Looking for Rule-Horror Novels with a Smart Female Lead 求女主规则怪谈类的小说（要带脑子的）

1. 1 规 Rule Horror: The Prince Is Always Lusting After Me 规则怪谈：王子总是对我垂涎欲滴 There Will Always Be Youth总有青葱Mystery2.1M WordsOngoing [Volume One of the print edition goes on sale August 7] [Short drama and comic adaptation now available] [No romance + Infinite-flow + Horror game + No national destiny + Dark fairy tales] A young woman weeps softly at midnight. A handsome prince turns into a bloodthirsty “beast” at night. Cinderella dies a gruesome death on the night of the ball. The horror game is wrapped in shiny glassine, disguised as a sweet candy. What lies hidden behind the enchanting fairy-tale world... Weird tales desc 84.3kReads9.3Score9.9kShelves

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   It's really good!!! I personally think it's just as good as "Rules of the Strange: Welcome to a Sweet Home" starring Su Qingyu (don't accuse me of being a jerk, that book is very popular on Qimao [salute]). I hope this book will also be a huge hit!!!

2. 2 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

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   Having read over 200 chapters, this book is truly excellent. The author possesses a vast imagination and clear logic (although there are a few minor typos, the plot is captivating and doesn't detract from the overall experience). The female protagonist, Tian Mai (Mai Shen), is calm, wise, and possesses exceptional intelligence, but she occasionally makes mistakes and is sometimes blind to her own shortcomings. However, she confronts her errors directly without running away. She is strong, yet she also strives to become stronger, better, and more outstanding! So far, the first story, "I Have a Sister," features Wawa and Mo Xiaohua as a young couple who truly redeem each other, a tragedy born from the oppressive and heavy expectations of Chinese-style education and families, where sons are expected to become dragons and daughters phoenixes. The second story, "Married to Obey Her Husband," is a tragedy of blood and tears for women in feudal society. The third story, "A Classmate's Date," is a tragedy of human nature. Except for Hu Weiwei, whose heart was ripped out, everyone is villainous, but from their own perspectives, each has their own unavoidable circumstances. Of course, Hu Qingqing and Feng Jun are pitiful, hateful, and despicable all at once! My favorite story is the second one, "Married to Obey Her Husband." In feudal society, women are powerless, bound by various rules, yet they can still find redemption in each other. Sun Yuesu, who was drugged by her father, Master Sun's, concubine, and forced into a ghost marriage, ultimately died tragically. Kind-hearted, she didn't turn evil; she only wanted to stay with her mother. Madam Liu, imprisoned by her husband Master Sun's favored concubine, was willing to poison the entire Sun family for her daughter's sake. Bai, the concubine, who was highly favored by Master Sun but later abandoned for her son, schemed relentlessly, only wanting to protect her daughter, Sun Yuelian, who was kind-hearted and loved her mother deeply. The noble Princess Jingyi, who sneaked out of the manor, was captured in a treacherous place. She and other girls in similar circumstances found solace in each other. Rescued by the guards, she was poisoned by her beloved biological father to protect the royal family's reputation, dying with guilt for not being able to save the girls… Of course, the childhood friendship between Zhang Sanlang and his maid, Lüyun, and Chef Ma's revenge against two families—these characters all have their shining moments. I highly recommend everyone carefully read the second story in this book, the strange tale of rules, "Marrying According to One's Husband!" Still following the story! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

3. 3 全 Everyone Plays Hide-and-Seek: The Unhinged Beauty Has Maxed-Out Clairvoyance 全民躲猫猫：疯批美人她满级天眼 Deep-Fried Pear油炸雪梨Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Game Invasion + Hide-and-Seek + Livestream + Female Lead + No Romance] After nuclear war, Blue Star lies in ashes. Hide-and-seek is humanity's only hope. A global hide-and-seek game has arrived. Those chosen will represent their nations in battle. Victory earns rewards; defeat means losing territory! When Lin Suian appears as Dragon Nation's forty-fourth contestant, the comments wail: “She's wearing a hospital gown? And slippers? It's over, Dragon Nation's luck has run out!” But while the other 204.9kReads9.3Score21.7kShelves

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   [Note] I was initially drawn in by the comic book series, but after not getting enough of it, I found the novel. Unexpectedly, it became my favorite book recently. 🥰 There are so many similar works these days that rely on making supporting characters stupid or portraying women as constantly pulling each other apart to highlight the protagonist 🤦😠😠. This book completely avoids these clichés. It doesn't deliberately create conflict or force highlights; each character has their own judgment and stance. What's especially rare is the respect shown towards female characters—they aren't stereotypical or just tools. The overall perspective hidden within the plot is even more refreshing. Facing complex situations, it always displays the composure and magnanimity of a great power, neither narrow-minded nor short-sighted; the overall vision is very moving. [Salute] The main characters aren't fighting alone; their allies are all clear-headed, have boundaries, and are responsible, never holding anyone back. The ensemble cast is vividly and solidly portrayed. [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater] [Learned it!] The entire storyline is clear and logically sound, without any forced plot twists or contrived fast-paced action for the sake of excitement. It's a real surprise to find such a respectful and well-structured work among similar books. [Already added to wishlist][Already added to wishlist][Already added to wishlist]

4. 4 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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   This one's pretty good, I'll read it carefully. [Added to bookshelf]

5. 5 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

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   This has to be it; this is the novel that requires the most brainpower I've ever read.

6. 6 规 Rule Horror: I’ve Already Cleared It Once, Why Am I Back? 规则怪谈：都通关一遍了，还来？ Little Shui Family Girl水家灵丫头Mystery540k WordsOngoing [Rules Horror + National Fortune + Strong Female Lead + Original Instances + Nonviolent Clearances + Ensemble Cast + Supernatural, Mild Horror] Zhang Xi finally clears the rules-horror game and saves the world. But when she wakes up, she discovers that for some inexplicable reason, she has transmigrated to Blue Star in a parallel universe. And this world, too, is being overrun by rules horror. With a helpless sigh, Zhang Xi silently prays that she won't be picked. Well, wouldn't you know it? The 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's really good, but why is nobody watching it?

7. 7 惊 Horror Campus: I'm a Teacher? 惊悚校园：我是老师？ I'm a Little Mosquito我是一只小蚊Mystery184k WordsOngoing Also known as: From the Start, I Stepped on a Watermelon Rind and Started Ranting Like Crazy at a Horror School. Title may change once the story reaches 200,000 words. This is a rant-filled novel dedicated to education majors and teachers. Later dungeons also include content based on students' experiences with the "*water mode." Years of chaotic workplace drama have finally been distilled into this book. On the surface, the female lead is a gentle, poised, beautiful teacher. In reality, she's al —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   No romantic pairing; the female lead climbs the ranks step by step in a terrifying school setting.

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