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1. 1 全 Zombies Descend on the World, and I Awaken the Celestial Master Sequence? 全球僵尸降临，我觉醒天师序列？ Garfield the Mad Cat加菲狂猫Urban168k WordsOngoing The apocalypse arrives + the Celestial Master Sequence + a savior + lightning techniques striking everywhere Forty years ago, a mysterious fog invaded Earth, and the whole world was overrun by zombies! At the same time, people with supernatural abilities began awakening one after another! Golden Light Spell, Yang Five Thunder, Spirit Commanding... Lin Chen, who transmigrated here, looked at the unfamiliar “Celestial Master” pathway and resolutely chose this unknown sequence: the Celestial Master 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Each character's close-up is imbued with their own personality; the author has put thought into it. Writing originates from life, but transcends it.

2. 2 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban641k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 12.9kReads7.6Score1.1k14d adds

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   This story is both exciting and heart-wrenching, and it's definitely worth reading.

3. 3 我 I'm Not Mentally Ill! There's Just a God Living Inside Me 我不是精神病！我只是体内有尊神 Lie Flat Salty Fish Bishop躺平的咸鱼主教Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Purely unhinged comedy + a tiny bit of angst, but it won't affect the lunatic plot, hehe + no formulaic tropes + no couples + not an invincible power fantasy (readers who mind, beware) It starts very slowly but takes off completely later! (˶‾᷄ ⁻̫ ‾᷅˵)] Note: This story contains some mature and unusual content. Please read with discretion! Also, the protagonist is a lifelong bachelor and will never have a romance or flirtation with any character! Don't see a female character and immediately call 14kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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   I enjoy this type of story. This book has an unconventional plot and is very well-written. It's a good read.

4. 4 万 Souls of Ten Thousand Beasts 万兽之魂 Cheese Yuanyuan芝士渊渊Two Male Leads599k WordsOngoing (The rating just came in, but it'll go up later.) [Furry + two male leads + lion x white tiger + 1v1, both powerful + supernatural battles + slow burn + a touch of ensemble cast] "Beast-Soul Awakened" bear the power of ancient beast souls. Some command ice, snow, and gale-force winds; some summon spirit beasts as their servants; some raise impenetrable defensive barriers; others restore life to withered bones... Every one of them is a heaven-blessed child chosen by fate. Kyle Montenegro (white t 949Reads8.3Score12514d adds

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   I read dozens of chapters in one go, and overall it was pretty good.

5. 5 寿 Only Thirty Days to Live, and the Village Beauty Is in Tears 寿命仅剩三十天，村花急哭了 Chen Wa辰娃Rural Life354k WordsCompleted I was a fool for three years, and not one person in the village ever gave me a second glance. But Heaven had other plans: the legacy of the ancient Dragon God chose me. My medical skills are divine, my martial prowess is off the charts, and my eyes can see through anything. The price is the Nine Suns Dragon Qi inside me. If I can't quell it within seven days, my body will explode. There is only one way to survive: find a body of supreme yin... As luck would have it, there's one right here in the 382Reads6.4Score10114d adds

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   The plot is reasonable, the content is exciting and engaging, and I personally enjoyed it.

6. 6 上 I Handed Over the Cultivation World, Was Betrayed, and Reborn 上交修仙界，被背刺后重生了 Super Heavenly Love Star超级天爱星Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn] + [Two Worlds] + [Cultivation] + [righteous male lead] Lu Chen had always thought he was the protagonist of his own story. At eighteen, he found the key to the Cultivation world. He and his father were awarded the Federation's “Highest Honor Medal,” and the whole nation celebrated as everyone dreamed of ascending to immortality. But when cold shackles closed around his wrists, he finally understood: he had never been the protagonist. When profit was at stake, those self-righteous people 34.7kReads6.5Score8.7k14d adds

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   Starting in hell mode, then reborn and instantly becoming a god—this urban cultivation novel is amazing!

7. 7 真 Marks of Truth: The Chosen One 真实之痕：神选者 Chang'an Big Seedling长安大禾苗Sci-Fi & Apocalypse126k WordsOngoing In 2030, global tech giant Apocalypse Technology launches the revolutionary AI System, Gaia’s Heart. Connected to all of humanity through the brain-computer interface known as the Lingxi Chip, Gaia’s Heart appears to give everyone a unique psychic power, erase class divisions, and usher humanity into the Psychic Age. Crime falls to a historic low, and productivity soars. The protagonist, Li Ji, is an ordinary 28-year-old office worker. Three months after being forcibly implanted with a Lingxi C 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Forced to have a chip implanted but not awakening superpowers? Others laugh at him as a useless "spiritless one," unaware that his abilities are the pinnacle. He can see through lies with a glance and spot traps in a second. In this AI-controlled world, he is the only chosen one.

8. 8 不 Getting Something for Nothing 不捞而获 Write a Happy Name写乐名字Modern Romance80k WordsOngoing When 36-year-old divorced “ordinary gold digger” Sun Xiao decides to use a zero-cost “karate” playbook to extract resources from worthwhile men, she must remain coldly rational as she carefully screens each target. Otherwise, her six-million-yuan safety net will eventually run dry. Meanwhile, a deadly game far beyond the limits of her understanding is quietly closing in on the everyday life she thinks is safe: a counter-harvest orchestrated by a true high-level predator. 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book is seriously amazing! The female protagonist is a 36-year-old divorced woman with 6 million yuan in her hands. Afraid of running out of money, she tries to learn some tricks to attract men and forces herself to be absolutely rational in all situations. But she never expected that there were people who were much more cunning than her who had already secretly set their sights on her.

9. 9 疯 Offspring of the Mad God 疯神子嗣 Tang Jingxin Loves Writing唐静心爱写作Urban186k WordsCompleted A painstaking labor of love by the author of From Bachelor Village to Giant Island: Slaying Gods Along the Way, Yanbo Lianyan [Multiple heroines | ensemble cast | mad supernatural powers | trope subversion] In an age of superpowers, heroes are everywhere. Everyone is fighting to build their strength, grab resources, and chase fame and fortune. Li Feng, reborn in this world with a mythical-grade entropy treasure in hand, faces hellish difficulty from the start, but all he wants is to build a home 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The author's writing is solid, the logic and plot are clear, and it's hard to put down once you start reading.

10. 10 学 The Night My Senior Put On My Jacket, Every Guy at School Went Crazy 学姐披上我外套那晚全校男生疯了 Listen to the Wind Tell of Paper Drunkenness听风讲纸醉Urban49k WordsOngoing A struggling author × a cool, aloof gaming buddy His confession sank without a trace, and his web novels kept flopping. Wu Ming thought his youth had nothing left but regret. Then he met “Milk Tea, No Sugar,” a gaming buddy who never turned on her mic and had a sharp tongue but a kind heart. She helped him climb the ranks and kept him company through late nights. Only when he set foot on Lin’an University’s campus did he understand: The regrets left unfinished in the past would be gently made wh —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    His confession went unanswered, his writing consistently failed, and Wu Ming thought his youth was doomed. Until he met his gaming buddy, "Milk Tea Without Sugar," who never spoke on her mic but would silently fill in for him when he lost, and play ranked games with him when he was feeling down. Stepping into Lin'an University, he finally understood: past regrets would be gently mended in new stories. ⚡️

11. 11 上 With No Hope of Making It, I Flip the Chessboard 上岸无望，我掀翻棋局 Your Little Master妮的小小主人Urban677k WordsCompleted This is the era Chen Mo is about to enter once again, an age where hope and anxiety coexist, and order and chaos intertwine. On the surface, everything is thriving, and every road seems to lead to Rome. But each road is crowded with competitors, and behind every door that appears wide open may lie unexpected detours and hurdles. Opportunities flicker like fireflies on a summer night, while traps disguise themselves as steps toward a shortcut. This is an age that magnifies the importance of “choi 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Urban rebirth novel, without any mindless plots, it's all about the real-world struggles and conflicts, the more you read, the more interesting it becomes.

12. 12 A AI Apostle AI神徒 A Woodpecker Knife一把啄木刀Urban532k WordsOngoing “What can your AIs do? Can they draw? Write? Create virtual people? Create virtual objects? Can they make movies or write novels? My AI is different. My AI... can create gods!” Xu Jiujing is a charlatan who makes a living running a Buddhist shrine. Every now and then, he also takes on odd jobs helping people “exorcise demons.” Truth be told, he has no real skills, but he does have a silver tongue that can fool gods and ghosts alike. Thanks to that, he has made quite a name for himself in his lit —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    From a universally adored "living deity" to a universally despised stray dog, Xu Jiuxuan's path to reversal of fortune was entirely aided by the Heavenly Court's AI!

13. 13 炙 Blazing Feather 炙羽 Jiang Xi Xi姜习习Urban169k WordsOngoing Parallel World | Youth and School Life | Easygoing Daily Life | Pure Friendship! I never did anything to you, yet you all want me dead. From the moment you set foot in Linjiang, you were no longer yourselves. Some of you may be innocent, but none of you are good people. There is no right or wrong. Everything we do is simply to stay alive, nothing more. When death becomes part of everyday life, will you still have the courage to go on living? When your determination leads to hell, can you still h —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I tried this book. I read a bit before bed and was immediately hooked by the exciting plot. I'll read a little more before going to sleep.

14. 14 直 Livestream Face-Slapping: The Campus Belle Breaks Off Our Engagement, and Donations Turn the Tide 直播打脸：校花退婚，打赏逆袭 A Beginner Who Can't Write新手不会写书Urban142k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    … Come on..

15. 15 逆 The Anti-Meme Game 逆模因游戏 A Beginner Who Can't Write新手不会写书Sci-Fi & Apocalypse149k WordsCompleted It’s absolutely worth reading, so don’t miss it! The setup is pretty interesting. If you enjoy it, remember to leave a review. If you’re interested, check out my other books too. I’d really appreciate your support, thank you! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 16 为 The Final Season of the Show Where I Flee for My Sister 为了妹妹逃亡节目最终季 A Beginner Who Can't Write新手不会写书Urban121k WordsCompleted A Reading Guide to The Final Season of the Fugitive Show: Truth and Human Nature in a Two-Front Battle From the moment you open this book, you’ll be gripped by two interwoven storylines. In one, Captain Wang Wei and the technicians at the Weicheng Municipal Bureau’s technical division race against time with damaged bank surveillance footage. In the other, across the city, the crew of the deadly escape show is scrambling on the final day of registration, with Chen Zhe, Nightingale, and the others 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Kids, look at mine...

17. 17 为 For My Sister, I Won’t Join Runaway Contestants Season Two 为了妹妹的不参加逃犯节目第二季 A Beginner Who Can't Write新手不会写书Urban243k WordsCompleted The author isn't making any money, so this book will end here. Thank you all for your support. I've put a lot of effort into this book, but we all have to make a living. If it doesn't earn anything, there's no point in wasting my time. Thank you. This is the official ending. The final chapter is already written, but I don't want to post it. Let's just end things here. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 为 I Had to Join a Fugitive Show for My Sister's Sake 为了妹妹我不得不参加逃犯节目 A Beginner Who Can't Write新手不会写书Urban319k WordsCompleted The pace is a little slow, but things get really satisfying later on, so please stick with it, everyone. This is entirely original, and I’ve carefully designed every part. I hope you’ll consider leaving a tip. Thank you. 23Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9k14d adds

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    It's a really good read, with smooth writing that makes it a very pleasant read.

20. 20 高 Slacking Off in Senior Year, I Cultivate Immortality by Following the Internet's Gossip 高三摆烂，我靠全网吃瓜修成仙 Hand in Hand Until Our Hair Turns White执手偕老到白头Urban207k WordsOngoing New book · Lighthearted comedy · Urban cultivation · Transmigration · Not mindless · Youth and school life · Mysterious places · Rules-based horror Good-for-nothing Lin Nian'an was killed as cannon fodder in a forbidden zone in the cultivation world. When he opened his eyes again, he was a high school senior. The homeroom teacher clutched a disciplinary notice. The whole class waited for him to flip a desk, while the school forum waited for him to be exposed. He looked down at the school rules a —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Book recommendation, book recommendation, book recommendation.

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