I Want Tragic Stories, and I Want Bad Endings Too 😕 我要刀文，我还要be😕
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Fishermen’s Lights on the River, Keeping Me Awake with Sorrow 江枫渔火对愁眠
She waited for him all her life, but he would never come back.
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You Were Born Before I Was 君生我未生
She was Consort Yun, gentle and gracious in the imperial palace; he was a domineering, amorous prince. These two met one winter... “I don't know anything. I only remember that you're my wife!” “My lady, what's happened to me? Why can't I remember anything?” “My lady, I can't remember a thing now. You won't abandon me, will you?” “My lady, don't leave. I'm afraid of thunder!”...
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The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳
Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held
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The Blind Consort 盲妃
On the wedding day of Li Wenxing, the notorious and merciless general, and Jiang Yan, the beautiful blind young master of the Jiang family, every citizen in the city kept their doors shut and dared not step outside. The streets were empty and lifeless. Jiang Yan had loved Li Wenxing for thirteen years. He had thought Li’s promise to love him faithfully was sincere, never imagining that Li not only didn’t love him, but had long since given his heart to someone else and hated Jiang to the bone. Af
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The Tyrannosaur’s White Moonlight Is So Pitiful 暴龙的白月光惨兮兮
In his previous life, Yun Chi stole Ning Changsheng's body to save the one he loved and crushed his soul. Reborn, Changsheng saved Yun Chi with the blood from his heart, but Yun Chi knew nothing of it and wished Changsheng would die. Changsheng used his blood to help Yun Chi recover his cultivation and took a sword for him with his own body. Only then did Yun Chi realize that the person who had always treated him well was Changsheng, and that he had been blind and mistaken someone else for him.
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Mom Says: Having a Son Like Me Is a Total Failure 妈妈说：有我这种儿子，真失败
Rising star Li Chulu appears on the show Little Lu's Appointment and openly admits that she failed as a parent. She says her son has loved fighting since he was little, hates reading and studying, likes going out to fool around, and comes home late every night. “Having a son like that is a failure!” But when the production crew gets in touch with Li Chulu's son and projects his memories onto the big screen, everyone discovers that things aren't quite as Li Chulu described... He fought from a you
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After We Broke Up, the Baby's Father Regretted It 分手后孩子他爸后悔了
Three years ago, Qin Jiu Chi cornered Wen Wanzhao, who had just stepped down from the awards podium, and asked with a cheeky grin, “I want to find out if law students are as good with their mouths as they are at arguing.” But Wen Wanzhao sneered and shot back, “Sir, that's harassment. I have evidence.” Three years later, Qin Jiu Chi gripped Wen Wanzhao by the throat, eyes red, and asked, “Is the child mine?” All he saw in reply was Wen Wanzhao shakily signing: Sir, this has nothing to do with yo
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The Phoenix God Tomb 凤凰神墓
[Devoted affection + obsessive + yandere + love-triangle drama + utterly cruel] [Naive + obedient + stunningly beautiful + deeply devoted + unwavering to the death] On Qin Yu’s birthday, two wishes were made. The first was for him to be supremely noble and untouched by the world. The second was for her to stay by his side for a long, long time. He also promised that she would be happy all her life, never knowing sorrow. But later, that blessing became a curse she could never escape. And the rest
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How Could I Love Him? My Heart Shattered to Pieces 怎会爱他，心碎成渣
Blurb: Three years after their breakup, he runs into his ex-boyfriend at a bar, and, as if that weren't enough, the vice squad shows up too!? Is life even worth living anymore? Wen Shi flips the table, only to be devoured again and again by his former sugar daddy. “Why is your hand crippled?” his ex-boyfriend asks later, staring at his oversized paw. “Ancient history. Let's not bring it up!” “What about me?” “We're even. I hope we never see each other again!”
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Spoiled by Contract: The Abstinent Tycoon Refuses to Let Go 协议宠溺，禁欲大佬不愿放手了
The whole family dotes on him Xia Ran finally got together with the person he had secretly loved for years. He kept his relationship with Gu Zheng a secret from everyone and devoted himself to caring for Gu Zheng's child. But after giving his whole heart for more than a year, all he got in return was a breakup. Looking at the man he had loved for so many years, Xia Ran smiled. It turned out that in Gu Zheng's heart, he had always been nothing more than a servant. The moment the person Gu Zheng t
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Just a Toy 只是玩具而已
Gu Xun stayed by Lu Chen’s side for five years, only for Lu Chen to suspect him over a pornographic video and throw him out of the house. When they met again, Gu Xun had mid-stage stomach cancer and could only pay for treatment by drinking with clients and selling his body. Lu Chen told him he was just a toy, and now that he was dirty, it was time to get another one. After Lu Chen brought him home again, Gu Xun learned that Lu Chen was getting engaged to someone else. Lu Chen transferred him a s
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They Made Me Into a Knife, and I Struck Back at the One Who Wielded Me 我被做成刀，成功反击掌刀人
I was made into a blade, then successfully struck back at the one who wielded me.
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Decorate Your Dreams 装饰你的梦
[University Campus] [Unrequited Love] [Tragedy] A love story at Zhongshan Medical University. The male lead, Tan Shengxu, is devoted to the female lead, Zhong Mengwei. But because of a misunderstanding born of circumstance, she thinks he is her enemy and rejects his advances. In truth, he is the one she has been longing for. Heartbroken, Tan Shengxu gives up on their relationship in despair. Zhong Mengwei regrets it too late and starts pursuing him, but to no avail. Her love leaves her depressed
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He's More Irresistible Than Spring 他比春色撩人
Original titles: When Secrets Burn / It Turns Out We Were All Cowards Everyone gets a bad ending | A touch of ensemble cast | Bittersweet youth Su Qing'an thought that if he hid his love for Mu Xi as best he could, then after he died, she wouldn't grieve or feel sad for him. He also knew full well that he wasn't worthy of her. The only thing he could do was spend the three years he had left quietly by her side as a friend. But when a boy named Xu Yinan appeared beside Mu Xi, he still lost contro
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Forgive Me, This World Has No Fairy Tales 原谅这世上没童话
[“I can no longer tell whether you're a friend or the love I let slip away.”] [Forgive me, from south to north; forgive me, as the ending I face turns to ash...] After ten years of living meekly, she had long since stopped expecting fairness from reality. At seventeen, she traveled alone to a small northern city, thinking nothing could pull her out of the gloom. Then a radiant boy shook her resolve. At first she resisted him, but gradually, something subtle changed between them. With him protect
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I’ll Go See You in the Moonlight 替月亮去见你
[Lin Jiu, a girl wounded by her family, vs. the gentle, brilliant student Jiang Shiyue] [School life + reunion after years apart + healing] If someone asked Lin Jiu whether she regretted falling in love with Jiang Shiyue, her answer would be no. When she was nineteen, the boy came beneath the moonlight, his eyes filled with countless stars. “Lin Jiu, there’s no moon in the sky tonight, but I’m here behind you. From now on, on every dark night, I’ll come to see you in the moon’s place.” Those wor
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Kiss the Breeze 吻清风
The boy standing against the light: Tang Qingxu. I used to write about you. Now, at last, I can write about us. My greatest delusion in this life was that I could try to hold back the wind. *Content warning: This is a tragic ending. The male lead moves on and gets married; the female lead dies the day he lets go. If you can’t handle that ending, feel free to skip this one.
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Just Kidding 逗你玩儿
The sky that year. He was the dark cloud that lingered in Yu Ning’s heart, gloomy and oppressive, impossible to escape. Yu Ning was the gentle breeze he longed to chase, impossible to touch and impossible to hold on to. “Yu Ning, did you ever really like me, even just a little?” “Never.” He fell silent, smiling faintly, his heart pierced with pain. If only that summer, he hadn’t been so cruel and hateful, personally pushing her into the abyss and coldly watching her struggle with all her might.
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He Kept Summer Hidden 他藏了夏天
That night, the young man slowly bent down, bracing his hands on his thighs so he could look her in the eye. It was as if he were declaring that they stood as equals in matters of the heart. Keeping his voice low, he asked, “Senior, I like you. Do you like me?” Ji An raised her hand to stroke Xu Linxi’s cheek and softly ordered him, “Close your eyes.” Xu Linxi trembled, then obediently lowered his lashes. Ji An’s lips curved into a smile. She placed both hands on either side of his face, rose on
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If Sunshine Embraced Me 如果阳光拥抱我
Adapted from a true story: Even in the darkest, coldest nights, there will always be a light that belongs to you. Reach out and hold on tight. Follow the light, and you will find someone who needs you, someone who can save you. “Gu Mochen and the others all hate me. Am I really that despicable?” “No. You're wonderful. They're the ones in the wrong.” “Then why do they all hate me?” “It's not your fault. The world sees you as unforgivable.” … Gu Mochen swears that he will protect this poor girl,
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We’re All Supporting Characters in This Story 故事里面的我们都是配角
The first time she noticed him, his eyes were lowered, a smile playing on his lips as he said in a low voice, “Little girl.” The second time, he gave her a note that read, “A full stomach leads to lust.” He gave her a knowing smile and asked what she thought of the phrase. “Sounds good,” she said. … And what happened next? Well, her secret crush came true, and they rekindled their love, but in the end, it still couldn’t withstand the cruel joke fate played on them… A short angst story about un
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I Told You I Love You in Heaven 我在天堂说爱你
At fifteen, Junxi accidentally got blood from an AIDS patient into one of his wounds and contracted the disease. From then on, his normal life was completely upended, and he lived in constant fear that he could die at any moment. But Li Poxiao never left his side, giving him the courage to carry on. Through his pain, he smiled through his tears. “Brother Junxi, my greatest wish is to become your bride. You have to fight to stay alive, because… this is a dream only you can help me fulfill.” A lov
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August Wutong 八月梧桐
[Childhood friends + unrequited love + tragic BE] She was his childhood friend, the girl he had loved since they were children, and the light of his life. Luo Yutong's notebook was filled with traces of her, but An Zishu never knew. Later, when An Zishu learned of his love, he had already left. Perhaps he had waited too long without ever hearing her say, “I love you.” He said, “An Zishu, in my next life, I’ll confess my feelings sooner.” He said, “I bet you’ll never know that I love you.” He sai
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Seeing Through 窥破
[The print edition of Farewell Ceremony is now available on all major platforms.] [Reclusive, cold, troubled girl × possessive, hot-tempered young rogue] Wan Li pressed her fingerprints ten times, and from then on, lost her heart. “Tsk, it's not like you're signing a contract. Don't be nervous.” The young man raised an eyebrow slightly, a smile tugging at his lips. Everyone said Ji Lanzhuo was a dissolute playboy no one could control. Wan Li wasn't afraid. She threw herself in headfirst and fell
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Love Falls Short of Growing Old Together 情深不及白首
Some people are destined to wait for others, while others are destined to be waited for. Ye Qingge loved Mu Zhanbei for three years and lost three children for him. When she became pregnant for the fourth time, he drained her blood and strapped her to the operating table so her kidney could be given to the woman he loved most...
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I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Waiting for You 余生只待你
In high school, Bai Zhi and Lin Yu became classmates. Back then, Bai Zhi was rebellious and willful, a troublesome student who gave her teachers headaches. After an encounter in a downpour, Lin Yu saw through her pain, and the two became close friends. They were accepted into the same university and promised to start there together. Before they could enroll, Lin Yu learned that Bai Zhi was the daughter of the mastermind behind a kidnapping case that had once shocked the entire city. He had been
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Loving You Isn't a Crime Worth Dying For 爱你，罪不至死
My love was so pitifully humble, and it stayed that way until the day I died.
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Lost in the Role 入戏
He told her, “You'll spend the rest of your life paying off the debt you owe.” And so she was thrown into the dirtiest part of the city. Just as she was about to lose everything, he appeared again. “No one but me gets to touch her.” He hated her. He hated her for causing the death of the younger sister who had been his only family, and for leaving without a word. He hated her with every fiber of his being. But that day, when she appeared before him covered in blood and said those words, Wen Heni
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Who Says Longing Is Silent? 谁说思念无声
She knelt in the pouring rain, begging him to give her father a proper burial. All she got in return was: “You should've been the one to die!” Her hatred burned fiercely, while her love slowly faded away. She said, “I spent my whole life loving you, but you hurt me, hated me, and ruined my life. You said I owed you. Now I've paid you back!” A knife pierced her chest. She smiled, proud and desolate. “Don't cry at my grave. You'll soil my path to the afterlife!”
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Unable to Quit Loving You 戒不掉情深
At first, Jin Shuyan gritted his teeth and told her to get lost. Four years later, Jin Shuyan buried his face in the crook of Fu Mingyan’s neck. He said, “Fu Mingyan, let’s get married.”
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The Golden Cage 金笼
The thrill of the hunt lies in the chase; the prey is fated to resist. When Ning Yao first met Rong Xuan, she was struck by his beauty and her heart fluttered, never realizing it was only a facade. In the end, she stepped into his swamp, danced with the wolf, and was crushed into the mud. When her heart had turned to ashes, she finally came to her senses. She did not belong in the darkness and should not have to live in hell; She was no prey, and she shouldn't have to endure his relentless pursu
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You Are the Only Light in My Life 你是我生命里唯一的光
You are the only light in my life
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Can an Old Flame Find Peace? 旧人可安
Synopsis: Do you know what the saddest thing in the world is? Giving it everything you have and getting nothing in return. * Li Shi'an has experienced every kind of hardship and suffering life can dish out. Life has beaten her black and blue time and time again, and time and time again, she has gotten back up. She got married to a man who treated cheating like an everyday habit and even took pride in it. She endured endless mockery, but it never bothered her. She told herself, It’s fine. We were
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A Gray Wedding 灰色婚礼
The day her family declared bankruptcy, she was diagnosed with blood cancer. At the same time, her fiancé, who had sworn he loved only her and would stay by her side forever no matter what, openly ran away. Clutching her crumpled diagnosis in her hands, Lin Yanxin still couldn't let go of the resentment in her heart. Her family was gone, and she was nearing the end of her life. She should have had nothing left to worry about, but her parents couldn't bear to lose her. They married her off to the
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My Dearest, on the Seventh Day of the Seventh Month 七月七日卿
Huo Shaoqing hated Qiyue and wanted nothing more than for her to disappear from his world. Qiyue loved Huo Shaoqing. After loving him for seven years, she finally understood that some kinds of love mean letting go. When death came calling, Huo Shaoqing finally realized that he had fallen deeply in love with her long ago.
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Oxygen Deprivation 缺氧
Who is Tang Wu? The Tang family's least-loved illegitimate daughter. Apart from her talented hands for painting, all she has is a pretty face. Who is Huo Yunshen? The third son of the Huo family, and the most eligible bachelor in all of Binhai City, pursued by countless women. When they first met, Tang Wu summoned all her courage and offered herself to Huo Yunshen. At the time, Huo Yunshen thought women were fussy, troublesome, and noisy. It wasn't until their lavish wedding, when Tang Wu leaped
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This Is Where It Ends 到此为止
[Angst-heavy story. Read with caution. The male lead is not chaste.] “Ru Yi, when you act like this, it makes me think you still can’t let go of me.” All the pain and torment must have begun with those words. Or perhaps it was “You haven’t been able to forget me, Ru Yi.” Much later, when Ru Yi thought back on her tangled history with Pei Shiyu, that was what she believed. He would remember the scent from deep in his memories, carried on a gentle breeze, but he wouldn’t remember how much he h
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A Star in the Wilderness 旷野里的星
An Yi had an older sister, brilliant and dazzling, like the bright moon in the sky, while An Yi was weak and insignificant, like a star no one noticed. The greatest pleasure in An Yi’s life was stealing everything her sister owned, including the man she loved most: Shen Yun.
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I've Been Good Long Enough. This Time, I'm Done Playing Along 乖够了，这次我不奉陪了
The first time she saw him, at eighteen, she was destitute and down on her luck, while he was incomparably noble, as if a god had descended. She thought she had found salvation, only to realize later that she had walked straight into hell. Huo Yuan thought Jiang Xin was too soft, always accepting whatever came her way. He believed he could keep her under his thumb forever, never imagining that one day she would dare to turn around and leave without a second thought.
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President Ji, Stop Tormenting Me. Miss Shu Has Married Someone Else 季总别虐了，舒小姐嫁人了
As Ji Sihan’s secret lover, Shu Wan stayed by his side for five years. She thought that if she was obedient and sweet, she could warm his heart. But she never expected to be abandoned in the end. Shu Wan had always been gentle. She neither argued nor made a scene, and didn’t even ask him for a penny. She simply walked out of his world. But when she was about to marry someone else, he suddenly pinned her against the wall and kissed her like a madman. Shu Wan couldn’t quite figure out what Mr. Ji
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The Max-Level Maniac Is Wild, but the Host Isn't a Slacker 满级大佬疯批狂，宿主不是摆烂王
[Main story complete (ㅇㅅㅇ❀) BL, quick transmigration, weak System, max-level lunatic, yandere who turns evil, forced love, and a ridiculous yet angsty story full of lunatics.] [(Complete ♥ Angsty) One: 1–47. The assassin only wants to kill. A cold, ascetic assassin and an obsessive, corrupted emperor!] [(Complete ♥ No angst) Two: 48–72. The unhinged master begs to be spared. A scheming, black-hearted master and a pure-hearted disciple!] [(Complete ❤️ Angst first, then sweetness) Three: 73–117. T
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Quick Transmigration: The Villainous Male Lead Has His Eyes on Me 快穿：黑化男主看上我了
[Bad writing and bad logic. If you’re sensitive about the receiver, read with caution. Read with caution. Read with caution. That’s three warnings! Don’t seek attention. The pursuit of the wife happens very late in the story!] Xing Yinyan, a thousand-year-old fire fox, loved the wrong person. His beloved caused his entire clan to be wiped out, and his heart turned to ash. His sincere love came to nothing, leaving him to vanish into dust. Perhaps fate had other plans. He was accidentally bound to
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Quick Transmigration: There’s Always Someone Reckless Enough to Try to Torment Me 快穿：总有不怕死的想虐我
[Angsty but satisfying] [A cannon-fodder villain becomes everyone’s darling] Note: “Angsty but satisfying” means angst, confinement, a protagonist who stays clear-headed at heart, a lover’s arduous road to winning them back, and faking one’s death. This story is determined to break your heart. Fans of sweet romances, read at your own risk. Mo Qin has lost all his memories and is pulled into various small worlds to carry out plot missions. The System tells him: Your job is to give the protagonist
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Flowers Bloom Again on South Mountain 花再满南山
A new work is here! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well!
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