Rules Horror, Rules Horror! I've Recently Gotten Hooked on This Genre 规则怪谈，规则怪谈，最近迷上了规则怪谈类

1. 1 化 I Go by Jiahao, But Do You Really Think I'm Jiahao? 化名嘉豪，哥们你真当我是嘉豪啊 Liu Qingchen柳轻尘Mystery959k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow, Live Streaming, No Harem, Light Ensemble Cast, A Touch of Cosmic Horror, No Stress] Jiang Chen, who had long found life unbearably dull, is unexpectedly drawn into terrifying livestreaming scenarios filled with ghosts, murderers, and indescribable horrors. Jiang Chen had planned to spend his life slacking off, but he unexpectedly finds something to enjoy here. "I often find life dull because I'm far too clearheaded." "Jiang Chen, how long have you had this chuunibyou condition? S 24.5kReads8.6Score3.1kShelves

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   Trust me, these three books are absolutely amazing, but the downside is that none of them are very well-known, I don't know why. They're all clearly very well-written.

2. 2 规 Rule Horror: I Can Devour Every Supernatural Being 规则怪谈：我能吞噬所有诡异 A Billion Cicadas亿只小蝉Mystery854k WordsOngoing [No Heroine + National Destiny + Everyone Is Smart + Devouring the Uncanny] Rule-based horror descended upon the world. Those selected were sent into the world of the uncanny to face scenarios fraught with danger. Chen Xin, already starving, was unlucky enough to be selected. He would represent Huaguo in the challenge. Everyone selected for their first scenario gets one chance to draw a talent, but Chen Xin ended up with the most useless E-rank talent. The good news was that this talent could gr 10.6kReads8.7Score890Shelves
3. 3 骇EN Dread Night: Getting Rich in a Horror Game 骇夜：我在恐怖游戏里暴富 A-One Is Not A-Two阿一不是阿二Mystery714k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out and will rise later. Infinite flow + mild horror + original instances + no female lead) A tower stands in the eternal night, with a group of players trapped inside. They have to keep taking part in bizarre games to earn the food and supplies they need to survive. A killer in red embroidered shoes, a child with no eyes, a haunted mountain where an entire expedition team died... One deadly trap after another, with death around every corner. Players: “We're going to die, w 2.8MReads9.5Score588.3kShelves
4. 4 我 I’m the Trickster in the Rule-Breaking Horror Tales 我在规则怪谈做老六 Remembering Youth纪念青春Mystery652k WordsCompleted [Complete, with a universally praised ending] [Rebellious Oddball + School Oddball + Lin Chen the Oddball + Comedy + Crazy Antics + The Uncanny + National Fortune + Mental Illness] [Readers say it becomes legendary from the third instance onward] He swaps a hen’s eggs for pebbles and lets her sit on them for half a month, hands sandpaper to his roommate while he’s on the toilet, and buys ten steamed buns for a beggar who asks for money to eat, then watches him finish them… Lin Chen is an oddba 9.2kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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   Rebellious sixth grader + school sixth grader + Lin Laoliu + comedy + outrageous actions + bizarre + national destiny + mental illness [Readers say the third chapter is where he becomes a legend] He replaced eggs with pebbles and had a hen incubate them for half a month, handed his roommate sandpaper while he was in the outhouse, bought ten steamed buns for a beggar asking for money and watched him eat them… Lin Chen, a somewhat mentally unstable sixth grader, was unexpectedly chosen to represent the Dragon Kingdom in a thrilling game called Rules of the Strange. He started with an SSS-level talent: Born a sixth grader! Thus, he fully displayed the self-cultivation of a crazy sixth grader and began his path of wreaking havoc on the bizarre. The Dragon Kingdom people: Others go to Rules of the Strange to risk their lives, Lin Chen goes to play the bizarre. It's his destiny!

5. 5 规 Rule Horror: They Say I Have Multiple Personalities 规则怪谈：他们说我有多重人格 Eating Pomegranates Without Spitting Out the Seeds吃石榴不吐籽Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy, lighthearted, invincible, bizarre, ever-changing personality] This is the second year of the showdown between humanity and bizarre creatures, and the situation is growing increasingly tense... Bi Yi transmigrates into the body of a man who had jumped to his death. The moment he opens his eyes, he is chosen as a contestant. But his head was damaged in the fall, so he is always getting into trouble. Every day, he loses his memory, goes crazy, then turns around and becomes incredibly obedi 29.5kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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   These are some good ghost stories. The second one has a romantic pairing, and it's a dual-male story. The male lead loses his memory in the first chapter and then again at the end, creating a sense of closure. The first book's protagonist is Bi Yi, who has multiple personalities, each with their own personality and name. The third book's protagonist is Lin Jiu, who was originally selected to enter a mental hospital. Later, there are various character secrets and foreshadowing, and he seems to become the Lord of All Gods. The fourth book's female lead is Wu Le, and it has a romantic pairing, featuring two strong and two monster-like characters, a yandere versus a madwoman.

6. 6 怪 The Urban Legend Lost Its Memory, So Now Things Get Interesting 怪谈失忆了，那就有得玩了 Getting Up Early Isn't Goji Berries早起不是枸杞Two Male Leads250k WordsCompleted [Audiobook narrated by a human voice now available] Rule Horror + Delusional Misinterpretation + Two Male Leads + Protagonist in the Dominant Role Rule Horror descended upon the world. Just as humanity breathed a sigh of relief at finally gaining the power to resist it, the Rule Horror game played a cruel joke on them: an S-rank Rule Horror was about to descend on Earth. It seemed Rule Horror had no intention of letting humanity survive. Just as everyone prepared to face death without flinching, 16kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves
7. 7 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, I Slapped a Supernatural Being 规则怪谈：开局给诡异一巴掌 Niu Gulu Achuan钮钴禄阿川Mystery743k WordsCompleted 20.8kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves
8. 8 靠 You Need Me to Survive? I'm an NPC, Not a Player! 靠我存活？我是NPC不是玩家哦 Sui Sui Er岁岁儿Mystery782k WordsCompleted Wu Le is a murderous NPC in a horror game, rotating through different scenarios to "work"! Wu Le is free-spirited and willful. Deceiving players, playing tricks on them, and terrifying them are all part of her daily routine. Sometimes she likes to disguise herself as a player, getting a close look at the evil in people's hearts. She gives players hope, then crushes it completely, enjoying the look of despair on their faces. Other times, she plays the part of a proper horror NPC, hunting down pla 24.7kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
9. 9 规 Rule Horror: I Use a Lovecraftian Heavenly Court to Crush Dimensions 规则怪谈：我用克系天庭降维打击 Yuanzhi, Who Loves Home-Cooked Braised Beltfish爱吃家常煮带鱼的元志Mystery107k WordsOngoing Global rule-based horror games descend, and each country randomly draws a designer to create a rules dungeon and compete. The West unleashes "Vampire Castles," "Werewolf Towns," and "Cthulhu Cruises," crushing Daxia time and again. With its cultural heritage in tatters, Daxia loses nine rounds straight! Su Heng, who transmigrated into this world, takes over the mess and responds to the world's ridicule by tossing out [Heavenly Court Anomaly Code: Southern Heaven Gate]. "Do not look directly at t 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is the most interesting rule-based fantasy book I've ever read. The protagonist is intelligent throughout, and the book cleverly combines elements of Crusaderism with traditional culture, making it incredibly addictive.

10. 10 惊 Thriller Game: I Can See the Hints 惊悚游戏：我能看到提示 Master Mouse in Sunglasses戴墨镜的鼠爷Mystery951k WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy + power fantasy. Not scary. If that's not your thing, move along!] A mysterious dimension descends upon Earth, randomly selecting humans to take part in a horror game. Uncensorable horror livestreams spread across the internet, allowing all of humanity to witness one terrifying spectacle after another. Gu Yi is unlucky enough to be chosen as an adventurer. Fortunately, he can see mysterious hints. Following the hints, Gu Yi gradually seeks out the truth, only to discover that 6.7kReads8.9Score639Shelves

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    The first book features Su Xiao, a war god who forces his way through. The second book features someone who has experienced all the dungeons but is forced to start over. The third book features Su Bai, the Demon Emperor. The sixth book features a pact of life and death!

11. 11 让 You Sent Me to a Rules Horror Game, So Why Are All the Ghosts Familiar? 让你参加规则怪谈咋都是熟诡异 Bibibei比比北Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was trapped in the world of Rule Horror for five years. After getting out, he thought he could finally live a peaceful life. Little did he know he would be chosen as Longguo's player, taking part in Rule Horror on Longguo's behalf. Once Lin Feng entered, he realized they were all familiar horrors, familiar unspeakable beings. The fake mother from the note in Mom's Room was beautiful and alluring. She clearly wanted to kill the players, yet treated Lin Feng with great care. Manager Xiao 34.4kReads6.8Score4.2kShelves

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    They're all really good! [Kissing emojis] I'm currently reading the first one, and it's pretty good—highly recommended! [Admiring emojis]

12. 12 怪 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Stone Giant Monster石头巨怪Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.7kShelves

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    When it comes to bizarre tales about rules, this is the first book that comes to mind. Gu Yi, the legendary Gu Shen, needs no introduction, right?

13. 13 规 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.1kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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    The first book is Gu Yi. If you're into ghost stories and haven't read Gu Yi, you can't say you've read it (that's how I got into it). The unresolved story of Chen Zeyu (Er Gou) and his "never compromise" is legendary. I wasn't particularly interested in the beginning or the synopsis, but after reading it, I was really impressed. The stone monster is awesome! The second book is Zhou Bai. The story really connects seamlessly; each arc is interconnected. I especially liked the later parts of the plot.

14. 14 末 Doomsday Capitalist: The Yin Soldiers and the Female Emperor Are All Mine 末世资本家：阴兵女帝全都要 Arctic Roasted Sweet Potato北极烤地瓜Sci-Fi & Apocalypse407k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse + Tycoon + System + Rules-Based Horror + Multiple Heroines + Invincible + Feel-Good + Illustrated] The Age of Netherfog descended. An ancient psionic civilization collapsed, strange domains spread everywhere, and rules of death shrouded the world. While everyone else fought desperately to survive in the strange domains, Lu Yuan took control of the Netherbank Capital Board System and became the CEO who took over a bankrupt civilization. Swipe a Netherbank black card to negotiate and r 59Reads—Score125Shelves

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    Try this one, a different kind of supernatural tale. [Apocalypse + Tycoon + System + Supernatural Tales of Rules + Multiple Female Leads] The Age of Dark Mist has arrived, the ancient psionic civilization has collapsed, and the realm of the supernatural is everywhere, with the rules of death shrouding the world. While others struggle to survive in the supernatural realm, Lu Yuan holds the board system of the Underworld Capital, becoming the CEO who takes over the bankrupt civilization. Swipe the Underworld Black Card to negotiate and modify the rules of death; wave the Yin Soldier Tiger Talisman, and a million-strong psionic army awaits your command; take out the contract book, and whether it's a troublesome realm lord or a remnant of the Underworld, they can all sign contracts and be brought under your command. A powerful red-clad realm lord leads the vanguard, a cold and aloof female general oversees the allied defenses, and a group of highly skilled subordinates gather in the group, each taking on important positions and utilizing their combat power and talents. The Evil Suppression Bureau and the Ghost Hunting Guild compete to cooperate, while the extremist church opposes them at every turn. Faced with the crisis, Lu Yuan casually appeared in slippers, offering either to buy the entire Ghost Realm or to summon his legion to crush it. He didn't talk about saving the world, only about mergers and acquisitions. "This apocalyptic world will henceforth belong to the Underworld Group."

15. 15 早 I Cleared the Game Ages Ago, and You’re Only Now Pulling Me into the Horror Game 早通关了，你才拉我进怪谈 City God城神Mystery2.4M WordsCompleted [Invincible] [No Female Lead] After practicing for two and a half years, Jiang Zhe cleared a game called Rule-Based Horror. After clearing it, he transmigrated into the world of Rule-Based Horror. Every country in the world selects one chosen player. Winners bring their nation prosperity. Losers have a monster randomly descend upon one of their cities, where it wreaks havoc for 48 hours. Jiang Zhe is selected and awakens an SSS-rank talent: “Unscientific Summoning,” which lets him summon p 10.6kReads8.8Score1.3kShelves

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    What a coincidence! I've also recently become obsessed with the "rule-based supernatural tales" genre. Except for the fourth book, which has two male leads, the others are all without female leads. I'm currently reading the first book; the second arc is incredibly mind-bending! [Exploring] I've reread the second book and highly recommend it! Although the second book doesn't have a female lead, there are subtle hints of romance between the two male leads, and the Bai x Ye pairing is incredibly sweet. I've spent a bit more time reading the rest, but they're all fantastic—just look at the ratings! I wouldn't read anything bad, so I highly recommend them all!! [Shy][Kiss]

16. 16 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

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    1. A rare female protagonist in a supernatural fantasy novel. 2. What will happen to Xu Ye, who is born without the ability to feel pain, when she enters a supernatural fantasy novel? 3. The title might mislead you; I was hesitant to read further. Only the brave ones can read on.

17. 17 当 When I'm in the Rules Horror Game, Nothing Is Forbidden 当我在规则怪谈百无禁忌 Xu Moqing徐墨卿Mystery542k WordsCompleted [No female lead + supernatural horror + mental illness + comedy + national destiny] My name is Su Ming, and I'm a transmigrator. I currently work at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where I'm in charge of the important project of “being studied.” They keep saying I'm sick, but I know I'm fine. It's the world that's sick. After I escaped from the psychiatric hospital, I was chosen by Rule Horror to become Longguo's chosen participant, representing Longguo in the upcoming horror games. [Ding! The Ho 65.5kReads9.6Score7.5kShelves
18. 18 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
19. 19 恐 Horror Movie NPC Goes on a Killing Spree in a Terror Game 恐怖片NPC在惊悚游戏杀疯了 Snow-Skin Lantern冰皮灯笼Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Horror + comedy + power fantasy + no female lead (male protagonist has no romantic pairing)] A horror game swept across the world. Fu Yan, an NPC from a horror movie in a higher plane of existence, was accidentally dragged into the game. Fu Yan: Since you've all gone to the trouble of inviting me, I won't hold back. From then on, the “horror game” was plunged into the shadow of someone named “Fu Yan”... Horror NPCs: Please, don't come any closer! Livestream viewers: Can someone do something abo 64.7kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves
20. 20 规 Rule Horror: I Am the Horror Story 规则怪谈：我即怪谈 Wish You Happiness祝你快乐呀Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing In 2017, supernatural tales descended upon Earth. Conventional weapons couldn't harm them, and humanity struggled to survive. Rule-based supernatural tales became humanity's last lifeline. Tens of thousands of chosen ones around the world were selected. If they won, the supernatural tales would vanish from reality. If they lost, the rule-based tales would descend upon the world. This was a war between humanity and the supernatural. Chen Shao, a patient suffering from bone cancer, became one of t 143kReads9.6Score18.8kShelves

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    The first book was truly amazing! All the following books have no female lead and no romantic entanglements; the main characters and the older brother are so lovable 😍 The older brother is incredibly doting. The 9.6 Rating is well-deserved. The second book got a bit off as it went on, almost like fanfiction; the author himself started writing fanfiction 👍 Don't deny how good it is 🥰 The third book is still authoritative, going straight for the best!

21. 21 我 I Turned the Horror World Into a Raising Game! 我把惊悚世界玩成养成游戏！ Yu Zuo予作Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A mysterious force descended upon Earth, giving rise to another world of terror. Everyone was forcibly sent into the world of horror games on their eighteenth birthday. While everyone else was immersed in fear, struggling to survive in the cracks between life and death, Qin Nuo discovered that he could earn System rewards by influencing the ghosts’ emotions. And every time he completed a dungeon, he could establish his own business in the world of horror. So he became a food runner at the Yin Sp 112.4kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves
22. 22 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

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    Super good-looking [sending hearts][kissing][sending hearts] [🌸🌸🌸No CP + No live streaming + No national destiny + Strong female lead + Horror + Rules and supernatural tales + Greek mythology✨✨✨] The con artist Shi Si had just finished her seven-year prison sentence when she was suddenly transported to a world of rules and supernatural tales, and even obtained the D-level talent [Magic Mirror Truth]. [Magic Mirror Truth Talent Introduction] [1. When someone asks you a question, you must tell the truth.] [2. You will always know who the most beautiful woman in the world is.] ... That's it? Shi Si was so angry she wanted to flip the table. Making a con artist only able to tell the truth was like going to war without a gun, forgetting a pen in an exam, or not only failing to win a lottery ticket but also losing ten yuan. What about her disregard for rules? What about her immortality? What about her S-level talent that could see incorrect rules and hidden hints? Luck really is someone else's. An incredibly unlucky player bravely ventures into a dungeon! A dark street in a raging storm, a strange girl dancing in the rain, maggot-infested corpses in a rotting room, a taxi driver with a smile hiding a knife…

23. 23 规 Even Rule-Based Horror Tales Can’t Cure My Mental Illness 规则怪谈也治不了我的精神病 Dear Reader, Don't Run看官别跑Mystery282k WordsOngoing Rules-based horror descends. Those who succeed earn rewards for themselves and their countries, while those who fail face the punishment of the supernatural invading their world. A one-of-a-kind master of the psychiatric world, the only top-tier star, Gao Fei. He becomes the most dazzling and brilliant player of them all, as well as the rising star who makes it hardest for everyone to keep a straight face. The horror scenarios are like amusement parks to him, and the supernatural seems perfec 62Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    1. The protagonist is mentally ill. He enters the world of supernatural rules, and even the supernatural rules can't harm him. The writing style is particularly funny [laughs]. 2. The protagonist is born a jinx. He died because of bad luck in his previous life, but after transmigrating into the world of supernatural rules, he can pass on his bad luck to the supernatural beings. One by one, these unlucky supernatural beings begin to doubt themselves.

24. 24 惊 The Horror Realm: Entering the Strange World from a Psychiatric Hospital 惊悚领域：从精神病院进入诡世界 Tender Little Puppy香嫩的小狗Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing (The hardcover edition has been published!) [Infinite Flow] [Original Horror Instances] [Mild Horror] “Chen Ji murdered his mother a week ago and spent three days with her corpse before he was arrested.” “You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and are about to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital for supervision.” “Do you have anything to say?” The black-haired boy before them slowly raised his head, his expression calm. “I’ll say it again.” “The thing I killed wasn’t my mother...” “It w 335.3kReads9.5Score66.6kShelves

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    The first book features a protagonist with numerous personalities and immense power. It's humorous in the early stages, but the world-building expands significantly later on. A strong point of this book is the global cooperation and collective effort to protect their home in the face of disaster. The second book feels exceptionally well-designed, with each scenario compelling the reader to keep going. The main characters are portrayed naturally and simply, without being overly flashy.

25. 25 诡 The Uncanny Descends, So I Passed My Bad Luck to the NPCs 诡异降临，我把霉运分给了NPC If You Become a Demon你若成妖Mystery281k WordsCompleted [Livestream]+ [No Heroine] A silly comedy with absurd, nonsensical events. If this style isn't for you, please don't click in. Thanks~ The evil spirit bares its fangs. “Play a game with me, or I'll eat you!” Meng Fan remains perfectly calm. “I can, but do you have enough money?” As long as you've got enough cash, I don't mind passing all my bad luck on to you... 619Reads9.2Score103Shelves
26. 26 全 Our Whole Dorm Transmigrated to Republican-Era China, and I Opened the Door to Strange Tales 全寝穿越民国，我开启怪谈之门 Four Happiness Sweet Bun四喜小甜饼Mystery599k WordsOngoing [The whole dorm transmigrates + supernatural tales + Chinese-style horror + detective work + espionage + power struggles + two strong leads + satisfying wish fulfillment] At two in the morning, the human-skin mirror in Dormitory 314 came alive! All four female college students in the dorm were dragged, screaming, into the scene of a horrific skinning case from 1926! To uncover the truth and return to the modern world, we immediately latched onto the aloof, handsome Chief Inspector Chen. He handl 3.4kReads—Score111Shelves

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    In the old town of the Republic of China era, ghost stories would take effect at midnight. The five of us in the dorm would divide the work: some would be responsible for deducing the truth and solving the cases, while others would be responsible for fighting off evil spirits and lurking secret agents.

27. 27 七 At Seven Years Old, I Was Chosen to Take Part in the Rules Horror Game 七岁的我，被选中参加规则怪谈 One-Sixth六分之一Mystery522k WordsCompleted No female lead + national fate + eerie mysteries + comedy + unconventional ideas Lin Yuan transmigrates to Blue Star, a parallel world, and is chosen to take part in a rules-based horror game. From the start, he activates an SSS-rank talent. [SSS-Rank Talent: Ghostbane] [Talent Effect 1: Rules are completely useless against you. When you break the rules of a horror scenario, the corruption of its world has no effect on you.] [Talent Effect 2: When a creature in a horror scenario feels negative e 58kReads9.6Score6.4kShelves

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    "In this world of bizarre rules and strange tales, life and death hang by a thread. The protagonist pulls out the old man's oxygen tube right at the start—is it recklessness or is there more to it than meets the eye? Join us on January 5th to explore this eerie world and challenge the limits of your imagination!"

28. 28 人 I'm in a Rule Horror Game, and I'm the Chosen Villain 人在规则怪谈，我是天命大反派 Duanmu Kuai Zi端木筷子Mystery284k WordsCompleted [Subverting expectations + horror administrator + creating rules + no romance, no female lead + invincible] Chen Fan woke up inside a rule-based horror scenario and discovered that everyone else had drawn powerful SSS-rank talents. He alone had no talent and no System. And wasn’t this task a little strange? “Kill the Chosen Ones in the scenario? Am I supposed to kill myself?” “Wait, I’m not a Chosen One. I’m the horror administrator?” “So I don’t have a talent or a System, but I do have all kind 6.1kReads9.0Score779Shelves

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    Rules of the Strange + Administrator + Creator of Rules of the Strange 🍀① The male protagonist is an NPC in the Rules of the Strange, but is actually the mastermind behind it all. His power is boundless; even transmigrators with cheat-like abilities cannot leave the Rules of the Strange alive. 🍀② The protagonist discovers that the Rules of the Strange he created have come true, with more and more Rules of the Strange appearing, shocking the world. The protagonist, however, silently observes everything from the shadows.

29. 29 让 I Asked You to Write an Essay, Not a Rule Horror Story! 让你写作文，你写规则怪谈？ Mu Youqingyao木又清遥Mystery622k WordsCompleted [Behind the Scenes]+ [Creating Rules Horror]+ [No System]+ [No Saintly Hero] Lin Chen wrote nothing more than a school essay, yet it plunged all of Longguo into panic. Because the rules horror he wrote had become real! The night before, wanting revenge on the gangsters who bullied him, Lin Chen had used one of their birthday parties as the template for a rules horror scenario. The next day, he was astonished to discover that several classmates who had attended the gangsters' birthday party the p 2.8kReads8.2Score375Shelves
30. 30 规 Rule Horror: I’m the Final Villain in This Horror Story 规则怪谈：我，恐怖里的最终反派 Autumn Wind Enters Dreams秋风入梦Mystery306k WordsCompleted The supernatural returned, and rulebound horror descended upon the world. Lin Mu was chosen by chance and brought to this perilous world of urban legends. He thought he was just like most of the other players. If he failed to solve the mystery within the allotted time, his mind would descend into chaos, and he would become one of them. Until today: [Rulebound horror has finally begun!] [Wait! This handsome guy looks kind of familiar. Holy crap, isn't he the final villain who created the urban le 1.5kReads8.5Score142Shelves
31. 31 规 Rule Horror: Beware Your Roommate's Girlfriend 规则怪谈：请小心你室友的女友 Half a Liang of Salt盐巴半两Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [No heroine + not wish fulfillment + not invincible + unsettling + horror + suspense + plot-driven] [The livestreaming element is only a tiny part of the story. The focus is on horror and suspense, so feel free to dive in] There are only two people left in your school dorm: you and your roommate. Your roommate suddenly brings home an incredibly attractive person they met online, leaves you some money, then hurries off. Now you're alone in the room with your roommate's gorgeous online date... Wou 35.9kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves

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    Rules of Strange Tales

32. 32 怪 Urban Legends Invade: She Goes on a Rampage by Exploiting Hidden Rules 怪谈入侵：她靠隐藏规则杀疯了 Gorgeous Girl绚丽儿Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Dad is Dad. He’s holding a knife. Mom is Mom. She takes the knife from Dad. Grandma has just reached the doorway, her eyes filled with confusion and worry. The younger sister has only her older sister by her side, the older sister she loves most… And then? What happened? You’ve forgotten…] [Chosen One of the Dragon Kingdom: Welcome to the first rules-based horror scenario.] [Stage cleared! The Chosen One receives a supernatural value reward, while their bound nation receives national fortune an 19.9kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
33. 33 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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    I've recommended these two books countless times (partly because I can't read so many at once, haha). The first one is finished, so don't worry, the cheat system is just a supporting element; it's a brain-teasing, enjoyable read. The second one is still being updated; I got stuck at a part that really scared me last time, so I plan to stock up on it. The author is improving with each chapter; the beginning wasn't as scary, but it gets frightening when it moves to modern times.

34. 34 诡 The Creepy National Fortune Game: My Chinese-Style Horror Terrified the World 诡异国运：我的中式恐怖吓哭全球 Deng Tianye登天野Mystery604k WordsOngoing The supernatural invades the real world. Every country on Blue Star must design supernatural dungeons. Conquering another country’s dungeon lets you seize some of its national fortune, while a country whose dungeon is conquered will face all kinds of supernatural events, which may eventually lead to its destruction. For special reasons, the Dragon Kingdom has lost much of its supernatural culture and is at a disadvantage now that the supernatural has returned. Then Su Yi transmigrates here with 15.6kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
35. 35 诡 After the Supernatural Arrived, I Became a Savior Through Empathy 诡异降临后，我靠通感成为救世主 Mochi Who Wants to Get Rich想发财的麻薯Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast and Comradeship + No Romance + Rule-Based Horror + National Fortune + Livestream] {The premise may be a little cliché, but the story is fresh.} A horror game descends upon Blue Star, randomly selecting players from different countries to enter instances that determine their nations' fortunes. Win, and your country gains resources. Lose, and natural disasters strike. Among all the nations, only the Dragon Kingdom bears a curse. A genius horror-story expert, a world-famous gamb 4.8kReads8.9Score787Shelves

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    It's absolutely divine, truly amazing! Many of the truths are chilling upon closer inspection. The author's writing is superb, and the emotional engagement is particularly strong towards the end (just don't come back and criticize me after reading it).

36. 36 御 Beast Taming: In the Urban Legend Dungeon, I'm the Lazy King from the Start 御兽：怪谈副本，开局我是懒大王 Chaos Without a Thought混沌无念Anime Fanfiction1.8M WordsCompleted [Rules-based horror + beast taming + comedy + System + no romance] The protagonist isn't a bleeding heart! (This isn't traditional beast taming or a national-fate rules horror story, so feel free to dive in.) After waking from a night's sleep, Lin Yu found himself transmigrated into a parallel world where people mainly made contracts with the supernatural. He was also a soon-to-be senior in high school, training to become a supernatural beast tamer?! "All I did was stay up late watching Blue Fox 10.7kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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37. 37 规 Rule Horror: I Have the Hand of Hermes 规则怪谈：我拥有赫尔墨斯之手 Su Li苏醨Mystery282k WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + not a power fantasy + not invincible + growth-focused + livestreaming + rules-based horror with multiple fused instances] [A rules-based horror story unlike ordinary fright-and-puzzle tales, blending multiple instances featuring workplaces, cultivation, zombies, schools, mazes, and more] [The scarier the story and the harder the puzzles become as the instance level rises] D-rank instance: [Convenience Store No. 7] C-rank instance: [Realm of the Eerie Immortals] #Chapters 29, 1Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 溶 Cave Prison: The Twelve Zodiac Signs Hunt the Gods 溶洞囚笼：十二生肖逐神 East Ring Elevated Highway东环高架Urban166k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast, no fixed protagonist.] This is a real game, a game in which the Twelve Zodiac Signs hunt one another. Hundreds of rounds have been played over thousands of years. Each round has a zodiac victor. The victors become emperors or powerful figures in their own right. Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of Han: victor of the Snake; Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang: victor of the Horse; Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of Song: victor of the Dog; Qianlong of the Qing dynasty: victor of the Rabbit; Ther 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Superbly good! A supernatural tale with rules, the twelve zodiac animals hunting each other, a Chinese-style battle royale, high-energy throughout, [no system] [no time travel]!!

39. 39 规 Rules of the Paranormal: The Horrors? They're All Family 规则怪谈，诡异？都是一家人 A Slime一只史莱姆Mystery947k WordsCompleted [Rule-based horror + national destiny + no romance + livestream + original scenarios + mild scares + warm and healing] Three years ago, rule-based horror arrived, launching a game that put the fate of nations on the line. Every month, chosen players are randomly selected from various countries to enter the horror world and clear its challenges. Clear a challenge, and you earn generous rewards. Fail, and the chosen player dies, while the horror descends upon their country. The Xia Kingdom has alr 15.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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    These books are excellent; the third one is a group portrait.

40. 40 我 Could I Really Get Canceled in a Rules-Based Horror Game? 我还能在规则怪谈里塌房不成？ Xi Yao喜杳Mystery2.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-Flow + Rules-Based Horror + Horror Game + Strong Female Team + A Group of People With Questionable Sanity] Just before their debut, the group Shili belonged to was betrayed by a bandmate, who framed them for bullying. Their debut fell through, while the bandmate won netizens’ sympathy and relaunched her career to great success. To this day, Shili’s social media accounts are still flooded with abuse from the other girl’s rabid fans. As luck would have it, in the third year after the com 63.9kReads9.6Score7.5kShelves
41. 41 规 Rule Horror: Starting Out in the Eerie Bear Ridge 规则怪谈：开局诡异狗熊岭 A Fine Festival in the Rain雨中佳节Mystery359k WordsOngoing [Rules-Based Horror + Livestreaming + Other Characters Stay Smart Later On + Everything Is Explained Further Along] A world invaded by the supernatural. From the start, Ming Hao suddenly transmigrates to the haunted Bear Ridge, where he must complete a mission on behalf of the Dragon Nation. [Rule One: Remember that you are Xiong Er. You must not do anything that goes against Xiong Er's nature.] [Rule Two: Xiong Da can be trusted, but you'd better not go against his demands.] [Rule Three: Bald Q 505Reads8.8Score102Shelves
42. 42 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    No more feeling lost in a reading slump! This book is definitely worth following. The plot is engaging, the characters are compelling, and there's no disappointing ending. You won't regret reading it; you'll want more after you finish! A highly recommended gem! The plot is tight and fast-paced, with plenty of exciting moments that don't feel frustrating. The writing is smooth and immersive. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked and won't want to put it down! I've discovered a treasure of a novel, with likable characters, an explosive plot, and not a single dull moment. If you like this genre, don't miss it! [Shy]

43. 43 大 The Great Detective's Fight for Survival in the World of Rule-Based Horror 大侦探在规则怪谈世界求生 Yu Fang Tian Xia喻芳天下Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing No female lead + horror + livestreaming + high-IQ protagonist + character growth + System Su Qin transmigrated into a world polluted by Rule-Based Horror. Here, anyone might be selected by the horror livestream to become a Chosen One and clear a horror scenario. If they succeeded, the pollution in their country would be cleansed. If they failed, the horror would descend, causing the pollution to randomly worsen or contaminate something new. To stay alive, and to stop Blue Star from being pollute 68Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    I absolutely loved the first book; the protagonist was incredibly intelligent, and the cases felt very realistic.

44. 44 诡 The Eerie Hotel: I Break Deadly Plots Through Endless Deduction 诡异饭店：我靠无限推演破杀局 Jia Huan嘉奂Mystery131k WordsOngoing [Horror Rules] [Light Infinite-Flow] Want a seat at the table? Then bet your life first! Lin Fan accidentally wanders into a bizarre restaurant, where the ingredients are actually the diners. Can he survive only by filling the menu? If every step comes with a rule, perhaps turning those rules against the restaurant is his one chance to stay alive... 134Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is calm, intelligent, unpretentious, approachable, and easy to communicate with. He uses his brain throughout the entire story and manages to survive to the end without relying on superpowers.

45. 45 规 Rule Horror: Starting in Bikini Bottom 规则怪谈：从比奇堡开始 The Trapped Minion被困住的吗喽Mystery862k WordsOngoing [Entirely Original Story + Supernatural Invasion of Childhood Cartoons + No System, No Cheats] In this book, the rules are absolutely correct. There are no false rules. Love is the only weapon against “corruption.” The moment Wu Nao wakes up, he sees a piece of paper covered in crookedly written rules: 1. From now on, remember that you are Patrick Star. Don't forget… 2. Do not go jellyfishing with SpongeBob unless absolutely necessary. 3. Gary the Snail cannot talk. 4. Squidward is always gloomy 2.8kReads8.9Score342Shelves
46. 46 救 Help! The Horror NPCs Are Lining Up for Me to Do Their Makeup 救命！惊悚NPC都排队找我化妆 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Mystery519k WordsCompleted [Horror game + NPCs + horror survival + no System] Su Qing, a workaholic makeup artist, was just working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had been sucked into a horror game with a 99% death rate! As she watched her teammates panic and wet themselves, the bottom-performing Slit-Mouthed Woman approached her with a pair of scissors. Su Qing despaired. But wait... This woman’s makeup is way too crude! Her professional instincts kicked in, and she blurted out, “Your makeup isn’t working. 871Reads—Score183Shelves
47. 47 规 Rule Horror: A Maoshan Descendant Requests Deployment 规则怪谈：茅山后裔申请出战 Su Dan Chun苏单纯Mystery621k WordsCompleted [National destiny + deduction + livestream + Maoshan] An unspeakable force descended upon Blue Star. Li Xian, from Earth, was selected to represent the Great Xia Kingdom in a supernatural horror game. His first challenge was a morgue. [You are responsible for the night shift at a morgue. Your coworker, Xiao Wang, loves sharing good things with his friends. Please don’t turn down his generosity.] [Make your rounds through the morgue once every hour and keep it clean, or the guests will get angry. 802Reads8.2Score100Shelves
48. 48 规 Rule Horror: I Start by Creating Horror Stories! 规则怪谈：从创造怪谈开始！ A Breath of Calm一息平Mystery275k WordsOngoing [No heroine + No System + No national destiny + Protagonist creates supernatural rules + Very little protagonist screen time] "The Buddha Statue·Complete" "Dusk and Dawn·Complete" "Praying God Village·Complete" "Mount Daluo·To Be Continued" … "Ascend to the Summit and Become a God·…" Wang Yu was an ordinary person from Blue Star until an accident caused him to transmigrate to a world where supernatural rules had reawakened. This world is full of supernatural rule-based horrors. At regular inte 1.6kReads6.2Score174Shelves

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49. 49 七 Her Seven Brothers Died in Battle, and the Legitimate Daughter Returned Darkened 七个哥哥战死沙场，嫡女黑化归来 Wild Donkey Tribe野驴部落Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Historical romance, court intrigue, palace and household scheming, reborn, joining forces, legitimate daughter, revenge, two formidable leads, transmigrate into a book, seven older brothers, no saintly heroine, miracle doctor, adored by all, comeback, punishing scoundrels, imperial uncle, devoted husband, devoted couple] The comment section is 99% positive! Read with confidence! “Shen Nanqiao, being chosen to marry into the Eastern Palace is a blessing for your Duke of Zhenguo household!” Rebor 4.1kReads7.2Score804Shelves
50. 50 这 These Strange Tales Are All So Adorable 这些怪谈明明都超可爱 God Said, Let There Be Light JPG神说要有光JPGTwo Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted Zhang Tao: The stories I have to tell about my five beautiful, strong, and tragic supernatural beings. A story about strange tales, salvation, and love. Zhang Tao has an older sister, Zhang Baibai, who has been missing for four years. It seems as though her existence has been erased from the world. Four years later, Zhang Tao receives Zhang Baibai's diary and decides to search for her in the places she visited before she disappeared. Baichuan City, the famous capital of strange tales. This is wh 1.3kReads9.5Score180Shelves

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    This is my absolute favorite, the undisputed number one! After reading this book, no other book of supernatural tales can surpass its importance in my heart!

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