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1. 1 惊 The Horror Realm: Entering the Strange World from a Psychiatric Hospital 惊悚领域：从精神病院进入诡世界 Tender Little Puppy香嫩的小狗Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing (The hardcover edition has been published!) [Infinite Flow] [Original Horror Instances] [Mild Horror] “Chen Ji murdered his mother a week ago and spent three days with her corpse before he was arrested.” “You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and are about to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital for supervision.” “Do you have anything to say?” The black-haired boy before them slowly raised his head, his expression calm. “I’ll say it again.” “The thing I killed wasn’t my mother...” “It w 349.6kReads9.5Score70.9kShelves

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   The story begins with the male protagonist being a mental patient who, while being hunted, enters a dungeon from a mental hospital in order to survive.

2. 2 邪 Evil God Moran! 邪神墨然！ Three Winds 11三风11Mystery3.1M WordsCompleted Why does the headless ghost in the hospital keep praying at midnight? Why does the skin-stealing ghost in the desolate mountain village wail without stopping? And why does the long-haired female ghost in the studio apartment shriek in the middle of the night? None of this is a distortion of human nature, much less a collapse of morality. It’s just that… someone’s having an episode! In an age when horror has returned and vengeful ghosts run rampant, Bai Yuan, dressed in a hospital gown, smiled ca 156.7kReads9.3Score16.5kShelves
3. 3 规 Rule Horror: From the Start, I Slapped a Supernatural Being 规则怪谈：开局给诡异一巴掌 Niu Gulu Achuan钮钴禄阿川Mystery743k WordsCompleted 20.9kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
4. 4 规 Rule Horror: They Say I Have Multiple Personalities 规则怪谈：他们说我有多重人格 Eating Pomegranates Without Spitting Out the Seeds吃石榴不吐籽Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Comedy, lighthearted, invincible, bizarre, ever-changing personality] This is the second year of the showdown between humanity and bizarre creatures, and the situation is growing increasingly tense... Bi Yi transmigrates into the body of a man who had jumped to his death. The moment he opens his eyes, he is chosen as a contestant. But his head was damaged in the fall, so he is always getting into trouble. Every day, he loses his memory, goes crazy, then turns around and becomes incredibly obedi 30.7kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
5. 5 在 Is There Something Wrong with Looking for a Boyfriend in a Horror Game? 在恐游里找男友是不是哪里有问题 Running Peach奔跑的桃子Mystery318k WordsCompleted Xia Miao was thrown into a strange and bizarre world. The System gave her a hint: “The person you can remember at a glance is the one you’re supposed to pursue romantically.” Ridiculous. She was the dignified eldest daughter of the Xia family. Others were supposed to pursue and flatter her. Why would she go out of her way to win someone over? And so... At Red Moon Academy, a boy with bandages wrapped all over his face grinned as he turned the campus into a living hell, savoring every moment of t 25.2kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves

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   Extreme romance! This is how romance should be!

6. 6 在 The Romance I Found in Horror Games Is Full of Surprises 在恐怖游戏里谈的恋爱千奇百怪 Running Peach奔跑的桃子Mystery2.0M WordsCompleted Bai Yao became a vicious supporting character in numerous horror worlds, possessing nothing but beauty and a love of money. After the System tossed her the words "win them over," it lost contact because of a bad signal. She had read so many novels and knew the tropes well. Wasn't she supposed to win over men who had suffered tragic fates? The first time she saw someone, she could sense a dark red glow around him. She guessed that he must be her target, so... At a haunted boarding school, she fou 73.7kReads9.6Score7.8kShelves
7. 7 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

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   The protagonist of this book is considered mentally ill by others. He was born without the ability to feel pain and his favorite pastime is seeking thrills. When the "Rule of Strange Tales" descends, he is chosen as the "Chosen One" and enters this world. Because of him, the Dragon Kingdom advances rapidly. This book gets better and better the more you read; it's highly recommended!

8. 8 野 Wild Taming 野性驯养 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads353k WordsCompleted The physical edition of Yanziqi is now available on all platforms. The wicked get their comeuppance. A cunning, cold-hearted crown prince x a volatile, insecure, sickly bottom Mutual torment + rekindled romance + melodrama + suspenseful twists + 1v1 + coercive love When Liang Yan was a child, his father brought home another boy. The boy looked like a beggar, hardly spoke, and was painfully thin. His father told him the boy would be his companion in study: he was quiet and would become his best f 15.8kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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   Let's see if they strongly recommend it.

9. 9 被 I'm Being Hounded by a Possessive Madman 被偏执狂缠上了 Wu En Chasing Kites追风筝的梧蒽Ancient Romance326k WordsCompleted A collection of short stories told from the second-person perspective, written purely to indulge personal tastes. All male leads are completely pure. This does not reflect the author's values, so please don't attack the author without cause. No content warnings will be provided. Each story is a few thousand words long. This is a series of standalone stories, not quick transmigration. (Feel free to insult the male leads, they're all trash anyway.) 32.3kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves

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   Each story is short and concise, full of twists and turns, vividly portraying the madness, love, and possessiveness of a yandere in the extreme tension. It's so addictive that you can read it in one go!

10. 10 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

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    I couldn't find the mentally ill person surnamed Xie, but you could check out this book, which also features a mental illness, albeit with the surname Xie. It's not me who's sick, it's the world. Comedy + no female lead + national destiny + bizarre.

11. 11 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 4.8kReads8.9Score800Shelves

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    "The Strange Descends, the Mentally Ill Becomes the Savior" is a remarkable novel. The protagonist is Qin Hanguan, a mentally ill patient forgotten by the world and suffering from severe amnesia. When a strange phenomenon descends and the world is plunged into crisis, he is wanted globally, but during his escape, he discovers that the "culprit" is a hoax, and that he himself is the true "savior." The novel's plot is full of twists and turns, from being misunderstood to self-redemption and saving the world. The character of Qin Hanguan is vividly portrayed; his confusion, resilience, and awakening resonate with readers. The book's unique setting combines eerie elements with the special abilities of a mentally ill patient, providing readers with a thrilling and novel reading experience.

12. 12 我 I Returned from Hell to Plan the Perfect String of Revenge 我从地狱归来，策划连环完美复仇 Leaves Can't Predict Autumn叶难知秋Mystery525k WordsCompleted [No Female Lead] [Mad Protagonist] [Elegant] [High-IQ Crimes] [No System] Ten years ago, the Shen family was wiped out by a mysterious organization known as the Alliance. Shen Feng was beaten to death and left in the wilderness. Now, Shen Feng’s soul has returned from hell. That day, the criminal investigation squad received a call from a mysterious person claiming he would kill the famous CEO Liu Ruxu at a shareholders’ meeting. The nightmare began at that very moment. Shen Feng planned one per 119.4kReads9.5Score12.9kShelves

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    The protagonist is insane, obsessed with homosexuality, and driven by revenge. It's a satisfying, exhilarating read. [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]

13. 13 失 I Finally Slept Well in a Horror Live-Stream Game 失眠的我在恐怖直播游戏里睡饱了 Shanque Dian山阙点Two Male Leads1.3M WordsCompleted [Infinite flow + two male leads + livestreaming + powerful duo + little lunatic and sweet on the outside, dark within + happy ending] (The other male lead won’t appear until the third instance, and it gets a little angsty.) Also known as: "Bound to an Achievement System in a Horror Game" When He Feng, who suffers from insomnia, was dragged into a horror game and forced to livestream, he was surprised to discover that his insomnia seemed to be cured. Hey! He Feng, who normally had to rely on luck 3.1kReads9.4Score575Shelves

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    Go check it out! If you can't find it, look at similar ones, they're incredibly similar!!!

14. 14 无 Infinite Flow: Beauty Is a Deadly Weapon 无限流：颜值也是杀人利器 Little Cat Eats Jade小猫吃玉Two Male Leads870k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads, one-on-one romance, top: Michael x bottom: Jiang Ling] [Please note: The romance progresses very slowly.] The Angel Game suddenly appears out of nowhere, and the players who receive invitations soon go missing. The chosen players must take part in games organized by angels for a chance to survive. They are undoubtedly unfortunate, forced to beg for a chance to live on the brink between life and death. Or perhaps they are lucky. Angels are far more benevolent than demons. Win 2.3kReads9.3Score405Shelves
15. 15 哎 Oh No! I’m One of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I Got MVP! 哎呀！我七原罪，得了MVP！ Captain of the Trapping Camp陷阵营营长Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Dark comedy + hilarious + ruthless action + global setting + unconventional ideas + one heroine + near-invincible protagonist + power fantasy with a brain (or without one)] Horror games descend upon the world. Those chosen to participate must face challenges of inhuman difficulty. Though the games are full of torment, they also offer people a chance to gain supernatural powers. Life or death. A meteoric rise, or losing everything. But Lu Ce, who has been unable to feel pain since childhood, fee 142.3kReads9.3Score16.9kShelves
16. 16 规 Rules Horror: I’m a Madman, You Say I’m Cheating? 规则怪谈：我一疯子你说我开挂？ Sleeping Eighteen Hours a Day一天睡十八小时Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Rule-Based Horror + Deduction + Lunatic + Male-Male Romance + Wild Ride] A friendly warning: to repeat, the love between two men is just seasoning. The main focus is still clearing the rule-based horror scenarios! The rule-based horror game begins, and uncanny livestreams descend! Each country randomly picks one player to enter the game, and an uncanny livestream begins! If a player fails, the rule-based horror descends upon their country! What kind of shock will Meng Fei, a genuine lunatic, b 16.7kReads9.5Score2.6kShelves
17. 17 我 I Contain Hauntings in the Dark World 我在暗世界里收容诡物 I Am Different我则异於是Mystery1.5M WordsCompleted [Infinite Flow + Hypnotically Charming Male Lead With a Harem of Admirers + No Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Overwhelming Combat Power + Recklessly Courting Death] After Xie Wudao dies, he finds himself in a dark world full of filth and strange creatures. Here, the only hope of staying alive is himself. Every instance contains a strange creature. Contain one, and he gains its supernatural ability, allowing him to command it in battle. The more strange creatures a player has, the more limitless t 22.3kReads9.3Score3.5kShelves

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    This is really good! The protagonist is named Xie Wudao, and he always has a strange person in his mind. After he dies saving someone, he is transported to another world. He's almost invincible at the start, clearing dungeons, finding teammates—a truly satisfying read. It's really good, this is definitely it! Highly recommended! [Learned]

18. 18 惊 Thriller: I Have 12 Personalities, and I Terrify the Supernatural 惊悚：我12种精神病，吓懵诡异 Smiling Fanta爱笑的芬达Mystery237k WordsOngoing [No Heroines + Decisive and Ruthless + Romance Route Sealed Shut + Smart Protagonist + Eliminate the Fake Saints First] Years ago, a horror game descended upon Blue Star. Lu Ming, a severely mentally ill patient with more than a dozen conditions, including manic disorder and autism, was “luckily” chosen to take part… The No. 4 subway line, the City of Slaughter, the Horror Zoo, the Kitchen of Longing, and other dungeons appeared one after another… Lu Ming also discovered that every time one of h 129Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It looks great 😍 But the date... Where is the author? 🥺

19. 19 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5kShelves

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    This book is highly recommended. It blends elements of youthful passion, growth, and post-apocalyptic survival, boasting a unique storytelling style that caters to diverse reader preferences. Based on various mythological tales and legends, the book incorporates traditional cultural elements into its narrative. The author's imagination is incredibly rich. The main characters support and help each other when facing difficulties, demonstrating strong unity. Furthermore, it's highly addictive, as the novel and compelling story allows for complete immersion.

20. 20 当 When a Lunatic Falls into a Supernatural Horror Dungeon 当精神病穿进超级恐怖副本 Mo Xiaoli墨小离Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted As a mentally ill person, I was thrust into a super terrifying horror instance. Faced with a female ghost whose chrysanthemum and mouth were swapped, the other players fled in terror. But my eyes lit up, and I reached out to touch her arm. "Sis, your skin is so smooth! Is it because your mouth is down there, so you throw up everything after you eat?" "No wonder your waist is so slim. What a gorgeous figure!" The female ghost covered her blushing face and ran off, making little sobbing sounds fro 1Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 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
22. 22 诡 The Creepy World Is My Home: While Others Clear Levels, I Go Home 诡异世界是我家，别人闯关我回家 Skewer Fanatic炸串脑袋Mystery426k WordsCompleted [Thriller Game] [National Fate] [Female-led] [No romance] [Horror and the supernatural] [Searching for family?] (The first game is mostly about recognizing family, so it isn't scary. The supernatural elements grow more intense in later games.) Li Fuguang transmigrated to a parallel world just as the National Fate Thriller Game descended. Clear ten games in a row, and you earn one wish. The chosen players had done well in the first few games, but they all crashed and burned in the fourth, “A Fami 3.6kReads7.9Score373Shelves
23. 23 精 A Mental Patient Becomes an Elite Player After Entering the Dungeon 精神病进副本后成了高级玩家 A Zhuo NianA卓念Two Male Leads425k WordsCompleted [Dual male leads + horror infinite flow + airhead and grump + powerful leads and satisfying action + instances + character growth + partial livestreaming + ensemble cast] Chi Yubai is a “mental patient” who spends every day on the verge of a breakdown. One dark and stormy morning (?), Chi Yubai and his fellow patients from the psychiatric hospital found themselves in a virtual reality game. After earning a reward that made a random NPC's affection for him reach 100%, he realized that he seeme 438Reads8.7Score102Shelves
24. 24 副 My Alter Personality Becomes a Tyrant in a Horror World 副人格在恐怖世界当暴君 Beibingzhou北冰洲Two Male Leads279k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + Two Male Leads + Narcissism + Escape-Room Livestream + Power Fantasy + Nonhuman + Two Powerful Leads] A clueless newbie who suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the ultimate instance looks exactly like the god-tier final boss. What is going on!? Not sure. Let’s wait and see. In his first round in the instance, he beat up the boss. In the second, he fought the boss hand to hand. In the third, he married the boss. And the boss was the one throwing himself at him, forcing the oth 2Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 25 惊 Horror: My Psychiatric Hospital Has Become a Forbidden Zone of the Supernatural 惊悚，我的精神病院成了诡异禁区 Better Not Come不如不来Mystery432k WordsCompleted After horror games descend upon the world. Wang Ran has only just transmigrated when he discovers that a psychiatric hospital has suddenly appeared under his name. What’s more, when his patients see ghosts, they’re not afraid at all. In fact, they get unusually excited. During the Courtyard House instance, a group of patients charged in and beat up the boss, an old woman. Before leaving, they even stripped off her burial clothes. While riding Subway Line 7, they kidnapped the ghost attendant 522Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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