Rule-Based Horror, Not Wish Fulfillment, with a Focus on Creative Ideas and Plot. Gu Yi Is a Masterpiece 规则怪谈，非爽文，脑洞剧情方面，顾毅神作

1. 51 规 Rule Horror: I Go on a Frenzied Suicide Spree at the Edge of the Rules 规则怪谈：我在规则边缘疯狂作死 Finding Pleasure Amid Confusion迷惘中享乐Mystery320k WordsCompleted The supernatural rises, and horror games take over. Rule-based horror stories invade the world, and Chu Ming becomes Longguo's challenger. Born without fear, he gains the ability to see through the rules. “Break the rules and you die?” “So if I follow them, I won't die, right?” Staring at the eerie figure before him, Chu Ming picked up a folding stool. Still not letting go? So you're the so-called supernatural thing, huh? 265Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   Who said that? And Long Ziyan, the Ancestral Dragon Candle Nine Yin! This book is absolutely amazing, okay? I've read so many of Tomato's books, and Gu Yi and Long Ziyan are both handsome, smart, gentle, and compassionate, with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. They are clear-headed and rational, facing their desires squarely without underestimating them, yet they prioritize the nation above themselves, possessing great righteousness, benevolence, and love. I absolutely adore these two characters! These two books are my absolute favorites, masterpieces in my heart, and nothing else compares! Of course, I've read a few other good ones before, not masterpieces, but they're alright. One is "My Eyes Have Multiple Functions," I've read the first half of it, and the first two worlds have good depth and the story is quite enjoyable. However, the eye's multiple functions make it a bit confusing, and the numerous rules are troublesome and hard to remember. The other one is "My Eyes Have Multiple Functions," which I read earlier. However, according to you guys, it seems to have a somewhat rushed ending. I think it's because the last dungeon was described too concisely, with only a few strokes, leaving it feeling incomplete. But it's still good, and I really like it. It certainly can't compare to the two masterpieces I mentioned earlier. One of the books I couldn't find a link to was called "The Descent of Ghosts: My Eyes Have Several Functions," and the other was "The Ghostly Tales of Rules: I Can See Through the Rules."

2. 52 惊 Thriller Descends: I Become the Demon King in a World of Terror 惊悚降临：我在惊悚世界当魔王 Alas, Deep Love奈何情深Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [No female lead] [Hilarious] [Absolutely shameless] [Doesn't act human] “Congratulations, you've been hit by the System jackpot! The Horror System is activating!” A car accident. Su Li was accidentally transported into the game Horror World. While other players were still fighting to survive, Su Li was already happily raking in ghost coins. With the System, Su Li easily trounced all kinds of powerful ghosts. The ghosts wailed for their mothers: “Mom, I want to go home! This demon king is totally 3.3kReads9.1Score353Shelves
3. 53 我 I Read Fortunes on Livestream and Became a Max-Level Cultivator! 我靠直播算命，成为满级修仙者！ Big Zhong Who Loves Hot Pot吃火锅的大钟Urban400k WordsCompleted Zheng Zhun inherited the art of divination from the Divine Fortune-Telling Sect and began cultivating through livestream fortune-telling. On the first day, a successful businessman said arrogantly, “Don’t ask me what I want you to divine. If you get it right, I’ll send you a rocket gift.” Zheng Zhun shook his head. “You built your fortune from nothing and amassed a vast fortune, but your Cinderella daughter is about to die!” A young woman burning charcoal appeared on the livestream. [Zheng Zhun’ 2.7kReads9.1Score330Shelves

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   It relies entirely on the protagonist's own deductions, making it incredibly engaging!! Especially the first book, which I read twice.

4. 54 规 Rules Horror: I’m a Madman, You Say I’m Cheating? 规则怪谈：我一疯子你说我开挂？ Sleeping Eighteen Hours a Day一天睡十八小时Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Rule-Based Horror + Deduction + Lunatic + Male-Male Romance + Wild Ride] A friendly warning: to repeat, the love between two men is just seasoning. The main focus is still clearing the rule-based horror scenarios! The rule-based horror game begins, and uncanny livestreams descend! Each country randomly picks one player to enter the game, and an uncanny livestream begins! If a player fails, the rule-based horror descends upon their country! What kind of shock will Meng Fei, a genuine lunatic, b 16.7kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
5. 55 规 Rule Horror: It Begins at the Haunted Zoo 规则怪谈：从动物园怪谈开始 Seriously Ill病得不轻Mystery569k WordsCompleted [Rule-Based Horror + Deduction + Livestreaming + National Fortune System + No Heroine] The supernatural has returned, and rule-based horror has descended. As a chosen player, Jiang Yi represents the Dragon Nation in the horror scenarios. Successfully clearing an instance earns national fortune points. After four consecutive failures, the Dragon Nation can’t afford another one. If he wins, the Dragon Nation wins! If he loses, the Dragon Nation falls! As it happens, the very first scenario Jiang Y 14.5kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
6. 56 规 Rule-Based Horror Stories: Starting with Halloween 规则类怪谈，从万圣节开始 Love of the Void空之恋Mystery651k WordsCompleted (Also known as: Rule-Based Horror, Starting with Halloween) My name is Bai Ze, and I’m an ordinary high school sophomore. Even though it was Halloween, I saw a Christmas tree in my residential compound. Only later did I learn that the tree didn’t exist. The fifteen rules in the residents’ chat group, the timid older girl next door, the strange white-haired little girl, the patrol team’s eerie regulations, my beautiful deskmate, the ghost in the thick fog... The residential compound, the school.. 764Reads8.8Score101Shelves

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   No system, no national destiny, no live stream – a pure rule-based supernatural tale. My name is Bai Ze, an ordinary high school student. Tomorrow is Halloween, but I saw a Christmas tree in my neighborhood. Later, I realized that the Christmas tree didn't exist. Neighborhood, school… In one bizarre event after another, I am no longer human; I have become a demon.

7. 57 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

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   The first book is a masterpiece, and many people have already recommended it. I just finished reading the second one. I followed it from Douyin posts to Tomato Books. The theme is novel, the female lead is intelligent, there is no female rivalry or misogyny, and the plot is tight and coherent, making it very worthwhile to read!

8. 58 规 Rule Horror: You Call Me Brutal, Yet You Love Me with All Your Heart 规则怪谈：说我残暴又爱我如命 Eating Pomegranates Without Spitting Out the Seeds吃石榴不吐籽Mystery661k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead + No Romance + Comedy + Supernatural Horror + Invincible + Live Streaming] + [Not a Lone Wolf, with Supporting Characters Who Grow] On an ordinary afternoon, a roar shook the sky, and a strange scene appeared before everyone. [The once-in-a-million-years resurgence of paranormal tales is about to begin!] [The only way to stop them from descending is to defeat them!] [Humans who survive and clear the trials, along with their countries, will receive rewards. Those who die or fail t 8.1kReads9.3Score800Shelves

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   Both of these are great. The second one, though not many people read it, is really good; I think it's also by Narcissus. The first one is good too. You should give them a try! Enjoy reading! (*^▽^*)

9. 59 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

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   All of these are rule-based supernatural tales with no female lead and no romantic subplots. There's absolutely no ambiguity. They're among the higher-rated of many closet supernatural tales. The "Rule-based Supernatural Tales: Market Supernatural Tales" is particularly good; I highly recommend checking it out. The plot unfolds in a tightly woven, interconnected manner.

10. 60 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, I Stubbornly Claimed I Wasn't Dead 规则怪谈：开局嘴硬说自己没死 North of No Southern Mountain北无南山Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted This is a world invaded by Rule-Bound Horrors. Those who are selected become players and enter bizarre game instances. Players who enter an instance receive a skill that can be extremely useful in the game. Bai Liang is selected too, but his skills are different from everyone else's. [Big Talker]: When you die, you can insist you're not dead and revive on the spot. [Outlaw]: You don't have to follow the rules, and no one can do anything about it. [Everyone for Me]: When a mission fails, a random 13.8kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves
11. 61 规 Rule Horror: I Carried Longguo to Victory with Ghost Money 规则怪谈：靠着冥币带飞龙国 Call Me Great Lord叫我大官人Mystery657k WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Schemer]+ [Rich]+ [No Heroine]+ [Patriotic but Not a Saint]+ [Invincible but Not Brain-Dead]+ [Eerie]+ [National Fate] A year ago, the Rules of Terror descended. Each country began randomly selecting chosen ones to take on eerie dungeons, with their success or failure tied to their National Fate. Chen Bin obtained the Ghost Tycoon System. After completing System tasks for a year, he had amassed ten billion netherworld coins, currency that could only be used in the eerie world. Just as 9.1kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
12. 62 我 I'm a Sneaky Sixth, and Everyone Wants to Kill Me 我是个老六，所有人都想刀了我 Could You Stop Rushing Me?别催行不行Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Decisive killing + no female lead + satisfying read + System] After Lin Jiu entered the Horror World, he acquired an evolvable talent: Kidney Collector. From then on, he never looked back from the path of being a sneaky bastard. “You collected a pair of kidneys and mastered the S-rank skill Kidney Strike!” “You collected a pair of kidneys and mastered the S-rank skill Warp!” “You collected a kidney and mastered the S-rank skill Chaotic Calculation!” Miss Cannibal, please be careful. I only 8kReads9.3Score678Shelves
13. 63 惊 Thriller Game: Inheriting My Ancestors' Trillion Netherworld Coins from the Start 惊悚游戏：开局继承祖宗万亿冥币 Peach Blossoms Bloom Every Night桃花夜夜开Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Horror game + terror returns + power fantasy] A horror game descends upon the world, and Chen Xun is unexpectedly chosen as a player. Break a game rule, and you die. At that very moment, Chen Xun successfully activates the System and inherits nine trillion Underworld Coins from his ancestors. In the Blood-Red Train 404 dungeon, Chen Xun becomes the most distinguished Platinum Member. In the Bloody Kindergarten dungeon, Chen Xun simply buys the entire kindergarten. Inside the dungeons, his rules 47.7kReads9.1Score7kShelves
14. 64 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
15. 65 惊 Thriller Game: I Feel Dragon Scales on the Bride on Our Wedding Night 惊悚游戏：新婚夜，摸到新娘龙鳞 Pharaoh法老Mystery298k WordsCompleted A mysterious horror game descends upon the world, and a psychiatric patient is chosen by accident. Dungeon: The Mansion of Death Danger Level: 3 (player death rate below 30%) Mode: Solo Main Mission: Play the groom, marry the bride, enter the bridal chamber, lift the bride's red veil, and stroke her long hair. Bridal Chamber: High Danger Mission Rating: Pending On his wedding night, before lifting the red veil, Yu Changye accidentally felt the dragon scales on the bride's back… 83Reads8.7Score—Shelves
16. 66 惊 The Terrifying Villain: I Am the Ghost Emperor, Building China's Horror 惊悚反派：我鬼帝，打造华夏恐怖 Nightfall and Return之夜与归Mystery482k WordsCompleted [No female lead + comedy + Ghost Emperor from the start + Emotion System + everyone is outgoing + stubborn denial + Chinese mythology + villain protagonist + Supreme Primordial Realm (starting from Chapter 206)] The world of horror has fallen into decline. No one is afraid of its monsters anymore. In fact, everyone gets excited when they’re chosen! Li Yu transmigrates into this world and becomes a Ghost Emperor! But the world of horror is on the verge of collapse! The monsters have all started s 1.7kReads8.4Score299Shelves
17. 67 开 From the Start, I Had a Trillion in Ghost Coins, and Every Vengeful Spirit Worked for Me 开局万亿冥币，厉鬼都是我员工 Fearless Elephant无畏象Mystery250k WordsCompleted [Also known as: I Use Ghost Money to Dominate the Horror World] The supernatural returned, and terror descended. A horror world invaded the globe in the form of a game. Yi Yuan unexpectedly transmigrated and was reborn before the horror game began. The first thing he did was buy every piece of ghost money in a funeral supply shop. Using his memories and ghost money, he quietly became the mastermind behind the entire horror world. While other players struggled desperately to survive, Yi Yuan alre 269Reads8.2Score103Shelves
18. 68 怪 Strange Tales Livestream 怪谈直播间 Chong Xiayueban虫下月半Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted The sound of meat being chopped eerily echoes through a bun shop in the dead of night. The passengers on the last bus all have the same face. On a freezing, rainy night, someone wearing funeral clothes wanders the streets... The Strange Tales livestream takes you deep into the hidden side of this world! 13.8kReads8.9Score1.2kShelves
19. 69 诡 In This Eerie Game, Daughter, Stop Hyping Me Up! I’m Unbeatable! 诡异游戏，女儿别吹了我无敌了！ What's So Great About Royal Power and Wealth?说什么王权富贵。Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted Reborn in another world, he can earn sign-in rewards by collecting corpses. He's been signing in for eight years, and his daughter is now eight years old too. One day, a bizarre game descends, and the entire world falls under its control. Just then, his daughter is chosen to represent the Xia Kingdom. Everyone is stunned that Xia's representative is a little girl, until she says something that leaves them speechless. Ning Yinyin: My dad can command a hundred ghosts to roam the night! Ning Yinyin 7.8kReads8.7Score551Shelves

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    1. My debut was the pinnacle of rule-based fantasy. 2. I have at least 30-50 more novels on my bookshelf, but I can't upload them all. Feel free to check them out if you're interested.

20. 70 惊 Thriller Game: I Kissed the Ghost Princess from the Start 惊悚游戏：开局强吻鬼公主 Jia Chi加持Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted [Horror game + ridiculous comedy + mystery + supernatural, not scary.] Even capitalists would weep, and financial tycoons would look at this and cry out that it's a crime. In the horror world, Ye Chen does only two things: make money and flirt with female ghosts. A female ghost tries to pull a honey trap? He takes all her ghost coins. He operates on a male ghost, who refuses to pay extra halfway through? Congratulations, sir. Your wife has one fewer husband from now on, but one more sister. He e 357Reads9.1Score105Shelves
21. 71 规 Rule Horror: Something's Wrong With This Rule 规则怪谈：这个规则不对劲 Going My Own Way一意咕行Mystery343k WordsCompleted [Subverting expectations + no heroine + lighthearted + funny + crafty schemer + eerie + national destiny] Rules-based horror descends upon Earth. People chosen from each country enter it to face the eerie. Zhou Yi is chosen by the horror world to represent Great Xia in this game. If he wins, he will buy Great Xia a chance to catch its breath. If he loses, the horror world will descend upon Great Xia. Everyone chosen to enter the horror world gets one chance to draw a talent. The others all get f 83Reads9.0Score—Shelves
22. 72 规 Rule Horror: This Dorm Is a Little Bit Terrifying 规则怪谈：这个寝室有亿点点恐怖 Yi Du Qi一渡七Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The supernatural rises, and rule-based horror descends. Each country will randomly select a Chosen One to enter the world of urban legends. If you clear the rule-based horror game, your country receives rewards that help it resist the urban legends. The first urban legend takes place in a dormitory. [You've finished another fulfilling day of studying. Welcome back to your dorm to rest. Please read the dormitory rules in advance.] [1: This apartment is designed for six people.] [2: The lower bunk 3.1kReads8.9Score249Shelves
23. 73 规 Rule Horror: I'm Even More Twisted Than the Supernatural! 规则怪谈：我比诡异还变态！ Hurry Up and Eat Hot Pot抓紧吃火锅Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted [Unhinged + rebellious + no female lead + hilarious + bizarre + national destiny] My name is Xu Ye. I was born without the ability to feel pain, and my favorite thing is looking for a thrill. I heard that the Rule-Bound Horror arrived, and every country would randomly select a “Chosen One” to enter a game instance. After waiting a whole month, and watching five Chosen Ones die one after another, I finally got my wish and became the sixth Chosen One, the real wild card representing the Dragon Kin 35.9kReads9.4Score4kShelves
24. 74 我 Recreating Iconic Scenes in a Horror Game 我在惊悚游戏里复刻名场面 A Hundred Million Fish亿只鱼Mystery787k WordsCompleted [No female lead + iconic scenes + absurd laugh-out-loud comedy + national destiny + vengeful ghosts. If you don’t laugh in 30 minutes, come beat me up] A horror game appeared, and Qin Ming was ordered to take part at a time when the fate of the Dragon Nation hung in the balance. The System directly altered his talent, granting him an SSS...-rank ability: Meme Reenactment, which let him recreate iconic scenes inside the horror game. When Qin Ming unlocked Crazy Donkey, he said, “Vengeful ghosts, 4kReads8.9Score421Shelves
25. 75 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 5.6kReads9.3Score619Shelves
26. 76 一 I Woke Up with 40 Murder Cases on My Hands 一觉醒来：我背上了40起命案 No Joy无喜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Chen Xiao wakes up to find everything around him strangely unfamiliar. The only thing beside him is a diary. He thinks it might explain his current predicament, but as he reads, he begins to doubt whether its contents are real. It is clearly a record of crimes committed by “himself.” Just as Chen Xiao is about to read on, the piercing wail of police sirens downstairs jolts him awake, and he can't help imagining the worst... 29.8kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    Although some of them aren't actually ghost stories, I really love them all!!! They're really good, and the immersion is very strong. I especially love Zhao Yi, Fang Xiu, Fu Yan, Lin Chen, Su Ming, Zhou Bai, and Chen Xiao!!!

27. 77 规 Rule Horror: I Can Foresee Death 规则怪谈：我能预见死亡 Sanqi Without Sugar三七不加糖Mystery490k WordsCompleted [Original Scenarios + Foreknowledge of Death + Deduction + National Fortune + Live Broadcast + Suspense + Horror] Supernatural tales descend, and the bizarre invades. One person in each country will be chosen as the lucky contestant, entering countless Rule Horror worlds where all manner of horrors lurk. Clear the scenario, and your country will earn a brief respite! Fail, and the rules descend upon a city, bringing disaster and leaving countless people dead or grieving! This time, Su Li is chos 17kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    Although the first book has a low rating, the protagonist is exceptionally intelligent, and it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel. The latter two books are also extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely good! Recommendation rating: Five stars

28. 78 规 Rule Horror: But I'm the Error 规则怪谈：但我是错误 The Turtle Keeper Who Ran Aground搁浅的养龟人Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted (This novel features rule-based horror, deduction, livestreams, and national fate.) (The protagonist grows over time. As the author was a newcomer, the characterization in the first volume is weak, but the protagonist’s appeal rises sharply from the second volume onward.) (This book doesn’t kill characters arbitrarily, dumb them down for no reason, or indulge in over-the-top emotional outbursts.) That year, horror games descended and shrouded the world. That day, I was chosen to become a solver. 3.1kReads8.9Score428Shelves

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    It's incredibly good, much better than some novels rated 9 or higher.

29. 79 我 I'm Frail, but I Really Am the Savior 我虽然病弱，但真的是救世主 A Blank Stretch of Time空白的时间Mystery813k WordsCompleted Also known as: “Don’t Worry, I’m Not Dead Yet. I Can Still Save the World” “The Sickly Beauty’s Journey to Save the World” “As the Savior, I Got Eliminated Right After Landing” One day, a System called “Death Game” descended upon reality. One person in every ten thousand worldwide became a player, and Earth’s apocalypse began. “Earth players, attention! The Death Game has finished loading. Are you ready?” As the voice rang out, Luo Jing stared blankly at the glowing orb floating before him. 26.5kReads9.4Score7.6kShelves

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    I'm currently reading Gu Yi's books. These are some of the books I read before Gu Yi, and they're all incredibly well-written, highly rated, and have great endings. The only exception is one that left us with an open ending, which I'm not entirely satisfied with. I highly recommend the others. Experience the feeling of reading with your brain engaged and being led by the nose! [Got it][Got it]

30. 80 网 Online Gaming: The Warring Years 网友之征战年代 Zhang Sanfeng Who Loves Strawberry Tarts爱吃草莓塔的张三丰Sports1.8M WordsCompleted [Online game, lord, farming, Mount & Blade, nation-versus-nation warfare, tactics] In 2070, a game called The Age of Conquest burst onto the scene. In this game world, you earn your family status through ability, and build your wealth through perseverance and hard work. Watch as Xiao Qi starts out as a clueless newbie, leads his squad through one bloody battle after another, and, through study and hard work, gradually builds a vast army capable of influencing the course of world events. The char 1.7kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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    Story Summary: Similar to other domestic officials, the main character possesses SSS-level talent, but it's not particularly outstanding. It's called "Broken Net Eye," which allows him to see hidden information, but this information is initially useless, only becoming useful later. He also receives help from others. Although the rating is a bit low, the consistent updates are a plus. Character Traits: Intelligent and resourceful. Main Character Relationships: No female lead, but family members. Genre: Rule-based supernatural tale. Recommendation Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

31. 81 在 A Shady Merchant in a Horror World 在惊悚世界当奸商 One Stroke of the Blade执笔一刀Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Horror world, transmigration, System, comedy, no female lead, survival, feel-good story, infinite worlds, horror, the uncanny] Lin Wu adjusted quickly to suddenly finding himself in an unfamiliar place. After all, those people in white coats often moved him around while he was asleep. The people here looked a lot like the ugly things he used to see. They were a little uglier, but a 19.9kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by the ratings, it's really good. The protagonist in the first book is a bit morbid, but the second book, which is all about mystery, is really engaging.

32. 82 规 Rule Horror: I Can Hear Thoughts, and the Ghostly Girl Wants Me 规则怪谈：偷听心声，诡异她馋我 Little Sour Pearl小酸珠Mystery673k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a world of horror scenarios, Bai Yi becomes a member of a supernatural family, playing the role of a college student who has come home for winter break. After awakening a System that lets him hear people’s thoughts, he can hear what the supernatural beings are thinking at any time. Supernatural Dad: “Son, get Dad’s phone for him, will you?” (Dad’s thoughts: If you pick it up, I’ll kill you.) Supernatural Mom: “Son, does this dress look good on me?” (Her thoughts: If you 1.4kReads7.2Score160Shelves

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    This book is truly excellent. While it may not be as good as what you mentioned, its non-fantasy, non-confirmed romantic pairings and overall feel are exceptional. Those looking for romantic pairings need not worry. Perhaps the author knew what we wanted, as each ghost story has a lot of descriptions and chapters. However, some readers might find it a bit long, but I didn't. In fact, I felt each story was a bit short; expanding it by another 20 chapters would have been better. But the author's abilities are limited, and there wasn't much more to explore. Please don't skip any chapters; skipping any will cause you to miss out on some truly brilliant and divine moments.

33. 83 规 Rule Horror: Player by Day, Evil Ghost by Night 规则怪谈：白天当玩家晚上当恶鬼 Qiu Han Zai Zai秋寒仔仔Mystery222k WordsOngoing (Infinite Flow + Mild Horror + Rules + Logic-Focused) After Yu Mo died, he became an evil ghost. Who would’ve thought that even then, he could still take part in a horror game? By day, he’s an ordinary player. At night, he transforms into an evil ghost. The other players never suspect that the terrifying evil ghost is their teammate! (Not many golden fingers. The story focuses on logical deduction, and the protagonist isn’t always in ghost form.) 15Reads6.8Score—Shelves
34. 84 怪 Infinite Horror Tales: But the Main God Got My Identity Wrong 怪谈无限：但主神搞错了我的身份 World-Destroying Emperor灭世大帝Mystery511k WordsCompleted There are countless strange and uncanny things across the three thousand worlds. Even the Main God’s Space cannot control everything. Once it accepted reality, the Main God promptly changed its operating strategy, seeking partners and contestants across countless planes. The utterly broken worlds of bizarre tales became the Main God’s ideal partners. As for the contestants, they were lucky or unlucky souls randomly selected by the Main God from various planes. Unfortunately, this time, the Main 1.2kReads8.8Score215Shelves

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    Deliberate Bro~, a few books, mostly ghost stories and thrillers. If you want to read good books, I'd recommend other apps. Tomato (a Chinese online literature platform) is full of light novels, a real dumping ground for beginners; I even got a contract there.

35. 85 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves
36. 86 杀 After Slaying My Way Through Instances, I Raise an Evil God by the Rules 杀穿副本后，我在规则里养大邪神 White Peach Wuwu Dragon白桃呜呜龙Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The print edition is now available under the title: The Fall of the Gods (Not for the faint of heart: nonhuman entities and terrifying monsters.) Yin Xiu has lived in a town governed by rules for six years. Normal players follow the rules and clear instances to stay alive. Yin Xiu, however, stays in town day after day. He doesn’t leave, clear instances, or go near the monsters. He does the bare minimum, takes it easy, and has practically settled into retirement. The town’s monsters have had thei 102.4kReads9.7Score14.2kShelves

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    People don't watch many ghost stories or the like.

37. 87 惊 Horror Script: It Begins in the Baby-Crying Dormitory 惊悚剧本：从婴啼寝室开始 Novel Cake in the Works小说糕制作中Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing (Dark tone) (Escape-room survival) (No System) (Not invincible: the protagonist dies if he is killed) (Not a conventional power fantasy) Chen Xian is pinned against the wall by a female ghost in a bathroom, and finds himself plunged into a terrifying instance! The cries of a baby in the dead of night... Students with eyes as blue as ghostly flames... A wedding dress stained crimson with blood... A mermaid covered in wriggling maggots... And... Teammates dying one after another... To stay alive a 14.1kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Of these books, the first and third are older titles, while the second and fourth are newer. The first book has too many horror elements; those who enjoy horror can add it to their bookshelf. The second book features an eight-year-old protagonist with a Celestial Master System who wreaks havoc in the world of supernatural tales—a lighthearted, mindless read! The third book has a bit more mystery and deduction; those who enjoy this genre can give it a try. The last book combines mystery, thriller, and some lighthearted elements; it's currently a bit short, but those interested can give it a try.

38. 88 规 Rule Horror: I’m an Eight-Year-Old Little Heavenly Master, and I’ve Been Chosen 规则怪谈：八岁小天师的我被选中 Half-Sweet Iced Coffee, No Extra Ice冰咖半糖不加冰Mystery262k WordsCompleted [Rule Horror] + [National Fate] + [Eerie] + [No heroine] + [Comedy] + [Wish fulfillment] Completed arcs: [Happy Apartment], [Late-Night Convenience Store], [Ghostly Sea Horror], and [Virtual City Horror]. Eight-year-old Lin Xuan is chosen to take part in Rule Horror. As a successor of the Daoist tradition, Lin Xuan discovers that killing the Eerie earns him merit, which he can use to upgrade Daoist techniques. Deity Summoning, Divination, Daoist Thunder Arts, Illusion Techniques… While contestan 6.7kReads8.9Score498Shelves
39. 89 让 I Asked You to Teach Art, and You Went and Arrested a Wanted Criminal 让你教美术，你顺手就去抓通缉犯 Sleeping Cat熟睡的猫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [System + crime-solving + golden finger + no female lead + Conan-like constitution + everyday life + criminal investigation + lots of cases + positive energy + crime buster + forensic artist] Ever heard of an art teacher solving crimes? Jian Wenxing, a freelance art teacher, unexpectedly gains a crime-solving System, and from then on, a rising star is born! He even becomes the crime buster who strikes fear into the hearts of wanted criminals! He hunts down the truth! He paints the skin, the bone 8.1kReads9.1Score975Shelves
40. 90 诡 The Eerie Spirit Medium: My Doll Can Really Manifest Spirits 诡异降神师：我的娃娃真能显灵 Clouds Can Smile云会笑Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [Ghosts in the Book!] [Dark Tone!] [Villain Protagonist!] [Urban Supernatural!] [Horror Aesthetic!] [Invincible from the Start!] A sinister doll saws someone to pieces, a red-clad vengeful ghost claims lives at the airport, a hundred ghosts hunt people down along a ten-mile street, the dead rise again in a crematorium, and corpses dance wildly in an abandoned hospital... None of these things happened to me. They are all stories I wrote. My name is Yang Ning. I am an heir to the Ling Men, a profe 131.2kReads9.5Score11.5kShelves

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    The first book features a protagonist who travels through various dungeons, including rule-based ones, with a complete worldview and logical plot. The second book has an invincible protagonist who is a mysterious god, but not a rule-based one; he's more like a chivalrous knight-errant, mainly telling a story of good deeds being rewarded and evil deeds being punished. The third book is set in a bizarre world where the protagonist is infinitely reborn; it's Tomato's most heartfelt book. The fourth book is just a deliberate attempt to pull things apart.

41. 91 规 Rule Horror: I’m Actually the Most Terrifying Urban Legend 规则怪谈：我竟是最恐怖怪谈 Black Sheep de Aries黑羊座de白羊Mystery288k WordsCompleted [Rule-based horror × no livestream × no national fate system × not a power fantasy × slow-paced × single/no female lead × protagonist grows over time] Five years ago, countless scrolls of parchment suddenly appeared around the world. Those who touched one became known as Contractors and entered the world of horrors. And so began humanity’s struggle against the horrors! If a Contractor clears a stage, the horror vanishes without a trace. If a Contractor fails, the horror descends into reality. Fi 200Reads6.6Score—Shelves
42. 92 无 Infinite Challenge Game 无限挑战游戏 Tang Sanzang唐三葬Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted He was an ordinary loser: no house, no car, nothing to show for himself, and a terminal illness that burdened his whole family. Then, one day, a stroke of luck fell into his lap. The goddess he had secretly loved for years suddenly invited him to a secret location to get a room. But just as they met, she was assassinated by a mysterious attacker who appeared out of nowhere... He was dragged into a deadly game full of endless challenges. To save the goddess and find a cure for his illness, he had 655Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    No one's like Gu Yi, right? Then I'll write it myself! (Updates will be sporadic, vocabulary is limited, and writing skills are terrible. I suggest waiting until I finish it in a few years before reading.) Oh, and by the way, I'll recommend another good book.

43. 93 放 The Escape Begins After School 放学后开始逃跑 Three Fish三鱼Mystery606k WordsCompleted On the night the high school entrance exam results were announced, Bai Meng had just received his acceptance letter from a prestigious city high school and was riding a wave of excitement. Then, without warning, the excitement made him so dizzy that before he could even settle down on the sofa, everything went black. When he came to, he was at Tianwang High School. It was a strange place. Once the school day ended, it was time to run for your life! 5.2kReads9.1Score840Shelves

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    You mentioned this book at the beginning, right? It's the first one. To be honest, after finishing this one, I really didn't want to read anything else. The others are either about a system and then it's all about wish fulfillment, or it's about perverts, psychopaths, or demons. The later development of this book is also very good; it's definitely worth getting into, the kind you won't regret investing in. The second book is also one of the more novel ones I've read, and I think it's worth checking out. The premise is quite good, and the protagonist isn't a wish fulfillment character or a saint, so he starts off as a novice, but he's very quick to learn and adapt, with strong logical reasoning skills. The author writes well, and the characters are quite diverse, making it a good introduction for new readers. Of course, if you're looking for wish fulfillment, then look elsewhere.

44. 94 我 I Became the Global Administrator of Hell's Games 我成了全球地狱游戏管理员 Ancient Ferry古渡Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing “From the moment the game begins, inferior, weak humans will be stripped of the right to breathe.” This world has no nations. It is ruled by five top conglomerates, and the gap between rich and poor is enormous. The wealthy feast behind their red gates while the poor freeze to death in the streets. The rich districts blaze with light and bustle with people, while the slums are shrouded in darkness and rife with violence and crime. This is an age of capitalist revelry, an age of splendor built up 1.2kReads9.2Score196Shelves

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    These are all books I have on my bookshelf, the ones I personally think are good [laughs]

45. 95 无 Infinite Escape: I Earn Rent Money in Horror Games 无限逃生：我在惊悚游戏里挣房费 Mo Sibei陌肆白Mystery800k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + strong female lead + team + plot-focused] [Ding~ Welcome, player, to the Survival Inn! Please do your best to clear the instances and earn your room fees~ We offer dormitory rooms, guesthouse rooms, hotel rooms, and more, as well as a top-tier luxury VIP club waiting for you to unlock~] A gloomy, blood-soaked compound A school crawling with death A cursed painting that brings death to anyone who looks at it An old village teeming with stra 20.5kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    Trust me, I'm sure I'm right.

46. 96 规 Rule Horror: There's Something Off About This Player 规则怪谈：这个玩家很不对劲 Catching a Whiff in a Cup杯中窥香Mystery607k WordsCompleted I long to open this door and leave this city. Only by turning away from the turmoil of this world can I dream of counting the falling flowers. A dream… Yes! This is all a dream! I’m not crazy! I opened the little booklet, convinced I could wake up! [Tenant Handbook] 1: Never reveal your real personal information. 2: You are a kind, helpful person. 3: The landlord trusts you and gave you the key to the rooftop. 4: Sister Hong really likes you. 5: Zheng the Butcher really likes you. 6: Granny Meng 167Reads6.1Score—Shelves
47. 97 恐 Horror Game: My Luck Is So Broken I Leave Everyone Stunned 恐怖游戏：运气逆天的我秀到爆 I'll Give You a Piece of My Mind我顶你个肺Urban5.8M WordsOngoing (Comedy, shameless antics, satisfying wish fulfillment, lighthearted humor, a nearly invincible protagonist, and plenty of goofy fun.) After transmigrating to a parallel world, Xu Yueguang, whose luck is off the charts, gets locked up in a psychiatric hospital for constantly doing crazy things on purpose. He’s just escaped when he stumbles into a deadly game. Russian roulette. “One bullet isn’t enough. I want five! One shot? You think I’m a coward? Make it three!” Xu Yueguang takes a revolver wi 21.5kReads8.0Score1.7kShelves
48. 98 规 Rule Horror: I Write the Rules 规则怪谈：我来书写规则 A Rainbow Cloud一份彩虹云Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Doomsday Arrives + Livestream + National Fate + Supernatural Rules + Parallel World] The supernatural descended upon Blue Star, and rules became humanity’s final point of contention with the unspeakable. The unspeakable would randomly select “chosen ones” from every country and send them into a supernatural world. If they successfully solved its mystery, that round’s haunting would disappear from their country. If they failed the challenge within the allotted time, the haunting would descend up 1.4kReads8.9Score148Shelves

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    A female-centric, rule-breaking tale with logic and intellect; worth watching.

49. 99 规 Rule Horror: The Liar Who Cannot Tell a Lie 规则怪谈：不能撒谎的欺诈师 Qing Qing青卿Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [No Romance + No Livestream + No National Destiny + Strong Heroine + Horror + Rule-Based Hauntings] Trickster Shi Si had only just walked out of prison after serving seven years when a wave of dizziness sent her tumbling into a world of rule-based horror. She also drew the D-rank talent [Mirror, Tell the Truth]. [Description of the Mirror, Tell the Truth Talent] [1. Whenever someone asks you a question, you must tell the truth.] [2. You will always know who the most beautiful woman in the world 9.5kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
50. 100 小 Survival in the Residential Complex, but I Was Pulled into the Management Group 小区求生，但我被拉入了管理群 Nazgar纳兹嘉尔Mystery784k WordsCompleted [Infinite horror + no female lead + cold-blooded male lead + split personality + author’s mental state is questionable + kill, kill, kill!] When everyone is unexpectedly dragged into a survival game, Cheng Xu discovers that his name appears in the administrators’ group. By day, the survivors search for resources and strengthen themselves and their shelters. At night, ghosts run rampant and disasters erupt. Only those who rely on their shelters can survive. One deadly trial follows another, and b 6.1kReads9.2Score837Shelves

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    It's absolutely gorgeous!

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