Mystery Novels! 悬疑小说！

1. 101 傩 The Nuo Dancer's Ordeal 傩人难 Invincible Little Seal无敌小海豹豹Mystery129k WordsOngoing Isolated and misunderstood, two people just alike meet because of fate. What kind of story will unfold? Will it be funny or terrifying? Everything takes place beneath a vast shadow. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one is alright, you can take a look.

2. 102 坠 Falling Homework 坠落作业 Ni Ketuo尼克托Mystery619k WordsCompleted [Campus horror + coming-of-age + no saintly heroine + one heroine + combat + heartbreaking] One day, a mysterious assignment appeared on the blackboard. As a high school student, I felt a terror unlike anything I’d ever known. All kinds of ghosts appeared in the world, coming to take human lives. From that day on, my life changed completely. I was forced to fight for my life through the assignments, but that was far from all. A slew of conspiracies began to close in around me. Worse still, a mas 1.8kReads8.2Score140Shelves

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   A death notice pops up on the blackboard/group chat! Xu Hao and others have been chosen by "God" to complete assignments to earn money and ghost coins, but failure means death and having all traces erased. Their survival journey is fraught with conspiracies, and the suspense and mind-bending plot is incredibly exciting!

3. 103 无 The Silent Edge 无声的锋刃 Hiyoshi Akira on the City Wall上城头的日吉明Urban372k WordsOngoing Once the “brain” of the strongest special operations unit, he retired in bitter disappointment after a mission involving a high-level power struggle ended in failure. He became an ordinary police bomb-disposal expert in a major city. He thought he had left the storm behind, but it returned with even greater fury: undercurrents stirred in the city as international spies, financial predators, new forms of crime, and the shadows of his past converged. Forced to take up his “weapons” again, he now f 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Custom-made, dangerous explosive devices appear one after another throughout the city. The killer's motives are extremely clear: to lure out an old acquaintance hiding in the streets. National security personnel secretly intervene in the investigation, blurring the lines between good and evil. Old weapons are drawn again, all to uncover the truth of what happened back then.

4. 104 我 My Sister Went on a Trip to Nanyang and Disappeared! 我妹妹去南洋旅游，就失踪了！ Meow Feng喵凤27k WordsCompleted My Younger Sister Went on a Trip to Nanyang and Disappeared! 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Would you pick up a red envelope you saw on the roadside? I probably would! 🧐🧐 There's a twist later, it's scary! [Shocked][Shocked] Who would dare to travel to Southeast Asia now? Those places have so many strange and unusual customs! [Fear][Fear] A suspenseful horror story, [Already hooked] Read in 28 minutes! 😎 The male protagonist picked up a red envelope on the roadside in Southeast Asia, [Added to my bookshelf] and was kidnapped and forced into a ghost marriage! [Fear][Fear] He was searching for his missing sister. The twist at the end was so unexpected! [Fear][Fear] It feels like the author incorporated a lot of real Southeast Asian customs into this story. If you like this type of story, you should check it out. I started reading it while waiting for the bus or when I was bored, and I couldn't stop! It's really a bit scary! It's a bit like a true story! [Fear][Fear][Fear] 🧐🧐

5. 105 我 My Neighbor Knocks on the Wall at 3 A.M. Every Day 我的邻居每天准时在凌晨3点敲墙 Ribbit Hahahaha蛙哈哈哈哈11k WordsCompleted My neighbor knocks on the wall at exactly 3 a.m. every day 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "Don't call the police. They'll hear you." "They're not human." "Someone's already dead in this room." Cheng Yuan thought it was just ordinary noise from next door, until he discovered—this apartment complex was their "farm." The missing people were locked in the basement, injected with drugs, and made to forget everything. And he had become the next target. From the knocking on the wall at three in the morning to the secret passage in the basement. From twenty-three "disappeared" names to the "person" without a shadow. This story will send chills down your spine! 💀 A short suspense masterpiece | Don't read before bed | You won't dare live alone after reading it

6. 106 镜 The Case Within the Mirror 镜中影案中案 So Sleepy, Can't Wake Up困困困睡不醒啊Mystery143k WordsCompleted Moonlight bright, shining through the hall; Lord Magistrate, hanging from a beam. Chilly wind, clothes drawn tight; Lord Minister, soaked in a vat... Twenty years ago, the “Crown Prince’s Rebellion Case” was riddled with unanswered questions. Those involved either died under mysterious circumstances or vanished without a trace, and wrongful convictions were common. A web of mysteries surrounding the truth of the old case is quietly unfolding in the capital. 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It has everything a suspense thriller should have!! Everyone should go see it!

7. 107 玩 The Teddy Bear Murders! 玩具熊杀人事件！ Miss Yi'an易安姑娘10k WordsCompleted The Teddy Bear Murders! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Suspense novels are here!

8. 108 我 My Daughter Was Born Bad 我女儿天生是坏种 Miss Yi'an易安姑娘10k WordsCompleted My Daughter Was Born Bad 2Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 第 The Fifth Ghost 第五个亡魂 Ye Zi Piaopiao葉梓飘飘12k WordsCompleted The Fifth Lost Soul —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Fifth Soul" opens with a classic haunted house adventure, but weaves a chilling cognitive deception. When the final truth tears away the facade—everyone, including "I," is already a ghost—the story elevates from mere shock to existential dread. This novel is not only a terrifying spectacle, but also a sharp examination of memory, identity, and the true nature of reality.

10. 110 拒 I Refuse to Perform! 拒演！ I Want to Work Out我要去健身Eastern Fantasy129k WordsOngoing Jiang Che, a lowly bit player, struggled for three years in Hengdian. With no connections or resources, he was on the brink of despair when he was unexpectedly pulled into the mysterious Fatebound Film Set. This is a live-streamed fight for survival, controlled by high-ranking deities. The real world and the inner world are completely bound together: injuries in the inner world are mirrored in reality, and death means the soul is truly annihilated. Everyone who enters is an actor, and must stri —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are no cheat codes; it all comes down to reading people and scheming. Players exploit loopholes in the rules of a deadly game controlled by the gods, using their acting skills to fool everyone. A must-read for those who love strategic battles!

11. 111 教 The Accomplice 教唆犯 RodaDaleTwo Female Leads272k WordsOngoing [All-Female Ensemble + Alternate Universe + Mystery + A Cast of Villains] A gripping plot packed with twists. Who is the real culprit? Does justice always prevail? Ye Jixi, chairman of Zhongneng Group, was a billionaire listed on the Forbes rankings. But as this wealthy man departed the world, the Ye family seemed cursed, beset by one disaster after another. At a gathering to announce his will, Ye Jixi had hoped his children would sit down and share a peaceful meal. Instead, a fire broke out at 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is what a suspense novel should be like: an all-female ensemble, and all villains! ✨ Ye Jixing was a Forbes-listed billionaire. After his death, the Ye family seemed cursed, suffering a series of misfortunes. At the will's pronouncement ceremony, a fire broke out in the ancestral home, and the plot twists and turns endlessly~

12. 112 开 Strange Tales from the Start? But I’m Yang Jian! 开局聊斋？但我是杨戬啊 Drunk Cat Xiaoxiaosheng醉猫笑笑生Eastern Fantasy769k WordsOngoing [No System + Chinese-Style Horror + Time-Limited Transformation + Yang Jian + Extreme Contrast and Thrills] After transmigrating into the demon-infested world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Yang Jian runs straight into a century-old Painted-Skin Ghost that specializes in tearing out human hearts. There is nowhere to run! No System chiming in. No old master living in a ring. His only trump card is the Holy Erlang True Lord sleeping inside him, whose name sounds just like his own: Yang Ji 6.4kReads8.2Score636Shelves

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    This novel focuses on strategic battles rather than overwhelming combat power. The protagonist has a limited number of exorcism tools available and often relies on tokens to disguise his position and exploits the mutual fear among demons to create gaps. The empty city strategy-like maneuvering plot is cleverly designed.

13. 113 上 I Went to the Wrong Grave and Mistook a Female Ghost for One of My Own 上错坟，不小心把女鬼当成自己人 I'm Drifting Deep in the Sea我在深飘飘Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [One female lead, the male lead isn't invincible, not a wish-fulfillment story, supernatural, metaphysics. If it's not your cup of tea, please don't flame. This story is entirely fictional. The leads practice both Buddhism and Taoism. If you're the type to nitpick, read with caution!] “Year after year, I come to pay respects to my ancestors, yet year after year I'm still stuck working. I'm not happy over here, and you might be going hungry over there. Bless your grandson with a prosperous year, 18.9kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    Who exactly is "Grandma"? Why is she the one who answers the call from the secluded grave in the valley? What is her purpose? Is forcing Shu Yuzhou into this supernatural vortex revenge? Is it exploitation? Or a deeper conspiracy? Where is the true ancestor of the Shu family? What untold resentment lies buried beneath the mistakenly worshipped grave? How will Shu Yuzhou save himself? Under the female ghost's "personal guidance," can he transform from a "laborer" into a true member of the mystical arts? Or... Ultimately become the next person buried in the grave?

14. 114 暴 Rules of the Rest Stop on a Stormy Night 暴雨夜服务区规则怪谈 Ribbit Hahahaha蛙哈哈哈哈15k WordsCompleted Rules of the Rest Stop on a Stormy Night 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommendations for horror novels I wrote myself. Supernatural/Suspense/Thriller/Strange Tales with Rules of the World. Suitable for reading alone late at night~~~For the brave! Highly recommended for those who enjoy short horror and suspense stories. If you don't like it, come find me!

15. 115 学 Don't Look Back During Evening Study at School 学校晚自习别回头 Ribbit Hahahaha蛙哈哈哈哈14k WordsCompleted Don’t Look Back During Evening Study at School 6Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 我 My Embalming Notes with the Agent 我和代行者的入殓手记 The Unchirping Palace Sparrow不吱宫雀Mystery312k WordsCompleted [Thrills + Heartwarming Moments + Redemption + Past and Present Lives] Do you believe someone could wait a hundred years for you? Bai Yan doesn’t. She’s just a junior makeup artist at a funeral home. Her only real skill is pretending she can’t see ghosts. But one early morning, she personally transfers a man’s seal onto herself. He lived to be 129, owes a life, and demands she repay him by doing ten things. This isn’t an evil spirit haunting her. It’s a madman who waited a hundred years for the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Must-read supernatural redemption novel for those experiencing a reading slump! ✅ The female mortician with psychic abilities is a novel concept, and the writing is delicate and realistic. ✅ The male protagonist is a wanderer from the 1980s, and their destined bond is incredibly compelling. ✅ The episodic short stories are tear-jerking, while the long-running storyline is full of suspense. ✅ No mindless gore, focusing on regret and karmic redemption. ✅ The plot twists and turns layer by layer, with complete foreshadowing and a stable, consistent serialization. The horror is restrained, with a focus on warmth!

17. 117 铠 Armor Hero: After Signing the Overlord Contract, I No Longer Believe in the Light 铠甲：签完霸王合同后，我不信光 Moonlight Blade月光刃Anime Fanfiction158k WordsCompleted [Armor Hero 1 + Behind-the-scenes power plays + Mystery and the supernatural] Lin Yu transmigrates as the son of D City's richest man. He doesn't wear armor or fight supernatural beasts. He sets the rules, draws the game board, and manages the ledgers. Relying on connections, information asymmetry, and analytical skill, he turns the battlefield into a chessboard. Someone in the morgue's cold storage refuses to wake. Something in the depths of an abandoned well has been painted over and concealed 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've unearthed a very unique armor-themed spin-off novel! The protagonist is the son of a billionaire who never participates in combat, treating the entire city of D as a chessboard. A series of bizarre events slowly surface from the city's shadows, blending political intrigue with supernatural suspense. Be warned, if you're looking for a turn-around, face-slapping, feel-good story, this isn't for you.

18. 118 欢 Welcome Back to the Nightmare's Beginning 欢迎回到噩梦起点 Si Jingzhi思净植Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted (Infinite survival, puzzle-solving, mild horror) Late at night, Shao Jie stumbled sleepily toward the bathroom. The instant he opened the door, the whole world spun upside down! When he came to, he found himself in a gloomy, terrifying otherworld. There, he was forced to take part in a horrifying survival game: eerie footsteps sounded outside the door during the midnight room inspections, villagers mysteriously vanished from a remote village every night, and worst of all... the woman who had onc 15.8kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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    Everyone, please support these two books! They're really good, but I don't know why there aren't enough updates. I'm really afraid the author will stop updating 😭

19. 119 地 The Returnee from Hell 地狱归客 Big CongmingBig聪明Mystery129k WordsOngoing He once fell into the Inferno, enduring nine near-death trials amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. At last, he returned to the human world bearing the brands of Hell and the power to devour souls. That power can see through the hidden sins of sinners and turn their past misdeeds into pain they must suffer themselves. It is a “gift” Hell bestows upon its judges. The human world is no paradise. Evil lurks in the shadows of neon lights: a hypocritical principal who abused children is still 1Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 全 Everyone Transmigrates! Where Are the Ghosts We Were Promised? Why Are They All Cases? 全员穿越！说好的鬼呢咋都是案子 Xue Yuanxing薛渊幸Mystery365k WordsOngoing Everyone Transmigrates: Where Are the Ghosts We Were Promised? Why Are They All Murder Cases? I had barely transmigrated before bandits dragged me up a mountain and demanded I become their captive bride? Top forensic pathologist Lin Qingge says: No problem. First, let's use science to humiliate you all. [Ding! Golden finger “Voices of All Things” activated. Three uses per day. Hear the final words of all things!] The bandit chief raised his blade. “You little brat, prepare to die!” I looked up a 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a world where everyone is transported to another era, the modern forensic pathologist heroine starts in hell mode, kidnapped and forced to become a bandit's wife. However, she turns the tables with science and her special abilities. The novel "everything has a voice" concept means that everything can be a witness. From a bandit's den to the Dali Temple, she solves bizarre cases and slaps the villains in the face. Her special abilities upgrade, and the cases are high-energy. There are no melodramatic plots; it's all hardcore crime-solving that gets more exciting the more you watch!

21. 121 黑 Notes from Blackwind Pass 黑风口札记 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEEMystery705k WordsCompleted An aged, yellowed scroll of sheepskin and half of a broken meteorite jade entwine the fates of Lin Yan, a university history student, and Su Qing, a restorer of ancient jade. The mystery of their ancestors dying together at Heifeng Pass sends the pair into the deserts of the Western Regions, unaware that they are caught in a cycle of fate spanning three generations. Does the bronze compass point to the treacherous mechanisms of a prehistoric ruin, or to a secret their ancestors gave their lives 23Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Calling all fans of positive energy and adventure stories, especially those who enjoy Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light! The captivating new novel, *Notes from Black Wind Pass*, and the short story series, *The Jade Mirror of the Silk Road*, are here! These are must-read novels for Chinese readers—let's explore the truth of the world together! The suspense, the supernatural, and the mystery are incredibly thrilling. You won't be able to put it down from beginning to end; the imagery is also quite vivid. Disagree? Let's debate! If you have any complaints about the plot, feel free to comment—we're really waiting for your feedback!

22. 122 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Lin Clan's Joinery Art and the Soul-Hanging Staircase 丝路玉鉴：林氏榫卯诀之悬魂梯 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE16k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Lin Clan's Mortise-and-Tenon Technique and the Soul-Hanging Ladder 7Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 124 镜 Reflections in the Mirror Abyss 镜渊倒影 A Lab Rat Slacking Off at Work一只上班摸鱼的实验鼠36k WordsCompleted Reflections in the Mirror Abyss —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is good and worth watching.

25. 125 拿 I Got Rich After Using a Black Hole to Make Compost 拿黑洞沤肥后我暴富了 Stars Sink Over the Courtyard星沉院落13k WordsCompleted I Got Rich by Composting With Black Holes 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Mr. Bai was still smiling before he fell into the sea: "You won, but the world won't change." Jiang Che pulled him out of the water, behind them lay the sunken White City at sea, the destroyed data center, and a complete transnational ledger. The victory wasn't for an individual hero, but for a complete chain of evidence and cross-border law enforcement cooperation.

26. 126 遗 Forensic Examiner of Relics: Every Cursed Object I Autopsy Weeps 遗物法医：我解剖的凶物都在哭 Matsuno Qingsong of Chunfeng Pavilion No. 1春风阁一号的松野轻松Mystery97k WordsOngoing Forensic pathologist specializing in haunted relics, rule-based horror, relics taking human form, two powerful male leads, criminal investigations, mystery and horror, supernatural tragic romance, episodic wish fulfillment, fated entanglements, the unattainable first love, unresolved regrets, a tragedy from ten years ago, life-and-death protection, heartbreaking angst, every character gets a moment to shine 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    While others dissect corpses, she appraises relics! Song Zhe possesses a bizarre ability: touching an object triggers a strange and unpredictable world. A cold-faced detective enters the fray with overwhelming force, and the two powerful figures break the deadlock in an incredibly exciting way!

27. 127 衔 The Bell-Bearing Soul Returns 衔铃魂归来 The Stars Love Rabbits星星爱兔子Mystery591k WordsCompleted [Purehearted, gentle crime-solving official × powerful, innocent female ghost] [1v1] [Contrasting personalities] [He pursues her: a guiding lover × a naive innocent] [Supernatural mysteries] “One ring of the bell, and spirits appear. The dying offer up their souls to fulfill their lingering wishes. When all three hun and seven po are gathered and the spell bell rings out, the departed return.” A horrific case of “vengeful spirits returning to slaughter an entire household” shocks the county. N 280Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    ① A pure and gentle thief-catching official x a powerful and innocent female ghost + contrast + male pursuing female = a guiding lover x an innocent and naive girl, the female lead flirts without realizing it. ② An ancient female psychologist x a criminal investigator with emotional deficiency, the genre feels quite novel, worth checking out.

28. 128 提 Has the Chief Justice Cried Today? 提刑大人今天哭了吗 Hong Yao红摇Mystery686k WordsCompleted [An Ancient-Era Female Psychological Counselor × A Criminal Investigator Unable to Feel Emotions] Seven years ago, the Skeleton Puppeteer appeared in the capital. The family of an Imperial Censor was murdered and turned into eerie puppets. Only their little daughter, An Tang, survived, with curse-like red rings carved into both her wrists. Seven years later, another puppet case occurs. Returning as a heart-mind diagnostician, An Tang investigates the real culprit and reunites with her childhood 352Reads8.6Score100Shelves
29. 129 千 A Thousand Lives, Annihilated 千命湮灭 May Our Country Be at Peace愿家国平安Eastern Fantasy143k WordsOngoing "Mystery" "Survival" After falling into a karst cave, Qian Xiao discovers a door deep underground that should not exist. Behind it, a polite, well-mannered man is killing someone. On the brink of death, Qian Xiao blurts out a sentence. The killer hears him and stops. Then he smiles. Now Qian Xiao is sitting in this room, thinking back to those words. Only then does he realize: "The words that once saved me were actually a prophecy" 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is indeed good; I personally quite like it.

30. 130 心 Roses in the Heart 心脏里的蔷薇 Ci Yuehan此阅寒Two Male Leads98k WordsOngoing [Mystery + dark themes, tags are inaccurate] I often asked him, “What exactly are you afraid of? Anxiety, depression, or panic?” He didn’t answer. He just gripped the cigarette butt tightly as he sat on the hillside, and a tear fell. He said, “It’s been so long since I sat here and let myself take in the view. The last time I sat here so carelessly, I think it was twenty years ago...” He had become the very sort of person he used to hate. Before he turned twenty-six, he started smoking like tho 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is very unique, you should check it out.

31. 131 心 Heartbeat Concerto 心跳协奏 A Decent Friend像样朋友Mystery412k WordsCompleted There are two kinds of people heart surgeon nurse Lin Xue wants nothing to do with in this life: police officers, and people even more stubborn than police officers. When Lu Jun, deputy captain of the criminal investigation squad, bursts into her emergency room with a gunshot wound, the two become one. He investigates cases with decisive efficiency, yet cannot understand why she resents the badge. She stitches wounds with calm professionalism, yet cannot escape the truth closing in as he reopens —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A calm and efficient head nurse of the medical equipment department encounters a hardcore detective investigating a case while injured. The theft of hospital equipment leads to a cold case from many years ago, making for a very fast-paced plot.

32. 132 玄 Tales of the Strange at the Black Iron Monastery 玄铁观异闻录 Number Six Teahouse六号茶楼Eastern Fantasy265k WordsCompleted Flesh and blood as bait, dark iron as a coffin. The mad are the only ones who have awakened; everyone who is sane is raving. In this world, cultivating immortality is not about seeking eternal life. It is about seeing who can live more like a walking corpse. The Dark Iron Temple is a strange Taoist sanctuary carved from meteoric iron, shaped like a giant coffin and harboring evil spirits. Its cultivators neither refine pills nor practice magic. They feed on human flesh and blood, use their fello —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When suspense weaves a tight web, every twist holds a heart-stopping moment; once you turn the page, you're plunged into an abyss of irresistible suspense. A masterpiece of suspense! 🤔🤔🤔

33. 133 夜 Night In, Day Out 夜入白出 Hua Wen画文Mystery112k WordsOngoing [Thriller and Horror + Infinite-Flow + Mystery and Deduction + Exploring Strange Realms + Supernatural + Time Loops + The Emotions of Life] The night wind blows. Lie down and sleep. Don’t open your eyes, and no ghosts will appear. If you do open them, look beside the bed: a hand is among the books. Look by the window: a head with no eyes is staring at the bed. Lu Chen, Ye Xiaoqian, Wu Ziyu, Xu Zhuang, and Hu Yingying accidentally touched an old book filled with ghost stories about wronged souls. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone's dreams are synchronized, and the scenes keep resetting. Only the mastermind behind the scenes retains complete memories. The group searches for clues in the dangerous palace and fights against the endless cycle of curses.

34. 134 人 Humans Should Not Die 人类不宜死亡 Have You Eaten?食饭否Mystery580k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Infinite Flow] [Mystery and Deduction] [Horror Games] [Paranormal Imagination] [Mind-Bending Premise] It's just a game. Does adding the word death really make it special? If my heart died long ago, what am I supposed to do? Huh? You say I still have teammates? I suppose you're right... If someone insists on dragging me along, I can't exactly be rude and act like a jerk, can I? All right, then. They say high risks bring high rewards, so I'll play the game in the riskiest way poss 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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35. 135 她 She Judges the Dead in Hell and Kills for a Living 她在地狱当判官，在人间当杀手 Madman of the Wilderness荒野的疯子Mystery291k WordsCompleted Misheng, the judge of the First Hall of the Underworld, altered the Book of Life and Death and was banished to the mortal realm to atone for her crime. Heaven's punishment: within one year, she must personally kill seven heinous criminals. When she opens her eyes again, she is Wang Fang, a judge at the Jiangcheng People's Court. By day, she presides over court and judges cases according to the law; by night, she commands the Underworld and punishes the guilty. The Mirror of Retribution settles a 4Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The female judge presides over cases by day and punishes evil by night! The male detective tries to arrest her while also risking his life for her; the tug-of-war between good and evil is insane!

36. 136 我 I Can See the Loopholes in the Rules 我能看见规则的漏洞 Lost in the Deep Woods林深未归Mystery84k WordsOngoing It has been 127 years since spiritual energy revived, and cultivating immortality is no longer a matter of fated encounters and lucky breaks. Want to establish your Foundation? Take out a loan. Want to buy a cultivation manual? Pay in installments. Want to join a sect? Sign away your freedom first. Lin Yuan, twenty-four years old, is at the peak of Foundation Establishment, stuck at the bottleneck to the Golden Core realm with no end in sight. Burdened with 280 spirit stones in student loans, he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In suspense novels, only Lin Yuan can see the contradictions between the rules, and in the most dangerous wild secret realm, he uses the most inconspicuous loopholes to turn the tide against all odds.

37. 137 墨 Moka 墨卡 The Sun Is Just Right阳光正正好11k WordsCompleted Moka —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Stop reading those supernatural suspense novels! This story about a lowly deliveryman struggling to survive, a gentle doctor who's actually the mastermind, and an undercover police officer risking his life to protect his master—the plot twists will send chills down your spine! 😱

38. 138 帷 The Book Behind the Veil 帷后之书 The Moon Woke Up la月亮睡醒laEastern Fantasy511k WordsOngoing I hope to tell this story slowly to every listener. But when you hear it, the curtain will hear you too. I hope you enjoy my new work. I’m new to this, so please be kind. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for fantasy with a focus on psychological conflict, check out The Book Behind the Curtain. All the crises stem from narrative manipulation rather than physical harm, and the conflict takes a novel form.

39. 139 四 Instance Four 四号副本 Tide Notes潮汐笔记Mystery276k WordsCompleted At eighteen, having escaped the misery of high school, An Ran and Guan Qi decide to take some time to relax. By chance, they discover a treasure of an immersive story-driven escape room: Yuanxi Manor. Armed with a useless identity card and a synopsis of the scenario, the two girls set off on an exciting adventure. A sprawling European-style manor, handsome and beautiful NPCs, and four days and nights to explore... But when they finally arrive at the manor, one strange thing after another begins 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You could give it a try. It's a story about friendship between two female leads, multiple storylines unfolding simultaneously, and an ensemble cast. [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

40. 140 送 The Calamity Bearer: I Arrange Funerals for Evil Gods 送煞人：我给诡神办白事 Soybean Who Loves Beans爱吃豆的大豆Mystery148k WordsOngoing After his master dies, he inherits the forbidden handbook The Record of a Hundred Taboos and is forced to become the new baleful-spirit escort. Whenever someone who died a violent death remains consumed by obsession, the city enters a curfew of the dead. Never look back. Never call out your real name. Never... Every time Lu Zhao completes an escort, he can borrow a mask from an old trade. But with every mask he borrows, he loses another piece of what makes him human. It is only when the red coff —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book recommendations for those experiencing a reading slump: suspense, supernatural elements, feng shui secrets, and strange tales about funeral rules. "The red coffin walks by itself, the dead are called by name! The cool and collected protagonist, Lu Zhao, puts on makeup by day and sends away evil spirits by night, breaking rules and uncovering secrets from ten-year-old cases."

41. 141 我 The Three Months I Was Trapped at My Girlfriend's Best Friend's Home 我被困在女友闺蜜家的那三个月 Ye Gong Loves Leisure叶公好闲Mystery244k WordsOngoing My girlfriend’s eerie home is the stuff of nightmares. This time, I’ve mysteriously found myself trapped in her best friend’s house, where she makes an utterly baffling demand... Two heroines + well-crafted suspense + scheming characters + sweet romance + twists + written by the author, not AI 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The nightmare of being trapped in a maze ten years ago reappears. The male protagonist re-enters 401 and becomes a caged prey. His fear is extracted and used as a creative catalyst. Even more outrageous is that his girlfriend and best friend are also involved. In the strangely regulated enclosed space, the two of them are trying to avoid the eerie plush bear while looking for a way out. The more you watch, the more addictive it becomes!

42. 142 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    This is a high-quality, completed, but underrated, in-depth novel, despite its low ratings. A hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast, it features no transmigration, rebirth, or cheat codes. The genre is novel, blending fantasy and realism, with sharp, concise writing, humor, and fast-paced plot twists. Full of suspense and mind-bending reasoning, it unveils modern high-tech espionage, hacking, and electronic warfare. Tailor-made for avid readers, it's incredibly addictive after chapter 10 and a cure for those who can't sleep at night!

43. 143 不 Not to Be Trusted 不可信奉 After Dusk昏黄之后Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted This world is full of the bizarre. Every household worships a god, and the more devout you are, the more power you gain. Everyone longs to become a god. New to this world, Jiang Yuan refuses to worship. His blood-red cleaver tears through the beautiful veil covering the world. Beneath that veil, the real world is mad, violent, and evil. Surrounded by monsters, he realizes that he is the one who doesn't belong. He has to survive. 22.1kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    This is seriously a game of spy within spy, involving worshipping evil gods and infiltrating multiple locations. Each profession is distinct and challenging to understand.

44. 144 名 The Housewife Detective Case Files 名侦探主妇事件簿 Be Brave and Pursue Love勇敢去追爱Mystery292k WordsCompleted After her husband cheats, a housewife unexpectedly discovers she has a talent for detective work? Join a famous Japanese high school detective and a certain compensated-dating girl detective to crack a baffling cold case!! Watch me turn my life around and rewrite my destiny against all odds! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The murderer thought his crime was foolproof, but he couldn't escape the eyes of a housewife. The flaws he left were exactly the same as the way my son covered up his lost toy. I didn't want to get involved until he threatened my child—his biggest mistake was underestimating a mother.

45. 145 黑 Mirrored Shadows Beneath the Black Cloth 黑布下的镜影 Mo Yu XU墨雨XU7k WordsCompleted Reflections Beneath the Black Cloth —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Excuse me, everyone, it's time to launch my new book! Please take a look; there's definitely something worthwhile in it!

46. 146 剪 Paper Cutting to Prolong Life 剪纸续命 Lingti Ye灵缇野Mystery229k WordsCompleted Three days after his master's death, Chen Zhi's name was pressed into a paper-cut figure. Someone cut paper outside his door late at night. A paper figure bearing his name appeared at the doorstep, and from then on, the blue-black mark on his hand began to seep inward along his veins. Paper can ward off evil and bind souls. And the darkest art of the Paper-Cutting Sect is called Name Binding. To stay alive, Chen Zhi can only follow the torn pages his master left behind, the black sand beneath t 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is definitely a recent supernatural novel. The author's writing is superb. The protagonist is guarding a peach wood knife and other evil spirits. Seven days are about to take his life, but outside the door there is a cry for help that sounds just like the Zhang family's daughter!

47. 147 死 Deadline: Something’s Wrong with My Phone Pet 死线：手机宠物不对劲 I Don't Want to Strike It Lucky不想撞大运Mystery163k WordsOngoing Wang Ping was just an ordinary college student. He stayed up late, put everything off, and led a life that was utterly unremarkable. Then he downloaded a seemingly ordinary virtual pet app called Xiaohei from GitHub. Late one night, Pet issued a task: Enter Changming Supermarket. From then on, he was dragged into a series of scenarios known as the “Deadline”: A supermarket open late at night, a missing college student, deleted surveillance footage, a bizarre receipt, a basement no one can escape —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ordinary college student, staying up late to relax, casually downloaded a niche mobile pet, Xiao Hei, from GitHub! Little did he know that a bizarre mission would be forcibly issued in the dead of night, leading him into a forbidden supermarket instance, and from then on, he would be completely drawn into a deadly game of deadline rules!

48. 148 怪 Ghost Story Livestream: Earning Points in Journey to the West 怪谈直播间：我在西游赚积分 Shi Zai十仔Mystery124k WordsOngoing [No national fate system + infinite-flow horror + rule-based mysteries + modern reimagining of Journey to the West + one heroine] Li Zhou is transported into an apocalyptic prophecy novel. On New Year’s Day, 2026, the supernatural arrives right on schedule. The homeroom teacher’s head spins 180 degrees on the lectern, and a classmate’s face grows out of their throat. He accidentally binds himself to a horror livestream System: the more frightened the viewers are, the more points he earns. So 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In 2026, a doomsday without national destiny arrives, and eeriness descends. Li Zhou earns points by exploiting the audience's fear, standing shoulder to shoulder with a female ghost. The eighty-one tribulations are all human suffering. Will the system transform into the real Tang Sanzang? The reconstruction of Journey to the West is too ingenious!

49. 149 哟 Hey! That Has-Been Is Solving Cases on a Dating Show Again 哟！糊咖又在恋综破案啦 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Modern Romance67k WordsOngoing Everyone calls Ning Ning a useless pretty face who only knows how to ride the popularity of dating reality shows, an illegitimate fake heiress the Ning family is ashamed to acknowledge. Only Ning Ning and her husband, Mo Xiao, know that she is a suspended criminal investigation detective with extraordinary abilities, while Mo Xiao has a broken plot System bound to him. The System wails frantically in Mo Xiao's mind every day: Host! Ning Ning, that vicious supporting actress, is about to derail t 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first one is super good, a crime-solving story with romance elements, it's huge and really interesting. The second one is purely crime-solving, very good. The last one is a collection of strange tales based on rules, also very fun.

50. 150 惊 The Deranged Horror Fan Has a Blast Playing by the Rules 惊悚疯批在规则里玩嗨了 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery178k WordsCompleted [Infinite survival + horror games + no CP + a story of redemption] Mu Yuanwei, a little lunatic who grew up in a psychiatric hospital, is dragged into a survival game. She meets plenty of lovely living companions and captures NPCs as toys, having the time of her life. While everyone else frets over the plot and the rules for triggering events, she’s happily playing with her pets. As a walking stack of buffs, she loves looking for loopholes in the rules and taking out NPCs. She’s a professional a 190Reads—Score—Shelves

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