Looking for Rule-Based Horror Stories... 想要规则怪谈。。。

1. 1 开 An S-Rank Horror from the Start, but They Give Me a C-Rank Talent? 开局S级怪谈，但给我C级天赋？ Pale Era苍白纪元Mystery3.1M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead + Endless Twists + Wild Ideas and Clever Logic + Mild Horror + Protagonist and Villains Are Both Smart] [This is absolutely not a mindless power fantasy. If you don't like the first instance, go ahead and curse me out.] [This isn't a traditional rule-based horror story. The horrors can think and are intelligent, so readers who prefer traditional rule-based horror should steer clear.] Horrors run rampant, and strange tales are everywhere. Beneath every shadow may lurk an unknown t 142.2kReads8.9Score14.3kShelves

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   In short, you can't ignore any named NPC [shocked]. Awesome! No need to say more.

2. 2 规 Rule Horror: I Am the Horror Story 规则怪谈：我即怪谈 Wish You Happiness祝你快乐呀Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing In 2017, supernatural tales descended upon Earth. Conventional weapons couldn't harm them, and humanity struggled to survive. Rule-based supernatural tales became humanity's last lifeline. Tens of thousands of chosen ones around the world were selected. If they won, the supernatural tales would vanish from reality. If they lost, the rule-based tales would descend upon the world. This was a war between humanity and the supernatural. Chen Shao, a patient suffering from bone cancer, became one of t 143kReads9.6Score18.8kShelves

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   You'll only understand its unique style when you read it. Amidst the flood of online novels about rules and supernatural tales, *Rules and Supernatural Tales: I Am the Tales* stands out. It doesn't rely on gore or sensationalism to create panic, but instead uses cold rules and a closed-loop dungeon setting to create a suffocating atmosphere that penetrates to the bone. The perspective unfolds from the protagonist's point of view: the first is a sweet home (standard setting), the second is a larger map of a neighborhood. Each supernatural tale is interconnected, and its influence doesn't end after you complete it; it still affects you. Therefore, the protagonist, Chen Shao, must be extra careful in dealing with each tale. The world is engulfed in the bizarre, and the rules are both shackles and the only way out. The rules are not meant to bind humanity but to protect it. The protagonist, with a broken body, enters the game, testing, surviving, and dissecting the truth within a series of paradoxical rules. The most poignant aspect is its core message: when humanity exhausts all methods to fight the supernatural tales, it eventually slowly merges with the bizarre, transforming from rule-followers into the rules themselves. What I love most is the supportive official organization that helps those facing dire situations. 💕 The story isn't just about overcoming challenges and outsmarting opponents; it also delves into reflections on humanity, destiny, and loneliness. The pacing is steady, the logic rigorous, and the atmosphere and thought-provoking moments are perfectly balanced, making it a classic tale of supernatural elements that will linger long after you finish reading. (That was a bit too formal, let me rephrase.) The protagonist is a very cute child (not really). Let's make a wish together! Praise ✘@🤭

3. 3 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

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   It's absolutely gorgeous!

4. 4 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
5. 5 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

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   It's really good, watch it now if you want to!

6. 6 规 Rule Horror: Starting with Ascending to Godhood Through the Supernatural 规则怪谈：从诡异封神开始 Six Cats Eating Canned Food六个猫吃罐头Mystery558k WordsOngoing [Rule Horror] [Investiture of the Gods] [National Fate] [Utterly Insane] [Cthulhu] The will of Blue Star descends. Nations are wiped out, and the National Fate of the Dragon Nation hangs by a thread! Shen Ce, a patient at the Third Mental Hospital, enters the Rule Horror instance, Investiture of the Gods. King Zhou is a writhing mass of flesh that cannot be looked at directly. Daji is a faceless, nine-tailed reaper of flesh. The heart Bi Gan cut out is whispering the words of an ancient god. Whi 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Cthulhu, the Investiture of the Gods, and the fate of the nation explode in a triple explosion! Shen Ce emerges from the mental hospital, transforming into the most insane driving force, causing all the gods to quickly perish, and the Dragon Kingdom directly stands at the pinnacle of the world!

7. 7 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 35.9kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
8. 8 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
9. 9 抓 Better to Conduct Funerals Than Hunt Ghosts: All My Students Are Vengeful Spirits 抓鬼不如送葬：我的学生全是厉鬼 The Gentlest Little Crayon Xin最温柔的蜡笔小鑫Mystery234k WordsOngoing [While everyone else trembles in terror inside haunted domains, I hold funerals for the monsters.] Shen Du, a top-notch mortician with six years in the profession, is summoned by accident into the world of Rule Horror, which has erupted across the globe. Special Forces soldier: “Run! That vengeful ghost kills without blinking!” Shen Du calmly takes out a suturing needle. “Be quiet and lie still. It’s the greatest respect you can show the deceased.” The whole internet watches Shen Du’s progress t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's very well written, showing good cultural knowledge. Every detail is perfect and clearly explained.

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