I’ve Had Enough Sweet Stories Lately. Recommend Some Tearjerking Tragedies to Balance Things Out 最近甜腻了，来几本be调剂一下，要虐死人的那种

1. 1 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds

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   Seriously, it took me a long time to recover from this! It was quite sweet at first, then it became angsty around chapter 100, then started getting sweet again after about 20 chapters. After a few sweet chapters, the female lead died, and the male lead was incredibly devoted! The side stories were also amazing. I absolutely love the couple, Xu and Yao Jinghe!

2. 2 我 I Once Promised You a Golden Age of Joy 我曾许你盛世欢颜 Flirtatious Little Bottle风流小瓶子Modern Romance44k WordsCompleted Ye Chen waits for his Mrs. Ye, from the days when youth was like a dream until her hair turns white as snow. But he will never know that his Mrs. Ye was buried long ago in that rotten, muddy grave... 1.6kReads6.6Score27214d adds

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   Genre: If you've read too many sweet romance novels and want something a little angst to balance things out, you can try the first book—it's both angsty and short. Synopsis: I personally read the whole thing in one hour. I didn't cry, but I felt a little sad. There's one thing I didn't quite understand: the part where Gu Qifeng kidnaps the female lead to threaten the male lead into handing over Lin Ya. Why did Gu Qifeng only call the male lead and not send him a video? He could have just sent him a photo! Why was he so fixated on calling? Was he out of his mind or something? Of course, it's also possible the author deliberately wrote it this way to make the female lead despair and commit suicide. Anyway, I felt the second male lead was really stupid! The other characters were all well-written. The male lead, favored by the female lead, was fearless and didn't consider her feelings, taking advantage of her love. She was forced to abort her child and had her kidney removed! After returning, she made up a lie for the male lead out of consideration for his feelings, and he actually believed it?! Didn't he notice how weak she was? Was it because the female lead was too good at deceiving him? Or did the male lead simply not love her enough? I think it's probably not enough. If Ye Chen loved her a little more, after calming down after his anger, he would have known that Nan Qiao wouldn't have said such things! If Ye Chen understood Nan Qiao a little more, he would have known how much she loved him. If Ye Chen paid more attention to Nan Qiao, he wouldn't have been kept in the dark for so long! If… if… Unfortunately, there are no ifs! You ultimately lost the girl who had your heart and soul. She left in such despair… so tragically… For the rest of your life, you will live like a walking corpse, filled with remorse and pain, waiting from youthful days to old age, repaying the debt you owe her while waiting. Nan Qiao, with memories of her past life, is reborn into the body of a girl who has been paralyzed and in a coma for eight years. With a loving brother and a wealthy family, her life will be a brand new beginning, and her future will be full of beauty and dreams! This ending is quite good. I just hope that in this life, Nan Qiao won't be a love-struck, infatuated woman again. If she doesn't meet a man who loves her wholeheartedly, she should be beautiful on her own and pursue her passion for architectural design! Wishing you peace, joy, and all the best! May you live a carefree life! ❤️ Recommendation Rating: Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: The second novel is a highly rated angst-filled story. The author's writing style is elegant and smooth, revealing a sense of open-mindedness and clarity between the lines. The story is short but very engaging. Story Summary: Cheng Li and Shen Xun love and understand each other. After reading it, I didn't feel heartbroken, but rather deeply moved. I realized that life is never easy. If you think it's easy, it's because someone is bearing the burden of hardship. The world isn't entirely bright; there are people holding the line on the edge of darkness. There is no such thing as a peaceful life; it's just that someone is carrying the burden for you. Finally, let us pay tribute to all the anti-drug police officers who have silently dedicated themselves to the fight against drugs and those who have bravely sacrificed their lives! Recommendation Rating: Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very meaningful and worth reading.

3. 3 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 24.1kReads9.7Score4.6k14d adds
4. 4 凤 The Phoenix God Tomb 凤凰神墓 The Babbling Stream溪水潺潺Two Male Leads202k WordsCompleted [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 139Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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   The first and third books are incredibly heart-wrenching. I'm not sure about the second book, but it's probably heart-wrenching too. Honestly, if the first book isn't heart-wrenching, you're screwed, hehehe. The third book was really uncomfortable to read, but it wasn't heart-wrenching. However, it's really heart-wrenching for beginners, especially those who have just finished reading sweet novels. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has just finished reading sweet novels or is a beginner; it's absolutely amazing.

5. 5 孽 After His Wicked Disciple Blasphemed the Gods, His Ascetic Master’s Eyes Turned Red 孽徒亵渎神祇后，禁欲师尊红了眼 Little Picture Treasure小图宝Two Male Leads199k WordsCompleted [Completed] Su Yunche is a straight-as-an-arrow straight man who finds himself inside a BL novel. Him? A cold, abstinent master? He takes in a deranged, lovesick disciple who’s a little monster? Su Yunche wants to laugh. How could the disciple he raised with his own hands possibly have bad intentions toward his master? Some time later, Su Yunche is locked in a dark room by the disciple he trusted. Su Yunche: “...” Well, this is bad. The little brat has two faces and is forcing himself on him. Af 770Reads9.1Score14414d adds
6. 6 又 The Sweet and Obedient Si Beauty Is Actually Crazy and Yandere 又甜又乖的司美人其实很疯很病娇 Nocturne of the Azure Sea碧海的夜曲Two Male Leads483k WordsCompleted [Dominant male lead + yandere beauty as the love interest + corruption + redemption + two male leads + sweet romance] [Fake sweet, silly beauty, real yandere madman Si Yu (love interest) x Lou Feiye, who’s dark on the outside but pure at heart and thinks he’s straight (male lead)] When Lou Feiye first met Si Yu, he thought he was a sweet, innocent little rabbit, delicate and pitiful, the very picture of a silly beauty. Then one day, he happened to see Si Yu smiling as he took someone’s life, and 837Reads8.7Score11314d adds
7. 7 夏 Summer Carrier Pigeon 夏日信鸽 Zhou Yuyu周鱼鱼Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted “A true story.” “A love letter to my beloved.” Zhou Yuyu always thought that liking someone and being liked in return was an incredibly, incredibly lucky thing. And she was one of the lucky ones: she had found someone to share her life with and walk through every season by her side. They were meant to walk together for a lifetime, but devastating news shattered that dream: the boy she loved had been chosen by Death, and his life was about to enter its final countdown. Their happiness was now ste 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The story took place this September. It's a completely true story, based on the author's own experience, and it's also a love letter she wrote to her husband. It's really sad and regrettable 😢😢 Why can't two people who love each other have a good ending?

8. 8 花 The Flowers Bloomed 花，开了 AhriiiTwo Male Leads55k WordsCompleted If not for that glass of “Glacier,” he would never have inexplicably walked toward him. If he had never met Chen Ji, he would probably still be shrouded in darkness, unable to believe that anyone in this world could truly love him. An Yi is the top seller in this part of town, a butterfly dancing on the edge of taboo, dazzling yet elusive. Chen Ji, a spotless top student, is like a little deer lost in forbidden territory. He has stepped into more than this absurd place: he has also entered An Y —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a heart-wrenching tragic ending story that will make you cry buckets, even for someone like me with very low empathy. I highly recommend the comic book at the end!!!

9. 9 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 80.8kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds
10. 10 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 79.3kReads9.7Score13.8k14d adds

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    The first one was a romance novel, and they didn't end up together. I cried so much while reading it 😢😢😢😢😢 The second one had two male leads. Don't be fooled by the low rating; it was incredibly good, short, and extremely heart-wrenching. I'm easily moved to tears, so I thought it was angsty 😢😢😢😢

11. 11 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5k14d adds

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    (Angst + Bad Ending) I hope he didn't lose anything in the parallel world, I hope he said "I love you" to Shen Fenghai in the parallel world, I hope they have no regrets in the parallel world (ﾉಥ益ಥ)

12. 12 我 I Told You I Love You in Heaven 我在天堂说爱你 Ling Xi灵希Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted 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 865Reads9.5Score19914d adds
13. 13 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.3kReads9.4Score6.7k14d adds
14. 14 分 After We Broke Up, the Baby's Father Regretted It 分手后孩子他爸后悔了 Lou Yeqing楼夜卿Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted 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 331Reads8.6Score—14d adds
15. 15 情 How Did My Love Rival Turn Into This? 情敌他怎么变成这样了 Good Medicine Tastes Bitter良口苦药Two Male Leads323k WordsCompleted (Two male leads + rivals to lovers + mutual healing + college campus + bittersweet romance + both virgins, happy ending) Poor, cool, and ridiculously handsome, with a devoted boyfriend vibe x a beautiful, rich young master whose life is full of misery Xi Zhou had money but no one to care for him. When he fell ill during his sophomore year, he hired a caregiver. The moment the caregiver walked in, Xi Zhou realized it was Jiang Yubai, his archenemy and romantic rival. Even while hospitalized, the 2.5kReads9.4Score32214d adds
16. 16 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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    After reading the "Eyes Peeing" series, perhaps it's not all about dramatic ups and downs; the real heartbreak comes from the subtle, understated pain, like a dull shard slowly etching itself into your heart. After finishing, you'll find a huge emptiness inside. Many stories will make you feel sorry for the characters, but you'll also realize that they might be reflections of yourself in real life, like looking in a mirror. 🥺

17. 17 我 I Only Sneaked a Glance at Him 我只偷看他一眼 Zhi Jiu枝玖Anime Fanfiction188k WordsCompleted During the speech by the freshman class representative, Chen Nan fell for Lu Xu at first sight, and for the rest of her life. The pink sunset beyond the window filled the entire sky, like a beautiful landscape painting. The clouds looked drunk, their cheeks flushed with color. Chen Nan held her breath and stole a sidelong glance at Lu Xu. His profile was youthful and striking, and he held his book with perfect posture. A ray of light fell on the yellowed pages, and touched him as well. The dayli 16.8kReads9.6Score3.8k14d adds
18. 18 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted 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 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
19. 19 限 Limited-Time Happiness 限定快乐 Manman Girl漫漫girlTwo Female Leads175k WordsCompleted [Bad ending / two female leads + physical and emotional angst + one-sided salvation] May 20 was supposed to be a romantic, sweet day, but it became the darkest day of their lives. When she fell into the depths of darkness, she tried to become the light that would save her... 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The second one has a bad ending... Ah, I'll die first for the bad ending (it has two female leads).

20. 20 不 I'm Afraid to Fall in Love with You 不敢爱上你 Tofu Peddler贩子豆花Two Female Leads622k WordsCompleted Yan Mu, an ordinary office drone, has had a crush on a guy for years. Then, at a party, she unexpectedly meets female CEO Yan Manyun, opening the door to a whole new world. Yan Mu was initially resistant to this kind of relationship, but gradually falls for Yan Manyun under her ardent pursuit, and the two begin a passionate romance. But their sweet days are cut short by an accident. Yan Manyun dies trying to atone for her, and Yan Mu soon takes her own life as well. When Yan Mu wakes up, she 958Reads9.2Score11914d adds
21. 21 八 August Wutong 八月梧桐 Jiang Muwen江暮闻Modern Romance70k WordsCompleted [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 66Reads8.7Score—14d adds
22. 22 替 After My Substitute Faked Her Death, the CEO Went to Hell and Back to Win Her Back 替身死遁后，总裁他追妻火葬场了 Princess-Flavored Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry公主味儿的西红柿炒蛋Two Male Leads291k WordsCompleted Synopsis It took Cen Xi more than four years together to realize he was just a stand-in. Worse still, he was still in love with Gu Zifeng. He was like a trumpet vine, forever twining around a towering oak. But the oak's first love had returned, a self-reliant silk-cotton tree. The two trees seemed far apart aboveground, yet their roots intertwined beneath the soil. Everyone, including Cen Xi himself, thought the oak and the silk-cotton tree were a better match. Unable to bear it any longer, 53Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    These are all examples, but the second one is one I highly recommend. It only has a tragic ending; the middle part is quite sweet. If you really want a challenge, I suggest you check out the last book. I think I cried while reading it. It was my first time reading this type of book, and since it's not a double-hero story, it's incredibly heart-wrenching.

23. 23 农 The Farmer’s Contracted Husband: The Bully Learns to Farm 农家契哥儿，恶霸乖乖种田 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads620k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to ancient times, Lin Liusheng, a man, is sold by his family to a tyrant...to be his contract brother? What is going on?! With a sickly body, even staying alive is a struggle. And that tyrant? He gambles, fights, and drinks. He has land but won’t farm it, spending all day roaming around like a bandit. Even the county constables go out of their way to avoid him. Lin Liusheng leans weakly against the wall. “Get out there and work the fields!” The hulking tyrant pouts. “Can I g 11.8kReads9.4Score1.8k14d adds
24. 24 珍 Pearl-Born 珍珠盛体 Little Yellow Ginger小黄姜Two Male Leads118k WordsCompleted [ABO] [Devoted, Angsty Romance] [He Doesn't Love Him at First, Then Pursues Him] [Scumbag Love Interest] [Protagonist Starts Weak and Grows Strong] “After you escape, will you still think about the Alpha who built a wall around you with false love?” To obtain a peerless pearl, Cheng Xiuyin turned every blade he had against Bai Wu, the pearl oyster Omega who was the only one to ever truly love him. Later, the Omega shed his former innocence and rose to power. The Alpha who had hurt him to the cor 9Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 泛 Daydreams Run Wild 泛滥白日梦 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads190k WordsCompleted #He told me he loved me 365 times, but not a single one was true# Rekindled romance / loving and hurting each other / a balanced mix of sweet and angsty / HE / groveling to win her back / slight sci-fi Flirtatious, spoiled crown prince vs. cold, withdrawn patient Amnesiac, goofy at first, then a sickly, possessive puppy-like lover vs. aloof genius beauty I found a little dog in a garbage dump. Later, he became my boyfriend. The handsome guy hauling bricks at the construction site is my boyfrie 287Reads9.4Score5514d adds
26. 26 逆 Against the Current 逆水沉舟 Yuan Jiu沅酒Two Male Leads323k WordsCompleted Content warning: The leads aren't both untouched! The ending reveals that they are. There are many deviants in the story, so stay away if that's not your thing! Loyal, protective guardian × mad beauty of a prince Lian Jing was born in the demon realm and rose to the position of crown prince. But because of his parents' sordid past, his heritage became the subject of gossip among the demons. For the first half of his life, he was trapped in a gilded cage, a bird longing for high mountains and 77Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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