Rule-Based Horror With a Powerful Background 规则怪谈，背景强大

1. 1 惊 Thriller Game: Inheriting My Ancestors' Trillion Netherworld Coins from the Start 惊悚游戏：开局继承祖宗万亿冥币 Peach Blossoms Bloom Every Night桃花夜夜开Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Horror game + terror returns + power fantasy] A horror game descends upon the world, and Chen Xun is unexpectedly chosen as a player. Break a game rule, and you die. At that very moment, Chen Xun successfully activates the System and inherits nine trillion Underworld Coins from his ancestors. In the Blood-Red Train 404 dungeon, Chen Xun becomes the most distinguished Platinum Member. In the Bloody Kindergarten dungeon, Chen Xun simply buys the entire kindergarten. Inside the dungeons, his rules 48.4kReads9.1Score7k14d adds

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   The first book: The ancestor is a big shot in the world of ghost stories, and the protagonist inherits an inexhaustible supply of ghost money. In the protagonist's words, "Money makes the world go round; if it doesn't, then you haven't given enough." A typical "money-splurging" novel, haha. The second book: Every member of the protagonist's family has their own territory in the supernatural world. Furthermore, their ancestors were all loyal and sacrificed for their country. To be honest, it reminded me of our own ancestors and made me quite emotional. The beginning was really well-written, as you can see from the comments. The ending was a bit rushed, but a good ending is still acceptable.

2. 2 惊 Thriller Game: My Entire Family of Loyal Martyrs Became Top-Tier Monsters 惊悚游戏：满门忠烈皆成顶级诡物 Ling Jiu San Yao零九三妖Mystery581k WordsCompleted The Qin family has served their country with unwavering loyalty for generations. Every one of Qin Changkong’s ancestors gave their lives for the nation. Just as supernatural phenomena began to rise, a terrifying game descended upon the world. Chosen to join the game, he was bound to his nation’s fate and would fight on its behalf. But he discovered that his elders had all become top-tier supernatural beings. His mother, who died suddenly in the operating room, had underlings who were the boss of 3.2kReads8.7Score46014d adds
3. 3 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 15.7kReads9.5Score1.8k14d adds

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   I've watched Lord of the Uncanny three times, and it has a 9.5 rating!

4. 4 我 My Horror Game's Vibe Is a Little Off 我的惊悚游戏，画风不太对劲 Black and Red Petals黑红花片Mystery530k WordsCompleted A horror game descends, plunging players around the world into desperate straits as they struggle to survive. Lin Yu is also chosen to enter the horror game, but he discovers that every ghost he meets is surprisingly friendly. Friendly Ghost Auntie: “Xiao Yu, I have an eighteen-year-old niece. Want me to introduce her as your girlfriend?” Administrator of the Haunted Apartment: “Mr. Lin, you’re our ten-thousandth customer. We’re giving you a luxurious presidential suite for three days!” Lin Yu s 3.2kReads8.7Score22014d adds

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   The first book is absolutely invincible, the second is also okay, and the third is a bit short and the ending is rushed, but you can still check it out. Personally, I prefer the first book.

5. 5 惊 Thriller: The Little Ancestor’s Grudge Runs Deep, and a Hundred Ghosts Dote on Her 惊悚：小祖宗怨念大，百鬼手心捧 Rein In at the Cliff’s Edge悬崖勒马Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Funny + Dark + Redemption + Strong Heroine] The arrival of the Horror World turns humanity from the top predator into meat for monsters. Everyone fears entering the Horror World and meeting a gruesome death. Then one day, a little girl jumps from a building and enters the Horror World. The terrifying, bloody atmosphere takes a turn... The murderous Death Clown personally makes the little girl the braised chicken drumsticks she loves. The chainsaw-wielding soul butcher, a madman who dismembers p 9.3kReads9.4Score1.5k14d adds

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   This book could be considered one of them. Su Xiaoxiao harbors too much resentment due to being bullied, and after death she will become a ghost king. She keeps trying to die, but the other ghosts always protect her.

6. 6 规 Rule-Based Horror? I Choose to Rebel 规则怪谈？我选择叛逆 Alas, Deep Love奈何情深Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [A short drama adaptation of the same name is now available. You can watch it on the platform. Thank you for your support.] [Subverting expectations + no heroine + hilarious + sly schemer + rebellious + eerie + national fate] Rule-based horror descends upon Earth. The uncanny invades reality. Those chosen are sent into horror worlds, where they represent their respective nations and face the horrors within. Su Xiao is chosen by the horror world and entrusted with the task of representing the Dra 50.1kReads9.6Score6.3k14d adds

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   I think this book is good.

7. 7 7 A Seven-Year-Old Kid, and All My Companions Are Supernatural 7岁幼崽，我的伙伴都是超级诡异 Tiger God老虎神Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Little kids, horror, eerie, satisfying read, high-martial-arts, childlike innocence, supernatural powers, face-slapping, school beauty] Horror descends, plunging the world into chaos and leaving humanity on the brink of destruction. Seven-year-old Lin Xuan wants to recover his mother’s soul. He teams up with a group of eerie little friends and heads to the far western edge of the world, determined to bring her soul back... 98Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   Personally, I think these books are quite good, although some have low ratings, they're still pretty good.

8. 8 开 Invincible from the Start: The Little Girl Wrecks the World of Horror! 开局无敌，小萝莉玩坏惊悚世界！ Aim for Two Chapters a Day争取二更Mystery227k WordsCompleted [Invincible] + [Games] + [Thriller] + [Comedy] Ten years ago, the Thriller era began around the world. Every year, some humans are selected to become players in the Thriller World. And this time, six-year-old Lin Xiaomeng has been selected as a player in the Thriller World… 215Reads6.8Score—14d adds
9. 9 为 I Cleared Rule Horror to Get Through Summer Vacation 为了暑假，我通关规则怪谈 Come See the Ending进来看结局Mystery844k WordsCompleted [Summer 2023, this one's for you] [Everyday life + lighthearted + on-screen comments + national destiny + livestream] The day before summer break, chosen by the Rule Horror Game... Xia Tian: My life is over. See you after summer break. - The Dragon Nation has lost again and again, and five cities have fallen! Every single time, they lose to their own country's urban-legend culture! One more loss might not cost much, but the nation will lose its standing and prestige! The world will laugh at them 2.3kReads8.7Score40114d adds
10. 10 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 103.2kReads9.7Score14.5k14d adds
11. 11 惊 Horror World: Brother, Are You the Great Emperor of Fengdu? 惊悚世界：哥哥，是酆都大帝？ Yun Ke云客Mystery948k WordsCompleted A world of terror descends upon Blue Star, and terrifying dungeons appear one after another. It is said that of every ten people who enter the world of terror, only one makes it back alive! On the eve of her first dungeon, popular streamer Shen Mengyu discovers her brother's secret by chance while livestreaming. The Blood-Red Zoo dungeon once rocked Blue Star. Nearly every one of the hundred people who entered failed to make it out alive, earning it the title of the hardest dungeon in history. A 1.3kReads6.3Score12314d adds

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    Meets the requirements.

12. 12 恐 Horror Game: My Family Are All Monsters! 恐怖游戏：我的家人都是鬼怪！ Mr. Yan, Who Loves Sunflower Chicken爱吃葵花鸡的颜先生Mystery750k WordsCompleted Horror games. Dungeon missions. In Zhao Shi’s world, everyone has to enter terrifying games and repeatedly face all kinds of dungeons. While everyone else struggles desperately to survive and escape, Zhao Shi obtains a System that lets him see the rules governing how ghosts and monsters kill. Everything has rules, and every rule can be broken! With the System’s help, Zhao Shi easily sees the rules of every ghost and monster. You need a son? Sure, Mom! You need a husband? Honey, how about me? 144Reads8.9Score10614d adds

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    I think these three are great. The first one is about the whole family being bosses in a horror game, the second one is about building relationships within a horror game, and the third one is about pranks. These three are the best horror game books I have on my bookshelf! 🤭🤭 I hope you find some books you'd like to read here!

13. 13 惊 Terror Descends: This Big Brother Is a Little Too Powerful! 惊悚降临：这个大哥有亿点猛！ Perplexed Muzi纳闷的木子Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Chen Xuanbei, nicknamed Dizang, accidentally transmigrates to a parallel universe where the supernatural has descended. With the Ten Yama Kings tattooed across his body and a massive reaper’s scythe slung over his shoulder, Chen Xuanbei declares, “Sorry, everyone. I’m claiming this territory!” The Slit-Mouthed Woman: “Hello, police? Someone sewed my mouth shut! Yes, they threw away my scissors too!” Sadako: “Hello, city management? Someone blocked up my well with concrete. I can’t get home!” Han 27.6kReads9.2Score2.8k14d adds
14. 14 规 Rule Horror? I Am Gluttony, and I Devour the Supernatural! 规则怪谈？吾为饕餮，专吃诡异！ The Radish Got Burnt萝卜糊了Mystery121k WordsCompleted [Rules horror + livestream + sneaky trickster + hilarious + eerie + national destiny + no female lead] Blue Star, May 3025, an ordinary morning. A thunderous roar split the sky, and rules-based horror descended once again! One Chosen One is randomly selected from each country to enter the horror world and represent their nation in a challenge to survive its rules! Lin Yibei, a 20-year-old, 185-centimeter-tall handsome guy, was tragically struck and killed by a heavy truck while heading out to fi 60Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 15 诡EN The Horrors Are Hard to Kill? Sorry, I'm the Truly Immortal One 诡异难杀？抱歉，我才是真正不死 Six Gourds六个葫芦Urban2.0M WordsCompleted This book has been signed for publication, so enjoy it with confidence. [Death Regression + Foreknowledge of the Future + Kill the Saintly One First + Dark Tone + Supernatural Resurgence] After accidentally transmigrating to a world invaded by the supernatural, Fang Xiu awakens the ability to return from death, also known as turning back time. Whenever he dies, time rewinds to just before his death. In this perilous and uncanny world, he could have laid low, but instead he chooses to announce to 232kReads9.5Score28.6k14d adds

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    These five books are all my favorites; they're all very good. Of them, the second one is my absolute favorite.

16. 16 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 56.9kReads9.6Score6.3k14d adds
17. 17 七 I Became a Ghost Officer at Seven, and Now the Supernatural Has Arrived? 七岁刚成鬼差，诡异就降临了？ Invincible Little Fire Dragon of the Eight Wilds八荒无敌小火龙Mystery372k WordsOngoing (Supernatural horrors + horror + ghost officers + dungeon instances + teammates + showing off and face-slapping + invincible protagonist + pets + little ones) The supernatural horrors will descend in three months. Seven-year-old Chu Ge wants to gain power to protect his family and his country, so, encouraged by his supernatural companions, he becomes a junior ghost officer. Since he’s just a little one, the ghost officers are willing to bring him along, but little Chu Ge has to catch ghosts on h 447Reads9.0Score10014d adds
18. 18 我 I’m a Female Ghost, and You Want Me to Take on Rule Horror? 我一女鬼，你让我挑战规则怪谈？ Steamed Shrimp Head, Blackfish蒸虾头乌鱼了Mystery556k WordsCompleted (Gender transformation, refuses to marry, mystery and deduction, eerie, nearly invincible) Qin Yun was contaminated by an evil entity inside an ancient mirror and turned into a female ghost. This female ghost was no ordinary vengeful spirit. She was an extremely eerie and powerful life form of unknown origin. Just then, the Rule Horror game descended, and Qin Yun was chosen as the Dragon Kingdom's representative, tasked with challenging its horrors. If a country failed its challenge, the horror 5.2kReads8.8Score79714d adds
19. 19 无 Infinite Flow: The Boss Is My Boyfriend 无限流：Boss是我男朋友 Ginger Tea Diary姜茶日记Two Male Leads300k WordsOngoing In this game, where the price of playing is your life, people reveal their true nature in all its rawness... Lu Yuming watched everything unfold before him as the nature buried deep in his memories slowly awakened. He was the true master of this game! Jing Ze: Welcome back, my love. 116Reads9.1Score—14d adds
20. 20 惊 Thriller: You Were Told to Escape, but You Became an NPC 惊悚：让你去逃生，你成了NPC Butterfly in the Rain雨中的蝶Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted [Horror Game + Choices + Comedy + Irreverent + Building a Personal Power Base] Ten years ago, the horror game descended upon Blue Star. As the protagonist, Lin Qi was inevitably dragged into the horror game too. While everyone else struggled to survive, he made choices. At the Death Restaurant, everyone else was careful not to anger the customers. Lin Qi had already become the restaurant owner. At the Ghostly Cemetery, others searched for clues and for the missing Grave No. 7. Lin Qi simply 14.1kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
21. 21 我 I’m a Villain, Yet I’ve Become the Daoist Sect’s Junior Granduncle 我一个反派，却成了道门小师叔 Cloud Peak, Dawn Moon云峰晓月Urban627k WordsCompleted Three hundred years ago, an era came to an end. Spiritual qi revived, and countless horrors awakened. The whole world fell into turmoil. Immortals, demons, ghosts, and gods from mythology appeared in the mortal realm, creating a terrifying world where humans and supernatural beings coexisted. Liu Changsheng came hurtling down with a bolt of lightning, and... right there, he smashed the Daoist sect's Grand Celestial Master to death. Reporter: Grand Celestial Master Zhengqing, what is your opinion 3.3kReads7.5Score14614d adds
22. 22 我 Recreating Iconic Scenes in a Horror Game 我在惊悚游戏里复刻名场面 A Hundred Million Fish亿只鱼Mystery787k WordsCompleted [No female lead + iconic scenes + absurd laugh-out-loud comedy + national destiny + vengeful ghosts. If you don’t laugh in 30 minutes, come beat me up] A horror game appeared, and Qin Ming was ordered to take part at a time when the fate of the Dragon Nation hung in the balance. The System directly altered his talent, granting him an SSS...-rank ability: Meme Reenactment, which let him recreate iconic scenes inside the horror game. When Qin Ming unlocked Crazy Donkey, he said, “Vengeful ghosts, 4kReads8.9Score41014d adds
23. 23 给 Give the Rule Horror a Taste of Longguo’s Might 给规则怪谈来点龙国震慑 A Fan一个风扇Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Original Scenarios] [Choose Your Own Cheat Skill] [Teammates Are the Nation] [No Romance] [Logic-Driven] (I can't write a proper blurb, so please check out the story itself.) Long afterward, when the Dragon Nation has united the world of supernatural horror, everyone on Blue Star will remember the day Qin Yuan voluntarily entered a Rule Horror scenario. Scenario Skills First Scenario: Kuroko's Basketball (Skills: Enhanced Training, Block) Second Scenario: Susan's Lawyer's Letter (Skills: S 25.3kReads9.4Score2.5k14d adds
24. 24 惊 Thriller Game: Creepy Big Sister, Please Behave Yourself 惊悚游戏：诡异姐姐，请矜持 Mu Muzi幕幕子Mystery578k WordsOngoing Su Yu transmigrates into a horror game and awakens the [All-Skills Talent]. Whether it’s life skills, professional skills, or supernatural skills... Su Yu can unlock them all. A supernatural doctor, a supernatural storyteller, a supernatural masseur... “Miss Hachishaku, it’s just a minor curse. You don’t need to take off your clothes. Please keep them on during treatment.” In a haunted hospital, Su Yu reminded the Hachishaku Woman, who was sitting in a chair. “Miss, I’m your butler. You shouldn’ 116Reads9.1Score—14d adds
25. 25 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 66kReads9.6Score8.7k14d adds
26. 26 恐 Horror Game: The Female Ghost Fell for Me from the Start 恐怖游戏：开局女鬼爱上我 Buying Wine on a Cold Night寒夜沽酒Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing When Qi Feng entered a horror game, he discovered that the clues always helped him find the ghosts' weaknesses. And so, a villain was born in the world of ghosts. Faced with a ghostly young wife who was desperate to improve her son's grades, Qi Feng said, “Madam, I could tutor your son.” The ghostly young wife gave in. She even invited Qi Feng to be her son's private tutor. Faced with a ghost student who was determined to kill him, Qi Feng said, “I know all about you and Lili...” And when he saw 6.4kReads9.2Score67014d adds
27. 27 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. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6k14d adds
28. 28 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 6.9kReads8.9Score66014d adds
29. 29 我 I Am a Disaster Maker 我，灾难制造能力者 The Carefree Brat潇洒顽徒Urban1.0M WordsCompleted On a parallel-world Blue Star, Lin Feng unexpectedly obtains the Disaster-Making System, which lets him create disasters of every kind. Small-scale disasters include car crashes and intelligence leaks; large-scale ones include earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. He can even create things beyond reason: monsters, zombies, interstellar wars... And whenever he creates a disaster, the entire world watches an unshuttable live broadcast of it. No one can trace the source of the broadcast, a 1.8kReads8.2Score15114d adds
30. 30 我 I'm a Demon Emperor, and You Want Me to Challenge the Rules of the Horror Tales? 我一魔帝，你让我挑战规则怪谈？ Three Cabbages三棵白菜啊Mystery488k WordsCompleted [Rule-based horror + Demon Emperor + Invincible + No Female Lead + National Destiny + Supernatural] Demon Emperor Su Bai returns to his homeland, intending to enjoy a quiet life. Just then, a rule-based horror game descends upon the real world, and Su Bai is chosen to represent the Dragon Kingdom in its challenge. Treating it as a bit of fun, Demon Emperor Su Bai enters the game and begins his relaxing vacation. Breaking the correct rules will get you corrupted? This Emperor wants to try it. The 536Reads9.3Score17814d adds

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    I absolutely cannot allow any Tomato Book Lover not to have read this book.

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