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1. 1 惊 What?! This God Picked Up a Player! 惊！这个神把玩家捡走了！ Gu Shan顾杉Two Male Leads712k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + infinite-flow] At first, Song Guicheng thought his story with the god began with a terrifying, chaotic, bizarre horror game. They met and parted, met again and parted again, then met yet again! Song Guicheng gritted his teeth. Is this god crazy? Why does he keep following me around? And if he’s going to follow me, why does he keep switching between trying to kill me and trying to save me? What, are you suffering from a split personality? Later, he finally learned that the wheel 24Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   We met in the game, and you slowly became my salvation, but I can't find you anymore. My god, this time I must run to you.

2. 2 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 49.5kReads9.6Score6.2kShelves
3. 3 恐 Terrifying Nightmare: Extreme Survival in a Bizarre World 恐怖噩梦：我在诡异世界极限逃生 Young Bear年轻熊Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow, mildly scary, no romance] Wang Yan wearily opened his front door. Inside, he saw the woman next door holding and soothing a baby, staring at him in terror. “Sorry, I’ve got the wrong apartment.” He quickly apologized and backed out, then slammed the door shut. Standing in the pitch-black hallway, he found himself unable to decide what was more terrifying: seeing his female neighbor in his home, or seeing the baby who had died long ago… 410.7kReads9.4Score78kShelves

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   Isn't this just pure wish-fulfillment novel? 🙂 [Already hooked]

4. 4 规 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 White Beard白胡子Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.1kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves

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   This book is incredibly imaginative, with a captivating and suspenseful plot, making exam preparation a smooth and enjoyable experience. It also has many unexpected and predictable twists and turns. Highly recommended!

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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   Xi Yao, you're a god, you're so beautiful! 😍

6. 6 规 Rule Horror: I'm Even More Twisted Than the Supernatural! 规则怪谈：我比诡异还变态！ Hurry Up and Eat Hot Pot抓紧吃火锅Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted [Unhinged + rebellious + no female lead + hilarious + bizarre + national destiny] My name is Xu Ye. I was born without the ability to feel pain, and my favorite thing is looking for a thrill. I heard that the Rule-Bound Horror arrived, and every country would randomly select a “Chosen One” to enter a game instance. After waiting a whole month, and watching five Chosen Ones die one after another, I finally got my wish and became the sixth Chosen One, the real wild card representing the Dragon Kin 35.9kReads9.4Score4kShelves

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   It's amazing! I'm not good with words, so all I can say about this ghost story novel is one word: "Absolutely incredible!"

7. 7 规 Rule Horror: I Can Foresee Death 规则怪谈：我能预见死亡 Sanqi Without Sugar三七不加糖Mystery490k WordsCompleted [Original Scenarios + Foreknowledge of Death + Deduction + National Fortune + Live Broadcast + Suspense + Horror] Supernatural tales descend, and the bizarre invades. One person in each country will be chosen as the lucky contestant, entering countless Rule Horror worlds where all manner of horrors lurk. Clear the scenario, and your country will earn a brief respite! Fail, and the rules descend upon a city, bringing disaster and leaving countless people dead or grieving! This time, Su Li is chos 17kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves
8. 8 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
9. 9 规 Rule Horror: I Sign-In to Become a God, and Even the Horrors Fear Me 规则怪谈：签到成神，诡异都怕我 Lucky Carp Fairy锦鲤小仙Mystery1.4M WordsOngoing [Redemption + sign-in + national destiny + no female lead + comedy + original story + a tiny bit of touching moments] Over-the-top blurb: Rule-based horror games invade the world. Those chosen are bound to their nations and forced to take part in the games! Victory brings countless resources. Failure means death, and the horror game descends on the city! The games are terrifying? Almost impossible to survive? Participants have to tread on eggshells? Jiang Fan says, this is way too easy! He activ 1.9kReads8.9Score295Shelves

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   The first book has a particularly moving story. While each story may have a few chapters, it's very well-organized, and the characters are very well-developed. The second book is generally okay; the beginning is especially good, but it gets a bit draggy towards the end. Still, it's worth listening to.

10. 10 规 Rule Horror: You Want Me, Zhang San, to Follow the Rules? 规则怪谈：要求我张三遵守规则？ The Luo in Luo Xiu罗修的罗Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted [Horror + eerie + hilarious + satisfying + national fortune = a serious novel] The Supreme Rules descend, selecting multiple people at random from each country to become Ascenders and take part in the Ascension Exam! Those who perform well earn high scores and even extra rewards. They can improve their own abilities and bring unexpected ascension to their country. But fail the exam, and death may be waiting for you, along with endless torment. Even your country may be beset by supernatural event 6.9kReads9.0Score834Shelves
11. 11 规 Rule Horror: The Ordinary Drama Club Member 规则怪谈：普通话剧人 Filthy Rat龌龊的老鼠Mystery21k WordsCompleted Rule Horror stories with no extra bullet comments, reader interaction, or anything unrelated to the main plot. Current and upcoming themes include "Marrying into a Scholarly Family," "The Switched Child," and "Inn Guests." —Reads—Score—Shelves

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12. 12 规 Rule Horror: The Sealed-Off Residential Compound 规则怪谈之幽闭小区 Scaffolding脚手架Mystery20k WordsCompleted "The Secluded Compound" tells the story of Li Ming, who moves into a quiet residential compound after receiving a mysterious invitation, only to encounter one strange incident after another. Strange rules, mysterious cries: the compound hides secrets unknown to anyone. —Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 规 Rule Horror: The Xuanwu Abnormality Management Bureau 规则怪谈：玄乌异常管理局 Scatter Plot散点图Mystery43k WordsOngoing This is the Xuanwu Abnormality Management Bureau. Our world has been plagued by all kinds of abnormalities since ancient times. They cannot be killed by normal means. All we can do is gather intelligence, capture them, and lock them away. —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 电 Elevator Hauntings 电梯灵异怪谈 Hidden Dragon, One Use潜龙一用Mystery7k WordsCompleted Elevator Horror Tales —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 教 Classroom Rules Horror 《教室规则怪谈》 Muye Xinghui牧野星辉Mystery9k WordsCompleted Classroom Rules of Horror —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 规 Rule Horror 规则怪谈 Nan Sangshen南桑椹Mystery15k WordsCompleted Rule Horror —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 规 Rule Horror: A Knock at Midnight, Keep Your Eyes Closed 规则怪谈：半夜敲门声，闭上眼睛 Li Zai Jiu李载酒Mystery10k WordsCompleted Rule Horror: Knocks at the Door in the Dead of Night, Close Your Eyes —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 禁 Taboo Rule Horror: Kill the Rules 禁忌规则怪谈之杀死规则 yangyloyMystery146k WordsOngoing When rules become a game of life and death, who can find the truth and break free in a world shrouded in fog? During an unknown mission, Lin Feng and Li Xinran stumble into an endless abyss woven from ancient rules. Here, time does not flow. There are only twisted buildings, unending darkness, and an unfathomable terror. Worst of all are the guardians: faceless beings that seem to embody the rules, destined to stop anyone who dares challenge them. In this world of mysteries, twists, and death —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 规 Rule Horror: My Talent Can Evolve Without Limit 规则怪谈：我的天赋可以无限进化 Yan Jiushi烟九十Mystery300k WordsCompleted [National Fortune + Livestream + No Female Lead + Worst Possible Start] What?! I got an F-rank talent from the start. The odds are one in a trillion! Bai Mo can’t help looking up at the sky and sighing. Heaven wants me dead! Anyone summoned by “It” will enter the world of horrors. Their deaths affect their country’s fortune, and the horrors will descend upon its cities. The first world of horror Bai Mo has to face is Hope Elementary School, where the death rate is 98%! But! There’s always a way 112Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 规 Rule Horror: Well, Since Things Have Come to This, Let’s Eat First 规则怪谈：事已至此，先吃饭吧 Huan Jing焕镜Mystery486k WordsCompleted A rule-based horror game descends upon the world, and Xia Xu becomes one of its three chosen players. He is bound to a System. But it's a System for the God of Cooking. He assumes he can't rely on this lousy System and will have to fend for himself. But after it levels up, Xia Xu discovers that it's just a little bit all-purpose. So, with his skills in knife techniques, hunting, reconnaissance, and more all maxed out, Xia Xu calmly regards the grotesque evil spirits and monsters before him. “May 2.7kReads8.4Score217Shelves
21. 21 爆 Going Viral Starts with Calling the Cops 爆红从报警开始 Yu Siyuan余四元Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Microdrama style, silly and lighthearted. The protagonist has no romantic pairings, male or female. Actor Mo Fei gets a Role System. From a holy monk, he gains an ability to attract criminals; from a serial killer, he learns human anatomy; from a detective, he learns to talk to cats; from a master thief, he learns sleight of hand... To everyone else, all of this seems downright bizarre. Would a normal actor radiate murderous intent? Would a normal actor know the human body so well? Would a norma 59.7kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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22. 22 规 Rule Horror: I Can See Hidden Clues 规则怪谈：我能看到隐藏提示 Xing Wuchen星无辰Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted The world of supernatural tales has arrived, and everyone must follow the rules! After hundreds of years, the world of supernatural tales has appeared once more. Sun Kai accidentally transmigrates into it, becoming one of the first contestants representing his nation’s fate. They carry the fate of Xia Nation on their shoulders! If they win, they survive, Xia Nation’s fortunes rise, and its people all benefit. If they lose, they die, the nation’s fortunes fall, and supernatural tales invade the 4kReads9.0Score518Shelves
23. 23 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. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.7kShelves
24. 24 异EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Peng Pai彭湃Urban3.0M WordsCompleted Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 475.8kReads9.7Score67.4kShelves

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    The logic is so good that people who read this won't want to get out of bed at night.

25. 25 诡EN Supernatural Awakening: I Can Become a Demon King 诡异复苏：我能化身大妖 Fallen Leaves Return to the Earth叶落归泥Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted [Ghost Stories + Journey to the West + Hilarious Comedy + Sunny Boy + Mental Illness + Positive-Energy Sayings] As the supernatural revived and the uncanny world fell into chaos, Jiang Chen awakened the Demon Transformation System. By provoking emotional fluctuations in ghosts and monsters, he could absorb ghost energy and use it to draw Demon Transformation Cards, taking on the forms of great demons from Journey to the West. Faced with all kinds of violent, savage, strange, and sinister ghost 173kReads9.5Score17.7kShelves
26. 26 列 Train Survival: Activating the Foresight Module from the Start! 列车求生：开局激活预知模块！ Grape-Flavored Yogurt葡萄味酸奶Urban1.7M WordsOngoing Qi Xiao wakes up in a world where people must survive aboard trains. Every day at eight, the train stops at a random station. You can get off and explore, or stay aboard and wait for it to depart. There are endless treasures here, along with unknown dangers. Explore stations, gather supplies, upgrade your train, and do your best to survive. Qi Xiao's newcomer gift isn't food like everyone else's. Instead, he gets a module card that activates a special module: Station Forecast. Whenever the train 69.5kReads8.3Score5.2kShelves
27. 27 开 From the Start, I Ate the Campus Beauty 开局我吃了校花 Lamplighter秉灯人Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Everyone has imagined that there might be something mysterious in this world, right? Have you imagined taking a train to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Have you imagined a beautiful senior pulling up in a Ferrari to hand you an acceptance letter from Cassell College at the school gates? Have you imagined that when you feel lost and alone, a swordsman from an ancient sect will descend from the sky and tell you, “You’ve been chosen!”? Congratulations. Your fantasies have come true. Th 13.4kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
28. 28 我 I Evolved Billions of Curses 我进化了亿万诅咒 Soda Sea Salt Crackers苏打海盐饼干Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Chinese-Style Horror + Twists + Humans Scaring Ghosts] The supernatural returned, ferocious ghosts broke loose, and unimaginable horrors appeared in the real world. As night fell over the city, nightmares engulfed everyone. Jiang Fan gained the power to develop abilities by studying ghosts. As long as he kept scaring them, he could become the greatest terror in the darkness. The more terrified they were, the greater the power he gained. Then he discovered that his potential had been unleas 4.3kReads8.6Score450Shelves
29. 29 规 Rule Horror: Interstellar War 规则怪谈之星际战争 Xuan Shuo, Keep It Up炫烁加油Mystery214k WordsOngoing [Logical] [Ordinary people can solve the mysteries too] [No deliberate targeting of any country] [Lots of foreshadowing] The Eerie suddenly descended 20 years ago, bringing disaster and terror. Can those at the pinnacle, beyond S-rank talents, put an end to all of this? The dark Neige Community, the city in the sky, the planet of light. The sociable Manta Star people, the Yuxu Star people who excel at spatial abilities, the technologically advanced Muse Star people, and the carefree Changfan Sta 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is extremely intelligent and wise, and the content is extremely exciting.

30. 30 我 I’m a Ghost Smuggler. What’s Wrong with Kidnapping Female Ghosts? 我作为鬼贩子，拐卖女鬼怎么了？ Lu Xuan吕轩Mystery593k WordsCompleted [Supernatural horrors return + hilarious feel-good story + absurdly powerful items + if this doesn’t make you laugh, you can beat me to death!] Jiang Xiaobai transmigrates into a world where supernatural horrors have returned and gains the Ghost Smuggler System. He gets stronger by smuggling ghosts! [Ding! You smuggled a female ghost to a mining site. Ghost Smuggling Points +3000] [Ding! You smuggled a red-clad vengeful ghost to a pyramid scheme. Ghost Smuggling Points +5000] [Ding! You smu 1.5kReads8.5Score191Shelves

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    Sign in to gain amazing skills, and the supernatural becomes your underling! Photographic memory, scapegoat doll, supernatural invincibility—Jiang Fan: The Ghost Story Rewards Vault? Bah, it's not as good as my sign-in bonus! The supernatural beings cry out: Cheating and bullying ghosts, where is justice?! #GhostStorySign-inKing #Ghosts'Nightmare #CheatingLife #Funny

31. 31 惊 A Horror Game? I Can Beat It Using Only My Right Hand 惊悚游戏？我只用右手就能过 Old Ji老纪Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you! So go ahead and look, just don't look for too long! Because... [Mystery] [Detective Fiction] [Supernatural] [Some parts may be hard for female readers to understand. Feel free to skip them or ask the male readers in the comments.] Mo Fei, who was born with alien hand syndrome, is dragged into a terrifying world. Who would have thought his unruly right hand would be skilled at all kinds of things? Cheating at cards, pickpocketing, slippin 20.7kReads8.6Score1.9kShelves
32. 32 我 I Grow Stronger Whenever I’m Attacked by the Supernatural 我受到诡异攻击就变强 Spring Breeze, Little Jade Lad春风小玉郎Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The vengeful ghost looks utterly desperate. “What more do you want from me? What?” Xu Yan points to his own chest. “Come on, hit me here.” “Ding! The Host has been attacked by a supernatural entity. Strength +1, +1, +1...” “Ding! You found someone else’s life-buying money at the door. Finders keepers, and your vitality increases by +1, +1, +1...” Orange Melon 1.9kReads8.7Score156Shelves
33. 33 诡 Eerie! Eerie!! The More Eerie, the Better!!! 诡异！诡异！！越诡异越好！！！ Ink-Stained Writing Blade墨染文刀Mystery299k WordsCompleted [Urban Supernatural] + [Rule Horror] + [Decisive and Ruthless] “My name is Jiang Cheng. When I manifest in this world, I become its only taboo, the most terrifying Rule Horror!” [Ghosts in the Book] + [Infinite Terror] + [Supernatural Aesthetics] Night falls, and the supernatural stirs. Is the Endless Ghost Domain a hopeless loop of reincarnation or an inescapable curse? Are the rules that kill people the product of a collapsing Heavenly Dao or a deadly game played by the gods? Hunted by the “Gh 114Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 校 The Campus Belle Exposes Me Catching Ghosts at the Funeral Home 校花曝光我在殡仪馆抓鬼现场 Three Horses at Home家有三马Mystery543k WordsCompleted Ghost King: This guy is a complete freak. Demon King: H-he can actually make lightning with his bare hands? Devil King: He’s way too freakish. I can’t afford to mess with him!!!!!! 632Reads6.2Score—Shelves
35. 35 当 When I'm in the Rules Horror Game, Nothing Is Forbidden 当我在规则怪谈百无禁忌 Xu Moqing徐墨卿Mystery542k WordsCompleted [No female lead + supernatural horror + mental illness + comedy + national destiny] My name is Su Ming, and I'm a transmigrator. I currently work at Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where I'm in charge of the important project of “being studied.” They keep saying I'm sick, but I know I'm fine. It's the world that's sick. After I escaped from the psychiatric hospital, I was chosen by Rule Horror to become Longguo's chosen participant, representing Longguo in the upcoming horror games. [Ding! The Ho 65.5kReads9.6Score7.5kShelves

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    The Mind-Bending Ghost Stories quickly enter a brain-teasing state.

36. 36 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 15.5kReads9.5Score1.8kShelves

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