These Seven Are the Only Masterpieces in the Rules-Horror Genre. Disagree? Prove Me Wrong. 规则怪谈除这七本已无神作，不服来辩

1. 151 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 1.4kReads8.9Score150Shelves

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   Everyone's recommending those three top-rated books, so let me recommend some lesser-known but still excellent supernatural tales. The last one might have a lower rating because it caters to the supernatural; please don't mind the rating, it's truly excellent.

2. 152 国 National Fate: The Grass Archon Saw It All 国运：草神全都看见了 Ai Qina艾琴啊Mystery386k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads8.5Score100Shelves
3. 153 我 I’m a Supernatural Entity, and You Want Me to Take on the Rules Horror Stories? 我一诡异，你让我挑战规则怪谈？ This Station's Reporter Yuwen Bo本台记者宇文波Mystery632k WordsCompleted What is the eerie? Food. [The Laugh-Yourself-to-Death Series + An Author in Seriously Questionable Mental Health + No Female Lead + Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!!!] In 2124, the eerie resurfaces, and rules-based horror sweeps across Blue Star. I, Lu Sheng, a top-tier eerie who stuffs himself in a dark cave in the world of terror, am accidentally selected by the Dragon Kingdom and become a “human” taking part in a game set in the world of horror. And that's when things start getting weird. Gobble, gobb 758Reads7.3Score131Shelves
4. 154 从 Starting the Game from the 831st Beginner Tutorial 从第831次新手教学开始游戏 Pillow Songs Till Dawn枕歌待旦Modern Romance566k WordsOngoing [Female-oriented, unlimited-flow + no romance] Li Mian is a hardcore gamer. Whatever the game, she explores every branch path, collects every CG and ending, and dreams of playing the best game in the world. One day, she “gets her wish” and transmigrates into a game world. A System calling itself “Future Game” tells her that this is a game where humanity can return to reality only by continually clearing its challenges. Li Mian’s response: “The game is so much fun. Who’d want to go back to realit 48Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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   "Rules of the Strange" is highly recommended. The first one is a comic book, the next three are novels, and the third one is simply divine—the intelligence is off the charts! It's a great brain-training read, haha! [Smirk]

5. 155 规 Rule Horror: The Dungeon's Evil God Favors Only Me 规则怪谈：副本邪神独独偏爱我 Zhao Huhu赵糊糊Two Male Leads110k WordsCompleted When a grating mechanical voice rang out, Lin Yan was dragged into the Rule Horror instance “Midnight School Building.” Ten rules for survival were written on yellowed sheets of paper covering the walls. Anyone who broke them would die. The other players broke the rules one after another, disintegrating into ash amid eerie shadows. Only he escaped danger time and again. Gradually, he realized something was wrong. The ghost in the mirror, which no one was allowed to look in the eye, would deliber 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These three books are pretty good.

6. 156 诡 Strange Tales of the Uncanny: The Cause of My Death Is Anything but Normal 诡异怪谈：我的死因不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery619k WordsOngoing [Death Warnings] + [Thriller] + [Mystery] + [Mysterious Objects] + [Factional Conflict] A month ago, Musheng narrowly survived an accident. Ever since, strange death warnings have kept appearing in his mind. [In five minutes, you will be hit and killed by a car.] [In five minutes, a woman will reach into your chest with her bare hand and tear out your heart.] [In five minutes, you will be squeezed into “juice” by a giant juicer.] Misfortune follows him everywhere, and death is always close a 1.1kReads8.2Score129Shelves

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   Super good-looking, a strange tale of rules.

7. 157 让 I Asked You to Write an Essay, Not a Rule Horror Story! 让你写作文，你写规则怪谈？ Mu Youqingyao木又清遥Mystery622k WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes]+ [Creating Rules Horror]+ [No System]+ [No Saintly Hero] Lin Chen wrote nothing more than a school essay, yet it plunged all of Longguo into panic. Because the rules horror he wrote had become real! The night before, wanting revenge on the gangsters who bullied him, Lin Chen had used one of their birthday parties as the template for a rules horror scenario. The next day, he was astonished to discover that several classmates who had attended the gangsters' birthday party the p 2.8kReads8.2Score375Shelves
8. 158 规 Rule Horror: I Ascended to Godhood in a Death Game 规则怪谈：我在死亡游戏中封神 Silver Vow银色誓言Mystery914k WordsOngoing [Not Mindless Wish Fulfillment + Rule-Bound Horror + Death Games + No Female Lead + Lighthearted Humor + Special Abilities] Welcome to the Land of Divine Relics! This is a world ruled by rules, a playground for the supernatural, and the birthplace of [Miracles]! Here, flipping a coin, counting fingers, playing cards: these games may seem simple, but each has only one path to survival! All you can do is exploit loopholes in the rules and awaken your own [Miracle]! Through countless death games, I 3.8kReads8.6Score340Shelves

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   The first and second books are by the same author, both featuring a male protagonist. It's essentially a serialized story; the first book is a prequel to the second. It's really good, but it didn't get many readers, forcing the author to move on to other books. However, this one has never completely stopped updating, so everyone should check it out—it's truly excellent! 😭 The third book features a female protagonist and is also incredibly well-written. I really enjoyed reading it and highly recommend it. As you progress, the horror elements diminish, and the focus shifts more towards humanity. The author's logical thinking is very strong. Both books are non-romantic. The author of the first book encourages readers to create their own pairings, but there isn't a particularly strong emphasis on romance (the second book has a slight personal bias, but it doesn't significantly impact the reading experience; perhaps a larger proportion of readers prefer that particular pairing, and the author only hints at it slightly in the second book). The author of the third book completely avoids any romantic pairing content; the female protagonist is solely beautiful. Finally, I must say, it's truly, truly excellent!! (Especially for those who enjoy card games, don't miss the first book!)

9. 159 规 Rule Horror: Huohuo Has to Work Up Her Courage Today Too! 规则怪谈：今天藿藿也要壮胆！ If It Doesn't Work, Just Give Up不行就开摆Mystery514k WordsCompleted [Character transmigration + rule-based horror + deduction + growth + comedy + national destiny + teamwork + side characters with brains...] [There are quite a few personal additions involving Huohuo and Mr. Tail.] Horror games have quietly descended upon Blue Star. Every country is forced by the rules of these horror games to participate in a deadly game. One day, while the timid Huohuo and the Galactic Baseballer are carrying out a mission, they enter a room filled with bronze mirrors. Afte 978Reads8.6Score154Shelves
10. 160 规 Rule Horror: Huimin Library's Borrowing Rules 规则怪谈：惠民图书馆借阅守则 Zhao Huhu赵糊糊13k WordsCompleted Rule Horror: Huimin Public Library Borrowing Rules —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 被 After a Mad NPC Set Its Sights on Me, I Took Control 被疯批NPC盯上后，我直接拿捏 Cactus Heart仙人掌心Mystery813k WordsCompleted [Female lead grows over time] [Male lead is thoroughly rotten] [One-and-only relationships] [Games include survival, horror, and rule-based mysteries…] A strange bus travels through time and space, crossing into another dimension… Jiang Song never imagined that her life as an overworked office drone would end on the day she finally clocked out. To survive the terrifying games, she must complete every mission without making a single mistake. The games are already perilous, but then an NPC s 35kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves

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    The first book is a newly discovered treasure trove of strange tales. I cried buckets by the end of each dungeon. The only regret is that it's not finished yet, so I have to keep up with the updates!! The second book features a rational female protagonist and a wicked NPC male protagonist (who I later found surprisingly good) battling wits in a thrilling game. It's also great! The third book is about a submissive character collecting (and redeeming) bizarre illustrations in each dungeon!

12. 162 惊 Thriller Game: From the Start, I Urge the Ghost Courtesan to Reform! 惊悚游戏：开局劝鬼花魁从良！ Sweet Sweet Sweet Stories甜甜甜故事Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror game + comedic mild horror + infinite-flow + livestream + no heroine + the protagonist doesn’t act human + everyone is clever + everyone lies + original game scenarios] [The only novel online to tell the story of what happened before the horror game invaded!] [Horror scenario “Ghost Brothel” fully loaded. Players, please get ready!] Lin Xun, a hack screenwriter, is transported into a horror game. Unblockable horror livestreams spread across the internet, turning this into a terrifying sp 5.7kReads9.3Score625Shelves
13. 163 规 Rule Horror: Reincarnated as the Great Tree King, I Turn the Tables on the Horrors 规则怪谈：转生大慈树王颠覆怪谈 Thinking of Autumn, Not Qiu念秋不念湫Anime Fanfiction125k WordsOngoing [Rules-based supernatural mysteries + national destiny + male-to-female transformation + global livestream + System + Greater Lord Rukkhadevata + Genshin Impact + lighthearted tone + no gender reversal in romance + one female lead] A university dorm on Earth: “Let the world forget me completely.” “HoYoverse! You!” An ordinary college student named Ye Ling couldn't accept that Greater Lord Rukkhadevata had been forgotten by the world. He suffered a sudden fit and keeled over... When he woke up, h 347Reads7.3Score—Shelves
14. 164 规 Rule Horror: I'm More Like a Monster Than the Monsters 规则怪谈：我比诡异更像诡异 Zhao Huhu赵糊糊22k WordsCompleted Rule Horror: I Look More Like a Monster Than the Monsters Do —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 165 哎 Oh No! I’m One of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I Got MVP! 哎呀！我七原罪，得了MVP！ Captain of the Trapping Camp陷阵营营长Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Dark comedy + hilarious + ruthless action + global setting + unconventional ideas + one heroine + near-invincible protagonist + power fantasy with a brain (or without one)] Horror games descend upon the world. Those chosen to participate must face challenges of inhuman difficulty. Though the games are full of torment, they also offer people a chance to gain supernatural powers. Life or death. A meteoric rise, or losing everything. But Lu Ce, who has been unable to feel pain since childhood, fee 142.7kReads9.3Score16.7kShelves
16. 166 无 Infinite: The Max-Level Expert Loses His Memory 无限：满级大佬失忆以后 Matchmaker Nine月老九Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Infinite-Loop Horror + Thrilling Games + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Rules-Based Horror + Two Strong Leads + Everyone's Favorite + Beautiful but Unhinged] When Xiao Huai woke up, he found himself in a bizarre game. Everyone around him was utterly terrified, but he was so bored he felt like going back to sleep. He couldn't remember where he came from or anything about his past. He only remembered his name. Those chosen were forced to take part in terrifying games. Outside the game 10.5kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
17. 167 无 Infinite Disaster Escape: Sacrifice Cards 无限灾难逃生：祭祀卡牌 Sheep Roll绵羊卷Modern Romance832k WordsCompleted (No romance, survival, escape, female protagonist) New book: Infinite: Running a Restaurant in a Necromancy Game. Welcome! Night falls, and the festivities are about to begin! On an unusual night in the interstellar era, Jiang Ye is unexpectedly pulled into a disaster survival game. Jiang Ye: Other people start with weapons, food, and first-aid kits. Me: “Congratulations, player, you've received a sacrificial card.” What? What's that supposed to be? Sacrificial cards bring both blessings and sla 976Reads9.0Score161Shelves

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    The first book is about a transmigrator who enters the world of ghost stories as Klee. It's about the fate of a nation, and the protagonist also has a system. If you like horror with strong logic, don't read it. The second book is about the protagonist entering various rule-based ghost story instances. If you like strong female leads and horror/mystery, you can read it. The third book is for those who like strong logic and mystery. The fourth book is also quite good. It's been a while since I read it, so I've forgotten some of the plot, but in short, they are all very good, after all, they all have high ratings.

18. 168 规 Rule-Bound Horror Stories: Infinite Ghost Coins from the Start 规则怪谈之开局无限诡币 Luo Yu Loves Baby Biscuits爱吃宝宝饼的蠃鱼Mystery231k WordsCompleted Rules-based horror descends upon the world, and terrifying game instances begin. Anyone randomly chosen to become a player will die if they violate the rules. I am Mo Bai. Welcome to the world of strange tales. 423Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 我 Everything I Write Into the Rules Comes True 我写的规矩都会应验 Zhao Mulin朝暮临Mystery133k WordsOngoing The old city has a street for funeral goods. Half the shops sell wreaths and burial clothes, and the paper crafts shop at the end of the street is the last one still willing to make paper figures by hand. Its rules are older than the shop itself: Never paint a paper figure's eyes. If you do, it will recognize its master. A white horse must not cross a bridge. If it does, it must be burned. Close the shop at sunset. Take no jobs at night. Chen Mo is the grandson of the last paper craftsman. He gr 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    See if this one works, listen to it.

20. 170 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

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    The first book is my favorite, the next two are also good. The last book is a comic series by Han Beta, which is good, but not as good as the second season of the first book. The plot is quite good, and the side stories are well written. It's just that there are two characters whose fates are forever regrettable. I prefer the character designs in the comic series (Su Xiao). Then, the second book is very enjoyable, almost like a feel-good drama. Master Chen is definitely the most unethical Taoist priest (Chen Yang). The third book is also very good, especially the one directed by Han Beta, which is super good. I recommend watching that comic series (Su Ming). The fourth book is also good, not just mindless enjoyment. I think the comic series is better, but it only had one season and then stopped. I sincerely wish it would continue (Zhang Bugua).

21. 171 童 The Fairytale Train 童话列车 Call Me a Beauty叫我美少女Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [No romance + eerie fairy tales + feel-good story + rule-based horror + infinite worlds] In the world of fairy tales, everything is like a dream, and you can have whatever you desire. In the fairy-tale town, no one is allowed to lie or harm the residents. Yet every day, everyone must board the fairy-tale train, where the stories are eerie and passengers meet their deaths. Shi Niao realizes that this train seems to lead to the world she wants to reach. She has forgotten everything, but never forg 2.1kReads8.8Score349Shelves

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    First book! "The Strongest Brain in the Dawn," every supporting character feels so real and alive. This isn't just your battlefield! Second book! Very nice, great imagination! Fresh perspective! Third book! Highly recommended! The rating is a bit low, but it's really worth it.

22. 172 天 Born Defiant, I Rule the Rule Horror World! 天生反骨，我在规则怪谈横着走！ Clear Song Nine Swords清歌九剑Mystery135k WordsOngoing [Comedy + tons of memes + livestreaming + national fate + defiant protagonist + no romance] Eerie entities descend upon the world and select representatives from each country to enter a world of urban legends. Their performance is closely tied to their nation's fate. Zhou Yiwei represents the Dragon Kingdom in its battle against the eerie, and from the start he draws an extremely rare attribute: Defiance! Each time he enters a world, he gets one chance to distribute attribute points. He starts w 13Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Actually, I have a few good books. The first one is the one you're all familiar with, "Rebellious," so I don't need to say much, everyone knows it, right? But unlike others, I feel this "Rebellious" one is more enjoyable. However, I can't really recommend it here! So I suggest you check it out first. The second one is a novel genre, also a kind of rule-based supernatural tale. I think it's a masterpiece, but not many people have read it. Basically, those who have read it give it five stars. The writing is very delicate, and the protagonist isn't some kind of transmigrator or someone with a system; it just tells the story of an ordinary person's panic upon entering a rule-based supernatural tale. But it also highlights the protagonist's courage, wit, and talent. I suggest you check it out. Most importantly, the author of this book is also very good. If you want to connect with him, then go ahead and connect! If you don't know how, just go to the rating section; there's a five-star rating there. I've rated it, and there's a method there.

23. 173 规 Rule Horror: Fengshen Wendy Wants to Slack Off Again Today 规则怪谈：风神温迪今天也想摸鱼 Wan Mo皖陌Mystery67k WordsCompleted [Genshin Impact + rules-based horror + Venti + transmigration] (Written at a kindergarten level!! Please point out anything that needs work!!) “Hey, hey, don’t throw me out! I really am an adult!” Venti protested urgently. Needless to say, the staff didn’t believe him and threw him out again. “Hmph, fine, don’t believe me. I’m thousands of years old,” Venti muttered. Suddenly, everything went black. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a strange place... Please note: 1. The writing —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 让 You Sent Me to a Rules Horror Game, So Why Are All the Ghosts Familiar? 让你参加规则怪谈咋都是熟诡异 Bibibei比比北Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was trapped in the world of Rule Horror for five years. After getting out, he thought he could finally live a peaceful life. Little did he know he would be chosen as Longguo's player, taking part in Rule Horror on Longguo's behalf. Once Lin Feng entered, he realized they were all familiar horrors, familiar unspeakable beings. The fake mother from the note in Mom's Room was beautiful and alluring. She clearly wanted to kill the players, yet treated Lin Feng with great care. Manager Xiao 35.6kReads6.8Score4.5kShelves

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    Just buy it without thinking.

25. 175 规 Rule Horror: Hu Tao Wants to Work the Haunting Too 规则怪谈：胡桃也想在怪谈里营业 Mute Young Master哑巴少爷Mystery347k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + No Female Lead, No CP + Male-to-Female Transformation + National Destiny Rule Horror + Invincible + Hu Tao + System + Power Fantasy + Original + Supernatural] (The pacing is quite fast early on, then settles into a normal rhythm later.) (This book is all about comedy. Please forgive the many illogical parts! Later, when the Rule Horror invades the world, the protagonist becomes invincible!) (Chapters 93–120 follow the main plot, to keep readers from getting tired of the horror stori 231Reads6.8Score107Shelves
26. 176 规 Rule Horror: I Just Want to Survive! 规则怪谈：我只想活下去！ I Can't Write Novels...不会写小说。。。Mystery895k WordsOngoing [The first five chapters cover the invasion of the Strange Tales world; Chapter Six begins the journey into that world.] [No System, no cheats. The protagonist is an ordinary person, and there is no female lead.] Xia Hua was an ordinary person from the Dragon Kingdom, but one day, his fate changed completely. A mysterious giant clock appeared in the sky and announced the start of the Strange Tales game, changing the fate of countless people. The Rules of Strange Tales game had begun. But it had —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 谁 Who Dragged Him In Here? He's Fiercer Than a Ghost! 谁把他拉进来的，他比鬼还凶啊！ Lone Shadow Beneath the Moon对月孤影Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Three years ago, darkness engulfed the entire world. All electrical facilities stopped working, phones lost their signal, and not a speck of light remained anywhere on Blue Star. Many people thought the end of the world had arrived! The darkness lasted for three full days before it receded. After that, everyone over the age of sixteen around the globe was randomly selected and forced to enter another world. A world of terrifying instances! Those selected were called Travelers by the world of ter 11.2kReads7.2Score992Shelves

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    These books are all quite good.

28. 178 规 Rule Horror: The Black Tower Runs Rampant Through the Horror World 规则怪谈：黑塔横行怪谈世界 Hai Yuan海原Mystery238k WordsOngoing [Male-to-female transformation + national fate + rule-based horror + mystery-solving + livestreaming + Envoy of Erudition + breaking horror entities] Rule-based horrors have descended upon Blue Star. Each country randomly selects a Chosen One to enter the world of horrors, and the selected person bears the fate of their entire nation. When Su Yu woke up, she found she had become Black Tower and had entered the world of horrors as Xia Nation’s Chosen One. [Eye of Erudition]: Instantly determines 770Reads7.7Score102Shelves

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    Unlike traditional ghost story novels, the first book has a touching plot and all characters are intelligent. The transitions between the story and the events within the story are logical, and all the countries outside the story are not just bystanders; they all have their own emotions and interests at play. It's highly recommended. The other main characters are also intelligent and their behavior is relatively reasonable. They are among the few readable characters in various low-quality ghost story novels that copy national fortunes.

29. 179 规 Rule Horror: Xiao Wants to Eat Almond Tofu 规则怪谈：魈想要吃杏仁豆腐 Xiao's Husky魈的二哈Mystery106k WordsOngoing [“It wasn’t easy for you to make it this far, Chu Mo.” (?? He casually pulled over a chair and sat down.) “Now, let me explain. New transmigrators appear in this world every so often. They have to pass through a series of rule-based horror scenarios and then go meet the king of this world, who is the previous transmigrator. They must kill him and become the new king. So, are you ready to fight me?”] Author: This is the synopsis for Volume Two. As for why, read the first paragraph of Chapter One 44Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 180 怪 The Paranormal Investigation Bureau Needs Talents Like Me 怪谈调查科需要我这样的人才 Hope You Enjoy Reading希望看的开心Mystery221k WordsOngoing [Handcrafted from scratch!]+ [Vengeful Ghosts Return]+ [Supernatural Escape]+ [Killing Patterns]+ [Rule Horror]+ [Mystery and Twists]+ [There’s a Romance, but It’s Not the Focus] [Please Give Me a Chance to Tell a Ghost Story] Doppelgängers, dismemberment cases, vengeful ghosts, whatever you do, don’t look back, a deadly exam, zoo horror stories… The world is being invaded by the supernatural, and ordinary humans can no longer survive. Lu Ming, a rookie at the Paranormal Investigation Bureau, di 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend these two books, they're really great!

31. 181 崩 Honkai: Star Rail: I Become a Xianzhou General in the Forbidden Zone of National Destiny 崩铁：我在国运禁地里当仙舟将军 Xiao Bo筱伯Anime Fanfiction2.3M WordsOngoing “Mighty divine spirit, heed my command. Strike without mercy!” Jing Yuan, who possessed the “Strongest Roleplay System,” transmigrated to a parallel world, became a Trailblazer for the Dragon Kingdom, and entered the forbidden zone of national destiny! Trailblazers from other countries all carried AKs and M4s, but the Dragon Kingdom's approach was something else entirely... A lazy white-haired boy, wielding a pudao, fought the Star Gods of the heavens all by himself! While contestants from other 5.4kReads9.5Score493Shelves
32. 182 规 Rule Horror: I Transmigrated as Furina and Started a Rampage 规则怪谈：从穿越芙宁娜开始乱杀 A Fox阿福克斯Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Transformation + Rules-Based Horror + Genshin Impact + The Supernatural + Lighthearted + Power Fantasy + National Destiny + Mischief-Maker] Bai Tang wakes after transmigrating and discovers that he has turned into Furina, the Hydro Archon. Rules-based horror has now swept the globe, trapping countless people in its deadly scenarios. Bai Tang thought he wouldn’t survive past the first couple of episodes, but to his surprise, he gets bound to the Joyful Mischief-Maker System! As long as he finds 1.9kReads9.3Score227Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The first is Su Xiao, the Great King of the Pirates, and the second is Bai Tang, the Furnessa. Both authors put a lot of effort into their writing, and the protagonists are both powerful and intelligent.

33. 183 规 Rules of the Strange: She Conquers the Supernatural World and Becomes a Legend 规则怪谈，她在诡异世界通关封神 Xu Ruopingsheng徐若平笙Mystery307k WordsCompleted The story is complete. [Female-Oriented, No Romance, Mystery, Deduction, Power Fantasy, Light Infinite-Loop Elements; the heroine is just an ordinary person] The supernatural returns, and strange tales descend upon the world. Wen Qi is chosen by the supernatural world. As one of the chosen, she bears the hopes of her country. She must do her best to survive in the supernatural world's strange-tale instances and even earn rewards. Watching Wen Qi on the livestream, with her rumpled clothes, bird' 613Reads8.9Score110Shelves

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    I quite like this one; I really enjoy reading female-oriented novels. I haven't finished it yet, but I'm on the second one, "Rules of the Strange," which is also quite to my taste.

34. 184 怪 Tales of the Strange: Playing Zhang Hailou, Partnered with the Taciturn Bottle 怪谈：扮演张海楼，搭档闷油瓶 Star Anise, Cassia, and Fennel八角桂皮小茴香Mystery490k WordsOngoing [False Roleplay + Fake System + No Romance + Horror Mystery Dungeons + Livestreaming + Later: Pang Xie and Sea Shrimp] Li Qiao was chatting away with a group of old men when, for no apparent reason, he was transported to a bizarre world full of strange tales. By chance, he also ended up partnered with Zhang Qiling. Every dungeon here was once a terrifying tale, and people were randomly selected to form teams and enter the game. [You have entered the world of strange tales. The God-Tier Roleplay 28.6kReads8.5Score5.8kShelves

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    This book, *Strange Tales: Playing Zhang Hailou, Partnering with Zhang Qiling*, is seriously hilarious! [I highly recommend it!] The protagonist, Li Qiao, transmigrates into a world of strange tales with a system, immediately binding himself to the max-level Zhang Hailou, and even becoming partners with Zhang Qiling. While others tremble with fear upon entering dungeons, he beats the hotel manager to a pulp, and when he encounters a desolate grave, he simply digs a hole with a shovel to bury the corpse, turning a horror tale into a thrilling tomb-raiding novel. There's no romantic pairing throughout, it's both silly and hardcore, and the comments section is buzzing with excitement—it's so smooth! You have to read it now! [Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added]

35. 185 规 Rule Horror: A Certain Anemo God Successfully Slacks Off Again Today 规则怪谈：某风神今天也成功摸鱼 I'm Right, So You'd Better Agree本人言之有理喷之汝对Mystery94k WordsOngoing Rules of the uncanny have descended upon the world, plunging humanity into crisis. And the Chosen Ones are the saviors selected to enter these uncanny worlds! As for me, Venti, I was just lucky enough to be chosen as the Chosen One for the Dragon Kingdom! I'm trembling like a mouse, scared out of my wits. If you want me to pull myself together, I'll need five bottles. No, ten bottles! Ten bottles of apple cider! Huh? That trick doesn't work on you? Then... please? Venti... I want some apple cide 407Reads7.1Score100Shelves
36. 186 规 Rule Horror: The Haunted Crematorium 规则怪谈：恐怖火葬场 The Banks of Luoxi洛溪之岸Mystery334k WordsCompleted [No female lead + hilarious + sly schemer + rebellious + supernatural horrors + national fate] The supernatural revived, and Rule Horror descended, spreading across the globe. Those selected were sent into the world of horrors to represent their countries in challenges against the supernatural. Xu Mo was chosen as a survivor and entered the horror game on behalf of the Great Xia Kingdom. If he won, the Great Xia Kingdom would get a chance to catch its breath. If he lost, Rule Horror would engulf 7Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    This is the real rule-based ghost story, okay? Watch them all, you won't want to stop watching once you start.

37. 187 规 Rule Horror: I Can Devour Every Supernatural Being 规则怪谈：我能吞噬所有诡异 A Billion Cicadas亿只小蝉Mystery852k WordsOngoing [No Heroine + National Destiny + Everyone Is Smart + Devouring the Uncanny] Rule-based horror descended upon the world. Those selected were sent into the world of the uncanny to face scenarios fraught with danger. Chen Xin, already starving, was unlucky enough to be selected. He would represent Huaguo in the challenge. Everyone selected for their first scenario gets one chance to draw a talent, but Chen Xin ended up with the most useless E-rank talent. The good news was that this talent could gr 11.1kReads8.7Score993Shelves

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    If you don't like a certain book, come find me.

38. 188 规 Rule Horror: Well, Since Things Have Come to This, Let’s Eat First 规则怪谈：事已至此，先吃饭吧 Huan Jing焕镜Mystery486k WordsCompleted A rule-based horror game descends upon the world, and Xia Xu becomes one of its three chosen players. He is bound to a System. But it's a System for the God of Cooking. He assumes he can't rely on this lousy System and will have to fend for himself. But after it levels up, Xia Xu discovers that it's just a little bit all-purpose. So, with his skills in knife techniques, hunting, reconnaissance, and more all maxed out, Xia Xu calmly regards the grotesque evil spirits and monsters before him. “May 2.8kReads8.4Score224Shelves
39. 189 惊 Thriller Game: I Livestream as a Model Student for the Whole World 惊悚游戏：全球直播我做三好学生 Composed Brush and Ink笔墨从容Mystery465k WordsCompleted [Horror Game + Supernatural + System + Invincible + Livestream] Horror games descended upon the world. The paranormal returned, and terrifying livestreams began. Those chosen were forced to endure one hellish ordeal after another. Here, only those who met the requirements could clear a game and return to the real world. From then on, humanity lived in constant fear and misery. Then one day, the tone of the horror-game forum, where people discussed strategies for clearing games, suddenly changed. 109Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    It's not a collection of supernatural tales (actually, I don't even know what "supernatural tales of rules" means) |д•´)!! But most of them are really good, almost all of them are crazy, there's no female lead, the second one is no romance, you can ship two male leads, the last one is about obsessive-compulsive disorder, not exactly crazy, but a bit more extreme than the average obsessive-compulsive disorder, they actually sewed up the demon's flesh. Some readers pointed out errors in the comments, so I made some minor corrections. If there are any more, please feel free to point them out.

40. 190 规 Rule Horror: The Grass Archon Wants to Act Cute and Slip Through Again Today 规则怪谈：草神今天也想萌混过关 Mo Mo Mo莫沫陌Mystery803k WordsCompleted Transformation + National Destiny + System + Rules-Based Horror + Deduction and Puzzles + Little Lucky Grass Lord In 2033, rules-based horror descends upon the entire world. Only by clearing one terrifying scenario after another can people win their country a sliver of hope. When Feiyu wakes up, she discovers that for some reason, she has turned into the Grass God. Her Gnosis and constellation have been sealed, and even the Akasha she is linked to has turned into a System with all sorts of stran 3.1kReads9.2Score487Shelves
41. 191 大 We're All Freaks, So Why Do You Stand Out So Much? 大家都是变态，为何你如此突出 Clear Ink on White Paper清墨白纸Mystery451k WordsCompleted [Ninjutsu] + [Thriller] + [Scheming] + [Extremely twisted] + [No female lead] [Some scenes may offend certain readers. Proceed with caution. Self-righteous do-gooders, please don't bring real-world morality into a fictional world!] Bai Ge has survived in the Thriller World for two and a half years when he suddenly gets a Ninjutsu System. Complete missions, and he can gain the power of ninjutsu. Spirit Doll: “This human is so cruel! I just couldn't afford the delivery fee, and he ripped my eyebal 1.9kReads9.0Score226Shelves
42. 192 规 Rule Horror: I Can Spot Flawed Rules Perfectly! 规则怪谈：完美洞察错误规则！ The Handsome Zhou Yu of Jiangzuo江左美周郎Mystery133k WordsOngoing (Rules-based horror + national fate + livestreaming + wild imagination + no female lead + deduction + Lovecraftian horror) Rules-based horror has invaded the world. Every country will have a chosen one selected to take part in the horrors. If a challenger can clear the scenario, they can prevent the horror from entering reality and earn rewards. Ye Yan is chosen by the rules-based horror to take part in the challenge as Longguo's chosen one. [Night Town Horror Survival Rules. Everyone must follo 2Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 193 规 Rule Horror: They Call Me the Ultimate Plot-Destroyer 规则怪谈：人送外号拆本狂魔 Autumn Wind Over the Cold Abyss秋风落寒渊Two Male Leads509k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Non/Typical Rule-Based Horror + National Destiny + Brainy Protagonist + A Little Comedy + Livestream + Lots of Live Comments + Infinite-Flow] Content warnings: 1. This story is told from the bottom's perspective and focuses on the main plot. 2. The other male lead is a background character with a split personality, who appears infrequently and quite late (Chapter 121). A diligent college student saving the world x a love-struck evil god who's just a background character Rule-ba 538Reads9.3Score101Shelves

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    There's a kind of elegance called Zhao Yi, a kind of rebellion called Su Xiao, a kind of mischievous kid called Lin Yuan, a kind of sixth brother called Lin Chen, a kind of gifted genius called Gu Yi, a kind of worldly wisdom called Gu Fan, a kind of fugitive murderer called Xiao Ye, a kind of college student called Song Linfeng, a kind of dual personality called Su Ming, a kind of cheat code called Su Li, a kind of madman called Meng Fei, and a kind of love called Jiang Yi and Alex. I'm out of words, folks, but every single one of them is really good. If you don't like them, come and hit me! [Smirking][smirking][smirking]

44. 194 我 Conquering the Cold Beauty in the Horror World 我在惊悚世界中征服高岭之花 I Eat Roses我吃玫瑰Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Infinite-level game + horror + heroine pursues hero, but no groveling after a breakup] ❗Warning: This is not a power fantasy with a strong female lead! The heroine is pretty useless at first! Please read the blurb carefully and make sure you’re okay with the heroine’s personality before starting. [Plot] He Zhi’s journey from a rookie in a horror game to a true god of the Purple Star took a very, very long time. [Romance] After being discharged from the hospital, Huo Xunjing mysteriously disap 28.6kReads9.3Score4.1kShelves

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    He Zhi's character perfectly embodies the state of a normal unrequited lover entering a ghost story instance. Tian Mai is simply divine! No system, no cheating! She's genuinely intelligent without being exaggerated. Ning Qiushui, as a hidden assassin in the real world, also exhibits no system or cheating in her actions and character design within the instance. Watching it makes you want to open your brain! Hua Huai's growth is the most heartwarming. Despite her young age, her actions are so age-appropriate and not at all pretentious. Her values ​​are truly admirable. If asked whether she would choose a virtuous and swift death or a cruel life in the instance, she would choose to pave her way with the blood of villains and live a virtuous life! I really love it! "The Haunted House" is unbeatable! "Ghost Story Invasion: She Goes Mad with Hidden Rules" is even more explosive!!!

45. 195 惊 When Terror Descended, My Insane Social Skills Shocked the World 惊悚降临:社交牛x的我震惊世界 Zun Yu尊臾Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted Qin Xiao, a world-class sales trainer and proud holder of a Social Skills Expert certificate, transmigrated into a parallel world where a terrifying game had descended. As it turned out, you could do anything you wanted as long as you had great social skills. Affection: 60 Rakshasa: “From now on, you're my brother, Lao Luo!” Affection: 90 Ghost King: “Big bro, take a look! Take a look at the kingdom your little brother conquered for you!” Affection: 100 Ghost Teacher: “Little brother, stay the n 482Reads9.4Score122Shelves
46. 196 惊 Thriller Game: Infinite Escape Starting as a Little Girl 惊悚游戏：从萝莉开始无限逃生 Salty Fish 52咸鱼五二Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-Flow + No Romance + Horror Game + Female Lead Who Grows Stronger + Light Ensemble Cast + A Touch of Group Adoration] A special card guides those trapped in desperate circumstances into an endless horror game... Survive, and you may win untold riches and rise above everyone else. Fail to survive, and you become food for all kinds of vengeful spirits, only to die mysteriously after leaving the game. Are you ready to enter the game? It's all right if you're not ready. You have no choice. 25.9kReads8.9Score5.4kShelves
47. 197 无 Silent 1937 无声1937 Dreaming of the Corner梦知隅Urban741k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he met with an accident while carrying out a mission. When he opened his eyes, he had become Chen Shusheng, captain of a Juntong action squad, locked in an interrogation room and framed as a scapegoat. The Japanese spy wants him dead. His own men have set him up. His superior is happy to go along with it. On this path, one wrong word means death, and trusting the wrong person means ruin beyond redemption. He comes from the future and knows how much more suffering this natio 101.1kReads8.8Score9.1kShelves
48. 198 规 Rule Horror: The Eerie All Get Headaches When They See Me 规则怪谈：诡异见我都犯愁 Perfume Fried Egg香水荷包蛋Mystery515k WordsCompleted Also known as “Tales of the Uncanny Invade: What Are You Up to, Longguo?” Tong Yan of Yanhuang (Longguo) entered the horror game as a chosen player. With his reckless, rebellious streak, he carried the fate of his nation on his shoulders. A slip of paper fell from the curtain box. It listed the rules of the horror game: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... Hold on! He was busy trying to get himself killed. He had no time to care about spooky stories or strange phenomena. Tong Yan then stood on the edge of the b 347Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 199 十 Ten Days to the End: Qi Xia Enters a Rule Horror 十日终焉：当齐夏进入规则怪谈 Invincible Ye Liangchen无敌叶良辰Mystery500k WordsOngoing [Power fantasy + Rules Horror + mind games + light high-martial-arts elements + genius protagonists] In a high-martial-arts world, spiritual qi revival has begun. On their eighteenth birthday, everyone has a chance to awaken a web-novel ability. Some awaken the ability from Slay the Gods and summon Lin Qiye from the start. Some awaken the ability from Exotic Beasts and summon Gao Yang from the start. Some awaken the ability from Great Strength and summon Jiang Nan. However, when everyone was tra 19.2kReads7.1Score2.3kShelves

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    I think these books are good.

50. 200 规 Rule Horror: The Haunted Bear Ridge 规则怪谈：诡异狗熊岭 Eating Chili Peppers Makes You Breathe Fire吃辣椒要喷火Anime Fanfiction332k WordsCompleted That forest wasn’t quite like I’d imagined. I was mysteriously brought to Bear Ridge, where one careless mistake could get me killed! Following the rules is the only way to have any hope of surviving! What on earth will it take to get out of here? 3.6kReads8.6Score252Shelves

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    He Gu, Zhou Bai, Lin Feng, and the three giants of the strange tales of rules

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