a remote mountain village, never having been told about distant landscapes or the ocean, Iceland and the wider world would be like a hidden map in a game, a void, never born. Think about it: isn't our universe a giant virtual program? Only places observed and perceived by consciousness are rendered in real time; those unobserved, unexplored corners of deep space, like untouched program backgrounds, lie dormant, never appearing in the world. Do you think they truly existed? 😎😎🥰🥰😜😜

8. 108 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score23914d adds

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   I highly recommend this Western fantasy novel! It's a serious work with a piecemeal narrative structure and multiple protagonists. Highly intellectually stimulating, it's a bit mind-bending. An epic masterpiece. The writing is astonishing! As the plot unfolds, the truth gets closer.

9. 109 黑 Black, White, and Gray: The Perfectly in Sync Players' Minimalist Judgment 黑白灰默契玩家：极简裁决 Between the Mountains方寸山间Urban651k WordsCompleted A high-IQ urban power fantasy with smart characters and a fresh approach! Trust your instincts, no dragging things out! A tight pace with no dull moments, absolutely thrilling! A cool, confident, sexy CEO + a stern, handsome, highly skilled super-spy in the business world: Together, they believe in the “less is more, but stay adaptable” philosophy and join forces to overcome one “impossible” challenge after another… Love, reason, law; black, white, gray; steady, precise, ruthless. A talented bea 1Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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   A high-IQ, action-packed story featuring players in black, white, and gray teams working in perfect harmony! Dominating the battlefield!

10. 110 大 The Wildest Second-Generation God of the Tang Dynasty 大唐最狂神二代 Between the Mountains方寸山间Historical375k WordsCompleted This novel will have you laughing nonstop and leave you unable to put it down! Reverse transmigration, no System, and plenty of absurd humor: a quirky collision of the past and present! This book is essentially a sequel to The Divine Physician and Hero of Shennongjia, Yin Chengzhu! Yin Yu is the son of Yin Chengzhu, the Divine Physician of Shennong, Perfected Taihe, and leader of the martial world. He spent twelve years in his mother’s womb before being born, inherited his parents’ excellent gen 3Reads7.2Score—14d adds
11. 111 对 Right and Wrong Have Nothing to Do with Me: The Otherworldly Demon Blade 对错与我何干，异面诡刃 Koi Fish Tank锦鲤鱼缸Urban442k WordsOngoing I’ll send you into the underworld’s death coffin... [Urban High Martial Arts + Ensemble Cast + Villain Protagonist] The eerie blade bewitches the heart, bearing the world’s delusions. Killed from the start, he forges his bones in the dust; crosses the mortal realm and breaks Heaven’s sentence; devours flesh, breaks bones, shatters hearts... Slays the ruler, with evil lurking in his heart and Heaven’s malice at his side. Through the suffering of the empty abyss, the pain of oblivion, and the sorr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A high-IQ battle of wits, incredibly addictive, highly recommended!!!

12. 112 疯 Madcap Fantasia 疯批家的狂想曲 Black and White Images黑白画映Fantastical Romance467k WordsCompleted Modern Arc: This world’s fate was decided long ago. Every choice we make leads to an ending already written. And I, Shu Yue, was the one who tore open every prelude with my own hands. Ji Hua’s ten years on the run began because of me; Chen Songhan’s two thousand years of waiting were for me; My older sister, Shu Wen, fell into the time of the Qin Dynasty because I got her involved; Ancient divine beasts, underworld generals, and a phoenix’s true form all gathered in the same storm because of me. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In this life, favorable circumstances reveal our true nature, adversity reveals our choices, and desperate situations reveal our bottom line. We cannot decide what we encounter, but we can decide what we become. Some build their dreams with talent, only to destroy themselves with desire; others establish themselves in ordinariness, yet shine through perseverance. True strength is never about conquering the world, but about guarding oneself. With restraint in our hearts and actions, we can uphold our bottom line and live a life of integrity. This is the central theme of this story. Welcome to read!

13. 113 岚 Godfather of Lancheng: Starting Out Hauling Cargo at the Docks 岚城教父：从码头杠包开始 Don't Feed Me Candy If You Don't Like It不爱吃糖别喂我Urban368k WordsOngoing [Underworld power plays + passion + no System + battles of wits + multiple heroines + unconventional twists] P.S. This is neither a mindless power fantasy nor a story about an invincible protagonist!!! Jiang Liechen arrives in Lanzhou and becomes the new leader of a gang. On day one, he punishes the wicked and beats a traitor to death. On day two, he wins over the gang leader’s wife and takes control of the gang. On day three, he purges both the underworld and the authorities, leaving his enemie —Reads9.2Score114d adds

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    The protagonist starts as a lowly porter at the docks, burdened with debt and surrounded by enemies, constantly at the mercy of others. But his path isn't one of survival; it's a journey to the top of Lan City's underground throne! While others rely on brute force to seize temporary unloading yards, Jiang Liechen cleverly exploits the conflicts between three local factions, using the complete casino's shady accounts to seize a fatal handle on the Xu family, gradually encroaching on and expanding his territory! A single piece of paper conceals a deadly scheme, and an empty plot of land paves the way for his complete rise. Don't ask, the answer is simple: starting from scratch, he sweeps across the entire dockside underworld through cunning! Tired of unrealistic, overpowered gangster novels? Try this realistic dockside political intrigue story—high-energy and fast-paced from beginning to end!

14. 114 黑 Dark Academia Life 黑暗系的校园生活 White Night BatX白夜蝙蝠XMystery252k WordsCompleted 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this one! It's a dark school novel! Everyone's a villain, and the characters all have twisted minds. The male lead is the manipulative type, and the female lead is innocent (not kind). There's no romantic pairing, and the content is somewhat bizarre. You might want to check it out.

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