Proper Rule-Based Horror Stories, No Bait-and-Switch 正经规则类怪谈的书，不要挂羊头卖狗肉的

1. 1 恐 Horror Movie NPC Goes on a Killing Spree in a Terror Game 恐怖片NPC在惊悚游戏杀疯了 Snow-Skin Lantern冰皮灯笼Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Horror + comedy + power fantasy + no female lead (male protagonist has no romantic pairing)] A horror game swept across the world. Fu Yan, an NPC from a horror movie in a higher plane of existence, was accidentally dragged into the game. Fu Yan: Since you've all gone to the trouble of inviting me, I won't hold back. From then on, the “horror game” was plunged into the shadow of someone named “Fu Yan”... Horror NPCs: Please, don't come any closer! Livestream viewers: Can someone do something abo 64.7kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves

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   I highly recommend the first one. This is the first rule-based supernatural tale I've ever finished. At first, I thought the protagonist was incredibly powerful, but later I realized that everything was actually predictable. The protagonist is intelligent, rational, and has a strong sense of the big picture. There's no female lead, so you can read it without worry. I also highly recommend the second one. Zhang Tianshi is truly reassuring; he's invincible below the level of immortals, and one-for-one with those above. The remaining four are all comedies. I've forgotten the specifics, but generally, those that I've finished are those that don't have a bad ending. All six of these are without female leads or romantic pairings. If you like that kind of thing, you can buy them. I personally think they're very good (๑• . •๑)

2. 2 规 Rule Horror: My Taoist Name Is Zhang Tianshi! 规则怪谈，我的道号张天师！ A Quarter Past Three in the Morning寅时三刻Mystery500k WordsCompleted Wild imagination + Invincible + Rule Horror + No female lead + Mystery + Horror This isn't mindless wish fulfillment. There's a plot, so don't read if that's not your thing. The Horrors descended across the globe. After being battered by one eerie disaster after another, the Dragon Kingdom steadily declined, and its standing on the world stage plummeted! Another eerie trial was looming, and the Dragon Kingdom was on the verge of total ruin! But then, a famous figure from the Dragon Kingdom was d 10.4kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
3. 3 我 I’m the Trickster in the Rule-Breaking Horror Tales 我在规则怪谈做老六 Remembering Youth纪念青春Mystery652k WordsCompleted [Complete, with a universally praised ending] [Rebellious Oddball + School Oddball + Lin Chen the Oddball + Comedy + Crazy Antics + The Uncanny + National Fortune + Mental Illness] [Readers say it becomes legendary from the third instance onward] He swaps a hen’s eggs for pebbles and lets her sit on them for half a month, hands sandpaper to his roommate while he’s on the toilet, and buys ten steamed buns for a beggar who asks for money to eat, then watches him finish them… Lin Chen is an oddba 9.2kReads9.4Score1kShelves
4. 4 规 Rule Horror: I Rub the Rules Into the Ground 规则怪谈：我把规则按在地上摩擦 Being with a Lord Is Like Being with a Tiger伴君如伴虎Mystery264k WordsCompleted [National Destiny + Supernatural Horror + Satisfying + Comedy + Invincible + Trickster + No Romance] The world of urban legends descends, and Longguo suffers defeat after defeat, leaving the nation on the brink of disaster. Jiang Mu is chosen as Longguo's next contestant and awakens the god-tier talent No Laws, No Limits from the start. While all the other contestants are being tormented by the supernatural and its rules, barely able to stay alive, Jiang Mu has already pinned the rules to the gr 1.4kReads8.9Score157Shelves
5. 5 刚 I Just Cleared a Terrifying Hell, and Now I’m in Another Horror Game? 刚打通惊悚烈狱，又进惊悚游戏？ The Real Boss Kang真正的康总Mystery629k WordsCompleted Li Chang was the only one among a trillion trial participants across the universe to clear the Horror Purgatory Trial, a challenge where death was all but certain. In the end, he even turned around and beat Horror Purgatory to pieces before returning to Blue Star. But he had barely returned when... The Horror Game came looking for him again. Li Chang approached it with the same attitude he’d had toward Horror Purgatory. But then he discovered that this Horror Game seemed a little too easy. A bea 4.7kReads9.1Score415Shelves
6. 6 当 When I'm in the Rules Horror Game, Nothing Is Forbidden 当我在规则怪谈百无禁忌 Xu Moqing徐墨卿Mystery542k WordsCompleted [No female lead + supernatural horror + mental illness + comedy + national destiny] My name is Su Ming, and I'm a transmigrator. I currently work at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where I'm in charge of the important project of “being studied.” They keep saying I'm sick, but I know I'm fine. It's the world that's sick. After I escaped from the psychiatric hospital, I was chosen by Rule Horror to become Longguo's chosen participant, representing Longguo in the upcoming horror games. [Ding! The Ho 65.5kReads9.6Score7.5kShelves
7. 7 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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   This is incredibly mind-bending! Don't be fooled by the title; it might seem like a light novel, but even someone with a brain wouldn't understand it. [Facepalm]

8. 8 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves

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   No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Heart][Admiration]

9. 9 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.7kShelves

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   No brainwashing, just buy: 1. Gu Yi 2. Zhou Bai 3. Lin Youmo. 1 And 3 are by the same author. You can always trust Stone Giant's books! 💪💪💪

10. 10 规 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.1kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves
11. 11 梦 The Nightmare Investigation Team 梦魇调查团 Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery490k WordsCompleted This is the depths of hell, a world of nightmares. Without a resilient will, a nimble mind, and meticulous powers of observation, you can only become a demon's feed in this terrifying world. 1.4kReads8.8Score113Shelves
12. 12 规 Rule Horror: The Haunted Orphanage from the Start 规则怪谈：开局诡异孤儿怨 The Nonexistent Truly Exists不存在的真实存在Mystery89k WordsOngoing [No heroine + No System + Rules-Based Horror and Lovecraftian Mythos] Another world descended, and countless inscrutable rules ran rampant. Humanity could only struggle to survive in the cracks between them. Luo Ziheng was a student whose college entrance exams had been postponed because of this. After unexpectedly surviving the first instance, he discovered the world hidden behind it. Determined to stay alive and eliminate the rules, Luo Ziheng set out on his path. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Push it, no superpowers, no system.

13. 13 开 An S-Rank Horror from the Start, but They Give Me a C-Rank Talent? 开局S级怪谈，但给我C级天赋？ Pale Era苍白纪元Mystery3.1M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Endless Twists + Wild Ideas and Clever Logic + Mild Horror + Protagonist and Villains Are Both Smart] [This is absolutely not a mindless power fantasy. If you don't like the first instance, go ahead and curse me out.] [This isn't a traditional rule-based horror story. The horrors can think and are intelligent, so readers who prefer traditional rule-based horror should steer clear.] Horrors run rampant, and strange tales are everywhere. Beneath every shadow may lurk an unknown t 142.2kReads8.9Score14.3kShelves

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    Without national destiny or live streaming, the protagonist only possesses C-level talent, but he has great courage and will do things that normal people can't imagine (I won't spoil it here). The supporting characters are all visually significant; both teammates and the supernatural beings are very powerful. In the second instance, the supernatural beings truly outwit the protagonist group with their intelligence.

14. 14 规 Rule Horror Begins with the Eerie Peppa Pig 规则怪谈，从诡异小猪佩奇开始 Spicy Rabbit香辣兔Anime Fanfiction551k WordsCompleted [Rule-based strange tales + national destiny + livestreaming + no heroine] The supernatural descended upon Blue Star a year ago. The chosen ones of the Dragon Nation haven't won a single round, and the country is on the brink of destruction. Other nations are eyeing it covetously. The newly selected chosen one has somehow drawn an utterly useless F-rank talent: Luck. Just as everyone in the Dragon Nation is giving up all hope, the chosen one inside the strange tale looks at the familiar surround 21.7kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves

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    How to describe these two books? They are underrated gems, especially the second one, "Rise Up, Cold-Faced Cute You!"

15. 15 规 Rule Horror: Working at the Krusty Krab from the Start 规则怪谈：开局在蟹堡王打工 AA Coin WholesalerAA金币批发商Mystery583k WordsCompleted [Nationwide survival livestream] [No golden finger, no System, pure deduction] [No romance, only family and friendship] (Important note up front: the author has a penchant for doting on male characters, but there is no romance, no romance.) An unknown signal is received, and Blue Star comes under the influence of an unidentified outside force. People are randomly selected from every country to take part in a deadly “game”? As everyone knows, those selected are all once-in-a-century unlucky soul 7kReads8.4Score802Shelves
16. 16 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, I Discovered My Family Were Monsters 规则怪谈：开局发现家人是诡异 The Bohemian Scholar浪笔书生Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted “Don't tell anyone you can see them! Remember, anyone means everyone, including me!” Before Yun's father died, he gasped for breath and spent a long time warning eight-year-old Yun Zheng in terror. Strangely, the next morning, Yun's father acted as though nothing had happened. He sat at the table and ate breakfast with a calm expression. “Dad, what are you eating?” the innocent Yun Zheng asked. “I'm gnawing on a pig bone,” Yun's father replied. His cold face suddenly twisted into a strange grin 718Reads8.0Score—Shelves
17. 17 我 I Turned the Horror World Into a Raising Game! 我把惊悚世界玩成养成游戏！ Yu Zuo予作Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A mysterious force descended upon Earth, giving rise to another world of terror. Everyone was forcibly sent into the world of horror games on their eighteenth birthday. While everyone else was immersed in fear, struggling to survive in the cracks between life and death, Qin Nuo discovered that he could earn System rewards by influencing the ghosts’ emotions. And every time he completed a dungeon, he could establish his own business in the world of horror. So he became a food runner at the Yin Sp 112.4kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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    All are completed, so you can read them with peace of mind. The first one has no romance; Fu Yan's unconventional actions at the beginning will surprise you. At first, you might think it's a lighthearted, funny, and enjoyable read, but later you'll find it's exploring humanity and the protagonist's sense of duty. The second one was the first no-romance infinite flow novel I read. The pacing is tight, the plot doesn't drag, and the supporting characters are vividly portrayed. The friendship between Qin Nuo and the Blood-Eyed Ghost is particularly poignant. The third one was recommended and is touted as "Tomato's most heartfelt work." Fang Xiu's death-reversal and future-predicting elements were very captivating. The very first sentence is foreshadowing, and the ending reveals a closed loop, which is very impactful. The fourth one was the first novel I read that involves national-level power struggles when facing the supernatural, not just individual conflicts. Those who enjoy ensemble casts should definitely check it out. The fifth one, by Ning Qiushui, is a highly regarded infinite flow suspense thriller.

18. 18 诡EN The Horrors Are Hard to Kill? Sorry, I'm the Truly Immortal One 诡异难杀？抱歉，我才是真正不死 Six Gourds六个葫芦Urban2.0M WordsCompleted This book has been signed for publication, so enjoy it with confidence. [Death Regression + Foreknowledge of the Future + Kill the Saintly One First + Dark Tone + Supernatural Resurgence] After accidentally transmigrating to a world invaded by the supernatural, Fang Xiu awakens the ability to return from death, also known as turning back time. Whenever he dies, time rewinds to just before his death. In this perilous and uncanny world, he could have laid low, but instead he chooses to announce to 231.9kReads9.5Score28.4kShelves
19. 19 给 Give the Rule Horror a Taste of Longguo’s Might 给规则怪谈来点龙国震慑 A Fan一个风扇Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Original Scenarios] [Choose Your Own Cheat Skill] [Teammates Are the Nation] [No Romance] [Logic-Driven] (I can't write a proper blurb, so please check out the story itself.) Long afterward, when the Dragon Nation has united the world of supernatural horror, everyone on Blue Star will remember the day Qin Yuan voluntarily entered a Rule Horror scenario. Scenario Skills First Scenario: Kuroko's Basketball (Skills: Enhanced Training, Block) Second Scenario: Susan's Lawyer's Letter (Skills: S 25.6kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves
20. 20 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves

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    The first book is an infinite flow novel with a touch of horror and suspense. It doesn't feature overpowered superpowers; instead, the protagonist finds a way to survive through logical analysis. The second book is also an infinite flow novel with a touch of horror and no emotional depth. The protagonist has a cheat ability but isn't invincible; the supporting characters aren't mindless; the ghosts are unsolvable and cunning; and the atmosphere is quite terrifying. The third book combines a system, suspense, and mystery. The protagonist lives in an ordinary family and deliberately chooses a university far from home. However, strange things begin to happen: bizarre school rules, a mysterious countdown, and the secrets hidden behind the school slowly emerge… The fourth book is an infinite flow novel with a touch of horror. The male protagonist has no romantic partner, the cheat ability is reasonably strong, the protagonist is intelligent and logical, the dungeons are somewhat scary, and the supporting characters are all excellent and likable.

21. 21 惊 Thriller: You Were Told to Escape, but You Became an NPC 惊悚：让你去逃生，你成了NPC Butterfly in the Rain雨中的蝶Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [Horror Game + Choices + Comedy + Irreverent + Building a Personal Power Base] Ten years ago, the horror game descended upon Blue Star. As the protagonist, Lin Qi was inevitably dragged into the horror game too. While everyone else struggled to survive, he made choices. At the Death Restaurant, everyone else was careful not to anger the customers. Lin Qi had already become the restaurant owner. At the Ghostly Cemetery, others searched for clues and for the missing Grave No. 7. Lin Qi simply 13.9kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves

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    Vertically ranked: 1. Gu Yi (Truly the best work I've ever read in my opinion) (I'm heartbroken over Chen Zeyu's character) (Never compromise!) 2. Lin Qi 3. Zhou Bai (Also highly recommended) 4. Su Ming 5. Zhao Yi (My number one brother) 6. Fu Yan 7. Lin Chen 8. Lin Yuan 9. Su Xiao (No ranking above, but Gu Yi is number one in my heart)

22. 22 惊 Thriller: I Became Excessively Twisted for Fear of Looking Ungraceful 惊悚：因为担心不优雅而过度变态 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted [Horror + No Female Lead] A bizarre game descended, pulling all of humanity into a strange world to complete terrifying missions. Fail, and you lose life points. When your points hit zero, you die! Zhao Yi, a renowned psychiatrist, was dragged into the game too, but some unknown glitch appeared in his data source code. And so, an abnormal human emerged, one who made every ghost and monster tremble in fear! The Crybaby Ghost: I just wanted to give him a side quest, but he chopped off my head! The 73.9kReads9.5Score8.4kShelves
23. 23 七 At Seven Years Old, I Was Chosen to Take Part in the Rules Horror Game 七岁的我，被选中参加规则怪谈 One-Sixth六分之一Mystery522k WordsCompleted No female lead + national fate + eerie mysteries + comedy + unconventional ideas Lin Yuan transmigrates to Blue Star, a parallel world, and is chosen to take part in a rules-based horror game. From the start, he activates an SSS-rank talent. [SSS-Rank Talent: Ghostbane] [Talent Effect 1: Rules are completely useless against you. When you break the rules of a horror scenario, the corruption of its world has no effect on you.] [Talent Effect 2: When a creature in a horror scenario feels negative e 58kReads9.6Score6.4kShelves
24. 24 规 Rule Horror: I Can See the Deleted Rules 规则怪谈，我能看见被删除的规则 Lodging Guest寓客Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing Rules horror descends upon the world. The Midnight Convenience Store, Happy Apartments, Red Umbrella School, and Abandoned Subway appear one after another. All survivors must follow the rules to stay alive. Break them, and you die. But Lu Chen, a night-shift clerk, discovers he can see the deleted Rule Zero. From then on, he stops passively struggling to survive. He analyzes the rules, turns them to his advantage, and strikes back against the horrors. Until one day, he discovers that every horro 15.9kReads5.4Score1.8kShelves

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    The male protagonist's emotional changes are relatable to ordinary people. He panics when encountering strange occurrences, but he can quickly calm down and sort out the rules, making his character realistic and three-dimensional.

25. 25 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 5.8kReads—Score334Shelves

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    How about this one? Absolutely divine! It gets more and more exciting as you read on! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I highly recommend this isekai novel to everyone—it's incredibly good, with a thrilling plot, logically sound plot twists, and exquisite aesthetics. It's definitely the most worthwhile novel to read this year.

26. 26 规 Rule-Based Horror? I Choose to Rebel 规则怪谈？我选择叛逆 Alas, Deep Love奈何情深Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [A short drama adaptation of the same name is now available. You can watch it on the platform. Thank you for your support.] [Subverting expectations + no heroine + hilarious + sly schemer + rebellious + eerie + national fate] Rule-based horror descends upon Earth. The uncanny invades reality. Those chosen are sent into horror worlds, where they represent their respective nations and face the horrors within. Su Xiao is chosen by the horror world and entrusted with the task of representing the Dra 49.5kReads9.6Score6.2kShelves

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    These three books are really great! The first one is a bit brain-taxing, it really got my brain working.

27. 27 警 Warning! The Evil God's Followers Are Storming the Horror Instance 警告！邪神眷属正在杀入诡异副本 Fickle World Fungus世事无常真菌Mystery810k WordsOngoing Weird dungeons + livestreaming + lighthearted + no pressure (no couples, no romantic tension). Successfully adapted into a live-action series and a comic, so enjoy with confidence. Weird dungeons descend upon the world, randomly selecting players and leaving everyone in a state of panic. Then Qi Xie, a follower of an Evil God, enters a dungeon and immediately breaks down sobbing! Heavens above! Who knows how many haunted houses he’s slept in and how many mass graves he’s dug up just to keep that 216.9kReads8.9Score30.6kShelves
28. 28 规 Rule Horror: It Takes Two 规则怪谈：双人成行 Tunisian Sea Monster突尼斯海怪Mystery806k WordsOngoing [The rating just came out and is rather low, but it will rise] [Two Minds Sharing One Body] [Rules-Based Horror] [Original Scenarios] [Mind-Bending Twists] [Lighthearted Bickering] One moment, Wei Minghua was conquering an S-rank rules-based horror scenario. The next, he woke to find his body gone. His consciousness was trapped in the mind of a nineteen-year-old girl named Mingxi. Mingxi pressed a knife to her throat. "Get out of my body, or we'll both die." Before they could reach an agreement, 32.7kReads8.1Score7.9kShelves

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    Highly recommended! It's been a long time since I've seen such vibrant male and female leads! No artificial sweetness, no naive, clingy characters, and certainly no cold-blooded, bitter machines! He was once the number one person in the past, holding up the entire world. She is a nineteen-year-old girl who single-handedly ventures into the realm of the supernatural. "Because these two lines will eventually intersect." By day, they act out against all sorts of demons and monsters in ghost stories, overturning seemingly insurmountable obstacles; by night, they mentally sabotage each other over two thousand points and a box of braised food. When memories sealed for decades are revealed, when old friends weep uncontrollably at her bedside, and when the girl gradually grows into a truly strong individual capable of standing alone, you will discover that this is not just a struggle for survival within the rules, but also a two-way redemption spanning decades.

29. 29 真 Records of True Martial Taoist Healing 真武祝由录 A Taoist Who Draws Talismans and Isn't Poor贫道不贫画符人Mystery155k WordsCompleted Yida is a novice zhuyou master, timid and particular about rules, and mishaps are part of his daily life. With a True Martial spirit divination slip, talismans in his palm, and knowledge of physiognomy and feng shui, he takes on one bizarre case after another using his grab bag of skills. Strange noises in an old house, the lingering obsessions of people from the past: mild Chinese-style horror meets laugh-out-loud everyday life. Every strange incident holds a story about the human world. Remem 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended for those who are easily scared but still want to watch supernatural content. It has comedy, romance, and even some true and false information about magic, face reading, and fortune telling. I really enjoy watching it.

30. 30 什 What Do You Mean I Became a World-Ending Urban Legend? 什么叫我成了灭世级怪谈？ Wild, Bold, Cool, and Flashy Shark狂拽酷炫鲨Mystery277k WordsOngoing [No Female Lead] [Mild Horror] [Turns Into a False Person in One Chapter] [The Protagonist Is a Pure Monster] Su Yuan transmigrated to a bizarre world rife with danger. Here, everything from horror legends had become real: false people, vengeful spirits, old gods hidden beneath the ocean... And an official organization lurking in everyday life: the Cleanup Bureau. This was an age of despair. With urban legends becoming reality, ordinary people could hardly fight back, and even the authorities we 270.7kReads8.3Score45.9kShelves
31. 31 无 The All-Purpose Guide to Rule Horror for the Powerless 无能者的规则怪谈全能指南 The Blade-Bearing Man of the Bamboo Grove竹林衔刀人Mystery3.4M WordsCompleted (A suspenseful, terrifying mystery with no System or supernatural powers for the protagonist. No brute-force clears. Frequent updates.) Blue Star has been invaded by entities. Humanity is powerless to resist, and the world faces destruction. Those above keep humanity like lambs in a pen, forcibly selecting representatives from every country and livestreaming them for their amusement. And what are they forced to play? Rule-based horror games? From the start, representatives from every country sho 5.1kReads8.6Score492Shelves

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    The first book is really good. It's a live broadcast of the nation's fate, but the protagonist definitely doesn't have any cheat codes, or rather, the protagonist is the only one without any cheat codes (no superpowers). It's just a straightforward supernatural story where you rely solely on your brain to get through. The author's word order might have some issues, but if you get completely immersed, it's truly a fantasy. Sensitive readers might really enjoy it; it blends horror with a touch of warmth because the protagonist is a timid yet kind-hearted person, but definitely not a saint who would sacrifice himself. He's rational, but not the kind of person who treats human life like dirt. When necessary, those who must be killed must be killed. Many rules aren't immediately fatal; there's room for maneuver. The national think tank isn't useless either; they can supplement the chosen ones' knowledge or provide hints. For the reader, their role is more like analysis, preventing misunderstandings. This book is actually quite mind-bending; the protagonist doesn't have superpowers and can't cheat.

32. 32 骇EN Dread Night: Getting Rich in a Horror Game 骇夜：我在恐怖游戏里暴富 A-One Is Not A-Two阿一不是阿二Mystery714k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out and will rise later. Infinite flow + mild horror + original instances + no female lead) A tower stands in the eternal night, with a group of players trapped inside. They have to keep taking part in bizarre games to earn the food and supplies they need to survive. A killer in red embroidered shoes, a child with no eyes, a haunted mountain where an entire expedition team died... One deadly trap after another, with death around every corner. Players: “We're going to die, w 2.8MReads9.5Score588.3kShelves
33. 33 邪EN The Evil God Is Stunned: Are These Players Even Stranger Than Me? 邪神懵了：这群玩家比我还诡异？ I'm a Pastry Pro我时糕手Eastern Fantasy875k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to a world overrun by the uncanny, Lin En discovers that he has become a backwater fake god, his divine power depleted and his existence about to fade away. Outside the church, indescribable monsters are pounding on the door. The desperate countdown has begun. To save himself, Lin En grits his teeth and fabricates a full-dive VR game called Ancient Gods Awaken, summoning a group of hardcore players from Blue Star to serve as his followers. He thought the players would cower 759kReads9.0Score136.9kShelves
34. 34 规 Rule Horror: SpongeBob's Great Plague 规则怪谈：海绵宝宝大瘟疫 The Blade-Bearing Man of the Bamboo Grove竹林衔刀人Anime Fanfiction685k WordsOngoing [Welcome to the world of bizarre rules! And what a coincidence: a terrible plague is sweeping through Bikini Bottom! As a doctor, you've been sent here to cure the sick. Beware: this plague is not what it seems. Here is a set of rules left behind by your predecessor. Be sure to follow them. Otherwise, you may end up just like them...] Chu Yi drowned while trying to save someone and found himself in a world made up of bizarre rules. Having read countless novels in his previous life, he tho 4.7kReads8.1Score611Shelves
35. 35 无 The Theater of Endless Torment: I Run Ancient-Era Instances in a Ghost City 无间戏台：我在鬼城开古代副本 Nan Tao南桃Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing [No romance + ancient-era infinite-level challenges + Chinese horror] Shi Jing lowered her head and saw the bright red bridal gown she was wearing. Beneath her veil, she held up a bronze mirror and aimed it outside. The mirror offered a blurry reflection of the scene beyond the bed. A stooped old woman stood ramrod straight outside the canopy bed She wore a crimson floral dress and a crooked velvet flower in her hair. Her face was as pale as paper, two garish patches of rouge on her cheeks, her 21.7kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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    These are some of the movies I've been watching recently that I think are good, especially the dark fairy tale "The Bride of the Marquis's Mansion," which is also very beautiful.

36. 36 规 Rule Horror: Beginning with a Strange Journey to the West 规则怪谈：从诡异西游开始 A Brush and Inkstone in the Woods一笔砚林Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing [Rule Horror + Live Broadcast + National Fortune + No Female Lead] Supernatural horrors have descended upon Blue Star, and the Dragon Nation's fortunes are in decline. The chosen contestants struggle in despair. The newly selected contestant, Chen Xuan, is a shut-in who has read Journey to the West inside out and knows every mythological figure by heart. When he is transported to Gao Village, where bones lie scattered everywhere, and sees Zhu Bajie with a rotting, pig-like face and Tang Sanzang 8.9kReads7.9Score759Shelves
37. 37 规 Rule Horror: The Prince Is Always Lusting After Me 规则怪谈：王子总是对我垂涎欲滴 There Will Always Be Youth总有青葱Mystery2.1M WordsOngoing [Volume One of the print edition goes on sale August 7] [Short drama and comic adaptation now available] [No romance + Infinite-flow + Horror game + No national destiny + Dark fairy tales] A young woman weeps softly at midnight. A handsome prince turns into a bloodthirsty “beast” at night. Cinderella dies a gruesome death on the night of the ball. The horror game is wrapped in shiny glassine, disguised as a sweet candy. What lies hidden behind the enchanting fairy-tale world... Weird tales desc 84.3kReads9.3Score9.9kShelves
38. 38 最 The Final Ending 最后的结局 Luo Luo Luo Bu Luo洛洛落不落Two Male Leads207k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + One-on-One Romance + Light Romance + Rule-Based Horror + Anthology Stories + Separate Worlds] “His voice sounds like a little fox whimpering”, Xing Yu “What a real villain. He reminds me of the stray dogs back home”, Chen Fang 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The two travel through different worlds of supernatural tales, where rules are a mix of truth and fiction. The clones possess complete memories and emotions, and their bond is tested in life-or-death situations. Numerous plot twists await, sending chills down your spine upon reflection.

39. 39 我 I Use Chinese-Style Horror to Scare Audiences Around the World to Tears! 我用中式恐怖吓哭全球观众！ Lin Pan Zhixia林盼知夏Mystery398k WordsOngoing [Horror] [Supernatural] [Global Livestream] [Mindless Thrills] [No Female Lead] [Mild Horror, Not for the Faint of Heart!] Chen Mo transmigrated to a parallel world where the supernatural had descended. The nations of this world were randomly pitted against one another at irregular intervals. The challenge was to enter a bizarre game designed by one side. If they succeeded, their nation received a reward; if they failed, it was punished. Because Longguo had suffered a historical rupture a ce 134Reads8.1Score—Shelves
40. 40 规 Rule Horror: I Crush You in the Name of Dragon Country 规则怪谈：代表龙国碾压你 Duanmu Kuai Zi端木筷子Mystery765k WordsOngoing [No Romance + No System + A Little Backrooms + Foundation Universe + Packed with Memes] But note that this story takes plenty of liberties ⚠️⚠️ [Current progress: The eighth dungeon, Xiaojing Town, is complete. The ninth dungeon, “Nian,” is currently updating.] Rule-based horror descends upon Blue Star. Each country has one chosen person selected at random to fight in a horror world on another plane, representing their nation! Victory strengthens their National Fate; defeat means death and a dec 2.3kReads9.4Score290Shelves

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    The first book can be considered the pinnacle of Tomato's rule-based supernatural fiction; the second book features a protagonist who relies entirely on intelligence without a system; the fifth book is also highly recommended and very enjoyable. Rating: 5 stars

41. 41 走 Anyone Who Enters the Wrong Classroom Will Be Erased by the Rules~ 走错教室的人，会被规则除名～ Blue Note Pool Core Dream蓝调池核梦8k WordsCompleted Anyone who walks into the wrong classroom will be struck from the rules~ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rules without cause, fragmented memories—how will you survive?

42. 42 开 From the Start, I Have Hundreds of Millions in Hell Money: I'm Invincible in the Age of the Uncanny 开局冥币亿万：诡异时代我无敌 Sis, Don't Be Like That姐姐别这样Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Supernatural horror + apocalypse + tycoon + ghost money + rules + comedy + no heroine + fast-paced power fantasy (buys a supernatural-horror site by chapter 7, keeps buying everything without dragging things out, and buys an entire city in 200,000 words) + mid-story twists + late-game rule deduction] The supernatural apocalypse arrives, and evil ghosts run rampant. Within the rules, ghosts cannot kill people. While countless people struggle to survive the apocalypse, carefully searching for a w 140.9kReads9.4Score15.2kShelves

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    The three greatest works of the "Rules of the Strange" series, especially the first one, are incredibly good.

43. 43 规 Rule Horror: It All Begins with Mom’s Note 规则怪谈：从妈妈的纸条开始 The Author Is Done For作者凉了Mystery935k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, rule-based horror stories descended upon humanity. Each country was assigned a randomly selected player. If a player died, the horror story would descend upon their country; only clearing it could make it disappear. Lin Feng was fortunate enough to win the draw and represent the Dragon Kingdom in a rule-based horror story. The first story was called Mom's Note. Mom can't come back. Remember to go to Grandma's house in three days. 1. You should leave between 9 and 11 p.m. Do 1.8kReads8.9Score183Shelves
44. 44 真 The Real-Life Escape Club 真实逃杀俱乐部 Making Tea on Tong Mountain彤山煮茶Mystery4.5M WordsCompleted This world is dead. But I want to live. This is an age where the supernatural is paradise, and humanity is in hell. I saw the club as the only [Beacon of Hope], blind to the schemes and betrayal behind it. Resurrected supernatural creatures, blood-soaked death zones, slaughter experiments that defy human understanding. The boundary between life and death began to blur, until people and the supernatural could no longer be told apart. Standing atop a mountain of corpses, I faced the weeping, despa 19.2kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    It captivated me from the very beginning, and the more I watched, the more addictive it became, haha!

45. 45 大 The Great Detective's Fight for Survival in the World of Rule-Based Horror 大侦探在规则怪谈世界求生 Yu Fang Tian Xia喻芳天下Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing No female lead + horror + livestreaming + high-IQ protagonist + character growth + System Su Qin transmigrated into a world polluted by Rule-Based Horror. Here, anyone might be selected by the horror livestream to become a Chosen One and clear a horror scenario. If they succeeded, the pollution in their country would be cleansed. If they failed, the horror would descend, causing the pollution to randomly worsen or contaminate something new. To stay alive, and to stop Blue Star from being pollute 68Reads8.9Score—Shelves
46. 46 癸 The Calamity of Gui Water 癸水之祸 zxc M Kuizxc木葵Mystery535k WordsCompleted If even your memories are fake, who are you? Lin Zhou receives a death invitation from his younger sister, Lin Yao, who died twenty years ago. To uncover the truth, he enters the "Constellation Instances": twenty-eight prisons holding beings more ancient than the corruption itself. Each instance demands that he trade memories for power, and every dead person bears the cost on his behalf. When he finds his own file in the archives, stating that he cleared the Ghost Golden Sheep instance at age —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 狼 Werewolf: Betray Your Teammates and Slaughter Them All 狼人杀：卖队友乱杀 Werewolf Game Whiz狼人杀小聪明Mystery2.2M WordsOngoing [Werewolf + No Cheats + Male Lead with No Romance + Growth Story + Logic-Obsessed + Original Fair-Play Mystery with High-Quality Matches] “Tomorrow at exactly one in the morning, log into the online game and press the matchmaking button three times!” Late at night, Bai Jianming suddenly received this cryptic message. He decided to give it a try, and discovered that he had somehow been automatically registered for a mysterious global variety show... The Ark Cup qualifiers are underway, and the 5.8kReads9.3Score556Shelves
48. 48 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves
49. 49 新 New Utopia 新，乌托邦 Broken Strings in the Rain雨中断弦Urban397k WordsOngoing [Political Thriller] [Montage Style] [Psychological Oppression] [Dystopian] (The story moves slowly at first, but more kinds of ghosts will appear later.) The calamity ended, and a city-state rose from the ground. People called it the New Utopia. Beneath its gleaming order, those in power were no longer human. Monsters wore human skin and occupied positions of authority. Their visions were linked, and everything was under surveillance. A colossal beast hung in the sky, while monsters roamed th 2.3kReads—Score195Shelves

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    Real terror

50. 50 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 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves

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