I Refuse to Believe Villain Stories Can't Be Written Without a System 我不信反派文没有系统就不会写了

1. 1 懦 The Evolution of a Cowardly Supporting Character 懦弱配角进化史 Flying Claw Fish会飞的爪巴鱼Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Laughs and tears]+ [No System]+ [Cannon fodder]+ [Not a power fantasy]+ [Read with caution if you can’t handle high pressure] A timid pushover is reborn as a villain who’s cannon fodder-level… Why did I kidnap the protagonist’s younger sister, who isn’t related to him by blood and is as cold as an ice cube? Isn’t that like lighting a lamp in an outhouse? Am I trying to get myself killed? “Forty years east of the river, forty years west of the river. Don’t look down on a girl just because she’s 3.2kReads8.4Score25714d adds

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   I think the chosen one in this novel is real, unlike the idiots in villainous novels. The male protagonist is also quite cunning, relying on his own methods rather than a system.

2. 2 西 Western Fantasy: A Villain NPC's Survival Guide 西幻：反派NPC生存指南 Mountain Spirit 1205山鬼1205Eastern Fantasy433k WordsOngoing [Japanese-Style Western Fantasy + Academy + Third-Rate Villain + Multiple Heroines + Sword and Sorcery + No Soul Transmigration + Career Growth + Slow-Burn Ensemble] Good news: He transmigrated into a game, and he was a hardcore player of it. Bad news: He transmigrated as a roadside villain who dies in the first act, sentenced to execution from the start: Sid Herrera. To survive, all he wanted was to use his knowledge of the plot to avoid every possible death ending. As he advanced through hi 64.7kReads8.3Score9.5k14d adds

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   Villain-themed novels usually start strong but end weakly. There was one with a father who was a high-ranking official; the plot was quite good, but the author's writing was fragmented. There were also some sword and magic novels whose plots I forgot, but I think they got an AI-themed animated series—the one about hiding in a dungeon.

3. 3 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villain, Only to Find the Plot Had Already Fallen Apart 穿书成为反派，发现剧情早就崩了 Cold Rain over the Lianjiang River L寒雨连江LEastern Fantasy418k WordsOngoing [Western Fantasy] + [Lighthearted (Probably)] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Magic] + [I Write Whatever I Dream Up] (The rating just came out, so it might still rise.) (The protagonist doesn't transmigrate into another soul, but believes he did at first. Please skip if that bothers you.) Gu Mo transmigrates into the novel's ultimate villain, Kvein Samuel. The problem is, no matter which timeline he follows, the novel always ends with Kvein's death. To make sure he survives and reach the perfect happy 43.6kReads8.6Score5.2k14d adds
4. 4 我EN I’m the Villainous Prince: How Did I Start with Six Wives? 我反派皇子，开局六个老婆怎么了 Hammering Beans铁锤锤豆豆Historical1.4M WordsOngoing The animated series of the same name is now online! [Heaven's Chosen Antagonist] [Born into Another World] [Political Scheming and a Fight for the Throne] [Beauty System] [Multiple Heroines Protect Their Husband] [All Heroines Are Pure] Gu Moran woke up to discover that he was the most miserable villain in a book. Twelve Heaven's Chosen protagonists took turns appearing: breaking off engagements and making comebacks, peerless miracle doctors, Dragon Kings released from prison... Every protago 152.8kReads8.6Score17.5k14d adds
5. 5 末 Apocalypse Villain: Reborn, I Infiltrate the Protagonist's Crew 末世反派：重生后，我混入主角团 Room-Temperature Sugar-Free Soda常温无糖汽水Sci-Fi & Apocalypse683k WordsCompleted [Zombies + post-apocalypse + doomsday + self-interest + decisive and ruthless + villain] Important: The protagonist is neutral evil when he’s in a good mood and chaotic evil when he’s not. He has almost no humanity. Don’t read if that’s not your thing. Only after Chi You dies does he learn that the hotheaded boy who’s always going on about love and peace is the chosen protagonist, destined to save the world, while he himself is merely a villain serving as a stepping stone along the protagonist 37.4kReads9.2Score3.5k14d adds

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   "Heh." Li Shouyun laughed sarcastically. "A person like you wouldn't understand the weight of the word 'ideal,' nor would you understand what true companions are. They're not worthless; they have their own lives. I would never take anyone's life for my own sake." "A person like you is pathetic. You'll never have brothers to entrust your life to." "No one will ever give you their complete trust." "Even less will anyone give you their full encouragement when you waver." "Even less will anyone guide you, care for you, or trust you." "You have no one behind you. You pathetic wretch, you're destined..." "Wait a moment." Shuanggui slowly placed his hand on his mask, and as he spoke, he gradually removed the mask from his face. "I want to ask, the brother you speak of, the one you can entrust your life to, the one who cares for you when you're injured, the one who encourages you when you waver, the one who guides you, the one who trusts you—this person you're talking about..." The mask was completely removed, and looking at the suddenly stunned Li Shouyun, Chi You's tone was incredibly playful. "Could it be me?"

6. 6 诡 The Cursed Abyss Cannot Be Crossed 诡渊不度 Never Eat Sachima绝不吃沙琪玛Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Supernatural resurgence + nonhuman protagonist + no female lead + evil gods] Note: This is not a livestream story, a wish-fulfillment power fantasy, or a brainless invincible-protagonist story. Feel free to ship any pairings, though (doge). It leans a little toward two male leads, but not much, and has an everyone-loves-the-protagonist vibe. If that bothers you, please move along. The worlds of ghosts and humans were once clearly divided, yin and yang keeping each other in balance. But as t 12.3kReads9.4Score1.7k14d adds

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   The best book I've ever read (without a system)

7. 7 玄 Fantasy: How Can I Play This Villain Without a System? 玄幻，我这反派没系统怎么玩 Li Xiaomu李晓暮Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted The animated series is now streaming on Fanqie. Search for it. (Villain + domineering + ruthless + invincible + scheming + no System) I, Gu Tianxing, am the fated Great Villain. In this world, there has never been any right or wrong, no absolute evil, and no false goodness. Those protagonists who rise to the heavens with a System and a golden finger: which of them hasn't broken the rules of heaven and earth? "Gu Tianxing, you devil! We're from the same hometown, both of us came from Blue Star, a 24.5kReads8.7Score4.1k14d adds

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   The main character has no system, the plot is decent, and it's considered quite good by Tomato's standards.

8. 8 当 After the Villain Stops Slacking Off, the Chosen One Panics 当反派不在摆烂后，气运之子慌了 City Madman都市狂人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [System + domineering + not a saint + villain + scheming + ruthless] Gu Qingxiao transmigrated into a fantasy world and became the Gu family’s divine son. With his talent and status, wasn’t he set to win at life? He chose to give up and coast instead! Unexpectedly, a villain System awakened. Gu Qingxiao ignored it. Who cared about being a villain? Let someone else do it! But when he watched his followers die, and saw his family get entangled with chosen ones for all sorts of bizarre reasons, Gu 24kReads8.9Score1.9k14d adds

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   It starts off rather bland, with a lot of setup and a long setup, and the slow pace might deter some readers. But once you get past that part, it will unfold a magnificent picture for you.

9. 9 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book as the Villainous Prince, I Specialize in Destroying the Chosen Ones of Every Plane 穿书成反派皇子，专灭位面之子 Prince Langya琅邪王Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Villain + Alternate Setting + System + Struggle for the Throne] Yet another member of the Xiao clan has transmigrated. This time, it’s Xiao Jie. He transmigrates into a prince in an alternate-world power fantasy. But he isn’t the protagonist. That’s his elder brother, Xiao Huang, a child of destiny favored by Heaven. He’s just a minor, no-name villain. Luckily, as the saying goes, wherever there’s a villain, there’s a System. There are only underpowered Systems and villains who don’t try hard e 18.3kReads8.3Score1.4k14d adds

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   I personally think the first book is very good; you can read the outline at the end first.

10. 10 反EN Villain: The Female Lead Overhears My Inner Thoughts and Her Persona Crumbles 反派：女主偷听我心声人设崩了 Xiao Yu萧禹Urban2.7M WordsCompleted Tang Yu transmigrates into the world of a modern power fantasy novel, where he becomes a rich, playboy villain. Every time he survives a story arc, he gets a reward! He decides to play it safe and keep his head down all the way to the ending! From the start, he calls off an arranged marriage to avoid being beaten to death by the Dragon King! But unexpectedly, everyone is acting around him, determined to make him draw their hatred. Su Muyue: “You want to break off the engagement? No, you don't.” 78.8kReads9.4Score7k14d adds
11. 11 反 Villain: From the Start, I Use PUA on the Female Sword Immortal 反派：开局PUA女剑仙 Ye Jiu夜九Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [True Villain Protagonist] [Multiple Heroines] [Love Triangle Chaos] [System] When he opened his eyes, a peerless beauty from ancient times was in the middle of undressing. After receiving the original owner’s memories, Ye Wudu felt as if the sky had fallen. The original owner was a villain who stopped at nothing. He had deceived an amnesiac sword immortal, brought her to live in seclusion in Beihuang City, and subjected her to all kinds of emotional manipulation. The System told him that in a y 411.1kReads8.5Score61.7k14d adds

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    Having a system can also make you very strong.

12. 12 我 I'm a Villainous Cannon Fodder, and I Only Flirt with the Heroine 我，反派炮灰，专撩女主 Ye Jiu夜九Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted [Scheming Antagonist + Lighthearted, Cathartic Fun + No Simping] He transmigrates into a minor villain who won’t survive three chapters. Fortunately, he awakens the Villain System: doing bad things makes him stronger. The protagonist? I’ll send you on your way! The heroine? Fair maiden, please hold your hand! Just hear me out!!! “Villain? That’s slander! My father is just a little domineering, my eldest sister a little overbearing, and my second brother a little arrogant. But I, your humble serv 1.2kReads8.1Score18314d adds
13. 13 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.4kReads9.5Score38.6k14d adds

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    It's not that he has a little conscience, it's that he has absolutely no conscience. The entire story is a thrilling read and worth watching.

14. 14 永 Eternal Demon 永魔 Adding Ink to Continue the Story点墨续作Eastern Fantasy763k WordsOngoing Traditional cultivation. The protagonist is ruthless and merciless, no holier-than-thou hero, no heroine, dark fiction! No System!! If you want to become an immortal in the heavens, you must climb the road to immortality over the bones of others. This isn't AI-generated. I wrote it by hand!!! 3.4kReads5.4Score31614d adds

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    A traditional cultivation story, progressing through Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Deity Transformation. The protagonist is decisive, cunning, ruthless, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. There is no system, no female lead, and it's not a brainless or dark story.

15. 15 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization 修真文明指南 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The laws of physics in the world of cultivation, the periodic table of chemical elements along the path of cultivation, the theory of biological evolution among fantasy races... See how the protagonist uses his golden finger, a kaleidoscope of lives, to keep acquiring other people's cultivation realms and venture ever farther into an unknown world of cultivation. The book features a huge cast of supporting characters, including Lord Niu (Newton), Xiao Ai (Einstein), Lord La (Lavoisier), and Lord 7.6kReads—Score71714d adds

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    The protagonist of this book has a system, but the protagonist himself does not.

16. 16 作 The Author Went Mad and Became a Villain in the Horror World 作者疯了，跑怪谈世界当反派 My Surname Is An, and I Wish the Nation Peace and the People Safety我姓安国泰民安Mystery262k WordsCompleted Tales of the uncanny run rampant, and countless people struggle to survive under bizarre rules. Chen Xiao willingly enters this cursed domain. He is not here to clear the levels or become king. He intends to tear every tale of the uncanny apart with his own hands and free humanity from fear once and for all. He ignores the pleas of those trying to survive, tramples on the rules set by the uncanny tales, and even provokes the bizarre beings capable of tearing humans apart with ease. Some call hi 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I don't need a system; it's useless to me because I'm the author. 😂

17. 17 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score31414d adds

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    A breath of fresh air in the post-apocalyptic genre! No system or slump in intelligence, but the protagonist's rebirth changes the script, with high-IQ battles throughout and an astonishing number of foreshadowing elements, making it increasingly addictive.

18. 18 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds
19. 19 我 I’m a True Disciple of the Immortal Sect, So Why Am I the Big Villain? 我本仙门正宗，奈何却是大反派 Coconut Milk Seven七七椰奶Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsOngoing Ye Yun transmigrated to the Immortal Realm and became the young master of the most powerful family there, the Ye family. His backing was unrivaled, and no one could match his lineage! He could have anything in the world he wanted. The Ye family was an orthodox sect of immortals, yet Ye Yun discovered that he was, in fact, a bona fide villain. From the start, the Chosen Daughter of Fortune sent him into cultivation deviation, leaving Ye Yun completely baffled. [Ding! The Great Villain System has 14.5kReads8.0Score1.1k14d adds
20. 20 元 Legend of the Primordial Spirit Heroes 元灵英雄传 Cute and Handsome小萌帅Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Once upon a time, the realms of Heaven and Earth were connected. The gods of the heavenly domains protected humanity, while mighty human martial cultivators roamed the world. The alliance between gods and humans held the foreign races of the earthly realm and the demons of Heaven’s domains at bay, temporarily halting their expansion. But then the Gate between Heaven and Earth suddenly closed. The gods fell or vanished, and humanity’s great powers dwindled and withdrew from the world, leaving man 617Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is not without its flaws; the villains are all based on their own perspectives.

21. 21 诸 Ragnarok: Who's Pulling the Strings? 诸神黄昏，谁在操盘？ Twelve Scrolls, Empty Gate, Myriad Forms十二卷空门万象Urban153k WordsOngoing No System cheats, no rebirth and face-slapping, and no harem drama. This novel puts logic at its core, revealing the truth behind every “unreasonable” event and offering you a different kind of story that avoids the usual tropes. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book has no system, no formula, and tells a story solely through logic.

22. 22 国 Cultivation Survival for the Nation's Fortune: I Can See Hidden Hints 国运修仙求生：我能看见隐藏提示 Ye Mofan叶默凡Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [National Fortune Survival + Livestreaming + Immortal Cultivation + God-Tier Hints] Blue Star’s resources are running dry, and the National Fortune Game has arrived! Two people from each country are randomly selected to enter the Cave Realm and cultivate immortality. If a contestant dies, their country’s national fortune will be deducted and a natural disaster will follow. Resources obtained by contestants in the Cave Realm have a chance of being returned to their countries with a critical bonus 53.7kReads7.8Score5.2k14d adds

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    A super exciting cultivation novel about national destiny, this one is amazing! The protagonist and his family travel to another world together, and then all the countries of Earth unite to build this new world, making the Dragon Kingdom invincible.

23. 23 凡 A Mortal's Quest for Immortality 凡骨求长生 Chen Dou辰斗Eastern Fantasy774k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation] [Traditional Wuxia] [Witty and Humorous] [Logical Deduction] [Lopsided Genius] [One Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] This book has no fast-food-style, three-chapter hook, no exhilarating face-slapping from the start, and focuses on plot, careful buildup, and deeply rooted characters. The protagonist is an ordinary mortal, an undocumented resident of the immortal realm. His talents and shortcomings are sharply defined. He is no transmigrated or reborn overpowered hero, with neith 836Reads8.1Score23214d adds

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    Check out this one? A good cultivation novel.

24. 24 五 The Fall of the Five Provinces 五州破 Following the Mountains, Dredging the Rivers随山浚川Eastern Fantasy297k WordsOngoing [No System + No Harem + Fake Rebirth + No Mindless Protagonist + It Turns Out I’m the Max-Level Big Shot] He spent his whole life striving, only to fall on the very brink of success. Then someone set him up to enter the game again, where he came face-to-face with his sixteen-year-old self. This time, he guides his younger self, warning him away from the wrong turns at the same starting point. Can he avoid disaster and misfortune? The youth was once a slave from the Abandoned Province. Five prov 7Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 集 The Secret of a Collective Rejuvenation 集体回春的秘密 White Moon Guzheng白月古筝Mystery180k WordsCompleted “Sis, have you been taking preservatives?” “Are there more and more centenarians?” A rejuvenation craze has swept through a certain entertainment circle. Behind the glamour, are there secrets no one knows? Lin Shen ventures alone into the tiger's den... and barely makes it out alive. 40Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    No system required. You must avoid reading mind-numbing novels and focus on black market, gangster, and human nature stories, mystery, and suspense. No templates, no outlines, no synopses—purely written. Writing will flow like a divine inspiration. If you don't like it, sue me.

26. 26 我 My Stand Ability Is Staircase Manipulation 我的替身能力是操控楼梯 Heart of Zeal热忱之心Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Complete] [No Permission Requested from Marujie] [The first few chapters explain the setting for readers who have never read JoJo. Once the fighting starts, the story picks up the pace, with every event tightly connected.] [This work may contain disturbing content] [If you cannot handle dark and cruel stories, proceed with extreme caution!] While reading the comments, I came across someone saying, "I get it. Dio's Stand ability is controlling stairs!" It cracked me up, and gave me an idea. A Ch 652Reads8.3Score10114d adds

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    System? What a pathetic thing that is! I, I, I, the DiO warrior god of war!

27. 27 夺 I Possessed My Disciple and Refine All Living Beings with Great Love 夺舍徒弟，我用大爱炼化众生 Shu Gui书规Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing [No Female Lead] [No System] [Utterly Absolute Villain] [Reborn] [Gu Cultivation] [The transmigrator is a fake protagonist whose body has been taken over!] "Better I betray the world than let the world betray me!" The moment Zhang Shixiu set out on this path, he was destined to become the enemy of all under heaven, to find no one who understood him, and to be beset by slaughter. Yet Zhang Shixiu's face remained cold as he murmured: "Even if I die, I will have no regrets. I will fight to the bitt 33Reads—Score414d adds

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    I don't like writing system novels, but I still have a place in this genre!

28. 28 逆 Return of the Venerable One 逆界归尊 Shaocheng Lazy Sheep少城懒羊羊Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Ling Chen, the supreme prodigy of the cultivation world, was once the reincarnation of an ancient Heavenly Emperor. In his previous life, he was betrayed and ambushed by treacherous foes in the Immortal Realm. They seized his throne as Heavenly Emperor and destroyed the Heavenly Court, sending his soul back to Earth. One day, he awakens the remnant soul of the ancient Heavenly Emperor and inherits its complete legacy. Armed with supreme treasures such as the Chaos Dao Orb, he is reborn in the mo 81Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'd like to recommend two novels, one short and one long! One is an urban fantasy/cultivation story, and the other is an urban science fiction/cultivation story! I hope to find like-minded readers to discuss, exchange ideas, and rate them! Thank you!

29. 29 文 Guardians of Civilization: The Journey Home from the Sea of Stars 文明守望者：星海归途 Shaocheng Lazy Sheep少城懒羊羊Urban509k WordsCompleted When human civilization was sentenced to death, he was reborn with its last hope. In 2023, the Galactic Council delivered its final verdict: human civilization’s health score was 47%, a failing grade. The countdown to reformatting: 72 hours. Lin Che died in his wife’s arms, only to be reborn in 2018, on the day of their divorce. The System bound him to a task: within 25 years, raise civilization’s health score from 52% to 85, or seven billion people would perish with it. This time, he would n 9Reads—Score114d adds
30. 30 市 Strange Tales from the Jianghu Streets 市井江湖异闻录 Loose Wild Grass散装野草Urban518k WordsOngoing Qin Bei was an ordinary young man from Northeast China, living a quiet, unremarkable life among the bustle of the city. Then a mysterious package arrived out of the blue, shattering his peaceful routine and dragging him into one bizarre incident after another. Beneath the glittering surface of modern life, undercurrents are stirring. The secretive martial sects passed down for millennia have never vanished, and mysterious powers unknown to the world lie hidden in the everyday rhythms of the cit 58Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I don't believe it either 😄😄😄

31. 31 D DC: Still Force, Stillness DC：静止力止静 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Anime Fanfiction390k WordsOngoing No female lead, no System, and not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. There’s no golden opening trilogy and no forced, bizarre hook. This is a slow-paced DC fanfic. The story is grounded in the tone of the original DC comics, focusing on its characters and worldbuilding while following the main timeline of the comics. The pacing is gentle, making it a good fit for readers who are willing to settle in and savor the story. If you prefer stories with intense conflict from the start and fast-paced, 3.9kReads7.5Score26914d adds

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    Dc's new book. An American crime novel series. No system, no female lead.

32. 32 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 87Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 33 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 68Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 34 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 440Reads—Score10114d adds
35. 35 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 85Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 36 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 37 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 38 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 129Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 250Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 103Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 不 Oh No! I’ve Become the Big Villain 不好！我成了大反派 Le Tu乐吐Eastern Fantasy109k WordsOngoing Lu Ge used to be a street thug, but he unexpectedly transmigrated into a world of cultivation and became the young master of a clan about to be slaughtered by a Son of Fortune. The original young master was gentle and refined, but everyone saw him as a coward. He lost his fiancée, who betrayed him, and his entire clan was wiped out. He became nothing more than a stepping stone for the Son of Fortune. Reborn as Lu Ge, he awakens the Fortune Plundering System. Can he break free of the chains of fa 51Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Lighthearted, humorous, and tear-jerking: Lu Ge is reborn as the young master of a small family, about to be crushed by the chosen one of destiny. As a villain, his cultivation is low, and he faces betrayal by his childhood sweetheart and the massacre of his family. Watch how he turns adversity into opportunity, step by step paves his own path to immortality...

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