They Should Have Shone Brightly, but Were Born at the Wrong Time and Met a Regretful End 他们本应熠熠生辉，却生不逢时，以憾收场

1. 301 灯 No. 13 Lantern Alley 灯笼巷13号 Chu ZhiM褚枝MMystery187k WordsOngoing The rating will go up with time! No romance | Family and friendship | Ensemble cast | Mystery and deduction | Supernatural folklore | Case-of-the-week | An alternate world Jiang Zhibai × Bai Wanyue × Yuan Qing Deep in Lantern Alley stands an old shop at number 13. Open the door, and you might find three women chatting over tea. The gentle woman in a qipao is Jiang Zhibai, said to be a Bai Ze who has lived for an unknown number of years. The spirited young woman with a ponytail is Bai Wanyue, an 8Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 302 斩 Slay the Gods: A Signature in Pain 斩神：疼痛上的签名 Raising the Jian Ling CP Banner 520简伶cp举大旗520Two Male Leads160k WordsOngoing No AI, at least three hours of work by hand every day... ... He was raised as a Gu vessel for ten years. His whole body bore carefully planned marks: silk cocooned him, Gu patterns covered his scars, a ruby was sealed behind his waist, and an identification number was embedded beneath his skin. ...He was like an exquisite collectible, a work of art. Someone had made a frame from iron chains, a lining from silk, signed it with Gu patterns, and sealed it with a ruby. Until the Masked Squad rescued 560Reads6.1Score101Shelves
3. 303 那 That Summer, I Was Reborn 那个夏天，我重生了 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟33k WordsCompleted That Summer, I Was Reborn 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 304 柯 Detective Conan: Bringing the Police Academy to Take Down the Wine Syndicate 柯南：手提警校，掀翻酒厂 Playing with the Setting Sun戏残阳Anime Fanfiction358k WordsCompleted (True member of the Black Organization, no CP) (Slightly angsty; apologies for any OOC) Everyone in the Organization knows that Smirno is a complete lunatic. He jumps at experiments that ordinary people would avoid at all costs, and volunteers for missions with extremely high fatality rates. At the height of his career, he even surpassed Gin for a time, becoming the Organization's top operative. He has a secret no one knows: he knows this world is just an anime, and he knows he's a villain. But 375Reads8.4Score108Shelves
5. 305 丧 After the Zombie Horde Ended, My Best Friend Turned into a Half-Human, Half-Zombie Monster 丧尸潮结束后，我的闺蜜变成了半人半丧尸的怪物 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟16k WordsCompleted After the Zombie Horde Ended, My Best Friend Turned into a Half-Human, Half-Zombie Monster 8Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 306 柯 Detective Conan: From the Start, I'm Shinichi Kudo's Biological Brother 柯南：开局成为工藤新一亲哥 MarianaTwo Male Leads316k WordsOngoing I can’t change the title because I’ve already signed a contract, so let me make this clear! The protagonist is NOT Shinichi Kudo’s older brother! The protagonist is NOT Shinichi Kudo’s older brother! "Leaning toward the Black Organization, with some watered-down liquor + Shinichi Kudo’s older brother + Gin is the tentative CP" “You should have lived.” “Glen, what a shame we’re not on the same side.” “Go out with me, Qing.” “A-Qing, I’ll protect you from the shadows, forever.” “We have different 664Reads8.9Score111Shelves
7. 307 丧 The Zombie Apocalypse: I Dumped My Scumbag Boyfriend and Took in the Scenery with My Sister 丧尸末日，甩了渣男与妹妹一起欣赏美好风景 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟11k WordsCompleted The zombie apocalypse begins, and I dump my scumbag boyfriend to admire the beautiful scenery with my younger sister 3Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 308 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
9. 309 亲 My Relatives Dumped a Haunted Old House on Me, but It Made Me Rich 亲戚们把闹鬼的老宅子硬塞给我，但我却因此暴富 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟19k WordsCompleted My relatives forced a haunted old house on me, but it made me rich 2Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 310 名 Detective Conan: A Broken Little One Needs the Police Five to Put Him Back Together 名柯：破碎崽崽，需要警五拼好哦 Foxxy Learns to Cook狐狐肖肖学做饭Anime Fanfiction415k WordsCompleted Click here to see the Police Academy Five break down after learning what the experiments did to their kid. The main story is complete. (HE!!! + beautiful, tragic test subject + hurt/comfort with everyone doting on the protagonist + the Police Academy group saves the protagonist instead + Hiromitsu Morofushi + the protagonist is a little kid, so there's no romance, only platonic relationships.) Blurb: Hiromitsu Morofushi and Rei Furuya had a childhood friend named Takanashi Itsuki. Takanashi Itsu 1.4kReads9.3Score199Shelves
11. 311 献 Offering Longevity 献寿 Aigese of Fleeting Words一语缥缈的艾格瑟37k WordsCompleted Offering Up Longevity —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 312 活 Alive! As Long as She’s in This Town, She’s Alive 活性！只要她还在这座小镇就活着 Bo L Tang波l棠Rural Life114k WordsCompleted You are alive. Your body is alive. But are you still human at heart? Did you see someone today? Did you make a choice today, not because it was easy, but because it was right? Did you do something today where no one could see, something only you would ever know about? It was small, so small you’d feel embarrassed even to mention it. But you did it. That is your humanity. That is your vitality. To be alive, you need humanity. Even if you mutate, you can still be human. Without humanity, you’re no 11Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 313 咒 Jujutsu Kaisen: The Little Death Warrior Means No Harm 咒回之小死士没有坏心思 Quiet Thoughts Amid the Mist清幽思兮烟Anime Fanfiction109k WordsCompleted Huaiyu period + slow-paced + angst + female-oriented + no action scenes + everyday life + many original characters mentioned + lots of foreshadowing. The protagonist dies in the end. (Toji and Megumi’s ages don’t match canon; feel free to treat them as my own version.) (If you don’t like this kind of story but insist on reading it, then leave a bad review and insult me because you didn’t like it... all I have to say is, there’s something wrong with your heads.) (The protagonist is a little stiff 220Reads8.4Score—Shelves
14. 314 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 9.8kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves

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    The male lead is Lü Bu, but the female lead is a female protagonist who transmigrates to the late Eastern Han Dynasty to restore the Han Dynasty. She doesn't have any powerful cheat codes; her cheat code is simply that she comes from the future, standing on the shoulders of giants to look back at China's five thousand years of brilliant culture. The main focus is on her career; romance is less prominent, and she's not a romance fanatic (excluding the male lead).

15. 315 盗 Tomb Raiding: What Kind of Ridiculous Plot Is This? 盗墓：这算什么狗血剧情？ Great Yan Goucheng大衍勾陈Two Male Leads2.5M WordsOngoing [Tomb raiding + no female lead + original male characters + no CP in the main story + growing protagonist + slow burn + doted on by everyone in the later half + medium-to-long novel + not tragic in the conventional sense] About the CP: There isn't one in the main story, and the tags can't be changed. About being doted on by everyone: It happens later because this is a slow burn, so please give the characters time to grow (bows deeply). About the System: It's there, but it doesn't have much prese 18.8kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves
16. 316 七 Seven-Day Captivity: A Letter from the Abyss 七日囚——深渊的来信 Bo L Tang波l棠29k WordsCompleted Seven Days Imprisoned: A Letter from the Abyss 8Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 317 值 No Return Before the Year’s End 值岁无还期 May Wealth and Joy Come Your Way来财来乐儿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Who understands the struggles of two lonely souls hidden beneath the splendor of the capital? Their hometowns are obsessions, their memories are shackles. For two people steeped in hardship, even living a decent life has become an impossible dream... They warm each other in boundless loneliness, becoming one another's only support. The road ahead is bitterly cold, but thankfully, though life is hard to endure, they have each other to walk beside them, somehow making it through one difficult stre 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a tragic historical romance novel featuring a group of characters who rose to prominence through the imperial examinations, all of whom died in a great battle. The newly crowned top scholar, Du Jinghong, a powerful imperial bodyguard, was killed while trying to save his sister, Du Bingxiu, on his way back to the capital. If it weren't for his family's mission, this would have been the kind of death he wanted. It's incredibly heart-wrenching.

18. 318 推 Push: The First Time I Got Pushed, I Hit Back! 推——第一次被推就打回去！ Bo L Tang波l棠64k WordsCompleted Push Back! The First Time Someone Pushes You, Hit Them Right Back! 16Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 319 主 Sacrifice the Protagonist to Heaven! Boundless Magic? 主角祭天！法力无边？ Bo L Tang波l棠95k WordsCompleted Sacrifice the Protagonist to Heaven! Boundless Magic Power? 5Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 320 瞻 [Behold the Green Ravine] 【瞻彼淇奥】 May Wealth and Joy Come Your Way来财来乐儿Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted “You have your path, and I have mine.” That year, he was the man she was willing to give up her surname to marry. At first, everything went too smoothly, so much so that it sometimes felt like a dream. It wasn't until a bucket of cold water was thrown over her that it began to feel real. After that, the road ahead was full of hardships… 29Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 321 太 In the Peaceful Years 太平年间 The Greatest Trap of All Time一代神坑Historical301k WordsOngoing [Transmigration, no System, no stupidity, rich historical atmosphere] Year 3 of the Kaiyun reign (946 AD) After twice repelling the Liao army under Yelv Deguang, the Jin emperor grows increasingly arrogant and complacent. He naively believes Prince of Yan Zhao Yanshou will return south, and sends Du Chongwei of the Tianxiong Army, along with General Li Shouzhen and others, north. Shi Chonggui, still dreaming of reclaiming Yan and Yun, only realizes Du Chongwei has surrendered when the Liao army 174Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    These are too niche.

22. 322 镜 The Person in the Mirror: Who's Living My Life? 镜中人：谁在替我活着 Bo L Tang波l棠45k WordsCompleted The Person in the Mirror: Who Is Living My Life 4Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 323 水 The Water Margin Demon Stars Are All My Resources: From Traits to Kingship 水浒魔星皆我资粮：从词条到王业 Eat Iron, Spit Fire, Shit Weights吃铁吐火屙秤砣Historical2.1M WordsOngoing The Oath of the Liangshan Brotherhood? A legacy of loyalty and righteousness? Wang Ying, the Short-Legged Tiger, takes hearts and livers to sober up. Zhu Gui, the Dry-Land Crocodile, uses human fat to light his lamps! Deng Fei, the Fiery-Eyed Lion, eats human flesh until his eyes turn red! Song Jiang plots to cut off Qin Ming's escape route. Wu Yong kills Zhu Tong's young master to force him up the mountain! Dong Ping steals a man's wife and daughters, then wipes out his entire household! Sun Er 96.9kReads8.6Score11.9kShelves
24. 324 童 The Nightmare Mansion 童魘大厦 Bo L Tang波l棠66k WordsCompleted The Nightmare Tower —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 325 我 I Command You to Defeat the Entire World All by Yourself 我命令你凭一人之力打倒整个世界 11SAMAUrban1.3M WordsOngoing [Invincible Protagonist + Player Perspective + the Myriad Worlds + Fast-Paced Thrills + Simulator] On the eve of the college entrance exams, a mysterious game appears in Ji Liu's mind. It offers absolute freedom, and any martial arts skills his character grinds out can be extracted into reality at 100% strength! In this interstellar age where martial arts reign supreme, Ji Liu has an epiphany. He immediately gives his game character the highest-priority command: "Find a secluded corner and grind 107.2kReads8.5Score12.7kShelves
26. 326 无 Endless Sleep 无尽之眠 Bo L Tang波l棠49k WordsCompleted Endless Sleep 2Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 327 杀 Slaughter Kindergarten: Killergarten 杀戮幼儿园——Killergarten Bo L Tang波l棠78k WordsCompleted Killergarten 4Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 328 全 Global Awakening: From the Start, I Gain the Power of Fuchuan 全民觉醒：开局获得富川之力 I Am an Invincible Rabbit我是无敌兔Urban511k WordsCompleted My name is Li Chun, and my superpower is muscles. The bigger my muscles, the faster I level up. I have a childhood friend named Bai Ju. Her superpower is spending money: the more she spends, the faster she levels up. We're both broke. She needs to spend money to level up, and I need to buy animal steroids to train. Now, the new school year is about to begin. 160Reads7.1Score—Shelves
29. 329 慈EN Cihang City 慈航市 Mountain-Patrolling Lord God巡山主神Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing At Cihang's grand arena, don't show up without a cheat. Chen Feng transmigrated to another world and discovered that the bosses here were unbelievably sneaky. “Let's go level up in the newbie village first.” “Ha! Got you, transmigrator.” “I'll be reborn and buy a lottery ticket.” “Ha! Got you, regressor.” “Fine, if you're going to play dirty, I don't need to pretend to be a gentleman either.” Chen Feng discovered that every time he died, he could refresh and get a new System. A System's power ha 1.2MReads9.2Score132.8kShelves
30. 330 人 The Human Feast: A Horror Banquet, Nine Heavens for a Corpse 人体盛宴：恐怖宴会——一个尸体的九重天 Bo L Tang波l棠31k WordsCompleted A Feast of Flesh: The Terrifying Banquet: A Corpse's Ninth Heaven —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 331 综 Anime Crossover: The Myriad Worlds Begin with Lan the Demon 综漫：诸天万界从恶魔咒蓝开始 Plain White Congee白白白粥Anime Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted [Fanfiction] + [anime crossover quick transmigration] + [plot-focused] + [no female lead] “System bro, I have a question,” said the demon in an elegant Daoist robe. “Go ahead.” “This is Jackie Chan Adventures, right? Then where are my talismans? And what do I look like right now?” “Talismans? Those are the most basic thing. As for you, you’re the great Moon Demon, of course!” After transmigrating as the Moon Demon Tso Lan, Zhou Lan begins his own legendary life. [Note: This is a fanfiction, with 43.1kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves
32. 332 盘 The Meal on the Plate: The Execution Ground, They Watch You, They Remember 盘中餐：刑场——它们看着你，它们记得 Bo L Tang波l棠58k WordsCompleted The Meal on the Plate: The Execution Ground: They Watch You, They Remember 2Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 333 盛 Bandits in an Age of Prosperity, Warlords in Times of Chaos 盛世土匪，乱世枭雄 The Greatest Trap of All Time一代神坑Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Alternate History + System + Generals] The dynasty is nearing its end. The land is exhausted, the people lament their lot, the border troops grow increasingly corrupt, and they lose more battles than they win. Yet the nobles and powerful officials high above remain immersed in luxury, feasting and singing night after night, convinced they live in an age of peace and prosperity. At the foot of Wufeng Mountain in the northern frontier, a Chu army supply train winds along like a 7.7kReads8.0Score539Shelves
34. 334 两 Collection of Two Forgettings: Records of an Unknown Daoist Couple Among Clouds and Waters 两忘集——无名道侣云水录 Bo L Tang波l棠44k WordsCompleted The Collection of Two Forgotten: The Unnamed Daoist Couple's Record of Clouds and Waters 7Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 335 苍 Those Years in Cangyuan 苍渊那些年 The Wolf King Howls at the Moon, Gazing Across the Vast Sky狼王啸月看长空Two Male Leads83k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + Two Top Students + Happy Ending + Each Other's First Love + Reunion After Years Apart] [Cheerful, outgoing, easily jealous, and straightforward pursuer Lin Cangye vs. outwardly aloof but warm-hearted, domineeringly protective partner Xia Ningyuan] Lin Cangye transferred to Shengcheng No. 7 High School, where he met Xia Ningyuan and became his deskmate. Xia Ningyuan was cold on the outside but warm within. At first, he told Lin Cangye, “Just so you know, you’d better stay away f 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Please see the world's sweetest

36. 336 忘 Forgotten River Teahouse: Ghost Stories Galore at the Ghost Festival Teahouse 忘川茶寮——中元茶寮鬼话连篇 Bo L Tang波l棠38k WordsCompleted Wangchuan Teahouse: Ghost Stories Galore at the Zhongyuan Teahouse 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 337 饕 Gluttony’s Execution Ground: Crime and Punishment at the Bottom of the Food Chain 饕餮刑场——食物链底层的罪与罚 Bo L Tang波l棠60k WordsCompleted The Gluttonous Execution Ground: Crime and Punishment at the Bottom of the Food Chain 2Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 338 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 74.8kReads9.4Score6.8kShelves

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    I haven't read them all, but I'm certain they're all sadomasochistic (BE) stories.

39. 339 他 He Is in the South of the Clouds 他在云之南 Jing Xing景行Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted When they first met, he was shrouded in shadow, reeking of blood and violence. He asked her, “Who are you? Where are you from? What are you doing here?” It was a long time before she thought of the true answer: “I'm Shen Xun. I came from the far north to the south of the clouds, to meet the love of my life.” He was her Morpheus, giving her a poppy-like dream of love, bewitching and intoxicating. He captured her soul, clouded her mind, and made her addicted. Like a pawn crossing a river, she went 25.2kReads9.7Score4.8kShelves
40. 340 团 The Beloved Junior Sister Returns to Save Her Entire Sect of Grudge-Bearing Villains 团宠师妹归来，拯救满门怨种反派 Dust-Forgotten Wine忘尘酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication, under the title “Clear Day, Boundless Light.” Strong female lead + light ensemble cast + everyone’s darling + putting scumbags in their place] On the brink of death, Ji Qingzhou regains the memories of her past life and learns that she has transmigrated into a tragic cultivation novel, where she is the male lead’s doomed first love. Ji Qingzhou: I have no interest in becoming part of some jerk’s tragic romance. The plot is about to kill her, and she is about to breathe h 52.7kReads9.5Score8.1kShelves

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    A group of exceptionally talented individuals sacrificed themselves and were reborn with the help of the female protagonist.

41. 341 限 Eight Years to Make Good 限期八年 Wenye's Cat问也的猫Two Male Leads31k WordsCompleted “I’m sorry. I love you very much.” “I hope that in your next life, you can treat me right.” Their eight-year affair, hidden in the shadows, was riddled with misunderstanding and hurt. Ji Nan thought they would spend the rest of their lives together, only to hear Zhang Hui say, “I can’t go on anymore.” 125Reads6.2Score—Shelves
42. 342 她 She Died in Midsummer 她死在了盛夏 Snow Beneath the Cherry Blossoms樱花下的雪Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted The contract was signed on February 20. The heroine, Murong Manxue, develops bipolar disorder because of her family of origin. Unable to bear the burden any longer, she eventually jumps to her death. The hero, Song Muci, dies in the snow after taking revenge for her. They are reborn in the depths of winter and save each other. 2.8kReads8.0Score553Shelves
43. 343 重 Reborn: The Hated Real Heir Wants Only to Die 重生：万人嫌真少爷一心等死 Spring Dawn at Mingtang明棠春晓Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Xi was the true young master of a wealthy family, but he was accidentally switched at birth. He grew up abused, and the Ye family found him when he was eighteen. He thought he would finally have a loving family and a peaceful life, but instead he was misunderstood and neglected. The Ye family favored the impostor young master, and their cold indifference made Lin Xi lose hope little by little. Then he was kidnapped and abandoned, and poisoned. His heart died, and he left for a distant land. 8.8kReads8.9Score780Shelves

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    XiXi is the best [crying] The beginning was pure angst, but at least it wasn't so angsty later on. It was written very delicately.

44. 344 快 Even in Quick Transmigration, I’m Everyone’s Darling 快穿也是万人迷 Sighing at the Life of Floating Clouds浮云叹生Two Male Leads927k WordsCompleted (Dear readers, please note that the tags aren’t quite accurate! This is a quick transmigration story with no CP. The protagonist is male, a heartthrob, and everyone falls for him. His White Moonlight status will be unlocked.) Lin Chujiu never imagined he’d become the object of so many powerful figures’ infatuation. Other people who transmigrate can’t wait to gain all kinds of special advantages. Lin Chujiu is the opposite. Determined to destroy his heartthrob aura, he dutifully follows the plot 5kReads9.3Score459Shelves

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    Attracting attention without realizing it

45. 345 你 Hey, You! Do You Really Have to Be This Low-Key?! 你小子！用不用这么低调！！ Half a Cup of Lingering Sorrow半盏残忧Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The immortal, undying ancient dragon left behind only a rotting corpse. The phoenix, unafraid of death, was reduced to a single broken root feather. The auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its own death. The Black Tortoise, master of countless laws, had its shell forcibly stripped away. The cemetery of the gods still stands, watching the ruins endure for millennia, while grass and trees flourish and fade through the seasons. Who dares claim to be immortal… The years t 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A wrong choice is a wrong choice. The eternally immortal dragon, swept away by the tides of time, is left only with its decaying remains; the fearless phoenix is ​​reduced to tattered feathers; the auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, cannot foresee its demise; the Xuanwu, having condensed all principles, has had its shell stripped away by humankind; the graveyard of the gods remains, witnessing the eternal cycle of time, the changing seasons, and who dares claim immortality…

46. 346 嫁 I Marry the Scumbag Who Killed My Sister and Have Triplets 嫁害死姐姐的渣男后，我一胎三宝 Wild Tan荒檀Ancient Romance162k WordsCompleted Her older sister is dead. On a snowy, rainy day, she lies on her back in the snow, heavily pregnant, slowly losing all warmth. Her parents weep until their voices are hoarse and their eyes are red. She resolves to enter the household as a concubine and avenge her sister. There are eighteen concubines in the household, and the place is a turbulent mess. She will uncover the culprit who killed her sister, and she won't let a single accomplice get away. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Upon hearing this, Li Qingran was slightly taken aback, a complex emotion flashing across her eyes. To alleviate her guilt, she blurted out, "Then who is more important, me or the Grand Madam?" The words were barely out of her mouth before she regretted them. She didn't understand why she had said such a thing; it was so irrational. Her lips moved, as if she wanted to say something to make amends, but Chu Jin directly cupped her face, interrupting her movements, looking at her with extremely serious eyes. Their eyes met, and she heard him say, "You are both very important." "If you were both on the verge of death, and I could only choose one, I would choose my mother. She gave me life and raised me; it is a debt of gratitude I owe." "If you die, I will follow you without hesitation. Only you are the treasure I would give up everything, even my life, to embrace."

47. 347 阴 I Kissed the Gloomy Villain Boy Speechless 阴沉沉反派少年被我亲懵了 Little Little Little Grain of Rice小小小米粒Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted Redemption story! Originally titled The Gloomy Villain Boy I Kissed Into a Daze Tang Susu unexpectedly transmigrates into a school romance novel as a cannon-fodder supporting character. Having read only half the novel, Tang Susu looks down at the breathtakingly beautiful boy standing in the rain. He became disabled when he was young and suffered one injustice after another, yet he never complained. Before returning to her original world, she decides to stay by his side and watch him grow. T 21.1kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    Zun Du is super cute, the kind of person you won't regret investing in.

48. 348 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves

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    1. Their lives, which should have been brilliant, were trapped within the high red walls, ultimately remaining forever in this inescapable golden cage. 2. My Wan'er was too kind; her entire family perished in the royal family. Her daughter, elder sister, brother, father, and A-Qing all left her. She should have been in the prime of her life, but her life was forever frozen at its most beautiful moment! 3. Go read chapter 64. 4. The author's writing style is truly on par with Jinjiang Literature City.

49. 349 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    They should have been able to showcase their talents and brilliance, but instead, they are trapped within these deep palace walls. Born into this cannibalistic harem, how many can truly find happiness and fulfillment? Wan'er, may you live a long and healthy life in your next life, and never be trapped by these high palace walls again. [Almost crying]

50. 350 藏 She Hid Her Pregnancy and Left the Child Behind; Reborn, I Won't Chase Him Again 藏起孕肚去父留子，重生我不追了 Wu Li Chouchou乌里丑丑Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted (Publication deal signed) Reborn, one-on-one, both pure, aloof beauty goes mad for love, husband-chasing crematorium (A heartbroken heroine x a hero who wants to be her dog) A Shang stole the position of Xie Hengyu's wife. Everyone knows Xie Hengyu is a sword cultivator prodigy with a brilliant future in the cultivation world, while A Shang is merely a lowly half-demon who became his wife through underhanded means. In the end, she was falsely accused of colluding with the demon clan and died a t 38.5kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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    1. The male lead loved the female lead in his past life but never confessed his feelings, allowing her to be framed and bullied, ultimately leading to her death. The female lead is reborn. Overall, it's a bittersweet story with many regrets. Read it; it made me cry buckets! 2. The second male lead is incredibly tragic. His salvation comes from his half-sister. He attempted suicide, then found peace; it's all very heartbreaking.

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