Looking for Short, Episodic Stories Like The Hundred Demon Spectrum, with Recurring Main Characters 求单元短篇小说，像《百妖谱》这样的，有主要人物

1. 51 北 Chronicles of the Northern Song’s Underworld, Part 2 北宋幽冥录【第2部】 The Little Taoist Nun of the Great Song大宋小道姑Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted A scroll of Along the River During the Qingming Festival, every page filled with the splendor of Tokyo in its golden age. In Great Song’s Tokyo, at the Bagua trigram of Li in Jieshen Alley, stands the Qiyun Tower. Inside are a warm and gentle proprietress, a charming and delicate maid, and a handsome, composed bookkeeper. The three are visitors to the mortal world, come from the ancient Kunlun Mountains. Why have they come? The seven emotions and six desires, the affairs of heart and body, the t 485Reads—Score148Shelves
2. 52 访 Spirit-Seeking Case Files 访灵笔录 Mr. Tipsy酩酊和先生Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Standalone stories + Supernatural horror + Thrills + Folk customs + Lighthearted fun + Ensemble cast + Nonstop ghost-hunting action!] Lawyer Quan is on the verge of death after a car accident. At his most desperate moment, he encounters Yin Cangyi, a netherworld judge tasked with collecting evil spirits. To stay alive, Quan Ning strikes a deal with the judge, paying with years of his life. But the price of this lifeline, borrowed on credit, is beyond anything he could have imagined! An evil spi 791Reads8.3Score174Shelves

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   Each episode is relatively independent. I've been following it for a long time, and it's really good. The author writes very well, and the entry points are very interesting. It's definitely worth getting into! [Note]

3. 53 聊 Strange Tales from Liaozhai 聊斋奇谭 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy653k WordsCompleted Pu Liuxian's greatest wish was once to explore the world's most wondrous and mysterious places and phenomena. Then one day, he found himself in a world overrun by ghosts and monsters. Here there were immortals, demons, ghosts, and monsters. At first, he traveled everywhere in search of the world's ghost stories, hoping to make a fortune from them. Later, he met more people and more ghosts, and glimpsed hidden truths about the world through his own stories. It turned out that the ghost realm was 260Reads9.1Score—Shelves
4. 54 饕 The Gourmet, Complete in Three Volumes 饕餮记（全三册） Yin Yu殷羽Fantastical Romance603k WordsCompleted Yin Yu, a popular author of historical fantasy, has a solid command of her craft, a seasoned style, and a distinctly individual voice. Drawing on a rich imagination, she builds a fantastical period tale centered on food, with a fresh and original premise. The novel brings together a wealth of elements and incorporates extensive historical detail, painting a vivid portrait of life and customs in the Great Song. At Tianxiang Tower, a divine beast, Taotie, takes the form of a young girl and prepare 2.4kReads9.5Score571Shelves

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   [Please Follow] ① The free-spirited fire dragon Shi Ying is ordered to quell the demonic chaos in Lin'an. The ferocious beast Fei Yi transforms into a chubby little girl and serves by his side! Each case is filled with blood and tears, and even demons can be good or evil! Bamboo spirit lady, twin lotus blossoms, water carp maiden… [Please Follow] ② The owner of Tianxiang Restaurant is A Zhu, a girl transformed from the divine beast Taotie. She is skilled at using rare and exotic animals to cook unparalleled delicacies, her culinary skills astonishing the capital! Every dish A Zhu makes tells a story! Hu-yan bee, palm pearl, mermaid stew, longevity dish, ambrosia dish…

5. 55 请 Kindly Grant Me a Sedan Chair 请君赐轿 Far Away远在Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted The original novel behind the hit iQIYI drama Jun Jun, starring Li Qin and Ren Jialun. This long novel tells the love story of Du Wang, the handsome and mysterious owner of Guangji Sedan Chair Service, and Xie Xiaojuan, a young woman recently returned from studying abroad. They meet through a clash of wills. Using sedan-chair plaques with different functions as a thread, the story also weaves together the deeply moving romances of Zhang Bingmei and Yuesheng, Qi Fengxu and Lingzi, Shen Juhuan and 12Reads9.3Score—Shelves
6. 56 百 The Hundred Demon Manual 百妖谱 Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox wander the world, laughing and arguing along the way. White demons, countless affairs, and every kind of human emotion: a world of strange wonders and the warmth and hardships of human life. 10.4kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves
7. 57 百 The Hundred Demons Manual (2) 百妖谱（2） Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox, laughing and bickering as they roam the land. White demons, myriad affairs, and a hundred emotions: a strange and wondrous world, full of life’s warmth and hardship. 2.2kReads9.5Score589Shelves
8. 58 百 A Hundred Demons, Volume 3 百妖谱（3） Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox roam the land, laughing and joking, cursing and teasing. White demons, a hundred happenings, a hundred emotions: a strange and wondrous world of human warmth and hardship. 2kReads9.5Score542Shelves
9. 59 百 The Hundred Demons Manual (4) 百妖谱（4） Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance285k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox roam the world together, laughing and bickering along the way. White demons, a hundred affairs, a hundred emotions: a strange, fantastical world of human warmth and hardship. 3.6kReads9.5Score667Shelves
10. 60 参 The Star-Crossed Lovers 参商 Nan Zhu Hasn't Returned南竹未归Ancient Romance60k WordsCompleted In a past life: We could not meet in life, though we moved like the stars Shen and Shang. What a night this is, to share the lamplight once again. That was the fate she and he shared in their past lives. In this life, all I wish for is to see the moon set, rise again, and the lamps glow red once more. Jiang Lixue's version: I spent three thousand years falling for someone, then three months falling for someone else. Tang Yu's version: The story of how I lost my memory, was framed, and fell into 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This brings me to my new book! 💕💕💕 Book Recommendation: How to Fall in Love Within Three Months. Episodic with numerous side stories. A fantasy/xianxia story, but not in the traditional world-building sense. (The mortal realm still exists.) The story begins with both the male and female leads transmigrating to the mortal realm; the male lead is reborn with temporary amnesia. Initially, the female lead becomes the male lead's master; it's an older woman/younger man dynamic, involving demon-slaying and monster-hunting. After the male lead recovers, both protagonists become incredibly powerful. There are past and present lives, a major villain, no cheat codes, a lighthearted style but leaning towards a serious tone, with few angst-filled moments. Come check it out! 💕💕💕💕

11. 61 有 Strange Tales of Gods and Ghosts 有味道的神鬼事 Green Robe on the Right Hand右手青衣1.0M WordsCompleted Since the Wei and Jin dynasties, the ways of the literati have gone downhill, and stories of animals becoming spirits and ghosts and monsters have filled the courts and countryside. There are tales of someone trying to flirt with a girl and ending up with a pig, of someone offering himself as a bedmate and losing his life, of an old dog taking human form and impersonating its master while causing all kinds of trouble, and of a rooster bewitching young women and men. Even the famed general Yue Fe 22Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    One short story after another contains profound truths hidden in seemingly simple tales. In this book, pigs, dogs, chickens, monkeys, sheep, and horses make their appearances, each with its own unique character, surprising readers and prompting reflection after finishing the book…

12. 62 妖 The Demon Bureau Has Fallen, and the World Is Doomed 妖司被端，人间要完 Meng Xia Chun Ye孟夏春野Ancient Romance261k WordsCompleted The realms of humans and demons have a bureau that oversees spirits. As the century turns, supernatural incidents begin happening one after another. Meng Huai, head of the bureau, descends to investigate. Along the way, she witnesses the affairs of humans and demons and ponders the bonds between them. Once everything is settled, she discovers that the bureau has been destroyed and her home is gone. Nobody said a business trip could get you laid off! Beneath the fog, who is really behind it all? 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short stories, every cause has its effect; whether human or demon, each has its own ending.

13. 63 缥 Misty: The Lantern-Bearer Volume 缥缈·提灯卷 Bai Jiwan白姬绾Mystery240k WordsCompleted In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Chang’an is haunted by ghosts and swarming with demons. In the Western Market, where yin and yang meet, stands a mysterious and ethereal Pavilion of Mists. It trades in rare treasures and the seven emotions and six desires. Humans, demons, ghosts, and gods all come and go. Where is the Pavilion of Mists? Those without fate with it pass by without seeing it; Those who are destined to find it will seek it out from a thousand miles away. Why must the Pavilion of Mist 3.4kReads9.5Score527Shelves
14. 64 如 The Ruyi Rouge Shop 如意胭脂铺 Wan Zitong绾紫彤Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Based on traditional Chinese beauty remedies and recipes, these are a series of strange little tales. But they are only stories, not history, so readers should not worry too much about whether the things mentioned in the text existed during the Tang Dynasty. During the Tianshou era of the Great Tang, in an unremarkable corner of the divine capital, Luoyang, stood an exquisitely decorated cosmetics shop. Its proprietress, Xing Ruyi, had the power to transform ghosts and spirits. In the company of 215Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    🏮 **A Mysterious Shop Hidden in a Deep Alley of Luoyang: A Box of Rouge, A Mysterious Calamity** In Luoyang, the capital city during the Tian Shou era of the Tang Dynasty, a shop called "Ruyi Rouge Shop" quietly stands in a dark alley. The beauty powder here not only enhances appearance but also involves a mysterious pact between the mortal and spiritual realms. The shop owner, Xing Ruyi, possesses the ability to enlighten spirits and is accompanied by a thousand-year-old fox spirit who understands human speech. Using an ancient formula for rouge, she uncovers the bloody truth behind a series of bizarre murders.

15. 65 如 Ruyi Rouge Shop II 如意胭脂铺II Wan Zitong绾紫彤Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Several murders have occurred in quick succession in Yangjiaji over the past few months. Each victim had a patch of skin cut from their chest. Xing Ruyi and Fox were passing through when the villagers took them for suspects and dragged them to the authorities. To prove their innocence, the two had no choice but to break out of jail at night and investigate the truth. But the truth was hidden behind a steamed bun. 66Reads7.7Score—Shelves
16. 66 孟 Meng Po's Soup-Brewing Chronicles 孟婆熬汤笔录 Feng Yun豐雲Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted Meng Qianqian had been taking it easy at her desk, doing her job without much fuss. Then one day, with her supplies running low and her performance targets unmet, the King of Hell dangled a big promise in front of her. Meng Qianqian’s take: “I can enjoy the promise, simmer some soup, admire beautiful people, and feast my eyes. Life’s pretty sweet.” But she just couldn’t escape the jealousy of the person beside her. [The chase to win her back + amnesia + one-on-one romance + strong male and femal 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is about the same.

17. 67 如 The Ruyi Gallery 如意馆 Li Li Zi离离子Mystery324k WordsCompleted [Beautiful Innkeeper vs. Bookish Accountant] [Historical Romance + Food + A Touch of Angst + Xianxia and Strange Tales + Deep Devotion] In an alley by Taiping Bridge in the south of the city stands a restaurant called Ruyi House. Its dishes are novel and delicious. The proprietress, Yaoniang, was once the Fate Keeper of the Ninth Heaven, in charge of the Book of Destinies. One day, she caused a grave disaster, earning the wrath of the Jade Emperor. As punishment, she was sent down to the mortal 266Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    1. This book is presented in a series of stories, each about a different dish, which is quite interesting. It intertwines everyday life with human emotions and worldly affairs. 💕💕 2. This book is an ensemble piece with a grand worldview, also consisting of short, episodic stories. However, it's quite poignant and leaves a bitter taste. 😢😢😢 3. In this vast world, everyone is but a mustard seed. This book tells the stories of a group of ordinary people, from emperors and princesses to scholars and farmers. From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Republic of China, the intertwining of family, love, and friendship creates a series of moving tales. Those interested in history should definitely check it out; it's quite insightful. 😄 4. This book has a strong regional flavor. The stories of talented individuals are diverse and remarkable. There are those who die because of their own abilities, craftsmen who rise to fame through their skills, and those who sacrifice their talents for love. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read, making one realize that truly talented people are not ordinary.

18. 68 芥 Mustard Seed (Two-Volume Set) 芥子（全两册） Ju Hua Sanli橘花散里Historical342k WordsCompleted A classic masterpiece by Ju Hua San Li, author of The General’s Lady! The little-known people who lived alongside 24 historical figures. The maid who refused to accept the death sentence imposed on her alongside Yang Guifei, the child who wanted to avenge his sister by assassinating Jing Ke... Little people have no names. They live on in history in another way. Three thousand worlds, and everyone is a mustard seed! Mount Sumeru holds a mustard seed, and a mustard seed contains Mount Sumeru. In t 252Reads9.5Score140Shelves
19. 69 民 A Phantom Night in the Republic 民国妖幻夜 Moonlit Shadow, Ink-Stained Sorrow月影墨殇Modern Romance402k WordsOngoing In the turbulent years of the Republic of China, demons lurk among ordinary folk, and human hearts hide beneath their skin. In places beyond mortal sight, all manner of demons and strange beings with supernatural powers lie concealed. Zhuo Yi, a demon hunter of the Whitefeather Clan with the appearance of a boy, wields his brush like a blade and writes talismans to suppress evil. He runs the Cloudside Bookshop, which appears to sell tales of the supernatural but in truth records the demonic di 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this novel to you. It's a fantasy set in the Republican era, warm and charming, with metaphorical meaning—a truly captivating work. The main character is a young demon-slaying boy from the White Feather Clan, and the story revolves around him, connecting a series of interconnected tales that witness and record the joys and sorrows of human life.

20. 70 幻 Phantom Moth 幻蛾 Moonlit Shadow, Ink-Stained Sorrow月影墨殇32k WordsCompleted Phantom Moth —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 红 A Collection of Beauties 红颜集 Painting Shadows into Jade画影为瑶Ancient Romance58k WordsCompleted The Pipa’s Lament: I once paid for my husband’s studies with the money I earned playing the pipa. But on the day he placed second in the imperial examinations, he flung a divorce agreement in my face. As I left, the prime minister’s daughter laughed in his arms and humiliated me in every way. Not long afterward, he was tortured to death by the prime minister’s daughter. She, in turn, was exiled to a desolate land, where her fate remains unknown. I was behind it all... A Fairy Falls to Earth: I 90Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a collection of short stories, and each story is quite good.

22. 72 白 The Bone Painter 白骨画师 Ji Qingmo寂倾墨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted He is a painter, and she is the work he is most proud of. He is also a collector, using artifacts as his medium and white bones as his guide. Shanghai, in an old alley. An ancient woman, and a qipao shop called Ling Gu Zhai. Every antique in the shop holds the record of a story from the past. So, did you know that the things of legend really do exist... (A collection of strange tales and supernatural mysteries, beginning in the Republican era.) 155Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Come on, come on

23. 73 凤 The Phoenix Calamity 凤凰劫 Gu Yixue古亦雪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After lying low for ten thousand years, Feng Yinuo finally killed Huang Yihe, the one who was said to bring chaos to the Six Realms. Huang Yihe had waited for twenty thousand years, yet never received a promise from Feng Yinuo. In the end, she became a demon, carrying the blood jade stained with Feng Yinuo's blood and doing everything she could to turn him into one as well… With the power of the blood jade, Huang Yihe was reborn and gave others the chance to start over, too. She watched them e 37Reads8.8Score—Shelves
24. 74 忘 The Wangchuan Tea House (Two-Volume Set) 忘川茶舍（全二册） Jian Xiaoshan简小扇Ancient Romance353k WordsCompleted [Xianxia romance + based on a screen original + tragic love + twists in an ancient setting] [A cup of tea, a love story. At Wangchuan Teahouse, you’ll never be troubled by love again.] To restore her beloved’s soul, Liu Sheng came to the mortal world and opened a teahouse, gathering the most unforgettable emotions among humankind. Whenever she collected a feeling as clear as water, she poured it into the River of Forgetfulness. Once its murky waters ran clear, she would be able to see her belove 268Reads9.3Score100Shelves

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    Each short story has a fixed protagonist, and the male and female leads in each story have distinct personalities. The stories are a little bit angsty but also very heartwarming. Highly recommended.

25. 75 灵 Strange Tales of Lingze and Bianjing 灵泽汴事 Scallions and Cilantro香葱香菜Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Fantasy anthology] In the Northern Song capital of Bianjing, a Lingze House appears, offering to fulfill the wishes of both mortals and beings from beyond the human world. Its mysterious owner, accompanied by a little mouse, witnesses the rise and fall of dynasties. This is a place longed for by immortals, spirits, a hundred ghosts and a thousand demons, and all manner of fiends. Whether you are a commoner, a high-ranking official, a prince or minister, or an enigmatic visitor whose nature cann 11Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    See for yourself, they're all good.

26. 76 华 The Song of Hua Xu 华胥引 Tang Qi唐七Anime Fanfiction291k WordsCompleted If you could trade your life for a perfect illusion of the past, would you agree? Perhaps you would shake your head, but they said yes. In this story set amid a world in chaos, the Princess of Wei gives her life for her country, then returns from the dead with the help of a mermaid's pearl. When she plays the Huaxu Melody, she can bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bone, as well as enter dreams and memories. Trading life for a dream, she can only sigh at the joys and sorrows of a f 2.3kReads9.5Score817Shelves

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    This novel is similar to "The Hundred Demon Records" and both are quite good, but I think this one is even better.

27. 77 青 Chronicles of Qingqiu Foxes 青丘狐事录 More Gentle更温柔Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted A collection of fantasy short stories about the foxes of Qingqiu “Everyone has a story. Some are spoken aloud, while others are kept in the heart.” Lingshan’s Story: “Immortality” The righteous fox Lingshan travels to the human world to study the arts. By a twist of fate, she meets a pair of lovers whose lives are full of hardship. Death is not the end. Never seeing each other again is. Wangyou’s Story: “Jade Bamboo” The beautiful fox Wangyou travels to the human world in search of sights she ha 55Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new article; you can give it a try.

28. 78 寻 The Demon-Seeking Bell 寻妖铃 Small-Town Folk from the Countryside农村小市民Fantastical Romance539k WordsCompleted [Ancient-Style Xianxia + Wild Fantasy + Mystery + Romance] Strange beings exist in this world, known as yaojing. Born with spiritual awareness, they commune with heaven and earth and understand yin and yang. Yet they are neither human nor god. Some take the form of beautiful women, others of handsome men. Because they are born extraordinary, the world will not accept them. Some are driven into remote mountains and secluded valleys; others are imprisoned with magic arrays and talismans, left with 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Ancient Chinese Fantasy + Fantasy + Suspense + Romance] "In this world exist strange beings called fairies. They are born with spirituality, connected to heaven and earth, and understanding yin and yang. Yet they are neither human nor god, sometimes beautiful women, sometimes handsome men. Because of their extraordinary birth, they are not tolerated by the world, either banished to deep mountains and valleys, or imprisoned in magical arrays and spells, leaving them no peace..." A work interwoven with fantasy and romance. Strong plot, no filler chapters.

29. 79 无 The Carefree Teahouse (Complete in Two Volumes) 无忧茶馆（全二册） Tan Yimu谭以牧Eastern Fantasy391k WordsCompleted A richly atmospheric, fantastical and romantic tale where the fates of humans and demons converge amid the bustle of everyday life. Rumors of demons often emerge from the Wuyou Teahouse by the Qutan River in Wuyou City, Zhaoguo. People say that after nightfall, mournful sobs and whispered conversations drift out of the teahouse. As a result, business is poor and it barely stays afloat. Five hundred years ago, Gao He unwittingly made a wager with the demon-hunting sorcerer Qiu Guan. Ever since, 1.1kReads9.0Score219Shelves

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    🍵The teahouse, through a series of short stories, subtly connects the characters with the main protagonist. The plot is tightly woven and captivating, depicting the diverse lives of humans and the complexities of love, hate, greed, anger, and delusion between humans and demons. It not only reveals the depths of human nature but also portrays the distinct personalities of demons. Each character is three-dimensional, neither condescending nor biased in their appeasement of any side; each is fleshed out, vibrant, and interesting…

30. 80 长 Chang’an Moon, Frost-Colored 长安月如霜 Honey-Sweet White Tea Cat蜜糖白茶猫Fantastical Romance222k WordsCompleted [Fox Demon ♥ Rabbit Demon]|Love and hate|Everyone's favorite|Late Tang supernatural mysteries|Suspense and horror|Battles between good and evil Foxfire lights the long night; frost falls upon Chang'an. In the waning years of the Tang dynasty, the world is in turmoil and demons run rampant. Monsters lurk in the alleys, harming people. A solitary lamp flickers in the dead of night; ghostly shadows drift through deserted lanes, and eerie cries ring out. Beneath the bustle of human life lie count 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "They want you to be an immortal among immortals, but I'll make you the most monstrous of demons."...

31. 81 山 A Record of Strange Tales from the Mountains and Seas 山海志怪录 Zhou Ayi周阿乙Ancient Romance186k WordsCompleted [Mystery, strange encounters and urban legends, romance, supernatural folklore, crime] A Taoist priestess descends the mountain in a mystery-style monster-slaying adventure. Some cases involve people, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they were caused by people. Are they human misdeeds or the work of ghosts? The world is full of ghosts and monsters. Once they’ve cultivated to a certain level, they’re indistinguishable from ordinary people, yet their emotions can be extraordinarily intense. Good 179Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    They are all episodic stories, not very long, and all fantasy.

32. 82 娘 Wife, Are You Human or Ghost? 娘子你到底是人是鬼？ Chai Qiqi柴柒七Ancient Romance639k WordsCompleted [Neither ghost nor god, neither human nor demon + no romance + a girl squad + no love stories, just monster-hunting] A delicate young lady and a little maid travel through mountains and rivers. The half-human, half-ghost lady loves to eat ghosts. Her golden, one-eyed gaze sees through spirits and monsters, while her maid is a skilled ghost cook who takes meticulous care of her. The lady wanders the mortal world in search of the missing half-inch of her heart. Without it, she cannot be human. Wh 4.8kReads9.4Score810Shelves
33. 83 大 The Demon-Slaying Chronicles of Dajing 大靖捉妖记 Huanran y焕燃yAncient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Food, revenge, court intrigue, mystery-solving, demon hunting, two strong leads) A small eatery has opened directly across from the notorious Censorate. Most of the dishes served there are unheard of and never before seen. They’re delicious, generously portioned, and reasonably priced. No wonder Changlin Street, usually avoided by passersby, is packed with diners come mealtime. The charming and bewitching Boss Sang The all-knowing ancient demon, Old Vine The demon monk Misha, a master chef The 3.5kReads9.1Score468Shelves
34. 84 渡 Guiding Lost Souls 渡阴魂 All I Want Is a Peaceful Life岁月静好就好Mystery343k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend my two new books, which are short story series with a single main storyline.

35. 85 和 Shooting the Breeze with Ghosts 和鬼唠唠嗑 All I Want Is a Peaceful Life岁月静好就好Mystery326k WordsCompleted Xiaoxiao is an orphan in this life. She has been able to talk to ghosts and monsters since childhood, and she gets to know Long Ao, the eldest young master of the Long family. Now that they’ve met again, Long Ao decides to live in the moment. But the demons and monsters still refuse to give up! The Red Robe has borne a false accusation for thousands of years. Who was really pulling the strings behind the scenes back then? An ancient great demon comes to help, falling into a love-hate relationshi 3Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 白 The Strange Tales of Baize Pawnshop 白泽典当行异闻录 Orange-Flavored Meow Alien橙味咩星人Mystery593k WordsCompleted Bai Ze, under the alias Xuan Xiao, runs a hidden pawnshop in the mortal world. Only those burdened by unfulfilled obsessions can see its vermilion-lacquered gates on the night of a full moon. A boy named A He wanders into the shop and becomes an apprentice, gradually uncovering the secrets of the divine beast who guards the Book of Karma and gathers trials of human nature. The final chapter reveals that Bai Ze was punished with a thousand years of tribulations for secretly altering fate. A He tu —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Bai Ze, using the alias "Xuanxiao," runs a secluded pawnshop in the human world. Only those burdened by obsessions can see the vermilion gate on the night of the full moon. Young Ahe mistakenly enters the pawnshop as an apprentice and gradually uncovers the secret of the divine beast guarding the Book of Cause and Effect and collecting trials of humanity.

37. 87 请 Please Leave the Coffin 请君出棺 Little Star Official n Years小星官n年Ancient Romance357k WordsOngoing There is a kind of being in this world called the Divine Coffin. Prepare a small coffin, light a stick of incense, and pray to summon Master Coffin. He can help those separated by life and death meet once more and make up for their regrets. When a single prayer brings forth two wisps of blue smoke, why can the supplicant see only one? Why would someone who prayed with all their heart extinguish the incense four times in a row? Why would a wandering soul who chose to hang themselves still offer a 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ugh, this is it! It's a collection of stories, with the main plot revolving around making and fulfilling wishes, which unfolds into various heart-wrenching tales involving humans, gods, and demons. You should check it out!

38. 88 现 Modern Bestiary of Demons: The Immortal Fox Plays the Zither for a Thousand Years 现代百妖谱：仙狐有琴渡千岁 Jia Mu Seeks the Phoenix嘉木求凤Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Mystery-solving ensemble + fantasy and the supernatural + heartwarming stories. Su Jiujing, a nine-tailed fox, has followed her master, Gong Yuhui, the spirit of a nine-string zither, into the Demon-Suppression Bureau to hunt demons for over a thousand years. She has met emperors lamenting, “In the moonlight, it pains me to look back on my lost homeland”; scholars sighing, “The tears of the survivors are spent amid the dust of the northern invaders”; and Taoist priests furious that “the gods tre 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A truly excellent book worth reading.

39. 89 百 Record of a Hundred Strange Demons 百妖异闻录 A Single Flower花一朵哟Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted She is a lively, cunning spirit mage with great skill and a kind heart. He is a stunningly handsome wandering swordsman, steady on the surface but mischievous underneath. Together, whether they are catching ghosts or subduing demons, each does things their own way. He says, “In this life, I’ll spoil only you…” 18Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 90 桃 [The Hundred Demons' Enchanting Journey] The Peach Blossom Demon's Tale 【百妖魅行】桃花妖记 Flattened Braised Pork压扁了的红烧肉Xianxia7k WordsCompleted The Peach Blossom Demon Chronicles: The Allure of a Hundred Demons —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 百 The Hundred Demons' Manual: I Cultivate Immortality Through Bugs 百妖谱：我靠BUG修仙 Zuo Hui佐慧Ancient Romance82k WordsOngoing When the little white rabbit in Zhongli Xue's arms is mistaken by the sect elders for the legendary nine-tailed celestial fox, her fate changes overnight. This solitary rogue cultivator becomes an inner disciple of the Qingxiao Sect, gaining a top-grade cave dwelling and abundant cultivation resources. But behind this apparent stroke of luck lies a grave danger. Elder Qingxu seems kind and benevolent, but he covets Zhongli Xue's ill-fated constitution and plans to refine her into a pill that wi —Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 92 百 The Hundred Demons' Casebook 百妖症候录 Even the Novel That's Just for Fun Is Fooling Around闹着玩的小说也闹着玩Ancient Romance26k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 百 The Hundred Demons' Scripture 百妖经 Spring Drowsiness Santu春困三土Urban30k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 94 百 The Hundred Demons 百妖名录 Li Weizhentian李威震天Eastern Fantasy48k WordsCompleted No invincibility, no harem, intelligent villains, and a male lead who isn't a self-righteous saint. A faithful, full-length demon-slaying novel with an expansive world. The author has done their best to clearly portray each character's appearance and personality, bringing even minor characters to life. —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 95 妖 The Demon Immortal's Crossing 妖仙渡 Wang Xiaoyue王小玥Ancient Romance329k WordsCompleted A collection of short fantasy stories. “Peach Blossom Immortal” Jun Su counted on her fingers, but still couldn’t figure out how many years she’d been alive. Who would have thought that a trip to the mortal world would cost her immortal path, all because of that young upstart Lu Chi... “Bewitching Bones” No matter how beautifully the red flowers bloom in the Realm of Youluo, they can’t compare to her enchanting beauty. Pei Wan plucked one and gently crushed it. She refused to believe that there 1.1kReads9.3Score194Shelves

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    It is made up of a series of short stories, each with a different protagonist!

46. 96 外 Death Notices in Food Delivery Notes 外卖备注里的死亡预告 Lucky Cat Who Loves Fried Meat爱吃炸肉的招财猫Mystery7k WordsCompleted Death Warnings in the Food Delivery Instructions 197Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this: One night, I ordered takeout. A note appeared on the order: "Be careful, you'll die." I was startled by the note, but then I thought it was probably a prank. But I really did die...

47. 97 我 I Touched Your Ashes. Keep Hanging Yourself 我碰了你的骨灰，你继续上吊 Yu Misheng屿弥生Fantastical Romance219k WordsCompleted In the imperial capital, there was a young master named Nalan, the most gifted diviner in the land. The noble families all flocked to his residence to pay their respects. Later, that famous young master died, hanged from a willow tree. Su Nuo was a college student. Then she met a hanged ghost dangling from a willow tree. The ghost was rich and capable, but had no body. He said he could give Su Nuo gold. Su Nuo believed him. 48Reads6.4Score—Shelves
48. 98 信 Get Stronger by Worshipping the Gods 信奉神明就变强 The Kindhearted Demon Lord善良的大魔头16k WordsCompleted Believe in the Gods, and You’ll Grow Stronger 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (∗❛ั∀❛ั∗)✧*. Short, refreshing, fun, and enjoyable story!

49. 99 缥 Ethereal: The Tianchizhuan Volume 缥缈·天咫卷 Bai Jiwan白姬绾Eastern Fantasy234k WordsCompleted In the prosperous Tang dynasty, Chang'an is beset by ghosts roaming the night and demons gathering in their thousands. In the West Market district, where yin and yang meet, stands a mysterious, ethereal pavilion: the Piaomiao Pavilion. It trades in rare treasures and the seven emotions and six desires. Humans, demons, ghosts, and gods all pass through its doors. Where is the Piaomiao Pavilion? Those without fate may pass right by and never see it; Those with fate will seek it out, even from a th 559Reads9.5Score113Shelves

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    They're all pretty good, very enjoyable, and while they're similar in theme, they don't feel repetitive.

50. 100 缥 Ethereal: The Ranxizhuan Volume 缥缈·燃犀卷 Bai Jiwan白姬绾Mystery222k WordsCompleted In the prosperous Tang dynasty, Chang'an is beset by ghosts roaming the night and demons gathering in their thousands. In the West Market district, where yin and yang meet, stands a mysterious, ethereal pavilion: the Piaomiao Pavilion. The Piaomiao Pavilion trades in rare treasures and the seven emotions and six desires. Humans, demons, ghosts, and gods all pass through its doors. Where is the Piaomiao Pavilion? Those without fate may pass right by and never see it; Those with fate will seek it 346Reads9.5Score109Shelves

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