The Kind Where the Male Lead Gets Tortured, and If He Doesn't Die, Torture Him Until He Does 虐男主，虐不死就往死里虐的那种

1. 201 撞 After Discovering the Doll's Secret, I Fell for Him 撞破人偶秘密后，我沦陷了 The Chatty Wooden One爱聊天的木头Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Younger obsessive, unhinged, devoted puppy x cool-headed, independent senior executive | Older woman-younger man romance | Secret crush | Intense emotional tension | One-on-one romance, both leads have no past partners] Lu Jianwei is the marketing director of Fangtang Group, a true career queen. She’s never dated, stays clear-headed and disciplined, and devotes her life to work, never getting involved in romance. To get through a matchmaking date, she goes along halfheartedly. The date doesn’t 469Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist suffers the most! He spends half his life pursuing a one-sided redemption, the female protagonist redeeming his childhood, and he devoting the rest of his life to healing her regrets. But from beginning to end, his deep affection, forbearance, and madness remain unseen by anyone, leaving him to wallow alone in this long prison of unrequited love.

2. 202 说 I Was Supposed to Be Cannon Fodder, So Why Is the Male Lead Clinging to Me? 说好我是炮灰，男主怎么缠上我了 Jian Zhu见祝Fantastical Romance594k WordsOngoing [Myth and folklore + fated romance + mutual devotion + adventure + reincarnation + transmigration] If bringing your lover back to life meant you could never love them again, would you still save them? Yue Jian had read the entire book and knew all too well how the young Yun Sheng’s story would end. For now, he was gentle and clingy, calling her “Big Sis” every other breath. But one day, he would kill her without hesitation for the heroine destined for him by fate. To rewrite her fate as a do 50Reads—Score—14d adds

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   You could check out this one. The lyrics go, "I... What did I do wrong, sister? Tell me, I'll change, okay? Sister... Please don't hate me, okay?" It's a story that tortures the male lead; misunderstandings lead to him being heartbroken, even to the point of vomiting blood. There's a scene where the female lead stabs the male lead, which is particularly heart-wrenching. The novel's theme is also quite novel. You should check it out, trust me.

3. 203 寒 A Cold Crow Nests in Your Heart 寒鸦栖君心 Wind and Sunset风夕阳Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone envies the Prince of Beian for loving his wife beyond all measure, with a love as deep as the sea. No one knows he won this perfect life by risking everything. Yan Junjue clawed his way out of a mountain of corpses in the Cold Palace. He was bloodthirsty and ruthless, a possessive, obsessive madman whose jealousy was carved into his bones. Everyone in the world feared him. Only Cui Yunqi was a little warmth in his endless darkness. She was the proud and steadfast lord of Hanya City, dev 8.4kReads8.8Score81814d adds

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   If you can't torture them to death, torture them to the point of death. Go watch it, you'll cry.

4. 204 疯 The Mad King's Tormented Love: I Imprisoned My Master 疯王虐爱：我囚禁了我的主人 Two Thousand Madam二千娘娘Ancient Romance103k WordsOngoing Is it easier to conquer a kingdom, or to win the woman you love? I don't know what others would say, but as far as I was concerned, Xiao Chi never wanted to be with me, not even until the day I died. [The male lead is unfaithful and a complete playboy] [The male lead is both clever and handsome, but does terrible things. The female lead never loves him, from beginning to end.] “I already own this whole kingdom. Why won't you turn around and look at me?” The male lead, Xiao Jingzheng, was born a 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The title suggests a book that lowers one's intelligence, but the content is good. It's newly released, so it's worth waiting a while.

5. 205 一 A Boundless Hatred 一场无边际的恨 Jue Yi觉亦Ancient Romance250k WordsOngoing [A story of discipline, the male lead’s suffering, and physical abuse, no romance] The powerful bow to those above them, the strong lower their heads. The romance of a beautiful, tragic man who remains devoted until death. Also known as “As Long as My Little Brother Is Happy” Born of the same mother, yet worlds apart. One is a heaven-gifted genius, dazzling beyond compare. The other is a good-for-nothing with blocked meridians from birth, a born evil seed who caused his mother’s death the moment 208Reads8.1Score10714d adds

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   No romantic pairing, almost entirely physical and emotional abuse.

6. 206 快 Quick Transmigration: Let All the Impure Men Die 快穿之不洁男都去噶 The Moon Has No Eyebrows月亮没有眉毛Ancient Romance223k WordsOngoing [Female-led romance with a woman in the dominant role + strong female lead + taming men + torturing men + bad ending + men competing for her + male side characters for sex only + no fixed pairing] System mission: Transmigrate into a book and complete the mission to save unchaste men. Requirement: Turn an unchaste man into a suitable male lead for a women-oriented novel. Mission-taker Lu Zhan accepts the mission. Step one: While fulfilling the original host's goal, break the male lead's heart and 107Reads—Score—14d adds

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   He was used by the female lead, suffering both emotional and physical torment; a tragic ending.

7. 207 禁 The Ascetic Divine Lord Is Seduced Into Breaking His Vows 禁欲神尊，竟被撩破戒 Yi Wenqing艺文清Fantastical Romance399k WordsCompleted [Ascetic Chaotic God Venerable + Sweet, Adorable Spirit Herb Fairy + Tragic Love in a Past Life + Reborn and Pursuing His Wife + The Heavenly Emperor Steals His Bride] In her past life, Ruan Zhiwan had been hopelessly in love with the Chaotic God Venerable Ye Qingxuan for ten thousand years. He was cold and ascetic, his heart untouched, and he treated her with utter indifference. When the Heavenly Emperor framed her, he shattered her immortal bones with his own hands and cast her into the Infern 69Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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   It will torture you until you question your existence.

8. 208 余 Ashen Reincarnation: The Void and the Fallen God 余烬轮回：虚空与失格神明 Snow Falls on the Sunset飞雪落日Sci-Fi & Apocalypse290k WordsOngoing #OneHeroine #EnsembleCast #Tragedy I died at nineteen, my heart ripped right out of my chest. Twenty years later, I crawled out of my grave. My chest was empty, and all I remembered was one name: Bai Jinyu. The person who said they would save me killed me with their own hands. The man with the black umbrella who led me out of the ruins said the red moon had been hanging in the sky for nineteen years. He said, “The answer is in the main city. You have to go.” I don’t know who he is, why I never 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I think it's alright.

9. 209 童 My Childhood Betrothed, Your Persona Has Crumbled 童养夫，你的人设崩了 Yu Ran Jin郁燃尽14k WordsCompleted My Childhood Betrothed’s Character Has Fallen Apart 79Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Torture the male lead, but do so willingly.

10. 210 冷 The Coldhearted Doctor and the Mermaid Desperately in Love 冷漠的博士和疯狂求爱的人鱼 Ai Qina艾琴啊Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [BG + happy ending + obsessive, lovesick hero + gloomy, insecure man + both virgins + angsty romance + he runs, she chases + star-crossed love + dog-training fiction] "A brilliant, cold, emotionless researcher VS a bloodthirsty, loyal experimental merman" Note: The hero has the status of a legitimate husband, the tolerance of a concubine, and the tricks of a courtesan. He’s intensely jealous and will pin the heroine against a wall or force himself on her at the slightest provocation, but she’ll 4.4kReads8.7Score86914d adds
11. 211 绿 Green Old Clothes, Beside the Graveyard 绿旧衫，坟地旁 Apricot Village Plane Leaves杏里梧桐叶Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [College student Yu Shuman returns to her hometown + stubborn, lonely male lead Li Xing] This is their story What does life back home hold? Loquat trees, a big water jar, an old house, earth, tea-oil trees, bamboo hats, rain and banana trees, and his scars. She passed by his house. “Grandpa, who’s that?” she asked. “Oh, him? That’s A Shui,” her grandfather said. “Hahaha, A Shui? Isn’t that a woman’s name?” That was her first reaction, and she laughed. The man wore an old green shirt, with a stra 241Reads8.1Score11214d adds
12. 212 并 Twin Demon Lotuses 并蒂妖莲 Northern Sacred Emperor北圣皇Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted People say that deep in Lotus Lake grows a demonic lotus with twin blossoms, two flowers on one stem, sharing a single life. Qing Ning is gentle and serene as water, while Liu Hua is fierce and blazing as fire. One is good and one is evil, yet both are trapped by the curse of the twin lotus. He is Ying Zhaoli, the Heaven-appointed “Demon Slayer,” whose sword can end a demon’s life, but cannot sever the love in his heart. He is Mei Chi, king of the fox clan and master of bewitching hearts, who fa 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend a Chinese-style romance novel featuring a tragic love story between a human and a demon. It tells the tale of twin sisters entangled in love and hate with a human cultivator and a fox demon king. The ending is tragic. The two sisters die together. The two men are driven mad, one waiting obsessively. It's a heart-wrenching love story, so tragically tragic in the end.

13. 213 当 She Read Her Ex's Message Aloud in Public, So I Gave Her a Divorce 当众念前任，我送她一场离婚 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted I Read My Ex’s Words Aloud in Public, Then Gave Her a Divorce 97Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 214 季 Mr. Ji’s Guide to Being Reborn 季先生重生指南 Translation Is Hard to Put into Words译曲难诉Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted [A steadfast artist who never abandons her husband x a devoted, wheelchair-bound CEO who dotes on his wife] [Mutual devotion, a slow and steady romance, sweetness and angst intertwined, with the male lead suffering most] “Let’s get divorced.” Just as Wei Xi and Ji Wenhan’s marriage began to blossom, a fatal car accident crushed all their happiness. When Ji Wenhan woke, his legs were paralyzed. His first words were the cold declaration, “Let’s get divorced.” But Wei Xi saw through his act and st 759Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In the days following the car accident, conspiracies and betrayals followed one after another. Ji Wenhan not only had to endure severe physical pain but also face unknown dangers. Wei tide always stood in front of him, serving as both his armor and the only light in his dark world.

15. 215 孟 Meng Yancheng, We Can Have Fun, but Don't Get Serious 孟宴臣，玩玩可以别认真 Gou Keai苟可爱Female-Channel Fanfiction409k WordsOngoing He falls first, an on-again, off-again push and pull, and a two-faced maid with a gift for acting Qin Xiao: “Meng Yanchen, I’m here to use you, not save you.” Meng Yanchen: “Why not try using me for the rest of your life?” # On the day they got together, Qin Xiao said, “You can keep loving her.” Meng Yanchen thought she at least loved him. Only after they broke up did he truly understand. Hah. That wasn’t love. It was simply that she didn’t love him, so she didn’t care who he loved. # One day af 346Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The couple on the opposite side of the road, constantly pulling and tugging at each other, Meng Yanchen, seemingly innocent but actually cunning, and Song Yan, a two-faced girl with a manipulative acting style, have little screen time but lots of new plot developments, starting from Meng Yanchen's university days. !? . . ? ,

16. 216 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 6.1kReads—Score36014d adds

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    How about this one? Highly recommended! Everyone in it has their own shining moment! I strongly suggest you check out this ensemble piece! Come join me in this visual feast!

17. 217 花 Blossoms Fall Upon the Inkstone 花朝落砚 Quan Xin荃昕18k WordsCompleted Huachao Luo Yan 1kReads—Score—14d adds
18. 218 量 Quantum Entanglement 量子的纠缠 Little Zhuangzhuang小妆妆Modern Romance634k WordsCompleted He is a powerful figure in the entertainment industry, a scheming playboy. She is an ordinary fan, a timid little rabbit. After an accident, he coerces her into marriage and forces her to fall in love with him. Just as their relationship begins to warm up, his former girlfriends, unwilling to let go, come one after another to tear them apart. Heartbroken, she miscarries and resolutely divorces him. Even after the divorce, neither can let go of the other. Once again, he shows the same forceful re 1.9kReads—Score10914d adds

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    The male lead was head over heels in love with the female lead, forcibly marrying her and taking her wealth. Their relationship finally blossomed, but was constantly thwarted by his rumored ex-girlfriends who tried to sabotage it. The female lead refused to listen to his explanations and insisted on a divorce. After the divorce, they went through a tumultuous period, but things kept happening that made her misunderstand him even more. The male lead was heartbroken, begging her to believe him and remarry him, but she stubbornly refused. He was devastated, believing that fate was tormenting him.

19. 219 模 Simulation: Heroines, Stop Chasing Me! I Just Want to Survive 模拟：女主别追了！我只想活下去 Yi Tian逸天Eastern Fantasy238k WordsOngoing Loved, missed, hated... How did they all end up as yanderes?! Lin Shi is about to get hit by a speeding truck, so he resolves to change his tragic fate. His System tells him that if he wants to survive, he has to do something utterly shocking in the simulations. So, he does: First Life: Aloof Immortal Venerable x Demon Clan Spy As the young master of the Demon Clan, he infiltrates an immortal sect. Just as he is about to win over the leader of the righteous path, a useless teammate betrays him a 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Here it comes! The first book features a humorous protagonist and includes many tropes that everyone enjoys: first, the male lead suffers, then the female lead experiences a heart-wrenching chase after him. The second book is short and concise, highly recommended!

20. 220 魂 Reborn in a Matriarchal World: Becoming the CEO's Darling Husband 魂穿女尊：成为霸总小娇夫 Zheyan of Phoenix Temple凤凰寺柘延Urban110k WordsCompleted [Matriarchy] [Locked-room confinement] [Modern urban daily life] [Love triangle] After Gao Xuanming, a modern overworked 996 wage slave, dies from working overtime all night, his soul transmigrates into the body of a flower-shop owner with the same name in a matriarchal world. He thought he had escaped the endless exploitation of his previous life and could settle down, do nothing, and live freely. But after a chance encounter, the powerful and unhinged female CEO Ling Xiao sets her sights on hi 892Reads—Score10214d adds
21. 221 暗 You Should’ve Told Me You Had a Crush on Me Sooner: Reborn, I Kiss the Cold, Aloof Academic God 暗恋我不早说，重生亲哭高冷学神 Mighty Strong力大夯Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Reborn in school + redemption + male lead has a secret crush + slow-burn romance + second male lead gets his comeuppance] Bright, beautiful, and sensitive, a little ray of sunshine*A possessive, brooding, unstable male lead * In her previous life People often said that Shu Li had it all: she was young and successful, and had married her childhood sweetheart. Her childhood sweetheart came from a powerful family and had a thriving career. Shu Li thought so too, right up until the moment she died 1.7kReads7.2Score31414d adds

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    In most of the recent serialized works, the male protagonist is quite humble.

22. 222 首 The Reborn Heiress Returns to Campus and Clings to the Poor but Brilliant Guy 首富千金重生校园，抱紧清贫大佬 Little Little Xuan'er小小萱儿Modern Romance648k WordsCompleted The rating will rise once it comes out [A genius, scheming poor student; a bright, beautiful heiress; multiple people reborn; a feel-good power fantasy!] “How much for her?” “Who?” “Your wife!” “President Gu, you mean Xu Anni, that washed-up old hag? I doubt she could ever catch your eye.” “Not for sale?” Fu Chengyao wiped the sweat from his brow. “She’s for sale!” Gu Yanzhou was once a poor student at Chongya Middle School. Now he was the all-powerful head of a wealthy family. If he said he wan 5.2kReads8.8Score53714d adds
23. 223 偏 Obsessively in Love with Her 偏执恋她 Dai Nuan戴暖Modern Romance408k WordsOngoing [Roguishly Handsome, Possessive, Obsessive Tycoon × Sweet, Soft, Flirtatious Beauty] She runs, he chases; she can't escape even if she grows wings! [Sweet, Satisfying Healing Romance + Take-What-You-Want Love + Long-Laid Plans + Imprisonment + Tortured Love + Cunning Schemes + Insecurity and Darkness + Secret Crush + Love That Grows Over Time + Reunion After Years Apart + Ex's Redemption Arc + Dual Personalities + Devoted Husband + Healing + Mutual Devotion + Taking Down the Homewrecker + Rekind 214Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is insanely good!! From campus to city, it's sweet and angsty, the male lead is carefree and unrestrained at first, but later goes through a mad dash to win her back, while the female lead is innocent and naive at first, but later becomes a cold and arrogant beauty. The male lead is only crazy towards the female lead. There are so many details, especially the delicate portrayal and extreme tension in their relationship. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

24. 224 杏 When Spring Deepens After the Apricot Blossoms Set Fruit 杏花结子春深后 Still Remembering Sky-Blue Porcelain犹忆天青瓷Ancient Romance276k WordsCompleted She is a lowly convict slave in the palace laundry, humble as dust. He is the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, noble and radiant. Though their stations could hardly be further apart, they fall hopelessly in love. Only when their feelings are at their deepest does she unexpectedly learn that his father, the emperor, had her father framed so he could claim her mother for himself. Where can this ill-fated romance spanning two generations possibly lead? ----- A prince steals his minister’s wife + 997Reads—Score10714d adds

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    Extremely heart-wrenching, the male and female leads struggle their entire lives only to end in tragedy, leaving one heartbroken and inconsolable. The second male lead is also deeply devoted, making the love triangle all the more captivating. I love the author's subtle Chinese-style writing and melancholic tone; it's thought-provoking and has a lasting impact.

25. 225 绿 Green Tea Homewrecker Crown Princess, You Dig the Pits and I'll Fill Them 绿茶海后太子妃，你挖的坑我来平 Get-Rich Ball暴富球球Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Empress's Rise + Irresistible Charm + Multiple Male Leads Competing in a Love Battlefield + Court Intrigue + Mind-Reading Fantasy] One heroine with multiple love interests, a main male lead, a slow-burn romance, everyone's favorite, and a heroine with a powerful, winding career arc. After transmigrating into a book, Chen Jixiang tried to make up for her mistake by helping her husband, the crown prince, fight for power and win over the hidden Prince An, Hua Jue. But he pinned her to the bed. “Hu 245Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come and torture him, but you won't be able to kill him! A historical romance novel with a transmigration plot. The female lead is independent and clear-headed. She's involved with three male leads: a gentle and pure-hearted one, a handsome and strong but arrogant one, and a charming and passionate one. There's also a high-and-mighty male supporting character. All of them are charming and good-looking, intelligent, and their relationships are intricate and complex. It's a battleground of rivalry and intrigue, with plenty of male-male conflict. It's sure to leave you feeling unsettled. Excellent writing, bursting with passion! It's awesome!!

26. 226 老 My Wife Chose the Green Tea Bitch, and I Awakened the Divine Doctor System 老婆选择绿茶，我觉醒了神医系统 Old Fart, What Are You Looking At老登你瞅啥Urban210k WordsCompleted My wife dumped me for a gold-digging tea girl? I awakened the Divine Doctor System on the spot! Silver needles cure incurable diseases, pills decide the fate of the world, and I crush scumbags with face-slapping victories! My ex-wife regrets it to the point of despair and begs to get back together? Sorry, you’re not worthy! My wife and her gold-digging friend stabbed me in the back, but I awakened the Divine Doctor System in my darkest hour! My cheat-level medical skills sweep the city, the weal 741Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Heartbreaking, logically sound, and not at all mindless! [Admiring][Making a face]

27. 227 魂 Reborn in Ancient Times: I Turned the Tables in Desperation with My Five Daughters 魂穿古代：带着五个闺女绝境翻盘 Old Fart, What Are You Looking At老登你瞅啥Ancient Romance208k WordsOngoing "Daddy, I'm hungry!" Shen Tiancheng stares in confusion. What kind of place is this? He was just killing time in the bathroom while working overtime when his mind suddenly went black, and he ended up here! A father in a flash, and not just of one child: five times over! He starts out with five daughters, every one of them sallow and skin and bones. There's no System. This is a dark ancient world, where the authorities levy crushing taxes and the landlords throw their weight around. Watch me turn 27Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 228 我 My Wife Is the Regent Prince 我的老婆是摄政王 One Chestnut One一栗子一Eastern Fantasy703k WordsCompleted Su Chen transmigrated to a world where men's and women's roles were reversed. Though a man, he became the number-one courtesan in a brothel, with peerlessly handsome looks like an immortal descended to earth and countless admirers. From the start, the Empress bought his freedom and married him off to his sworn enemy, the Regent. I'm a man through and through. How can I marry a woman? Where does that leave my pride? Wait, what did you say? Eating a woman's leftovers can grant immortality? Ahem. Y 348Reads8.9Score50914d adds

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    Everyone should go see this! You'll be absolutely captivated and drawn to every single person! 🥺

29. 229 千 A Thousand Peach Blossoms Bloom for a Lifetime (The Original Novel Behind the TV Series Starring Zhang Binbin and Sun Zhenni) 千朵桃花一世开（张彬彬、孙珍妮主演同名电视剧原著） At Ease with the Universe随宇而安Ancient Romance340k WordsCompleted Xie Xuechen was the greatest swordsman among the human race, but after losing all his magical power, he fell into the hands of the Demon Saintess. A swordsman’s path is one of unbending resolve and fearless advance. Born extraordinary, he has never suffered such humiliation. If he submits, his conviction will waver; if he fights to the death, he risks losing his chastity. A story about a proper, cold, and unfeeling swordsman who falls on hard times, decides to lie flat, and gets toyed with by a 3.5kReads9.6Score52314d adds
30. 230 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds
31. 231 人 A Brief History of Human Torture 人类酷刑简史 Mark P. Donnelly马克·P.唐纳利Historical151k WordsCompleted For thousands of years, humanity has devised many ingenious and cruel ways to inflict pain on its own kind. This tragic yet seemingly universal trait has corroded the civilization humanity strives to achieve. Though we now seem to detest torture, for more than 3,000 years it was part of the laws of all Europe and much of the Far East. A Brief History of Human Torture explores the many forms of punishment, torture, coercion, and torment. It takes readers into the arenas of ancient Rome, medieval 7.2kReads9.6Score1.1k14d adds
32. 232 他 The Years They Loved Each Other 他们相爱的那些年 Wen Zhixu温芝絮Modern Romance118k WordsCompleted Everyone in Nancheng knows that Wen Wan is the happiest princess in the city, adored by Lu Zhiyan, a decisive and ruthless man who gets things done. Everyone also knows that Wen Wan looks just like Lu Zhiyan’s ex-girlfriend, Bai Xi. Five years ago, Wen Wan was driven out of the Lu family villa in disgrace. The happy years they had shared became a blade after blade piercing her heart. Five years later, Wen Wan seals away her feelings and focuses on her career, finally becoming a CEO and brutally 20Reads—Score—14d adds

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    When I opened my eyes again, it was already bright outside, and the car was parked in a quiet parking lot. Lu Zhiyan's suit jacket was neatly draped over me, and he was leaning against the car door. A cigarette was between his fingers, and wisps of white smoke swirled around him. I lowered my voice and whispered, "Lu Zhiyan, why didn't you wake me?" Hearing my voice, he immediately stubbed out his cigarette, turned to look at me, and said in an extremely soft voice, "Last night I saw you were sleeping so soundly, and I didn't want to disturb you, so I let you rest in the car a little longer." My fingertips trembled slightly, and I lowered my head to clutch the black suit jacket tightly. The fabric was cool and soft, and it carried a faint, cool scent of cedar, a scent etched deep in my memory, a scent unique to Lu Zhiyan. Five whole years, we had been separated for five whole years. This was the first time in all these years that we had spent a whole night together in peace. The familiar scent enveloped me, a surge of longing mingled with subtle sadness, layer upon layer pressing against my heart. I stared at his handsome yet weary profile…

33. 233 雪 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 400Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Amidst the chaos and turmoil of war, a beautiful woman makes a promise.

34. 234 难 Am I Destined to Pick Up Only the Losing Heroines? 难道我只能捡败北女角们？ Nai Fuyue乃负岳Urban216k WordsOngoing [No Dumpster Diving + No Salvage Hunting + Notice on the First Page + Just Give It One Second] My name is Lu Cheng. It sounds like the sort of name no one would remember, like a passerby on the fringes of real life. I’m 23, average-looking, and in my third year at a junior college. I’m an old virgin for my age. My father farms, my mother is ill, my older brother works away from home, and my little sister is in middle school. Growing up poor, Lu Cheng learned to be sensible from a young age. He c 738Reads—Score10014d adds

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    [Flying kiss][Crying][Laughing]

35. 235 乖 The Good Girl Becomes Everyone's Darling and Gets Revenge on Her Childhood Friend Who Dumped Her 乖乖女要变万人迷，报复甩她的竹马 Tangerine Sand桔沙8k WordsCompleted The Good Girl Wants to Become Everyone's Crush and Get Revenge on the Childhood Friend Who Dumped Her 492Reads—Score414d adds

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    Torture him, hate him for breaking up with her back then, torture him by making him see her kissing his stand-ins in front of him, making him jealous of her lack of a legitimate relationship. He fights and struggles, furious and desperate, trying to force himself on her, but is thwarted by the second male leads. In this hellish pursuit of his wife, can Xiong Jing win her back?

36. 236 绝 The Stunning Supermodel's Forceful Love 绝美超模强制爱 Riding the Wind and Waves乘风乘水Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [Coercive love + controlling behavior + conspiracy and romance] Wang Yijin is an orphan. At ten, she is adopted by the wealthy Xi family, a powerful family in the capital. She spends her days caring for their young master, Xi Lier, who suffers from anger issues and depression. Xi Lier’s love for Wang Yijin suffocates her, and she does everything she can to escape the Xi family. When she grows up, she reunites with Luo Jiaye, who was also an orphan as a child, and falls in love with him. After a 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead loves the second male lead, the second male lead loves the male lead, and the male lead likes the female lead—a love triangle.

37. 237 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus + multiple couples + intense push and pull + a sense of fate + not mutually chaste + high-IQ palace intrigue escalating into political schemes + tragic romance + fictional history + a battlefield of love rivals The main battleground is the imperial court: beneath its glittering, splendid facade lie witty, amusing daily life and a brutal, blood-soaked core. The palace secrets are depicted in detail. Some content may be disturbing. This is a bad ending. If you 835Reads—Score10214d adds

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    The female lead uses various forms of cold violence against the male lead, the kind that will drive readers away with its torment. It's unconventional, a palace intrigue drama with a large cast of characters, a classic palace power struggle, and a brain-teasing read. The female lead cleverly uses schemes to achieve multiple goals at once in order to enter the palace for revenge. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women are involved in the struggle? It depicts the tragedy of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature. Each character is well-developed, with their own goals and principles. It's not a story about two virgins; the female lead's relationship with the male lead and the second male lead is a tumultuous one.

38. 238 动 Mending Bones, Restoring Love 动骨恢情 Chu Linmu楚林木Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Face-slapping + scumbag takedown + a little angst with sweetness + humor + souls swapped between a man and a woman + down-to-earth and relatable + ordinary people with great wisdom + wealthy families + workplace business battles + youthful, sweet romance. Impossible to put down!] The years pass peacefully. Everyone has a first love in their heart, but not everyone can have a Jiang Miao Jie in theirs! In her previous life, Lin Muzi was robbed of her destined match, missed out on her dream guy, f 132Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    A love so deep it's almost painful

39. 239 烟 A Kiss Beneath the Fireworks 烟花下的拥吻 He Liu詥珋Modern Romance594k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You Ning, Sun You Ning. How selfish you are! You're only thinking about your own love; you've probably lost your mind. Just now, when you saw him, you were even smug, thinking you'd taken another big step closer to him? But if you love him… truly love him, then you shouldn't be thinking only of yourself. You should take back your love, your desires… let him find a better woman… At this point, I could no longer control myself; tears welled up in my eyes…

40. 240 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.6kReads8.6Score10114d adds

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    If you can't torture yourself to death, then give me a bad review. Having lost his beloved from both his past and present lives, his hair turned white overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, converging into a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he couldn't breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his painful sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai couldn't bear the blow of losing his beloved, his hair turning white overnight. He walked through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, he seemed to merge with the icy world, indistinguishable from it. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the An'nan Prince's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

41. 241 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.4kReads8.6Score22014d adds
42. 242 惟 Wei Qisu 惟七溯 I'm Not a Wizard我不是魔法师Ancient Romance527k WordsOngoing She was born with the Heart of Ten Thousand Blossoms, the most precious secret of the Se Xian Clan. The Celestial Emperor imprisoned her in the Ninth Heaven, binding her with the Milky Way and caging her in clouds and rosy mists. Then War God Zhan Qi cleaved open the gates of heaven with his giant axe. At the sight of his resolute gaze, she turned into a rain of countless blossoms and scattered across the world. A hundred years passed. She awoke once more at the Source of Life, but had forgotten 15Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    What a coincidence! I'm currently torturing the male lead—not to death, but to the point of utter misery.

43. 243 打 I Lost a Fight, So I Deserved to Become a Peerless Fairy Monster 打架输了活该穿成绝世大妖精 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Male-to-female transformation, gender-bender, exclusive romance, brainless fun, thrilling throughout with a touch of angst.] [Fantasy immortal-demon world meets ancient reality] [forced love + sweet romance + no saintly heroine] [Insight + bewitching charm + dazzling beauty + demonic physician + lightning-fast makeovers] Before transmigrating, he was a ruthless demon lord. Afterward, she became an ordinary young woman. The original owner was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's house 488Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend a book written by Mr. Sun, the warehouse manager at my workplace. It's very well written and really enjoyable.

44. 244 我 My Best Friend Is Such a Stud, and She Hits So Hard 我闺蜜超man，她打人老疼了 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Urban619k WordsOngoing [Man transmigrates into a woman] [Strong heroine] [Decisive and ruthless] [Gender-bending romance] An ace agent's soul transmigrates into a young girl. She doesn't shrink back or lose heart, but calmly accepts reality. Let's stick to one principle: The strong never complain about their circumstances. Even if I've become a woman, I'm going to be the female lead of a male-oriented power fantasy! When it's time to be decisive, she's decisive. When it's time to take down scum, she does so without me 290Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 245 真 The True Heiress's Fiancé Begged Me to Marry Him, So I Ran Away Pregnant 真千金未婚夫求着我嫁，我带球跑了 Tangerine Sand桔沙Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted The real heiress's fiance begged me to marry him, so I ran off with his baby 129Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is cruel to the male lead because the female lead doesn't love him. In the early stages, the vain and down-on-her-luck fake heiress marries the real heiress's fiancé out of revenge. Later, she runs away pregnant, and when he finds her, she's embracing a male model. He feels a pang of bitterness and grievance, and cries.

46. 246 蝶 Butterfly Shadows Return to Dust: Sold into Prostitution by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 蝶影归尘：被婆母卖入风尘，前夫寻了我整整十年 Ni Ah Ni Ge Ni氼啊氼个氼55k WordsCompleted The Butterfly’s Shadow Returns to Dust: Sold into a Life of Vice by My Mother-in-Law, My Ex-Husband Searched for Me for Ten Years 319Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both the male and female leads suffer.

47. 247 六 A Six-Winged Seraph, Pampered by Humans into a Top-Tier Star 六翼炽天使，被人类宠成人间顶流 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing Six-Winged Seraph? Everyone's favorite? Savior? She's all of them! Not one-on-one | Absolutely divine daddy | Angelic brute's wall-to-wall love | Jealous king | Abstinent angel | Tech tycoon plays third wheel | Contract-bound hottie | Loves one person to death | Beloved by all, building her career | Livestreams herself tearing into gods and demons | Cyber tech versus Western fantasy magic I was once Heaven's top-tier star priest, known as Heaven's biggest bug: a rebellious six-winged seraph. 63Reads9.2Score11314d adds

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    A tragic love story set in a magical city, relentlessly tormenting the male lead [Male lead: a six-winged seraph, empathizing with the female lead]. She was judged and fell from grace; she sought another, but the ascetic god who judged her went mad. The ascetic ultimately lost control.

48. 248 豪 The Abandoned Heir of a Powerful Family: He Is Xingyu, She Is Qiu 豪门弃子之：他是星宇，她是秋 Clear and Shallow, Clear and Shallow清清浅浅清清浅Modern Romance544k WordsOngoing This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Pei Xingyu is the illegitimate son of Pei Changqing and a foreign model. His mother took the money and returned to her home country as soon as she gave birth, never appearing again. His father never took responsibility for him, leaving him to be raised by a nanny. He grew up facing discrimination and humiliation. His life was always surrounded by malice. The label “illegitimate son” clung to him li 54Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Come on! I wasn't tortured to death yet, I almost died, but I came back to life!

49. 249 3 Married Eight Times by 35, Now Paralyzed 35岁结婚8次，目前瘫痪 A Passing Guest in the Flow of Time往事流年稍作客Mystery149k WordsOngoing Lin Xiaohua, 35, is infamous throughout the surrounding villages as a “husband-killing curse.” She has married eight times, and all eight husbands died mysteriously on their wedding nights, each death more sinister than the last. For her ninth marriage, she is sold to an old bachelor as a good-luck bride. During the wedding ceremony, she drinks a cup of poison and is left paralyzed, with only one finger able to move. Everyone thinks she’s helpless and dumps her in a rundown house at the edge of 3Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 250 谁 Who Killed the Fireflies? 谁杀死了萤火虫 Have Some Ginger Tea喝点姜汤Urban261k WordsCompleted [Yandere] [Multiple female leads] [Twisted descent into darkness] [Forced love] [Physical and emotional torment] Their lonely hearts are lit by fireflies. Though the light is faint, it still brings them warmth. The boy whose smile shone bright in their memories has had everything destroyed by their own hands. Wen Qiu, heaven is beautiful, but I can't go there. Stay with me in hell. 524Reads8.4Score3314d adds

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    After reading it, I was momentarily at a loss as to the meaning of human existence.

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