Please Recommend Chinese-Style Horror Novels 想看中式恐怖小说

1. 1 恐 Horror's Edge: 100 Absolutely Terrifying Ghost Stories 恐怖边界：100个绝对惊悚的鬼谈 The Out-of-Control Editorial Department失控编辑部Mystery432k WordsCompleted [Standalone Stories + Supernatural Horror + Folk Customs + Feng Shui and Mysticism + Mild Frights + Shocking Twists] Horror tales beyond anything you could imagine. Each story is like a dark door swinging open, drawing you into moments that will make your skin crawl. Listen. A faint whisper, an indescribable shadow creeping closer. Danger by the river, terror in the cemetery, ghost babies in the maternity ward, evil headhunting magic, apparitions at the hot springs, a bloodstained umbrella... On 2.5kReads8.9Score192Shelves

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   ❗❗This novel is amazing! It's high-energy right from the start, packed with Chinese horror, and the folklore and metaphysics are incredibly captivating. There's no romance, just pure thrills. You have to read it!

2. 2 噩 The Sound of Nightmares: 60 Horror Stories That Wake You from Your Dreams 噩梦之声：60个做梦吓醒的恐怖故事 Xiao Youqian萧有钱Mystery174k WordsCompleted [Standalone Ghost Stories + Supernatural Horror + Not for the Faint of Heart + Rural Tales] When night falls, terrifying ghostly figures emerge. Step into all kinds of bizarre and unbelievable tales, and spend your nights screaming! Haunted houses, ghostly shadows outside the window, a deadly lipstick, someone beneath the mattress, an umbrella that hunts people... Every corner conceals inexplicable phenomena and secrets that will fill you with dread! Every page will make your hair stand on end, 2.1kReads8.9Score176Shelves
3. 3 夜 Ghostly Whispers at Midnight 夜半鬼语 Millennium-Old Monster千年老妖Mystery87k WordsCompleted [Rural + Supernatural + Ghost Stories] Back when my grandfather was young, he learned carpentry. As Old Zhao put it, a sixth-grade carpenter these days was worth half a scholar. But things were different back then. Carpenters belonged to one of the lowest trades. They had to carry their tools around every day, get up before dawn and stay out until the middle of the night, traveling from village to village to find work. And because they went so many places, and made coffins and dealt with the dea 5kReads9.0Score204Shelves
4. 4 镇 The Dragon-Suppressing Coffin and the King of Hell's Fate 镇龙棺，阎王命 Feiyi匪夷Mystery4.9M WordsOngoing They severed my tendons and buried me alive in a sealed coffin, but they didn’t know I was born with the fate of the King of Hell! [Folk horror, feng shui and talismans, incense offerings] Feng shui and fortune-telling, painted-skin demons and spirit summoning, walking in the shadows and corpse driving, corpse-raising spells and curses, yin tattoos and talismanic needles, puppets controlled by strings, red doors sealed with wax, Dogs digging graves on Burial Mound Ridge, ghosts feasting in the R 310.8kReads9.4Score27.9kShelves

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   It's so good! I listen to audiobooks every morning and read them myself every evening.

5. 5 尸 Born of a Corpse, Carried in a Ghost's Coffin 尸生子，鬼抬棺 Jie Yu界玉Mystery3.3M WordsCompleted In ancient, remote places, all kinds of strange and terrifying things are bound to happen. And these things happen around Hua Jiunan. In fact, Hua Jiunan is part of them. For instance, he was born from a corpse! 212.8kReads9.6Score25.1kShelves

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   True Chinese horror

6. 6 遵 At Your Service, My Lady Ghost 遵命，我的女鬼大人 Autumn Wind Cold秋风寒Mystery2.8M WordsOngoing Wang Lin was an ordinary college student… No, there was one thing about him that was anything but ordinary: his extraordinary bad luck. The unlucky Wang Lin is possessed by a mysterious and beautiful female ghost. Under her tutelage, he masters spirit communication, practices Maoshan Taoist arts, drives out ghosts and demons, and fights evil to uphold the righteous! 1.8kReads8.4Score194Shelves
7. 7 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… 69.1kReads9.3Score10.7kShelves

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   His grandfather was a renowned coffin bearer in the area, but after his death, a terrifying phenomenon occurred—he climbed out of his coffin in the middle of the night, sat on the doorstep, and beheaded himself. Even more chillingly, his grandfather left a will: "No one is allowed to approach within three meters of the coffin, and no one is allowed to touch my body." However, a torrential rain destroyed the funeral hall, breaking the taboo. From then on, a series of inexplicable and terrifying events followed. To survive and uncover the truth, Luo Xiaoyang, with the help of another mysterious coffin bearer, Zhang Hazi, stepped into a dark world filled with ancient taboos, bizarre craftsmanship, and folk legends.

8. 8 白 Selling Clothes by Day, Sewing Corpses by Night 白天卖衣服，晚上缝尸体 Night Shadow夜幽影Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted [Traditional supernatural horror, folk terror, decisive and ruthless] I rented an apartment where someone had died, hoping to save money, only to be plunged into endless darkness... My terrifying girlfriend has a mouth full of sharp teeth and haunts me day and night; A headless vengeful infant on the highway frantically tries to steal people’s heads; A horrifying internet celebrity livestreams herself peeling off people’s faces, while the comments turn eerie; At a Cat Immortal shrine in a strang 51.9kReads9.2Score6.2kShelves

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   You absolutely have to watch this, it's really good! The male lead is intelligent and the story doesn't drag on.

9. 9 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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   A cursed bus, a haunted house, and endless terror—dare you board? Have you ever imagined a driverless bus suddenly stopping in front of you, carrying you into unknown horrors? "The Haunted House" unveils such a thrilling and exciting adventure, inviting us to step into this world of mist and mystery. The story begins with a mysterious bus, like a messenger from hell, carrying a group of people inexplicably cursed, slowly driving into the depths of the mist, finally stopping before a black haunted house. Inside, a door stained with blood becomes a haunting nightmare for everyone. Every so often, the cursed are forcibly pulled into the terrifying world beyond the blood-stained door, completing various horrifying tasks; the slightest mistake leads to instant death. The protagonist, Ning Qiushui, might have been just an ordinary person, but due to this misty curse, he steps into the haunted house, embarking on a journey filled with unknowns and dangers. In the very first instance, he encounters unimaginable horror. The eerie environment, the ever-present threat of strange creatures, and the relentless threat of death made him deeply aware of the cruelty of this world. But Ning Qiushui did not back down. With his composure and wisdom, he searched for clues and successfully completed the mission. As the story progressed, Ning Qiushui entered the "People Who Look Up" instance. In this instance, the entire world seemed to be controlled by a strange force; once people looked up, terrible consequences would be triggered. Ning Qiushui and his companions cautiously explored this world filled with taboos, each breath seemingly filled with fear. They not only had to avoid the dangers that could strike at any moment, but also unravel the secrets hidden behind this world and find a way to pass. Through constant attempts and deduction, Ning Qiushui gradually discovered some unknown details. It turned out that the rules of this world were not entirely unbreakable; the key lay in the everyday things that people overlooked. Ultimately, with his keen observation and extraordinary courage, he led his companions to successfully pass the instance. In the "Temple of Shadows" instance, the shadows in the temple seemed to have their own consciousness, transforming into various terrifying shapes in the darkness, devouring the souls of intruders. As soon as Ning Qiushui and his companions entered the temple, they were enveloped by a sinister atmosphere. They searched the temple for clues, only to discover that every corner concealed deadly traps. Meanwhile, the trust among the group was tested; some, driven by fear, began to doubt others, even considering sacrificing their companions for their own survival. Throughout this process, Ning Qiushui had to contend with the terrifying external threats while striving to maintain the team's unity. Ultimately, through studying the patterns of the lamplight, he found a way to break the illusion, successfully defeating the lamplight and allowing his companions to rediscover the importance of trust. Beyond these thrilling scenarios, the book also offers a profound portrayal of human nature. On the brink of life and death, some remained true to their principles, their kindness and justice shining brightly in the darkness; others revealed their selfish and greedy nature, resorting to any means to protect themselves. For example, "Lone Wolf" used the rules to eliminate others for his own benefit; while "Sister" was willing to sacrifice herself to keep her promise. These vivid characters immerse the reader in that perilous world, witnessing firsthand the clash between good and evil. In *The Strange House*, each entry into the Blood Gate is a test of courage and wisdom; each adventure is filled with the unknown and surprises. Ning Qiushui grows continuously in this terrifying world, gradually uncovering the truth hidden behind the Strange House. Readers will follow in his footsteps, immersing themselves in this infinite flow world full of horror and suspense, unable to put it down. If you also love suspense and adventure, and crave the thrill of a heart-pounding experience through words, then you definitely shouldn't miss *The Strange House*. Come and join Ning Qiushui in exploring the truth and pushing the limits within the Strange House!

10. 10 民 Folk Tales: A Collection of Ghost Stories 民间，鬼故事合集 Time Longing for Freedom向往自由的时光Mystery268k WordsCompleted Collecting all kinds of folk legends and bringing them together in this anthology. If you have firsthand experiences or stories you’ve heard, leave a comment or contact the author. I’ll add more stories upon request! Listen to Xiao Xin tell ghost stories, and savor life’s uneasy twists and turns! But remember to trust in science: it’s all just a product of the mind! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short stories, simple and brutal, each one chilling.

11. 11 末 Apocalypse Survival: The Trike Is the Ultimate Ride 末世逃荒：三蹦子才是末世顶配 Slow-Burning Paper慢燃纸Mystery409k WordsCompleted [Just rated] [Puppet-Mad Outlaw] [Eerie Oppression] [Nonstop Thrills] [Extraordinary Sequences] [Two golden fingers] [Little Sister Is No Damsel] [A Fierce Protagonist with a Surprising Contrast] Black fog descended, horrors emerged, and human civilization collapsed. The world became a playground for madmen. Zombie hordes, deadly fog, contaminated creatures… Despair spread. Lin Zhou, a retired border soldier, made a living repairing cars in the ruins. But when his sister's life hung by a thr 3.1kReads5.9Score173Shelves

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    Despite being a story about fleeing famine, this book actually has quite a bit of Chinese-style horror and eeriness [you'll see for yourself].

12. 12 诡 The Haunted Tomb 诡坟 Sugar Quixote糖吉柯德Mystery2.2M WordsCompleted [This is no ordinary paranormal story. It's all about horror and suspense: no mindless wish fulfillment, forbidden yin-yang lore, no cultivation, and a ghost wife. If it's not good, you can break my legs.] People laugh at my family's poverty and say that all my blood relatives have died, so there must be a ghost in our house. I don't dare argue... because there really is a ghost buried in our ancestral grave! ...My name is Zhang Asi... I was born at four in the morning on the fourteenth day of t 40.2kReads8.8Score3.7kShelves

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    I've read all of these books, and they're absolutely amazing! 🥰🥰 Highly recommend them!

13. 13 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
14. 14 阴 The Underworld Detective 阴间神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 73.7kReads9.4Score8.8kShelves
15. 15 恐 Horror Tavern: I Only Raise the Most Ferocious Creatures 恐怖酒馆：我只养大凶之物 Lord Salted Fish咸鱼君Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted Tucked away in a quiet alley is a strange tavern that can grant your wishes, as long as you’re willing to set up a terrifying idol in your home... 6kReads9.4Score804Shelves
16. 16 恐 The Haunted Teahouse: I Only Sell Objects of Ill Omen 恐怖茶馆：我只卖大凶之物 Lord Salted Fish咸鱼君Mystery1.7M WordsCompleted The world is divided between yin and yang. Some people do business with the living, while others trade with the dead. I deal in the business of the dead, but I don’t sell coffins, paper money, funeral clothes, or paper effigies. What I sell are things you’ve never seen before, things far stranger still… 31kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
17. 17 我EN With a Fox Immortal, I Subdue a Hundred Ghosts 我以狐仙镇百鬼 Purple Dream Wandering Dragon紫梦游龙Mystery10.3M WordsOngoing The day I was born, nineteen bolts of thunder struck around our family’s courtyard. A fortune-teller said I was born a demon child, fated to suffer eighteen calamities in my life. Either someone else would die, or I would. As it turned out, the fortune-teller met his own calamity on the very day I was born. He carried me out of the village, and suddenly dropped dead! 748.4kReads9.4Score43kShelves

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    This is the best ghost storybook I've ever heard—it's not scary, it's catchy, and it's a little bit scary, with both monsters and positive energy.

18. 18 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 248.3kReads9.1Score59.8kShelves
19. 19 尸 The Corpse-Scented Beauty 尸香美人 Sisyphus西西弗斯Mystery726k WordsCompleted When I was seven, my grandfather carried a dead woman home on his back. I was so scared I nearly wet myself. But my grandfather said he had brought her back for me. 1kReads6.2Score101Shelves
20. 20 枕 The Corpse-Scent Beside My Pillow 枕边尸香 Rivet铆钉Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted Ever since I was little, I had a wife-to-be I'd never met. When I was fifteen, my grandfather died, and I married into her family... 2.4kReads8.3Score184Shelves
21. 21 震 The World Is Stunned: My Haunted House Connects to the Underworld 震撼全球，我的鬼屋通地府 Yellow Kitty黄色的猫咪Modern Romance731k WordsCompleted Complete [cathartic power fantasy + play the pig to eat the tiger + powerful protagonist + punishing scum + ghosts and monsters + business management] Terminally ill with cancer, Li Miao meets a Taoist priest who tells her that she’s been plagued by bad luck and is near death because someone stole her fate. The only way to survive and reclaim her fate is to return to her hometown and inherit a haunted house. She assumes it’s just an ordinary haunted house, but when she arrives, she discovers 27.5kReads9.2Score4.2kShelves

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    The author's writing is superb. The values presented are sound. It's truly a good read.

22. 22 灵 Tales of the Supernatural 灵异故事怪谈录 Hello, Beautiful Ye Lingtong你好漂亮的叶灵瞳Mystery115k WordsCompleted When night falls, some stories quietly awaken. This is a collection of short stories for the dead of night, featuring urban and rural legends whispered only in the shadows. Every page holds a story you shouldn’t read alone; every tale leaves a chill that lingers in your heart. Here, you will encounter: · Clear footsteps echoing through an empty hallway · Whispers from the past playing on old appliances by themselves · An unwanted visitor appearing for an instant in the mirror · A precise death —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's well written, take a look.

23. 23 让 You Asked Me to Explore the Wonders of Science, So Why Did I Walk Into a Haunted Lair? 让你走近科学，你走进诡窝？ Pumpkin Rice Porridge南瓜米粥Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [Single heroine + livestreaming + supernatural exploration] Jiang Yuan is live-streaming an outdoor night-fishing trip at a haunted reservoir when he scares popular streamer Xiaoyi into tears! The clip shoots straight to the top of the trending list. His agent panics. “I told you to stick to science and share educational content. Now you’re claiming that ghost soldiers are crossing over? You’re fired!” Jiang Yuan: “Come on, it’s all science! Just hear me out!” The authorities show up and ask him 12.9kReads8.2Score1.2kShelves
24. 24 这 This Spirit Medium Is Pretty Powerful! 这个出马仙有点强！ Wu the Half-Immortal吴半仙Mystery3.8M WordsOngoing A piece of red cloth, three feet and three inches long. The old hall's people, the old hall's immortals. One day, when they emerge from the depths of the mountains, their names will spread far and wide! I was born in a rural village in Northeast China in the 1980s. When I was seven, a spirit medium said I was fated to suffer three calamities and eight misfortunes, and would one day become a horse-riding shaman. I didn't believe it, but hardship kept finding me. To make a living, I worked as a wa 148.7kReads9.7Score13.6kShelves

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    The storyline feels very realistic and leaves a lot to your imagination. If you want to learn more about paranormal events, you can read this novel; it's highly recommended and worth adding to your collection.

25. 25 宿 Dorm Survival: I Was Pulled into the Management Chat 宿舍求生，我被拉进了管理群 Rolling Eggs翻滚的蛋蛋Mystery4.8M WordsOngoing [Infinite-flow + no saintly heroine + System + survival + satisfying read] When Chen Bei woke up, he found himself in a dormitory survival game, bound to a dorm room. During the day, players had to venture out to gather supplies, grow stronger, and fortify their dorms. When night fell, all kinds of eerie and dangerous creatures appeared. The only way to survive was to hide inside the dorm. People and their dorms lived or died together! Unlike the others, Chen Bei had gained access to the game's 107.1kReads8.9Score8.7kShelves
26. 26 活 Taboo of the Living 活人禁忌 Ninth Master of the Thieves' Sect盗门九当家Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted When I was nine, I found myself in mortal danger! To save me, my grandfather made a decision that would change my life forever... 16kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    My name is Zuo Shisan (左十三), Zuo (左) as in left and right, Shi (十) as in thirteen, and San (三) as in thirteen. I was born in a remote mountain village in northern China. Although I'm very unhappy with my name, Zuo Shisan, there's nothing I can do about it. Why this name? Because on the day I was born, my superstitious grandfather, who loved fortune telling, weighed my bones to tell my fortune. He said my fate was too strong! So strong that it could bring death to my own parents. In simpler terms, I have a life destined to collect debts.

27. 27 黄 Weasel Spirit! Do I Look Like a Human or a God to You? 黄皮子！你看我像人还是像神？ China's Famous Double Standard中国驰名双标Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted No specialist knowledge here, just a story. [A little horror + a whole lot of comedy + no female lead, no romance] When I was a kid, I took a nighttime shortcut and saw a weasel worshipping the moon. Remembering a story my grandma had told me, I worried it might ask me to grant it a title, so, on a whim, I shouted at it first: “Weasel! Do I look more like a person or a god to you?” The weasel froze for a moment, then said I looked like a dumbass! But from that day on, I really did become an idio 30.6kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves
28. 28 我 I Use a Book Bound in Human Skin to Suppress Ghosts and Gods 我以人皮书镇压鬼神 Marry You on a Rainbow踏着七彩娶你Urban777k WordsOngoing “I’ll only talk about myself, and I won’t hold anything back. All I want is a ‘revival card’ after I die, hahaha.” For over thirty years, I’ve stumbled through life in a daze, as if it were all a dream. Who am I, you ask? I’m like a rusted clockwork spring, mechanically winding tighter and making the hours tick away for others. The markers of a life filled with expectations have never truly measured my own breath. The taste of joy? It only floats in a cup, then slides down with the drink and tur —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although this is a new book, the plot is incredibly fast-paced and humorous, though sometimes it instills a strange sense of dread. You should check it out and leave your comments below.

29. 29 港 Starting Cultivation in the Hong Kong Underworld 港综开始修行 Setting Sail at Sunrise旭日起航Male-Channel Fanfiction3.9M WordsOngoing Li Moxie transmigrated into a Hong Kong crime-film universe and obtained the [God-Tier Cultivation System]. In the early stages, he’ll practice Taoist magic in the [Mr. Vampire series]. The main setting is a Hong Kong crime-film universe, combining several worlds, including [Young and Dangerous], [The Exorcist Police], [A Lonely Cottage], and [Happy Ghost]. Later on, he may transmigrate to other dimensions. If you enjoy it, please follow and subscribe! 29.6kReads7.9Score1.9kShelves
30. 30 双 Dual Transmigration: The Zombie King Rises and Builds a Tech Empire! 双穿：尸王崛起，打造科技帝国！ Rolling Worm卷土虫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted [Apocalyptic Zombies, Evolvers, Paranormal Invasions, Black Technology, War] Tang Feng is betrayed by his girlfriend, and his company is on the verge of bankruptcy. Just then, the Apocalypse System activates. Every three days, he transmigrates, and can take gold, jewelry, and beautiful women as he pleases! Technology in the apocalypse is far ahead of ours. Even a single one of its inventions can crush Blue Star technology. Tang Feng: What apocalypse? This place is practically paradise! Love riva 3.1kReads8.1Score243Shelves
31. 31 笔 Notes: Strange Happenings at the Crematorium 笔记：火葬场灵异事件 A Stinking Century Egg一个臭皮蛋Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted I work at a crematorium, and over the years I’ve had countless terrifying experiences that make your hair stand on end... I never believed in ghosts until my cousin introduced me to a job at the local crematorium. I began dealing with all kinds of corpses, and while cremating them, I also encountered all sorts of strange paranormal events. Because of my unusual constitution, “friends” who refuse to leave the human world for one reason or another keep coming to me. After all those spine-chilling 608Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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