Novels Like Hundred Demon Spectrum, with Lots of Little Stories 百妖谱差不多的有很多小故事的小说

1. 101 饕 The Gourmet, Complete in Three Volumes 饕餮记（全三册） Yin Yu殷羽Fantastical Romance603k WordsCompleted Yin Yu, a popular author of historical fantasy, has a solid command of her craft, a seasoned style, and a distinctly individual voice. Drawing on a rich imagination, she builds a fantastical period tale centered on food, with a fresh and original premise. The novel brings together a wealth of elements and incorporates extensive historical detail, painting a vivid portrait of life and customs in the Great Song. At Tianxiang Tower, a divine beast, Taotie, takes the form of a young girl and prepare 2.4kReads9.5Score57914d adds

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   They're all the same type, recommended!

2. 102 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.2kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds

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   This collection of supernatural tales is right up my alley. The interconnected short stories create a strong Chinese-style horror atmosphere, with clever plot twists that keep you pondering for a while after finishing. The writing is solid and not the formulaic kind.

3. 103 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 705.5kReads9.6Score103.9k14d adds
4. 104 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: I Asked You to Repay Your Debt, Not Paint Skins and Ghosts 聊斋：让你还债，没让你画皮画鬼 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Eastern Fantasy125k WordsOngoing [Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + Bizarre Cultivation + No System + Subverting Expectations + Folk Supernatural Tales + Becoming a God Through Painting + Dark Tone + Lovecraftian Horror + Clever Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment] Transmigrating into Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, I find myself trapped in the deadly predicament of The Painted Skin from the start, and saddled with an unpayable debt to the dead? Don't panic. I have a White Bone Brush tha 849Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 105 他 They All Want to Steal My Beloved Wife Away 他们都想撬走我的白月光夫人 An Taling安塔泠Ancient Romance442k WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite + Doted on by All + Faking Her Death + Married First, Love Later + Yandere + One-on-One Romance + Devoted to Each Other + Happy Ending] Content warnings: This is actually a collection of episodic stories, not palace or household intrigue. It has a slow-burn, everyday-life feel. Murong Wan, known throughout the martial world as “One Cup Healer”: in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, she can cure any illness, or make someone wish they were dead. Shen Qinghan, Luocheng’s 73Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a collection of short, episodic stories, and the writing style and prose are all quite good.

6. 106 妖 The Demonic and Supernatural Records 妖诡簿 Deep-Fried Chinese Yam油炸山药Eastern Fantasy159k WordsOngoing The Book of All Spirits is shattered, and the Daoist sects are in decline. My sharp-tongued master drags me down the mountain: “Come on. We’re finding homes for those homeless ‘beings.’” In the Qingzhou case, a spider demon everyone wants dead winds a silver thread around my palm: “Little Daoist, do you believe me?” On the banks of the Yuan River, a destitute river god on the verge of vanishing seals a vow with me in a high five: “Lend me your wind and rain, and I’ll protect my mountains and riv 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Check out this supernatural tale! Each unit features a unique monster, creating independent yet interconnected stories! Each unit consists of 3-5 chapters, with a fast pace, suspense, plot twists, and a heartwarming ending. The core concept is "The Way of the Contract": not suppression or enslavement, but understanding and mutual benefit. Monsters aren't all evil, humans have their flaws, and rules can be negotiated. The author's writing is superb, the supernatural atmosphere is immersive, and the imagery is vivid. Crucially, it's not padded! Each unit advances the main plot, with foreshadowing subtly planted.

7. 107 山 Shanhai Bar 山海酒吧 Mai Chumang麦初芒Urban133k WordsOngoing Qin Chuan and his friend Liangzi went in together to open a bar. Business has been dismal lately, and they're buried in debt, so Qin Chuan reluctantly decides to sell an antique painting to pay it off. Just as he takes the painting to his master to have it appraised, he accidentally burns through the strip of paper sealing it. In an instant, the demons trapped inside the painting scatter in every direction... —Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 108 今 Together on the Same Road Tonight 今夕共途 Keeping Heart Through Wind and Snow守心风雪Two Male Leads470k WordsOngoing Across the years, the present moment is every instant we live through, each moment we can truly feel and grasp. It holds not only memories of the past, but also hopes for the future, while remaining the tangible here and now. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's so beautiful, I really love it.

9. 109 妖 Chronicles of the Demon World 妖世录 Cicada Wing蝉衣Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted A companion novel to Moon-Scaled Chronicle and a prequel to Jade and Gold. The heroine is a peach spirit, the hero is a dragon, and the male supporting character is a nine-tailed fox with a severed tail. An ensemble cast in a classical Eastern fantasy world of spirits and monsters. [Two powerful leads uncovering each other’s secret identities + ensemble cast + immortal heroes slaying monsters + aloof, bewitching dragon prince and an innocent, clever healer who awakens as a goddess of war] Jiu Zh 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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10. 110 怨 When Love Matches Go Awry, She Goes on a Frenzied Matchmaking Rampage 怨偶不成，她要疯狂拆姻缘 Jin Qianqian金千千Ancient Romance102k WordsCompleted [Standalone stories + not a sugary romance + bickering couple] But some demons insist on doing the opposite. Shen Yanshu wields a Red String Stone and takes a peach blossom spirit from the heavens to the underworld, all to break up fated couples. Who could have guessed that this match-breaker would get caught up in a conflict spanning the Six Realms? After living in the underworld for tens of thousands of years, there are still some things Cui Xian cannot understand: how can love be so complicat 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's a saying: "Better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage." But some demons do the opposite. Shen Yanshu, wielding the Red Phoenix Stone and accompanied by a peach blossom demon, travels to heaven and earth, solely to dismantle marital bonds. Infidelity, freeloading, domestic violence, mama's boys... Sinful relationships, bitter grudges—he'll break them up one by one, couple after couple he can. Having lived in the underworld for tens of thousands of years, there are still some things Huo Xi'an can't understand. Life, death, and fortune are judged by cause and effect, but worldly love and affection are indeed difficult to entangle, and right and wrong are truly complex. Huo Xi'an is extremely conflicted; all the serene beauty and purity vanish. Even the usually fair and impartial judge loses his composure. He moves his lips, seemingly wanting to say something, but swallows it back. Shen Yanshu sees this clearly, and a sly smile slowly rises from his lips. Shen Yanshu said, "I've saved people, and I've harmed people." Huo Xi'an said, "That doesn't make me a good demon, nor does it make me a bad demon." [No system, no cheat codes, no spatial abilities; a simple strong female lead story]

11. 111 奇 Chronicles of Extraordinary People 奇人异士录 Zhu Qingyun竹清云Mystery124k WordsCompleted From the lost Taoist medicine schools of Huaxia To yogis and masters of spiritual arts, There have always been strange and remarkable people, spoken of only in whispers, yet truly among us. This unseen truth is the foundation of the visible world. Some things are not convenient to say aloud, so they can only be hidden in a novel. Many of Chu Fan’s experiences also have real formations and practical applications in folk tradition. I also hope that this can help people gradually come to value trad 23Reads—Score614d adds
12. 112 系 The Forgotten Dust Pavilion Collection (Four-Volume Set) 【忘尘阁】系列合集（全四册） The Sea’s Temperature海的温度Two Male Leads806k WordsCompleted The prequel to the hit TV series The Fragrance Pavilion, this classic fantasy set in ancient times is a must-have! The Forgotten Dust Pavilion collection includes The Soul-Eating Pearl, The Exquisite Heart, The Two-Faced Figure, and The Dragon's Calamity. A cheeky, shameless little spirit snake versus a cool, mysterious, handsome hero: the two male leads launch into a full-scale mystery-solving adventure! A fantastical pawnshop take on Detective Dee! 488Reads9.4Score11014d adds

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    Each story is a short, episodic tale, featuring humans, demons, and ghosts. The writing is very delicate, and the characters are vividly portrayed. Bi An is probably every woman's dream man [admiration].

13. 113 嫏 Langhuan Art Gallery 嫏嬛画馆 Qiu Ruoye秋若耶Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted A fantastical historical romance from popular Jinjiang author Qiu Ruoye! This is not only a collection of fantasy historical romance episodes, but also the taming diary of a rich, beautiful boss and her husband. In Luoyang, down an inconspicuous alley, there is a gallery called Langhuan. Hidden away from the world, it waits for those destined to find it. Its owner is a young woman named Langhuan. Rumor has it that her brushwork is so masterful it seems divine, and that she can paint the desires 21Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    Composed of multiple short stories

14. 114 芥 Mustard Seed (Two-Volume Set) 芥子（全两册） Ju Hua Sanli橘花散里Historical342k WordsCompleted A classic masterpiece by Ju Hua San Li, author of The General’s Lady! The little-known people who lived alongside 24 historical figures. The maid who refused to accept the death sentence imposed on her alongside Yang Guifei, the child who wanted to avenge his sister by assassinating Jing Ke... Little people have no names. They live on in history in another way. Three thousand worlds, and everyone is a mustard seed! Mount Sumeru holds a mustard seed, and a mustard seed contains Mount Sumeru. In t 243Reads9.5Score14014d adds

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    All meet the criteria, so you can read them without worry. I highly recommend the first book; just look at the rating, it's incredibly good. The second book is by the author of "General Above," so the writing is superb. The third book is also great [crying emoji].

15. 115 白 The Art of White Sorcery 白相术 Xin Bai辛白Mystery40k WordsCompleted Thieves Have Their Code Three tales: "The Art of White Magic," "A Thousand Killings," and "The Ultimate Thief" Two stories retold: "Bajie" and "Wukong" "The Art of White Magic": Even underhanded methods can save lives, and even righteous justice can kill. "A Thousand Killings": In old Shanghai, there were once four master pickpockets. Some speculate they may all have been aliases of the same person. "The Ultimate Thief": The pinnacle of thievery, and a game of wits between people. "Bajie": D 1.3kReads9.3Score23714d adds
16. 116 三 Three Lives, Three Worlds: Lotus Steps (Cocoon and Divine Prayer) 三生三世步生莲（化茧+神祈） Tang Qi唐七Ancient Romance496k WordsCompleted A brand-new masterpiece in Tang Qi's Three Lives, Three Worlds series! The Cocoon tells the story of Cheng Yu and Lian Song. The Flower Goddess Chang Yi dies in the Demon-Suppressing Tower while protecting her friend. The Water God Lian Song sacrifices half his cultivation to save her, but incurs the Heavenly Lord's wrath and has his soul scattered and cast into the mortal realm. Lian Song descends to the mortal world and, as a great general, protects Yan Lan, a princess of the Xi dynasty who ma 852Reads9.5Score17114d adds
17. 117 系 The Wenxiangxie Collection (Complete in 4 Volumes) 【闻香榭】系列合集（全四册） The Sea’s Temperature海的温度Mystery939k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit Sohu Video drama Wen Xiang Xie. This collection includes The Spirit of Rouge, Jade Dew Without a Heart, The Dream of Agarwood, and The Birth of Mirror-Blossom Demons. At the height of the Tang Dynasty, the mysterious and low-profile Wen Xiang Xie stood out in Luoyang with its extraordinary fragrances. Using exotic flowers and herbs, it made all manner of alluring cosmetics, drawing out strange tales from every corner of the world, where desire and greed intertwi 363Reads9.5Score11414d adds

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    This is also composed of a series of short stories, but they are not independent short stories.

18. 118 山 A Guide to Cooking Monsters from the Classic of Mountains and Seas 山海经妖怪食用攻略 Wan Zitong绾紫彤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Since ancient times, we've only heard of monsters eating people. Who has ever heard of people eating monsters? At the end of the Eastern Wilderness, strange beasts run rampant, and every kind of demon and monster makes its appearance. Taotie squints and rubs his belly, muttering, “These are all natural, pollution-free, premium ingredients, top of the line.” Bai Li tosses a wok with one hand and holds a pot with the other. To her master, who is burping from eating too much, she says, “The old man 29Reads7.7Score—14d adds
19. 119 如 Ruyi Rouge Shop II 如意胭脂铺II Wan Zitong绾紫彤Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Several murders have occurred in quick succession in Yangjiaji over the past few months. Each victim had a patch of skin cut from their chest. Xing Ruyi and Fox were passing through when the villagers took them for suspects and dragged them to the authorities. To prove their innocence, the two had no choice but to break out of jail at night and investigate the truth. But the truth was hidden behind a steamed bun. 59Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    Genre: The first book consists of a series of short stories. The second and fifth books also consist of individual stories, some of which are interconnected, while others are still short stories. Overall, the genre is similar to "The Hundred Demon Records." Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

20. 120 缥 Ethereal: The Tianchizhuan Volume 缥缈·天咫卷 Bai Jiwan白姬绾Eastern Fantasy234k WordsCompleted In the prosperous Tang dynasty, Chang'an is beset by ghosts roaming the night and demons gathering in their thousands. In the West Market district, where yin and yang meet, stands a mysterious, ethereal pavilion: the Piaomiao Pavilion. It trades in rare treasures and the seven emotions and six desires. Humans, demons, ghosts, and gods all pass through its doors. Where is the Piaomiao Pavilion? Those without fate may pass right by and never see it; Those with fate will seek it out, even from a th 497Reads9.5Score7314d adds

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    There are so many more great books, but due to quantity limitations, I can't add any more. None of these books are bad; you can buy them without hesitation.

21. 121 无 Invincible! Even Demons and Monsters Keep Their Distance from Her 无敌！妖魔鬼怪见了她都得躲远点 Dandruff头皮屑Modern Romance633k WordsCompleted [Invincible heroine] [Feel-good] [Healing] [Wild imagination] [Monsters, demons, ghosts, and gods] Jiang Yunmiao, blessed with extraordinary abilities, moved into a mansion in the Imperial Capital with a black cat, a rose, a fox, the divine bird Jiang Yu, and a Hanfu spirit. She lives alongside the unusual friends she meets along the way. In this technologically advanced age, all sorts of things happen in all sorts of places, and many unusual “people” live in cities and villages. A crayfish spir 81Reads—Score914d adds

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    [Fantasy Romance][Contemporary Romance][Fantasy][Demons, Monsters, and Gods] The female lead is powerful, capable of invisibility and teleportation. In this modern world, her family members are either demon cultivators or strange, sentient beings: a mystical cat, a rose, a fox, a Hanfu spirit, birds, and more. Rich and beautiful, Jiang Yunmiao gains more and more friends and becomes increasingly busy, ruthlessly eliminating evil ghosts, breaking illusions, entering spatial realms, and vanquishing demons and inner demons. She's neither a saint nor a scheming woman; the female lead doesn't drag things out, and the male lead isn't the annoying type either. His screen time isn't extensive, focusing on the plot. The female lead is a god who initially loses her memories but retains her abilities. Later, she regains her memories and returns to her divine position after this life. She runs bars, modern Chinese teahouses, and restaurants in the human world, as well as a coffee shop and bookstore run by a demon. She also runs a haunted house with NPCs including ghosts and zombies. Even the front desk staff are either young people who unexpectedly left the Xuanmen (mystical sect) management bureau or spirits. Many minor characters and the people, demons, and ghosts she encounters also have their own stories and lives.

22. 122 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.8kReads9.3Score43414d adds

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    The eldest daughter of the Duke's family, growing up step by step [Admiration][Thumbs up][Admiration]

23. 123 灵 The Ethereal Record of Lingxi 灵兮缥缈录 Purple Ink, Su Shadow紫墨苏影Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + Spirits and Monsters + Episodic Stories] It is said that an ancient legend has been passed down throughout the Three Realms. If you dip a willow branch in herbal ash, write your heartfelt wish on a ginkgo leaf, and then toss the leaf into a fire, the writing might change. If it does, a mysterious person will come to your aid. Mu Lingxi is a mysterious traveler in the Three Realms who helps others fulfill their wishes in exchange for good karma. Once she has gathered three thousand mer 1kReads9.2Score22414d adds

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    These books are all similar to *Bai Yao Pu* (A Compendium of One Hundred Demons). The third one was something I read in a magazine when I was a child. I remember there were a few other similar monster novels in the magazine back then, but unfortunately it's been too long and I can't remember them clearly.

24. 124 你 There’s Something Strange in Your Heart 你的心里有鬼 Xu Bai叙白Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [A print edition under the same title is available from Dimension Core] [Chinese-style horror + folk legends and strange tales + over 70 standalone cases + suspense + romance between two powerful leads + hugely popular series!] “Yin-Yang Studio bridges the worlds of yin and yang. The living come to ask the dead about their affairs, and the dead speak to the living about theirs.” Ye Miao was an orphan born with a special constitution and a pair of “yin-yang eyes.” She grew up with her grandfather 558Reads8.3Score10914d adds

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    I recommend these, especially Monster Gift Shop and Mortal's Talk.

25. 125 凡 Conversations of an Ordinary Man 凡人笔谈 Huang Jian黄渐Eastern Fantasy262k WordsCompleted [Xianxia and fantasy + Journey to the West elements + Sun Wukong + Black Myth: Wukong + cultivation + monster fighting + leveling + revenge + human nature + redemption + humor] The Buddha intervenes, and Huaguo Mountain and the Heavenly Palace temporarily cease hostilities. But beneath the peace, undercurrents are stirring. He was once a carefree cat demon, apprenticed to the powerful monster Daoist Wei. But the Heavenly Way is treacherous and unpredictable, and good and evil are hard to disting 6Reads9.3Score414d adds
26. 126 风 Feng Shui Master, Hear My Words 风水师报君知 Yu Qiao昱峤Mystery336k WordsCompleted [Fantasy + episodic stories + magic arts + romance + punishing evil and promoting good] In the old town, Flowerbranch Street always stays at 25 degrees. Hidden along it is Courtyard No. 128. Its resident is Bao Junzhi, a feng shui master of breathtaking beauty. His magic is wondrous, and he despises evil. From the shadows, he protects the safety of the kindhearted. Flowerbranch Street No. 128 is a sanctuary that can appear anywhere. Anyone facing sorrow or fear can step into Bao Junzhi's courtya 122Reads9.1Score—14d adds
27. 127 执 The Pawnshop of Obsessions 执念当铺 Xiaoyao Shisanlang逍遥十三郎Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Mystery and the supernatural + urban legends + all beings of the three realms + pawning obsessions] I took over my grandfather’s midnight pawnshop. This pawnshop has no boundaries, and accepts anything. The living must stay away; we only take obsessions. In some corner of the city lies an unremarkable shop called the Obsession Pawnshop. It takes no gold or silver, only the obsessions people cannot let go of deep in their hearts: a memory of regret, a false mask, an unrequited longing. All can b 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! This place doesn't accept gold or silver, nor does it exchange coins; it only accepts the world's deepest obsessions—unspoken farewells, unfulfilled desires, lingering resentment trapped in the past, and the obsessive pursuit of perfection. You can pawn a cherished memory for the freedom of moving forward lightly; or deposit a stubborn obsession for a moment of clarity after despair. There are no rules of equal exchange, only the possibility of reconciliation with yourself. The Obsession Pawnshop will shelter your heart's burdens and restore peace to your future years. May everyone who comes with obsessions leave empty-handed and light-hearted.

28. 128 浮 A Life Adrift in the Clouds! 浮生萦云！ A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Ancient Romance131k WordsOngoing Ancient-style xianxia x past lives and present life x scheming, obsessive love interest x tragic romance Floating Life Entwined with Clouds (also known as Floating Life Entwined with Clouds!) <Happiness waits quietly, while turmoil lies in wait. When a fragile mortal must enter a world of gods and demons, the dangers she faces are far more daunting than saving a lovesick devil. He and she sway between illusion and obsession, traversing cycle after cycle of memories. It is all like a mellow, into 223Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Floating Life Amidst Clouds, A Hundred Demon Records, similar novels:

29. 129 爱 Love Is No Myth 爱情没有神话 A Brief Taste, Then Gone浅尝辄逝Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted Contemporary Romance, Powerful Families, Domineering CEO, Reunited After Years Apart, Obsessive and Cunning, Urban Romance The novel Layer Upon Layer of Forest, All Dyed in Ink is also known as Love Is No Myth. At 28, Qiao Zilin is a single woman making her way through the surging currents of city life. Perceptive and self-possessed, she is used to keeping her feelings hidden behind a composed exterior. Childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years, she and Ji Zai'an went from youthful ties 164Reads—Score12014d adds
30. 130 雪 Tales of Strange Happenings in Snow City 雪城志异 Guo Xiaotang郭筱棠Mystery868k WordsOngoing A collection of short tales of the strange and supernatural, including ghost stories and even stories about aliens! Each story is only a few hundred words, so you can finish one in no time. Strange happenings and supernatural tales, demons and ghosts, tree spirits and fox fairies! Let your imagination run wild! Everyone is welcome to read! 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A collection of short supernatural tales and ghost stories! All short! This one meets your requirements!

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