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1. 1 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 957.1kReads9.6Score121.4kShelves

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   "An Autobiography of a Tomb Raider": A Thrilling Adventure 15 Meters Underground – Dare You Take It? Imagine the earth beneath your feet, where millennia-old secrets and countless riches lie buried. "An Autobiography of a Tomb Raider" takes you into a mysterious and dangerous world, revealing the true life of tomb raiders. The protagonist, Yunfeng, a boy chosen by fate, is brought into the profession by the legendary tomb raider Wang Butou, embarking on a path of no return filled with danger and temptation. Starting in the underground tombs of Shunde, he witnesses the unfathomable depths of Western Zhou tombs, experiences the breathtaking spectacle of scattered earth, and is captivated by the brilliance of bronzes and ancient jade. But tomb raiding is no child's play; every descent is a gamble with death. Fifteen meters underground, in the darkness, lies unknown fear and an ancient curse. Can Yunfeng escape unscathed from each perilous situation? How will he confront his inner struggles and moral dilemmas? This book is not merely an autobiography of a tomb raider, but an epic tale of humanity, desire, and redemption. Get ready to follow in Yunfeng's footsteps and step into that mysterious and dangerous underground world to uncover secrets sealed for thousands of years. #Tombraiding #suspense #supernatural #bronze #ancientjade #WesternZhoutientomb #underworld #humanityexploration

2. 2 恶 The Devil Reversed 恶魔逆位 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery737k WordsCompleted “If I wanted to kill him, I wouldn’t use a method this laughably clumsy.” After the black-haired girl in black finished speaking in the interrogation room, she didn’t say another word. The way she calmly studied the photograph made it seem more like she was admiring the victim’s gruesome death. In the photo was a cold, white bathtub filled with shocking amounts of blood. A man lay slumped inside, his deathly pale body visible only from the shoulders up. The deceased was Zhou Haixiong. He had 39kReads9.5Score6kShelves

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   The female lead is incredibly intelligent, her mind is sharp throughout the entire story, it's a bit demanding, but you won't be able to stop watching.

3. 3 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4kShelves

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   "Ten Days to the End" is a mind-bending novel that blends suspense, reincarnation, and the examination of human nature. It tells the story of Qi Xia and others forced to participate in a death game designed by the twelve zodiac animals in the mysterious space of "The Land of the End," experiencing a cycle of life and death every ten days. Participants must accumulate "Tao" by solving bizarre, traditional Chinese-style games (such as deception, cooperation, and escape challenges) to escape, while simultaneously awakening the "Echo" ability to retain memories and fight against fate within the cycle. The story revolves around the redemption of the highly intelligent con artist Qi Xia, revealing the struggle between good and evil in extreme environments. It features both thrilling intellectual battles and philosophical reflections on beliefs and choices. With its dense plot twists, innovative use of Chinese elements, and well-developed ensemble cast, the novel has become a phenomenon, achieving a 9.9 rating on Douban and being hailed as a "pinnacle of suspenseful and imaginative fiction."

4. 4 诡EN The House of Dread 诡舍 The Sound of Wind and Rain at Night,夜来风雨声丶Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + Mild Horror + Survival + One Female Lead] A driverless bus carried a group of cursed people to a strange black lodge… Inside the lodge stood a door stained red with blood. At regular intervals, the cursed were forcibly dragged through the blood-red door and into terrifying worlds, where they had to complete horrifying events… After Ning Qiushui survived one bizarre and terrifying story after another inside the lodge, narrowly escaping death each time, he discovered that none of 707.4kReads9.6Score103.9kShelves

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   ## The Haunted House—When Faith Collapses, Who is the Real Demon? "I told you long ago, the finest virtues of humanity hold unimaginable power." The young man stood before the dilapidated shrine, a mocking smile playing on his lips. The statue was long since crumbling, reduced to a pile of sand and mud. "Old man, all these years, so much blood on your hands... It's time to pay your debt." His voice was soft, yet it seemed to freeze the air. This haunted house held too many secrets. The missing girls, the bizarre rituals, and the self-proclaimed "god" standing at the highest point. When faith becomes a fig leaf for sin, when gods are nothing more than clay puppets, who is the real demon? #Suspense #Mystery #Humanity #HauntedHouse

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 63.5kReads9.6Score7.5kShelves

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   #InfiniteFlowFemaleStrong# The theme of "Rules and Mysteries" is particularly novel, and all the instances are original creations by the author. While the theme of "National Fortune Live Broadcast" is quite common, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the Kpop rules and mysteries theme. First, the logic is very tight, with each element linked to the next. The revelation of the answer can be found in the foreshadowing in the earlier text, which is really good and enjoyable. Each instance is unique and meaningful (ps: objectively presenting the dark history of a certain thieving country)!!! There is no romance or ambiguous relationships between men and women. Following the principle that idol relationships being ruined is a serious offense, each instance brings a different impact. Most instances reference real-life events, but they are integrated exceptionally well, possessing both the undertone of bizarre rules and the feel of an idol group!!! A rare and comprehensive integration of rational and emotional thinking.

6. 6 烟EN Misty Rain Tower 烟雨楼 A Night of Misty Rain一夕烟雨Eastern Fantasy9.5M WordsOngoing [The print edition is now available nationwide at all major retailers] "Traditional xuanhuan" "No harem" In the land of Jiuzhou stands a tower called the Misty Rain Tower. Its master, Li Qingzhi, is hailed as a peerless prodigy, holding life and death in his hands beneath the cover of night. Yet what the world doesn’t know is that someone else stands behind the Misty Rain Tower, its true founder. Using the guise of a spoiled young master as cover, he manipulates the winds and clouds and plots ac 868.8kReads9.6Score66.1kShelves

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   High IQ! You'll absolutely love it!

7. 7 规 Rule Horror: I Can Possess the Supernatural 规则怪谈：我能附身诡异 The Little Cat in the Snow雪中的小猫Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Rule-Based Horror + No Romance + Ensemble Cast + Passionate Adventure + National Destiny + Deduction + Original Scenarios] (No characters suddenly becoming stupid. True teammates appear starting with the second scenario, and this really isn't padded! The first four scenarios each have a completely different style.) A year ago, rule-based horror descended on Blue Star in massive numbers, causing countless tragedies and drastically reducing the global population. While everyone else avoided the u 20.6kReads9.3Score2.6kShelves

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   This is one of the best ensemble pieces I've read so far. Each character has their own distinct personality, and they are all very well-developed. In my opinion, everyone in the book is indispensable.

8. 8 逻 Logical Trap: Extending My Life in a Game of Human Nature 逻辑陷阱：我在人性游戏中续命 Bamboo Leaf Brew竹叶酿Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted Also known as: Logic Trap: I Keep Myself Alive in a Game of Human Nature [No humanity + original game scenarios + mind-bending games + survival through non-horror psychological battles] Human nature? Sorry, I don’t have any! I just want to survive! Yu Tu, who has terminal cancer, unexpectedly enters the mysterious Divine Cage: a ball-splitting game, the prisoner’s dilemma, Mafia… Clear the games, and you can extend your life! To stay alive, to hell with human nature! Gradually, even Yu Tu can’t 433Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   I haven't read many suspense novels, but I do have a few recommendations! [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]

9. 9 神 The Disciple's Game 神徒游戏 Hu Qiuqiu胡球球Mystery3.4M WordsOngoing The entire world is plunged into a terrifying death game, with 8 billion people taking part! A global battle royale for survival has begun! Only 12 of the 8 billion will survive! The survival rate is less than 0.00000000015%! Hospitals, schools, prisons... Any location anywhere in the world could become a death-game arena! Terrifying ghosts and monsters take part in the game alongside humanity! [Welcome to the Disciple Game] [Light horror + mind games + games + infinite-world adventure] (This no 76.1kReads8.3Score6.9kShelves
10. 10 惊EN Terror: I Only Sell Haunted Houses 惊悚：我只卖凶宅 Nicholas Goudan尼古拉斯狗蛋Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted Rooms where unnatural deaths have occurred are collectively known as haunted houses. There are two kinds: “blue houses” and “red houses.” Living people can stay in blue houses without harm, but anyone who lives in a red house is doomed to die. I work as a real estate agent. One day, I accidentally sold a red house, and afterward, I began encountering terrifying things… 26.5kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves

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    ## A Blend of Thriller and Warmth: Taking You into the Bizarre Life of a Haunted House Real Estate Agent – *Thriller: I Only Sell Haunted Houses* Have you ever wondered what untold stories lie behind those legendary haunted houses? Are you curious about the haunted house real estate agents who walk the line between life and death, and what thrilling experiences they've gone through? Today, let's step into the world of *Thriller: I Only Sell Haunted Houses*, and experience a reading feast that blends thrills and warmth! 1. An Alternative Life of a Haunted House Real Estate Agent, Unveiling the Mysterious Veil of Urban Legends The protagonist, Chen Mo, is an ordinary haunted house real estate agent, yet he has an extraordinary life. Every day, he faces not ordinary real estate transactions, but haunted houses where murders have occurred and haunted houses have been haunted. He walks the line between life and death, conversing with the dead and dealing with vengeful ghosts, all to sell haunted houses to a "destined person." However, as a series of bizarre transactions unfold, Chen Mo gradually discovers that he has already been drawn into a massive conspiracy… 2. A blend of thrills and warmth, experiencing the warmth and darkness of humanity. "Thriller: I Only Sell Haunted Houses" doesn't simply pursue horror and excitement; instead, it interweaves the warmth and darkness of humanity within a thrilling atmosphere. You'll see the stories behind those haunted houses—sadness, anger, regret, love, and redemption. Through repeated encounters with the spirits, Chen Mo gradually understands their obsessions and finds his own direction in life. 3. A tightly paced plot, full of suspense, keeping you hooked. The novel's fast pace and tight plot, with each haunted house story standing alone yet interconnected, all contributing to the main plot's development. The author skillfully creates suspense, always throwing out an even bigger mystery just when you think the truth is revealed, making you want to read it all in one go. 4. Vivid characters, even supporting characters are fleshed out. Besides the protagonist Chen Mo, the supporting characters in the novel are all vividly portrayed, with real depth and humanity. Whether it's the kind and brave policewoman, the mysterious and unpredictable geomancer, or the diverse buyers of haunted houses, all have left a deep impression on readers. 5. Suitable for: Readers who enjoy thrillers and suspense, readers interested in urban legends and paranormal events, and readers who enjoy reflecting on humanity and life through reading. In short, *Thriller: I Only Sell Haunted Houses* is a rare and excellent thriller and suspense novel that will take you into a world full of unknowns and challenges, experiencing a thrilling adventure! Head over to Tomato Novels now and begin your thrilling journey!

11. 11 西 Xihongshi Zhende's Second Book 西红柿真的的第2本书 Tomatoes Really Taste Awful西红柿真的很难吃Mystery163k WordsOngoing [Supernatural] [No Female Lead] Ghosts cannot be killed. Only ghosts can fight ghosts. Find the rules that govern a ghost’s killings. As the Supernatural returns and vengeful spirits descend upon the world, humanity can only struggle to survive amid disaster, gradually uncovering the reasons behind the supernatural resurgence. To preserve civilization, people must explore this despairing world against all odds. Generation after generation, people have tried to put an end to the supernatural once 270Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🔥Mysterious Revival|A Ghostly Eye Sees Through the Heavens, the Living Are Forbidden🔥 "My name is Yang Jian. By the time you see this, I will already be dead." A blood-stained parchment scroll and a ghostly eye that pierces the netherworld tear apart the boundary between life and death between humans and vengeful spirits! In this desperate world where ghostly energy has revived, vengeful spirits are the embodiment of rules. Only by using ghosts to control ghosts can one break free from the blood-red curse and find a glimmer of hope. 🌑"Rules are Death" + "Human-Ghost Game" + "Dark Forest"🌑 The protagonist, Yang Jian, goes from an ordinary student to a "Ghost Tamer," his body becoming a vessel for vengeful spirits. Every time he uses supernatural power, he accelerates his own demise. The ghostly eye pierces through illusions, the ghostly rope strangles all spirits, and the ghostly shadow devours cause and effect… When he uses his human body to control evil spirits, will he be a sharp blade to slay demons, or the next source of calamity? The book contains layers of interconnected instances such as "Ghost Post Office," "Ghost Painting," and "Ghost Messenger." The rules of death are like intricate gears; one wrong step leads to eternal damnation! ⚡High-Energy Scenes⚡ ▷ The Opening and Closing of the Ghostly Eyes: Yang Jian gouges out his own eyes to gain ghostly eyes, tearing apart the eerie realm of the human world with his blood-red vision. ▷ The Ghostly Rope of Life: A single hemp rope hangs over countless lives; the impermanence of death becomes a trump card for survival. ▷ The Prophecy on the Human Skin: Words written in blood on the parchment scroll reveal that the future already bears the price of death: "The living avoid, the vengeful ghosts roam freely!" When reality becomes a playground for ghosts and monsters, Yang Jian uses his blood-stained footprints to tell the world: those who control ghosts are nothing more than gamblers who live towards death. And in this game where human lives are the stakes, even the one playing the game is gradually losing control...

12. 12 神 Mysteries of the Supernatural: My Dad Is Yang Jian 神秘复苏之我爸是杨间 Chen Nan晨楠Urban147k WordsCompleted This world has started to change. Supernatural incidents happen every day, and I don't know if I can still follow in my father's footsteps and put an end to them once and for all! 195Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 恐 Horror Revival: My Body Can Make Ghosts Crash! 恐怖复苏：我的身体能让鬼死机！ A Little Demonic有点妖Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The supernatural is resurging, and the apocalypse is near. A bewitching ghost in a cheongsam walks down the corridor in blood-red high heels. An unattended room-service cart slowly rolls through a hotel, ramming into doors... A pair of dorm-room slippers appears in the corridor, waiting for someone to put them on... In this era of supernatural resurgence, Tang Yu gains a ghost capable of controlling screens. It enters shutdown inside his body, allowing him to control ghosts at virtually no c 28.3kReads8.1Score2.2kShelves
14. 14 神 Mystery Revival: From the Start, I Survived a Battle Royale 神秘复苏：开局经历大逃杀 A Certain Tian田某人Urban1.1M WordsCompleted In an age when the supernatural has gone global, a ghost is after him from the start. If he wants to survive, getting stronger is his only option... 485Reads5.4Score101Shelves
15. 15 神 A Mystery of the Resurrection Fanfiction 神秘复苏同人文 Wasteland Loser末世衰仔9k WordsCompleted A Lord of the Mysteries Fanfiction 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 玩 Joking Ghost Tangtang's First Book 玩笑鬼堂堂的第1本书 The Prankster Hall Rises Again玩笑鬼堂堂复苏Mystery279k WordsOngoing 390Reads6.7Score—Shelves
17. 17 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
18. 18 规 Rule Horror: Beware Your Roommate's Girlfriend 规则怪谈：请小心你室友的女友 Half a Liang of Salt盐巴半两Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [No heroine + not wish fulfillment + not invincible + unsettling + horror + suspense + plot-driven] [The livestreaming element is only a tiny part of the story. The focus is on horror and suspense, so feel free to dive in] There are only two people left in your school dorm: you and your roommate. Your roommate suddenly brings home an incredibly attractive person they met online, leaves you some money, then hurries off. Now you're alone in the room with your roommate's gorgeous online date... Wou 36.3kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
19. 19 规 Rule Horror: It All Begins with Mom’s Note 规则怪谈：从妈妈的纸条开始 The Author Is Done For作者凉了Mystery935k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, rule-based horror stories descended upon humanity. Each country was assigned a randomly selected player. If a player died, the horror story would descend upon their country; only clearing it could make it disappear. Lin Feng was fortunate enough to win the draw and represent the Dragon Kingdom in a rule-based horror story. The first story was called Mom's Note. Mom can't come back. Remember to go to Grandma's house in three days. 1. You should leave between 9 and 11 p.m. Do 1.8kReads8.9Score189Shelves
20. 20 规 Rule Horror: This Dorm Is a Little Bit Terrifying 规则怪谈：这个寝室有亿点点恐怖 Yi Du Qi一渡七Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted The supernatural rises, and rule-based horror descends. Each country will randomly select a Chosen One to enter the world of urban legends. If you clear the rule-based horror game, your country receives rewards that help it resist the urban legends. The first urban legend takes place in a dormitory. [You've finished another fulfilling day of studying. Welcome back to your dorm to rest. Please read the dormitory rules in advance.] [1: This apartment is designed for six people.] [2: The lower bunk 3.1kReads8.9Score246Shelves
21. 21 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
22. 22 怂 A Timid Beauty Is Doted on by Vengeful Ghosts in Horror Movies 怂包美人在恐怖片被厉鬼宠爱 Li lili Li里lili里Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Infinite Horror Sets + Growing Heroine + Thrills and Chills + Sweet Romance + Multiple Versions of the Male Lead] Shen Biezhi is chosen to be a paranormal actor and must continually enter horror films to play different roles. [The Haunted Hotel] In the 1920s or 1930s, a speculator brings his newly married concubine home to visit his family. Their car breaks down on the way, leaving them stranded at a terrifying hotel… Shen Biezhi plays the beautiful young concubine. She knows that before she wa 10.6kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Trust me, this book is really good. I've been reading novels for years, and this is one of the few I've found with decent writing on Taobao.

23. 23 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 21.5kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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    The first book features 75 high-stakes, mind-bending cases. A detective captain and a psychologist team up to solve crimes and capture the monster of the human heart. Suspense + mystery + psychologist + episodic crime + serial murder + high-IQ crime + revenge plan + strange tales + best partners + suspenseful yet slightly scary + suitable for the faint of heart [fear]. The second book [unconventional + no female lead + hilarious + the sixth brother + rebellious + eerie + national destiny] 👍

24. 24 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 50.1kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves
25. 25 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. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6kShelves

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    I highly recommend this second book. It's my personal top-ranked supernatural tale in the genre. This isn't just a supernatural story; it's a reflection of social reality, rising to a higher level. While criticizing and satirizing society, it also tells me we should contribute to building a better society. This era belongs to the people, and the people are the creators of history! There's no protagonist's halo. It not only features puzzles that intrigue me, but also shows me the brilliance of humanity—a light that will forever remain in our bones. So what if it's eerie? We can join hands and defeat it. It's so brilliant! Although I haven't finished it, I believe this book won't disappoint me. This is the first novel I've ever read with such gusto; it has a profound and lasting impact!

26. 26 规 Rule Horror: The Liar Who Cannot Tell a Lie 规则怪谈：不能撒谎的欺诈师 Qing Qing青卿Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [No Romance + No Livestream + No National Destiny + Strong Heroine + Horror + Rule-Based Hauntings] Trickster Shi Si had only just walked out of prison after serving seven years when a wave of dizziness sent her tumbling into a world of rule-based horror. She also drew the D-rank talent [Mirror, Tell the Truth]. [Description of the Mirror, Tell the Truth Talent] [1. Whenever someone asks you a question, you must tell the truth.] [2. You will always know who the most beautiful woman in the world 9.2kReads8.6Score1.4kShelves

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    🌧️🚨 [Rainy Night Forbidden Survival Guide] When your phone's battery is down to 1%, you receive a death warning from your deceased grandmother. Shadows in the downpour split, a man in white is about to turn blood red, and a three-headed monster lurks in the funeral home taxi—welcome to the "Rainy Night Funeral" rule-based horror story! 📱Low Battery Warning🕯️Eight Deadly Rules🪞A Magic Mirror Reveals a Bloody Truth🚖Three Shadows Tearing at the Driver🧊A Blinking Corpse in the Freezer... "Helping must be rewarded, orange seeds turn into poisonous insects the moment they fall, a silver bracelet can be exchanged for a charger, but can you really afford the price?" ⚠️For those lost in the downpour, this isn't an ordinary horror story, it's a survival simulator embedded with ice shards! #Rule-Based Horror Story #New Suspense #Thought-Out-of-the-Heart

27. 27 重 Reborn in 1993: Dark Sea 重生1993，暗海 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The physical edition of Wrathful Sea, Calm the Abyss is now available. Presales officially begin at 19:00 on October 11. [Reborn] [Mystery] [Undercover Agent] [Revenge] [Anti-Drug Operations] [Counterespionage] The golden finger is extremely weak, and he relies on his own abilities. This is a battle of wits between highly intelligent opponents, so you need to keep your brain switched on. There is no showing off and face-slapping! Ideal for veteran readers. If you understand it, you'll find it ve 259.5kReads9.6Score30.9kShelves
28. 28 无 The Rules of Infinite Horror 无限流惊悚法则 Ruo Ruo You Ru若若有如Two Male Leads582k WordsCompleted Duan Nanqi received an unsolicited job offer from a company inviting him to an interview. Without a second thought, he boarded the bus to the destination, dreaming about the wonderful life ahead: a salary of over ten thousand a month and beautiful women by his side. But the next moment, a person cut in half at the waist by an invisible force shattered his fantasy. From then on, his life was never peaceful again. The first time Duan Nanqi saw Qi Jin, that fleeting feeling of déjà vu told him he h 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read for fans of the Infinite Flow genre! Here are 6 mind-blowing masterpieces to keep you entertained while you're looking for something to read. Today, I'm recommending several incredibly captivating Infinite Flow novels with novel settings and mind-bending plots that will keep you hooked!

29. 29 无 An Infinite Flow NPC Gets Tangled Up With a Crazy, Love-Struck Maniac 无限流NPC被疯批恋爱脑缠上了 Ding Si丁巳Two Male Leads533k WordsCompleted On the first day of his new job, Shi Yu discovers that he's being followed by a crazy player. The crazy player keeps calling him “baby” and trailing after him. No matter how hard he tries, he can't shake him off. In The Perfect Bride, the crazy player takes groom Shi Yu into the bridal chamber. In The Flu Outbreak, the crazy player takes ordinary guy Shi Yu home and looks after him attentively. In The Rainbow Dye Works, the crazy player replaces department head Shi Yu's boss, summoning him t 4.1kReads8.2Score649Shelves
30. 30 无 Infinite Escape: I Earn Rent Money in Horror Games 无限逃生：我在惊悚游戏里挣房费 Mo Sibei陌肆白Mystery800k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + horror, suspense, and mystery-solving + strong female lead + team + plot-focused] [Ding~ Welcome, player, to the Survival Inn! Please do your best to clear the instances and earn your room fees~ We offer dormitory rooms, guesthouse rooms, hotel rooms, and more, as well as a top-tier luxury VIP club waiting for you to unlock~] A gloomy, blood-soaked compound A school crawling with death A cursed painting that brings death to anyone who looks at it An old village teeming with stra 20.3kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
31. 31 无 Infinite Escape: The Museum Curator Rules the Livestream 无限逃生：馆主飒爆直播间 Ling Yu令鱼Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + mostly imaginative horror + romance + ensemble cast] Lu Yu is a little-known actress who has spent three years in the entertainment industry. TV director: “What is this garbage acting? Get out of my production!” Variety show director: “You have no sense of variety-show humor. How could someone as mediocre as you think you can make it in entertainment?” Agent: “You’re good for nothing but your face.” But after Lu Yu becomes the owner of a game arcade and enters an escape game... 10.2kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
32. 32 怪 Urban Legends Invade: She Goes on a Rampage by Exploiting Hidden Rules 怪谈入侵：她靠隐藏规则杀疯了 Gorgeous Girl绚丽儿Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Dad is Dad. He’s holding a knife. Mom is Mom. She takes the knife from Dad. Grandma has just reached the doorway, her eyes filled with confusion and worry. The younger sister has only her older sister by her side, the older sister she loves most… And then? What happened? You’ve forgotten…] [Chosen One of the Dragon Kingdom: Welcome to the first rules-based horror scenario.] [Stage cleared! The Chosen One receives a supernatural value reward, while their bound nation receives national fortune an 19.9kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves

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    📢 [Rules are life and death, dare you challenge them?]📢 ⚠️ Have you ever considered that the rules of everyday life can become deadly traps? - Who's knocking on the door after 3 a. M.? - In the zoo, between the employees in blue and black, who's lying? - Why can't the last light in the apartment be turned on? 📖 Rules-based supernatural tales will take you into a world where logic and horror intertwine! Here, rules are the only way to survive, but also a deadly abyss. Every page is a battle of wits, every chapter is a heart-pounding experience! 🌟 If you love suspense, mystery, and horror, rules-based supernatural tales are a must-read! #RulesSupernaturalTales #SuspenseNovel #HorrorRecommendation #IntelligenceChallenge Share this to remind your friends: Don't sleep too soundly tonight!

33. 33 阴 The Yin-Yang Sect Leader 阴阳掌门人 Happy God乐乐神Mystery6.2M WordsCompleted Corpse retrievers have three rules about bodies they must never retrieve. For the sake of a hundred thousand yuan, my father and I broke all three. As we were pulling a woman's corpse from the water, she suddenly opened her eyes. From then on, she wouldn't leave me alone… 7.7kReads8.6Score748Shelves

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    ## *The Yin-Yang Master*: Holding Yin and Yang in hand, controlling the universe, watch how I dominate both the Yin and Yang realms! Think Taoist priests only draw talismans and chant incantations? You're so out of touch! *The Yin-Yang Master* takes you into a different Yin-Yang world, showing you how the protagonist, He Zhihui, rises from an ordinary college student to become a legendary master ruling both the Yin and Yang realms! Here you'll find thrilling ghost-catching and exorcising adventures, mysterious Yin-Yang techniques, and hilarious everyday moments! He Zhihui, wielding a peach wood sword, practicing the Seven Star Step, with talismans in his left hand and a compass in his right, battles wits and courage against all sorts of demons and monsters, staging spectacular Yin-Yang duels! Author Lele Shen uses a humorous and witty style to perfectly blend traditional culture with modern elements, creating a Yin-Yang world that is both thrilling and hilarious. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the plot is full of twists and turns, absolutely captivating! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling Yin-Yang journey? Join He Zhihui on a journey to explore the mysterious realms of Yin and Yang, experience the thrill of exorcising ghosts and evil spirits, and enjoy a hilarious and joyful daily life! #MasterofYinYang #LeLeGod #SupernaturalNovel #FunnyNovel #RealmsofYinYang

34. 34 蛇 Snake Eyes 蛇瞳 Mountain Breeze山风Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted When I was eight, my father burned a snake that had been dug up back home. The entire Su family suffered retribution, and our descendants dwindled until I was the only one of our branch to live to eighteen. My grandmother took me to a spirit medium to ask how I could stay alive, but a white snake coiled around me and made me its spirit medium. A child spirit came to claim my life; my fellow practitioners framed me and made me bury a living person to ward off evil and protect their territory. A w 8.5kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    I can only say that besides "Ten Days to the End," the only other suspense drama I watch is "Snake Eyes" 🤭, but it does have a romance plot. Then there's "Ten Days," you can't watch a suspense drama without watching "Ten Days" 😳

35. 35 靠 You Need Me to Survive? I'm an NPC, Not a Player! 靠我存活？我是NPC不是玩家哦 Sui Sui Er岁岁儿Mystery782k WordsCompleted Wu Le is a murderous NPC in a horror game, rotating through different scenarios to "work"! Wu Le is free-spirited and willful. Deceiving players, playing tricks on them, and terrifying them are all part of her daily routine. Sometimes she likes to disguise herself as a player, getting a close look at the evil in people's hearts. She gives players hope, then crushes it completely, enjoying the look of despair on their faces. Other times, she plays the part of a proper horror NPC, hunting down pla 24.7kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves

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    🔍 **Suitable Audience Diagnosis** ✅ Hardcore mystery enthusiasts who are obsessed with ghost stories and chilling details ✅ Rationalists who love to "beat the mystical with science" ✅ Those who are drawn to strength and constantly oscillate between BE aesthetics and intellectual sensibilities 🚫 Caution: Pure love warriors | Cowards | Those who hate mind-bending games --- "The most dangerous thing is never the rules, but the hearts that have already become alienated when the rules are made" --- ↓ Click to sign this deadly logical contract ↓

36. 36 恐 Horror Movie NPC Goes on a Killing Spree in a Terror Game 恐怖片NPC在惊悚游戏杀疯了 Snow-Skin Lantern冰皮灯笼Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [Horror + comedy + power fantasy + no female lead (male protagonist has no romantic pairing)] A horror game swept across the world. Fu Yan, an NPC from a horror movie in a higher plane of existence, was accidentally dragged into the game. Fu Yan: Since you've all gone to the trouble of inviting me, I won't hold back. From then on, the “horror game” was plunged into the shadow of someone named “Fu Yan”... Horror NPCs: Please, don't come any closer! Livestream viewers: Can someone do something abo 66kReads9.6Score8.7kShelves
37. 37 我 I Livestream My Cultivation in a Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院直播修仙 Listening to the Mist in the Singing Wind鸣风听雾Sci-Fi & Apocalypse218k WordsOngoing [Cultivation Livestream + Mystery and Wild Ideas + Revenge and Thrills] Su Yang is forcibly sent to Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital, where he unexpectedly binds to a cultivation livestream System. When he livestreams himself flying on a sword with a broom, viewers tell him there’s a ghost behind him... There’s Old Chen, a fellow patient who writes the Rebirth Mantra backwards; Nurse Li, who hides a blood-red Daoist robe beneath her uniform; and a corpse dancing the tango in the morgue in the middl 1Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 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 35.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves
39. 39 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
40. 40 三 The Language of the Three Corpses 三尸语 Luo Xiaoyang洛小阳Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing You’ve heard of people who died with their eyes open, but have you ever heard of a dead person whose mouth wouldn’t close? His grandfather’s death turns the life of a broke college student upside down. A corpse glares, a soul is hooked; a corpse opens its mouth, and disaster strikes twice. As one bizarre incident after another unfolds, he accidentally discovers that there’s far more to it than ghosts… 68.4kReads9.3Score10.6kShelves
41. 41 女 After the Goddess Died Tragically, I Drew My Sword and Slayed Ghosts! 女神惨死后，我拔剑斩鬼！ Sunlight on the Mountain Forest日照山林Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing That day, I received a strange food delivery order. A goddess who had died a tragic death was begging me for help. After that, I became a spirit courier. I clear the way for wronged souls and guide the dead on their final journey! 40.5kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    📱 [Strange Order Notification at 3 AM] "You have a new 'Hungry to Death' order— Recipient: Ms. Zhang, Counter 4, Funeral Home No. 13. Meal requirements: Rice mixed with incense ash, candles must be from 1983." 💥I stared at my phone screen, sweating profusely. Yesterday's ghost order suddenly added 500,000 yuan to my bank account, and this morning there was a paper Rolls-Royce downstairs! 👻 [High-Energy Warning] ▶ Delivering hot and sour noodles to a hanged ghost and being asked to "take a few extra turns" ▶ Orders to haunted houses with the note "Place at the door, don't look directly at it" ▶ Midnight hospital orders with the recipient being a morgue bed...

42. 42 犯 The Usurper 犯上者 Li Ma李马Urban2.7M WordsCompleted [The print edition has been signed, so read with confidence] (No System, no invincibility, plot-focused, explores human nature, not a formulaic power fantasy) (The protagonist grows and changes as the story unfolds) (An ensemble cast: supporting characters aren't one-dimensional, and respond with genuine emotions to the changes around them) No one knows when this world began to split in two. 218.8kReads9.4Score35.1kShelves

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    I highly recommend these three suspense books!!! 😠😠😠 They're both scary and addictive, you just can't put them down! Go for it!

43. 43 凶 Code of the Crime Scene 凶案密码 Wind-Dancing Clouds风舞残云Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + dark themes + horror + human nature + crime + serial murders + social issues] This collection brings together five books in the Case Code series: Case Code, Echoes of Death, Vested Interests, The Black Corpse Mystery, and Sleepless Murder Island. Mutilated bodies in the city center, prisoners in a cellar, and urban mysteries return as a veteran cop unravels the truth behind the crimes. A classic crime procedural! The city is shrouded in criminal conspiracies, 40.6kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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    Suspenseful reasoning and crime solving

44. 44 我 I’m the Trickster in the Rule-Breaking Horror Tales 我在规则怪谈做老六 Remembering Youth纪念青春Mystery652k WordsCompleted [Complete, with a universally praised ending] [Rebellious Oddball + School Oddball + Lin Chen the Oddball + Comedy + Crazy Antics + The Uncanny + National Fortune + Mental Illness] [Readers say it becomes legendary from the third instance onward] He swaps a hen’s eggs for pebbles and lets her sit on them for half a month, hands sandpaper to his roommate while he’s on the toilet, and buys ten steamed buns for a beggar who asks for money to eat, then watches him finish them… Lin Chen is an oddba 9.3kReads9.4Score1kShelves

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    High-scoring ghost stories

45. 45 规 Rule Horror: You Call Me Brutal, Yet You Love Me with All Your Heart 规则怪谈：说我残暴又爱我如命 Eating Pomegranates Without Spitting Out the Seeds吃石榴不吐籽Mystery661k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead + No Romance + Comedy + Supernatural Horror + Invincible + Live Streaming] + [Not a Lone Wolf, with Supporting Characters Who Grow] On an ordinary afternoon, a roar shook the sky, and a strange scene appeared before everyone. [The once-in-a-million-years resurgence of paranormal tales is about to begin!] [The only way to stop them from descending is to defeat them!] [Humans who survive and clear the trials, along with their countries, will receive rewards. Those who die or fail t 8.1kReads9.3Score800Shelves
46. 46 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 67kReads9.6Score7.7kShelves
47. 47 蛇 The Snake King’s Wife 蛇王夫 Summer Encounter夏遇Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted My father buried me as soon as I was born. A snake saved my life. When I turned eighteen, that snake found me and demanded I repay him by becoming his wife… 1.3kReads9.1Score159Shelves

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    Awesome! I'm hooked after watching it 🤔

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