Clever Rule-Based Horror Stories 规则怪谈类小说（有脑子的）

1. 151 我 The Villain and I Pretend to Be Deeply in Love 我和反派互演深情 Year After Year, No Fish年年不吃鱼Modern Romance635k WordsCompleted Lu Yao, who is suffering from late-stage brain cancer, is summoned by another version of herself from a different world. They switch bodies, and she becomes an esper with a treasure in her heart, hunted by others. Along with regaining her health, she also gets a baby who turns into a poisonous little skeleton whenever it cries, and a husband in name only who seems gentle but is actually a scumbag and a pervert. To survive, Lu Yao makes a move against her husband. Just as she watches him die with 4.8kReads8.9Score723Shelves

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   None of these are mindless stories; you'll need to use your brain. 1, 2, And 4 all feature strong female leads. 4. Every dungeon is incredibly impactful, and the starting point for each dungeon isn't some vague, fantastical other world; they're connected to major world events, from medieval witches to horrific poison gas experiments. 3. The pacing is tight, and plot holes are always filled. These are the kinds of stories where a minor character is the true savior. (Rating explanation follows.)

2. 152 疯 The Unhinged Male Lead: An Unsolvable Bug in a Ghostly World 疯批男主：鬼怪世界的无解bug A Bit of a Nutcase多少沾点大病Mystery410k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + Rule-Based Horror + Hilarious + No Romance + Invincible] A bizarre world invades, the Divine Realm falls, and the gods and Buddhas retreat into hiding. To cut off their offerings, rule-based horror sweeps across Blue Star, leaving all living beings struggling in fear. When things reach an extreme, they turn around, and Blue Star enters a golden age. Some control time and take on ghosts head-on; Some draw a line around themselves and imprison vengeful spirits; Some are peerless f 9Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   When the eerie world invades, gods and Buddhas retreat, and strange tales of rules sweep across the blue planet 🌍 Some manipulate time, create their own prisons, and possess unparalleled combat power… while our protagonist, Ling Yuanzhi, is a mentally unstable little madman 🤪 While others fight in the world of strange tales, he stays home counting ants! The rules of the strange tales spent two years locking onto him, pulling him into the eerie world, starting with C-level talent 🎲 He pretends to be lazy, but actually he's frantically clinging to powerful figures! With his "unsolvable bug" physique, he rampages through the world of ghosts and monsters— Knocking ghosts? He treats them like air! Terrifying shrines? He makes them his second home! Ghostly soldiers trying to pass? He simply avoids their attacks! The pace is super fast 🔥 The plot is both crazy and exhilarating. The protagonist's unconventional approach turns the world of strange tales into a "ghostly prank game," with laughter and excitement flying back and forth. There's no romantic pairing; he's focused on causing trouble. Watch this crazy young man rampage through the world of strange tales—it's so exhilarating it'll make your head spin!! If you haven't read it yet, hurry up and check it out! It's currently up to chapter 138, so it's definitely worth following. You won't be able to stop reading even if you stay up all night! 💨

3. 153 我 I'm a Demon Emperor, and You Want Me to Challenge the Rules of the Horror Tales? 我一魔帝，你让我挑战规则怪谈？ Three Cabbages三棵白菜啊Mystery488k WordsCompleted [Rule-based horror + Demon Emperor + Invincible + No Female Lead + National Destiny + Supernatural] Demon Emperor Su Bai returns to his homeland, intending to enjoy a quiet life. Just then, a rule-based horror game descends upon the real world, and Su Bai is chosen to represent the Dragon Kingdom in its challenge. Treating it as a bit of fun, Demon Emperor Su Bai enters the game and begins his relaxing vacation. Breaking the correct rules will get you corrupted? This Emperor wants to try it. The 550Reads9.3Score178Shelves

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   The Three Giants of the Su Family in the Tales of Rules: Su Ming, Su Xiao, and Su Bai.

4. 154 她 Her Graduation Thesis Is Filled with My Name 她的毕业论文，写满了我的名字 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃10k WordsCompleted Her Graduation Thesis Was Filled with My Name 13Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, I Trick the Supernatural into Burying Itself 规则怪谈，开局忽悠诡异埋诡异 Flute Music Burying Wood箫音葬木Mystery136k WordsCompleted [Not a power fantasy. If that's not your thing, please steer clear. Thanks so much.] One year ago, Rule Horror descended, launching the National Fate game. Each month, a chosen player is randomly selected to represent their country and enter the world of horrors to face the supernatural. Countries that succeed see their National Fate improve, and even their citizens' lifespans increase. If they fail, the horrors from that challenge descend upon the real world. Su Qing, a transmigrator, is chosen —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is definitely the one. It's straightforward and easy to read, with a fresh and engaging story that grabs your attention. It feels like high quality, and you should definitely give it a try. I've already tried it and I can't stop praising it! (/≧▽≦/)

6. 156 让 I Asked You to Write an Essay, Not a Rule Horror Story! 让你写作文，你写规则怪谈？ Mu Youqingyao木又清遥Mystery622k WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes]+ [Creating Rules Horror]+ [No System]+ [No Saintly Hero] Lin Chen wrote nothing more than a school essay, yet it plunged all of Longguo into panic. Because the rules horror he wrote had become real! The night before, wanting revenge on the gangsters who bullied him, Lin Chen had used one of their birthday parties as the template for a rules horror scenario. The next day, he was astonished to discover that several classmates who had attended the gangsters' birthday party the p 2.8kReads8.2Score375Shelves

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   All are male-oriented, so be careful to avoid spoilers! They're all so good! The last book is about creating strange and uncanny rules, which is a bit off-topic, but still quite enjoyable ❤️ Sorry for the lack of variety. The first book is the best! Highly recommended!!! You can read it first ❤️

7. 157 死 Death Novel: Judgment 死亡小说:审判 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃18k WordsCompleted Death Novel: Judgment 4Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 让 You Told Me to Take the Civil Service Exam, So Why Did I End Up at Bureau 749? 让你考公，你上岸749局？ Civil Service Exam Guide公考引路人Mystery275k WordsCompleted [Rule-Bound Horror + National Destiny + God-Slaying + Ruthless Protagonist + Mastermind Behind the Scenes + Unstoppable] After three years of civil-service exams and seven failures, a twist of fate lands me in Bureau 749. Other people use peachwood swords and black donkey hooves to catch ghosts. I pull out a copy of the Administrative Penalties Regulations. A red-clad female ghost is out for blood? First, file for a replacement death certificate! Zombies are causing trouble at a construction —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Rules of the Strange + National Fate + God Slayer [Staring] While others take the civil service exam for street offices or tax bureaus, the protagonist takes the exam for a special unit that manages supernatural events! No need to draw talismans or chant incantations, he relies entirely on memorizing regulations, writing official documents, and following procedures to exorcise demons and monsters. Ghost walls, red-clothed female ghosts, and zombies are all dealt with by the protagonist using legal provisions, making it so satisfying that you can't stop watching.

9. 159 我 I’m Three and a Half, and I’ll Become a Legend in Rule-Based Horror With Basic Attacks 我三岁半，靠普攻在规则怪谈封神 One of the Idlers闲人之一Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted The animated series is now available. [No heroine + comedy + subversion of expectations + infinite-flow + livestreaming + rule-based horror] Rule-based horror descends upon Blue Star, and each country randomly selects one person to take part. If the contestant wins, their nation prospers. If they lose, their nation declines. After losing two rounds of games, the people of the Dragon Kingdom are in dire straits. The next horror scenario arrives, and by sheer coincidence, it selects Xia Ye, who ha 8.4kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   I've read countless books, and these are the only few that I found enjoyable and readable 🤧 (Personal preference, please don't criticize; if you disagree, let's compare reading times).

10. 160 规 Rule Horror: Breaking the Rules Earns Her System Rewards 规则怪谈：她违规会获取系统奖励 Word-Processing Elf码字精灵Mystery125k WordsOngoing [No Romance, Powerful Female Lead | National-Fortune Rule-Based Horror | Game Invasion | System-Powered Wish Fulfillment | Leveling Mystery] A bizarre game from around the world invades Blue Star. Each country randomly selects a Chosen One to enter a rule-based horror instance, with the entire process livestreamed globally. If they clear the instance, their country gains vast resources. If they fail, the Chosen One is killed on the spot, and their homeland is struck by a devastating natural disa 45Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 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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    Trapped in a plague-stricken town in an endless cycle of despair, with time resetting every day, only the protagonist retains all his memories. The previous six victims, who looked exactly like the protagonist, all died tragically and became smiling corpses. The truth of the cycle lies hidden underground: the so-called plague and famine are all illusions created by the system. Each cycle has new foreshadowing, with twists and turns layer upon layer.

12. 162 红 The Red Paper Umbrella: A Soul's Return 红纸伞之念魂归 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃10k WordsCompleted The Red Paper Umbrella: A Thought to Bring the Soul Home 2Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 惊 Thriller Game: I Can See the Hints 惊悚游戏：我能看到提示 Master Mouse in Sunglasses戴墨镜的鼠爷Mystery951k WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy + power fantasy. Not scary. If that's not your thing, move along!] A mysterious dimension descends upon Earth, randomly selecting humans to take part in a horror game. Uncensorable horror livestreams spread across the internet, allowing all of humanity to witness one terrifying spectacle after another. Gu Yi is unlucky enough to be chosen as an adventurer. Fortunately, he can see mysterious hints. Following the hints, Gu Yi gradually seeks out the truth, only to discover that 6.5kReads8.9Score639Shelves
14. 164 诡 The Haunted Garden 诡园 Zuo Fei左绯Mystery5.4M WordsCompleted Xi Chen felt that he had already done everything he wanted to do. The world was so boring that he wanted to end it. But even he thought this boring world didn't deserve to be dragged down with him, so he let it be. He didn't just fail to die, though. He was forced to join a game. Impossible to solve? Impossible! Maybe life wasn't quite so dull after all. No CP 22kReads8.4Score2.3kShelves

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    This forces me to bring out my most treasured possessions.

15. 165 诡 The City Lost in the Eerie Fog: Divine Punishment Game 诡雾迷城：神罚游戏 Mo Xia Li Xin莫夏离心Mystery212k WordsOngoing Tags: Survival Game + Mind-Bending Mystery + Challenge Dungeons + Wits and Deduction + Alternate Dimension + Monster Invasion When Ling Wen thought this was just an ordinary exam, he was forcibly dragged into the "Death Game." When he thought that clearing the "Death Game" would let him leave and return to the real world, he discovered that he had been in the real world all along. But now, gods from an alternate dimension are invading the real world. The fog descends without warning, and a dimen 2.9kReads—Score391Shelves

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    A novel of the rule-based supernatural tale genre, a mind-bending suspense masterpiece, with an infinite flow feel reminiscent of "The End of Ten Days".

16. 166 我 I Am the Perfect Eldest Senior Sister 我是完美大师姐 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃6k WordsCompleted I’m the Perfect Senior Disciple 13Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 无 Endless Killing Intent 无尽杀机 Number One Lazy Fish天字一号咸鱼Sports367k WordsOngoing The groundbreaking online game Endless Killing appeared out of nowhere, dragging the entire world into an abyss of terror. Bai Qiong opened his eyes and discovered that he had been reborn at the time the game first launched. Looking at the familiar game and its new players, Bai Qiong recalled the killing techniques and gaming experience stored in his mind, then laughed aloud. (A game-world novel in the style of Dead by Daylight and Identity V, bringing you an experience unlike anything you've 5.3kReads9.3Score414Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥Holy crap, holy crap, after two years, Bai Shen has finally updated again! Does anyone still remember Endless Killing? 🍁🍁🍁The protagonist was a max-level master in his past life, an invincible and satisfying story. The groundbreaking online game "Endless Killing" suddenly appeared, dragging the world into a terrifying abyss. 🔥🔥🔥Bai Qiong opened his eyes and found himself reborn when the game had just launched. Looking at the familiar game and the newbie players, Bai Qiong recalled the killing techniques and game experience filling his mind and laughed out loud.

18. 168 规 Rule Horror: I Can Fool Fate 规则怪谈：我能愚弄命运 Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery278k WordsCompleted When the entire world is dragged into a deadly game of rules-based horror, Xia Ke earns the favor of the God of Fate. “Rules are weapons, and loopholes are ways to survive.” “Rules-based horror? It's just a playground where I can exploit bugs!” 4.2kReads8.4Score435Shelves

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    A new book by the author of "Complete Rules," Stone Giant, titled "Rules of the Strange: I Can Foole Fate." (Personally, I feel it's no less impressive than "Complete Rules.") When the entire world is dragged into a death game of "Rules of the Strange," Xia Ke receives the favor of the god of fate. "Rules are weapons, loopholes are the way out." "Rules of the Strange? It's nothing but my playground for exploiting bugs!"

19. 169 刚 I Just Became King of Hell, and Now a Supernatural World Is Descending? 刚成阎王，诡异世界就降临？ Big Pear Cat大梨猫Mystery130k WordsOngoing Qin Feng was worked to death by his vicious boss! After death, his soul went to hell, where he became a grim reaper. But he never expected to be exploited by a fake King of Hell even there! Damn it! I was exploited before I died, and I’m still being exploited after death. Did I die for nothing? Qin Feng immediately rose up in revolt! Are kings and nobles born to rule? Qin Feng led a million oppressed ghost soldiers straight to the Palace of Hell! He killed the fake King of Hell with his own hand 57Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Hehe, my little chirp

20. 170 订 After the Engagement Banquet 订婚宴之后 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted After the Engagement Banquet 4Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves

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    Rules-based games, you'll need to use your brain, some simple, some complex, it's up to you!

22. 172 必 The Game That Must Be Broken: Reboot 必须犯规的游戏·重启 Ning Hangyi宁航一Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The companion novel to the nationally acclaimed suspense IP Fourteenth of Fourteen, The Game You Must Cheat At: Reboot, is coming in full force! It premieres across the web on December 4, with new chapters every Friday at 10 a.m. sharp! Fourteen people, each burdened with enormous debts for various reasons, receive a mysterious text message. It tells them that if they take part in a special “game,” they could win a hundred million yuan. Following the instructions, the fourteen arrive at the desi 7.5kReads8.8Score997Shelves
23. 173 血 The Scarlet Fountain Pen 血色钢笔 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃6k WordsCompleted The Blood-Red Fountain Pen —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 你 You’re the Expert Team, So Why Are You Learning Criminal Investigation from Me, a Fugitive? 你专家组，怎么跟我一逃犯学刑侦 Ling Jiu San Yao零九三妖Mystery3.3M WordsOngoing Su Chen, who specialized in unsolved cold cases, transmigrated to a parallel world and was selected for a reality show about escape. He would be the show’s sole fugitive, hunted by a team of top experts selected from within the public security system! The show’s purpose was to showcase the power of the police and show the public just how easy it was to catch someone in modern society. But no one expected Su Chen to infiltrate the public security system from the start. Using his own methods of si 14.7kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    Generally not scary, just the kind that requires some thought. The second book is slightly scary, an ancient romance with two male leads. I haven't dared to finish the third book yet, but it's really good. The fourth is similar to the second. I haven't finished the fifth book yet. I also recommend Death Kaleidoscope; you can search for it, it's really good.

25. 175 规 Rule Horror: I'm a Little Too Powerful After Cross-Dressing 规则怪谈：女装后的我，有亿点强 I Leave My Keys at Home, But Take You Along出门不带钥匙带你Mystery291k WordsCompleted [Rule Horror + Mild Horror + Deduction and Puzzles + Cross-Dressing Master + No Romance] Su Ran transmigrates to the parallel world of the Great Xia Kingdom and is chosen as a Chosen One to enter the world of horrors. If he fails, the corresponding horror will rapidly spread throughout the world. Who could have guessed that the very first horror he enters requires him, a boy, to dress like a girl? He’s completely bewildered. “Who did this? Which unreasonable eerie creature came up with such a ho 718Reads8.8Score109Shelves
26. 176 在 Surviving in the Eerie Amusement Park 在诡异乐园里求生 Clear Island Beneath Falling Snow海雪下清洲Mystery131k WordsCompleted [No romance] + [Eerie Revival] + [Rules] + [Infinite Flow] + [Livestream] + [Mind-bending] + [Some chat comments appear in the story] A black rain pulls all six billion people in the world into a survival game in a bizarre amusement park. Remember!!! There is only one rule: there are no ghosts in the amusement park! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 疯 The Mad Tycoon Is the Number One Player in the Infinite Game 疯批大佬才是无限游戏Top1 Luo Jin骆今Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted to each other + one-on-one romance + episodic scenarios + equally powerful leads + wild imagination] (Slightly unhinged, aloof beauty Qiao Muli X sickly powerhouse Luo Jichen) The hottest horror livestream game around, “Top Streamer Boot Camp,” is recruiting trainees. Qiao Muli unexpectedly joins the training game, planning to start out honestly as a small-time streamer. Everyone else: “...You call that being honest??” In an ancient dream village, she swings a scarlet bon 978Reads9.1Score147Shelves

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    The first book has no romantic pairing and is set in a modern urban setting; the second book features two male protagonists and is more of an ensemble piece; the third book is a heterosexual romance (BG) thriller/livestream type.

28. 178 低 Whisper Code 低语代码 Er Dong Chen洱东陳Mystery145k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow | Rule-Based Horror | Heavy Lovecraftian Horror] Strange whispers and a string of garbled characters swirled in the depths of her mind as Ji Cheng awoke in an octagonal death chamber. Eight unlocked doors. Eight trapped people. The red light flashed six times, and a sixty-second countdown began. They had to find the one and only safe exit. Nameless, twisted monsters lurked behind the doors. Flesh-eating worms and warped apparitions were everywhere, and looking directly at them was 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Each chapter doesn't solve all the mysteries; it leaves new suspense for the next volume. Each volume corresponds to a major chapter, and the overall structure is clear and concise. Those who prefer the chapter-based chapter format may want to check out this book.

29. 179 病EN The Sickly Beauty Is the Infinite Game's Ultimate Boss! 病美人竟是无限游戏大BOSS！ It's L是L啊Two Male Leads230k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Infinite-Flow, Two Male Leads + Two Powerful Leads, 1v1 + Younger, Bigger-Built Partner + Shamelessly Indulgent Power Fantasy + Love-Hate Relationship + Soapy Push and Pull + Boss × Player] [The romance is the focus; the plot is weak and won't stand up to close scrutiny] [Second book in the Dungeon series] [The author's bio is useless. See the beginning of Chapter One and the reviews for content warnings.] [Cool on the outside, warm on the inside, sickly white-cut-black, seductive, 11.1kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves
30. 180 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, I Gained Resistance to Contamination 规则怪谈：开局获得污染抗性 The Last Little Fish最后一条肚肚鱼Mystery2.6M WordsCompleted [Rule-Based Horror + System Safety Net + Bizarre Absurdity + Light Comedy + No Female Lead] After dying, Zhang Chen is reborn on Blue Star, a world chosen by the realm of horror stories and extremely similar to the Earth where he lived in his previous life. One person from each country is selected to take part in a challenge inside the realm of horror stories, and Zhang Chen is chosen to represent the Dragon Kingdom. Instance: The Family of Five... Everyone else is terrified of Mom. Why are you 6.7kReads8.2Score654Shelves
31. 181 你 Hello, Creepy Boss. I'm Here to Work 你好诡异Boss，我是来打工的 Qi Yi Zi七一子Fantastical Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Female-oriented, no romance, infinite-flow + plot-driven + mildly horror] On the first day after losing her job, a mysterious app appeared on Li Wu's phone. The jobs listed were simple and paid well. They were obviously a scam. Li Wu: “I'm in! A scam is exactly what I'm looking for.” Her job duties were simple: [Little Girl's Nanny: 5,000 yuan/day] [Plastic Surgery Clinic Nurse: 10,000 yuan/day] [Village Watcher: 30,000 yuan/day] The work was clearly described and 116.9kReads9.2Score17.5kShelves

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    High-score ghost stories!

32. 182 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, My Best Friend and I Were Chosen Together 规则怪谈：开局和闺蜜一起被选中 A Pill a一颗药丸aMystery201k WordsCompleted (The rating will rise once the book has more reviews.) [No CP + Best Friend Duo + National Fate Livestream + No System (the horror game's built-in System only handles transport into and out of instances) + Original Rule Instances] [Female-oriented, no CP, two-person challenges, logical deduction (more or less), partners supporting and complementing each other] How unlucky can a person get? Clutching Wang Yuege's hand, Yang Qianzhao felt like the sky had fallen. The previous second, they were sit 405Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The first one doesn't look good because of its low rating; it's actually very good. I recommend it. The second one is Zhou Bai.

33. 183 规 Rule Horror: You Want Me, Zhang San, to Follow the Rules? 规则怪谈：要求我张三遵守规则？ The Luo in Luo Xiu罗修的罗Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted [Horror + eerie + hilarious + satisfying + national fortune = a serious novel] The Supreme Rules descend, selecting multiple people at random from each country to become Ascenders and take part in the Ascension Exam! Those who perform well earn high scores and even extra rewards. They can improve their own abilities and bring unexpected ascension to their country. But fail the exam, and death may be waiting for you, along with endless torment. Even your country may be beset by supernatural event 6.9kReads9.0Score831Shelves
34. 184 无 Infinite Escape: I Earn Rent Money in Horror Games 无限逃生：我在惊悚游戏里挣房费 Mo Sibei陌肆白Mystery800k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + strong female lead + team + plot-focused] [Ding~ Welcome, player, to the Survival Inn! Please do your best to clear the instances and earn your room fees~ We offer dormitory rooms, guesthouse rooms, hotel rooms, and more, as well as a top-tier luxury VIP club waiting for you to unlock~] A gloomy, blood-soaked compound A school crawling with death A cursed painting that brings death to anyone who looks at it An old village teeming with stra 21kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    I personally think these three books are incredibly good. The first two are male-oriented with no female leads, while the last one is female-oriented. The first one is mainly a wish-fulfillment story with little mystery-solving involved, but the male lead is extremely powerful, and the writing style is a bit silly. The male lead in the second book is more realistic; he's very intelligent and quite strong. This one has exceptionally good writing, a grand scope, patriotic themes, and a well-developed worldview. The female lead in the last one is quite intelligent, and I also like her team.

35. 185 规 Rule Horror: Abyss Metro 规则怪谈：深渊地铁 Did the Boss Go Bankrupt Today?老板今天破产了吗Mystery220k WordsOngoing [Rules-Based Horror + Infinite Flow + Suspenseful Mysteries + Deduction and Puzzles + Character Growth] The ticket gate spat out a blood-red ticket. It read: Welcome aboard the Abyss Metro. This train is bound for Level 18. That was the first time Cheng Chi learned that the subway he crammed onto every day could take him to hell. Every station brought new rules. The rules could change, deceive, and contradict one another. Some died in the glass reflections on the Mirror Platform. Some walked 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Must-Read Book Recommendation] The beginning has a bit of a K104 train vibe, the plot is solid with lots of foreshadowing, and the later parts have a Charlie IX feel, making it very immersive. It's worth savoring.

36. 186 让 I Asked You to Write a Horror Play, So Why Did You Have to Add a Deity? 让你写诡剧，您非要往里加神人？ Fictional Dimension虚构次元Mystery85k WordsOngoing He Mo has always believed that eerie plays, with their dark, disturbing themes and wall-to-wall negativity, are bound to drive actors to a mental breakdown if they perform in them for too long. So he insists on adding a few absurd characters and comic plotlines to lighten things up. The more the theater objects, the more it proves he's doing the right thing. It shows that he's exposed the theater's intention to torment its actors through eerie plays. The more the actors object, the more it prove 291Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of strange, terrifying, and supernatural tales with a captivating and fast-paced plot.

37. 187 早 I Cleared the Game Ages Ago, and You’re Only Now Pulling Me into the Horror Game 早通关了，你才拉我进怪谈 City God城神Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted [Invincible] [No Female Lead] After practicing for two and a half years, Jiang Zhe cleared a game called Rule-Based Horror. After clearing it, he transmigrated into the world of Rule-Based Horror. Every country in the world selects one chosen player. Winners bring their nation prosperity. Losers have a monster randomly descend upon one of their cities, where it wreaks havoc for 48 hours. Jiang Zhe is selected and awakens an SSS-rank talent: “Unscientific Summoning,” which lets him summon p 10.6kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    You can just read the dungeons in the first book; the content is completely straightforward and incredibly mind-bending. The second dungeon, the Cube chapter, is the pinnacle of the book. Both the villains and the protagonist in the second book are intelligent, making it very engaging to read. The third dungeon, the Old Village chapter, is, in my opinion, the best part so far.

38. 188 I [I, the Forgotten Dream, I] 【I被遗忘的梦I】 I The Only Awakened Elementary School Student II唯一苏醒的小学生IEastern Fantasy484k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow | Rules-Based Horror | Instances | Ensemble Cast | Mystery | No Harem] This is a dream that was once forgotten, a memory that should never have been recalled. By a twist of fate, Wen Xuan and four others arrived in a city born from barren wasteland: [Huacheng]. In one game, instance, and [dream] after another: They experienced disasters caused by human actions. They learned how powerful the supernatural could be. They overcame the evils of human nature. They resisted the destructi 46Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Similar to the Ghost House instance, there are quite a few battles of wits, but the book is currently in its early stages and there aren't many instances yet (Infinite Flow Group Image).

39. 189 人 I'm in a Rule Horror Game, and I'm the Chosen Villain 人在规则怪谈，我是天命大反派 Duanmu Kuai Zi端木筷子Mystery284k WordsCompleted [Subverting expectations + horror administrator + creating rules + no romance, no female lead + invincible] Chen Fan woke up inside a rule-based horror scenario and discovered that everyone else had drawn powerful SSS-rank talents. He alone had no talent and no System. And wasn’t this task a little strange? “Kill the Chosen Ones in the scenario? Am I supposed to kill myself?” “Wait, I’m not a Chosen One. I’m the horror administrator?” “So I don’t have a talent or a System, but I do have all kind 6.1kReads9.0Score789Shelves

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    While other authors are racking their brains to write supernatural tales about rules, Chopsticks has taken a different approach, starting with the identity of a supernatural being in "The Chosen One" (of course, this is a new book, so let's just say it's a bit of a cliché). Chopsticks has written supernatural tales about rules before, with a 9.4 Rating, so the quality of this new book is definitely guaranteed. Both books share two common characteristics: 1. The protagonist mainly relies on intelligence to crush the opponent; 2. They often reflect social realities, resonating with readers. (The previous book was also quite good, but unfortunately, I was too focused on writing it and my mental state couldn't keep up, so I stopped updating. I stopped because I didn't have any income. Once I have income with this book, I will continue updating it.) Please support me! Chopsticks is a very active author and will answer readers' questions. I personally like Chopsticks very much, and I thank everyone on my behalf. [Top Post]

40. 190 穿 After Entering a Horror Novel, I Became a Background Extra 穿进恐怖小说后我变成了路人甲 Gobbling Away咔咔乱吃Two Male Leads510k WordsCompleted [Infinite-instance story + cross-dressing scenes + two male leads] (!!! I'm writing this for myself, so the romance may develop quickly and feature quite a lot.) Yang Guang is an antisocial, broke college guy. Just when he thinks he's headed for a dull, uneventful life, he transmigrates. Good news: He's landed inside a novel he's read. Bad news: It's a horror infinite-instance novel, and he's become a nameless NPC extra... But Yang Guang discovers that playing an NPC is like wearing a costume. H 11.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    Working as an NPC while also having a romance [sending hearts][adoration][flying kisses]

41. 191 诡 Strange Survival: Drawing an NPC as My Cheat from the Start 诡异求生：开局抽个NPC当外挂 Little Mouse Eats Chestnut Cakes鼠鼠吃板栗饼Mystery225k WordsOngoing [Rules-Based Horror + Infinite Flow + Card Draws + Beautiful Female NPCs + Supernatural Survival] Supernatural horrors descend, dragging countless people into one eerie world after another to fight for survival. Jiang Jue is sitting in a classroom when a countdown suddenly appears before his eyes. [3, 2, 1] [Welcome to the Dance of Death.] When he opens his eyes again, he is standing in the middle of a lavish court ball. The duke’s daughter before him is dressed in elaborate finery, her beauty b 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sending Hearts] Those interested can check it out; it's an infinite flow type.

42. 192 超 Super Scary Livestream 超级惊悚直播 Yuwen Chang Gong宇文长弓Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted "Welcome, everyone, to the Supernatural Scary Live Stream. Before we start today's broadcast, I have to tell you that only three kinds of people can watch this stream: those with a heavy aura of yin energy, those who will die within seven days, and the third kind, which I can't discuss in detail. I can only give you one warning: watch your back!" 25.3kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    Comedy and horror combined

43. 193 我 I Ascended to Godhood in the Era of Horror Instances 我在恐怖副本时代封神 Carefree | Chaos逍遥丨乱Mystery635k WordsCompleted In an era of horror dungeons, everyone must enter a dungeon at regular intervals. If too many people die inside, the dungeon will descend upon reality, plunging all of humanity into darkness... Zhang Feng, an ordinary transmigrator with no cheat or special talent, thought this was a real drag. But just as he was about to enter the most ordinary E-rank dungeon, an accident sent him into the forbidden SSS-rank dungeon that no one dared to touch, a place synonymous with terror and despair. From tha 963Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Every single one of these is a treasured possession of mine. They're all incredibly good, trust me. The first one, our beloved Teacher Yan—need I say more? A true con artist is one who has deceived himself; his name itself represents lies. The second one—you can probably guess just from the title, no need to explain. The third one, my absolute favorite, features Yamagami, Arceus, Aransta, and others. The first two are transmigrators from the Dragon Kingdom. The protagonist is also a transmigrator. I won't reveal more, but it's truly amazing. Every step the protagonist takes in every instance, every person he encounters, is intentional. But honestly, Arceus, you're such a good messenger. You and your scythe are a perfect match! Oh my god, I'm getting a little carried away, sorry. Especially his brother, when he encounters that scythe—that line is absolutely brilliant, you absolutely have to read it. The third one—I highly recommend it. It starts with a guaranteed death situation. The protagonist restarts after dying in each instance. Time and time again, the protagonist slowly grows stronger. I can't describe it, but you absolutely have to read it. It's incredibly good.

44. 194 规 The Rule Domains Are Full of Traps, but I’m Better at Setting Them Than the Supernatural 规则域全是坑，我比诡异更会挖坑 No Dietary Restrictions没有忌口Mystery91k WordsOngoing [Sneaky Trickster + Rules-Based Horror + Bizarre Counterattacks + Comedic Subversion + Everyday Life] The bizarre beings can only kill people by following rules. The protagonist, Lu Ye, specializes in exploiting loopholes and turns the tables on all kinds of monsters, making them pay dearly. You mustn’t look through the peephole? Lu Ye pulls out a Pinduoduo Bluetooth camera and spies through its screen. You have to praise the monster? It never said he couldn’t be sarcastic. He makes the crea 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is intelligent, while the sixth brother is unpredictable and has a strangely high IQ; he'll try to trick the protagonist. It's comedic and relies on logic.

45. 195 规 Rule Horror: I Sign-In to Become a God, and Even the Horrors Fear Me 规则怪谈：签到成神，诡异都怕我 Lucky Carp Fairy锦鲤小仙Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Redemption + sign-in + national destiny + no female lead + comedy + original story + a tiny bit of touching moments] Over-the-top blurb: Rule-based horror games invade the world. Those chosen are bound to their nations and forced to take part in the games! Victory brings countless resources. Failure means death, and the horror game descends on the city! The games are terrifying? Almost impossible to survive? Participants have to tread on eggshells? Jiang Fan says, this is way too easy! He activ 1.8kReads8.9Score297Shelves

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    Rules of the Strange: Sign in to Become a God, Even the Strange Fear Me. Ten years ago, Jiang Fan transmigrated to a parallel world similar to his previous life on Earth. A month ago, Jiang Fan turned eighteen and luckily awakened a system. At the same time, a strange game suddenly descended upon him. Relying on the sign-in system, he activated the easy mode: "I, the Great Emperor of Fengdu, you dragged me into playing Rules of the Strange." Hua Wujue, an 18-year-old student, accidentally transmigrated to the underworld and became a ghost official. With the help of the system, he became the Great Emperor of Fengdu. Later, he returned to his hometown and was unexpectedly chosen by the Rules of the Strange to begin his invincible journey…

46. 196 我 I'm the Great Emperor of Fengdu, and You Want Me to Play Rule Horror? 我酆都大帝，你拉我玩规则怪谈？ The Talking Hot Dog会说话的热狗Mystery750k WordsCompleted [Rule-Bound Horror + Great Emperor of Fengdu + Invincible + No Female Lead + National Destiny + The Supernatural + Hidden Hand + Heh Heh Heh] After five thousand years of signing in at the Underworld, Hua Wujue had risen from a lowly yin messenger to the ruler of Fengdu. On the day of his five-thousandth-year sign-in, the System granted him its ultimate reward. [Five thousand years of sign-ins at the Underworld complete. Ultimate reward granted: Go home.] Even as the Great Emperor of Fengdu, Hua 4.1kReads6.9Score482Shelves
47. 197 规EN Rule-Based Horror: Mistaken for a Top Player Right from the Start! 规则怪谈：开局被误认为是大佬！ Overlord Cat霸王猫Mystery726k WordsOngoing [Rule-based horror + delusions of grandeur + wild speculation + livestream + wish fulfillment + comedy + no romance] Chen Han dies right from the start. The moment he opens his eyes, he is thrown into a deadly rule-based horror game. While everyone else is still poring over the rules to find a way out, he panics and blunders around, somehow avoiding every deadly trap and stumbling his way to a perfect clear. The whole internet's livestream chat explodes. “Holy crap! That prediction was godlike! 737Reads9.2Score229Shelves

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    1. From now on, remember you are Patrick Star, and don't forget... 2. Please don't go jellyfish hunting with SpongeBob unless absolutely necessary. 3. Gary can't talk. 4. Squidward is always sullen; finding the recorder will cheer him up because his performances have a large audience. 5. When Mr. Krabs isn't in his office, giving him money will get you to do anything. 6. If you find Sandy stiff, stay away immediately. 7. Never eat a Krabby Patty unless it's freshly made. Looking at the crooked handwriting on the paper, Wu felt a chill run down his spine, but possessing a photographic memory, he memorized all the rules in an instant.

48. 198 规 Rule Horror: Jackie Chan Adventures, Starting in District 13 规则怪谈：从十三区开始的成龙历险记 Little Cat Eats Mao Cai小猫吃冒菜Male-Channel Fanfiction11k WordsCompleted Rule Horror: Jackie Chan Adventures, Starting in the Thirteenth District 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Jackie Chan Adventures: Rules of the Strange" - Short Stories, Sheriff Black's Speedrun Through District 13

49. 199 规 Rule Horror: I Can Devour Every Supernatural Being 规则怪谈：我能吞噬所有诡异 A Billion Cicadas亿只小蝉Mystery853k WordsOngoing [No Heroine + National Destiny + Everyone Is Smart + Devouring the Uncanny] Rule-based horror descended upon the world. Those selected were sent into the world of the uncanny to face scenarios fraught with danger. Chen Xin, already starving, was unlucky enough to be selected. He would represent Huaguo in the challenge. Everyone selected for their first scenario gets one chance to draw a talent, but Chen Xin ended up with the most useless E-rank talent. The good news was that this talent could gr 11.1kReads8.7Score993Shelves

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    The protagonist possesses the ability to devour the bizarre, and all characters are intelligent and have their own strengths. It's an ensemble piece, without forced attempts to lower intelligence or create comparisons. All content is original; any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental. [Kiss emoji]

50. 200 诡 The Supernatural Invades the Ultraman World 诡异降临奥特世界 Shallow Clear River of Stars清浅河汉Anime Fanfiction980k WordsCompleted [Ultraman]+ [Eerie Descent] Warning! Eerie invasion! Stay away from all Ultraman and their human hosts. They have been corrupted! Hikari, possessed by the resentment of the Abas Star, transforms into a vast star of flesh and blood. Master Gao, who was meant to serve as material for the fusion of two Ultra Gods, is torn in half by Dyna and Justice. Yuren busies herself making bone broth. Taro sits high atop a mountain, sealing the Land God alongside the Yama King Beast. Teacher Eddie is playing r 6.2kReads9.4Score561Shelves

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