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151 酸 Sour Berry Mark 酸莓印 Le Zhisheng乐之笙Modern Romance110k WordsCompleted [Mutual Pining + Redemption + School Life + Tragedy + Growing Up] A fortune-teller once told her that she had too little Wood in her Five Elements from birth, and was destined to succumb to loneliness. Then, on a summer night filled with the sound of cicadas, a boy in a blue cotton shirt came into view. It was as if the first tree capable of putting out branches had suddenly been planted in her wasteland. When she fell into the water at six, he pulled her back to life. The workbook he brought af 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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She pushed him away, a process that took ten years; he waited for her, a lifetime. One constantly said "I hate you," the other hid "I like her" in every silence. He Meiyu didn't know that Ling Xingluo never blamed her for being stubborn. He was just thinking in his last moments: if only she would turn back and look at him. But when she turned back, the mountain was already empty. The unspoken love eventually became a small hill, a tombstone, a strawberry that would never be sweet again. The sour mark was the mark he left on her destiny; only after the sourness did she realize it was the prelude to sweetness, but she never got to experience the sweetness again.

152 夫 My Husband's Childhood Sweetheart, Who Ran Away from Their Wedding, Is Back, and She Wants to Switch Places with Me 夫君的逃婚青梅回来了，她要和我换回来 Apricots Today今日有杏Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted My husband's childhood sweetheart, who once ran away from their wedding, has returned. She wants to switch places with me. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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Both the male and female leads suffered secondary trauma, being jilted at their weddings and sharing a similar fate. He never blamed his childhood sweetheart, and still harbored feelings for her.

153 王 Prince, Your Consort Has Become a Palace Concubine 王爷，王妃她成宫妃了 A Yueayue阿月ayueAncient Romance32k WordsOngoing Palace and household intrigue + physical and emotional torment + father and son both love the heroine + not a pure romance + heroine is not a virgin A heroine who never stands up for herself and just takes punishment and beatings vs. a hero who only dotes on his concubine and has to win his wife back at great cost vs. a second male lead, the emperor, who torments her body and heart to exact revenge Sun Jiaojiao has finally become Zhou Zhang's legal wife, only to be tormented in every way by Zhou 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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I'd like to recommend myself; I hope you like it.

154 爆 Explosive! The Undercover Big Shot Has Fallen for Me 爆！卧底大佬他沦陷了 Spring Returns Beneath the Trees林下又见春Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [BE] [BE] [BE] [Undercover police officer in Myanmar × genius doctor with a split personality] [No arguments, misunderstandings, or groveling] [Both leads are devoted only to each other] Myanmar, a rainy night, Guanyuan. A muffled thud came from the backyard. She saw him and glanced over without a trace of emotion. “Disgusting. Throw him out.” Lu Chen froze, then hurriedly spoke up. “I have money. Lots of money.” Su Qingyan stopped and glanced back at the man on the ground. “Take him inside.” .. 139Reads—Score104Shelves

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This book is purely tragic; both the main couple and the side couples end in tragedy.

155 中 The Tragedy of Chinese-Style Education 中式教育的可悲 Ice Soul Silver Needle冰魄银针Modern Romance93k WordsCompleted In the end, that boy guarded her grave for the rest of his life and never married. In the end, that girl never escaped the prison that was her parents. He wanted to save her, but the girl was already beyond saving. If only things had gone a little differently, she could have lived. If only things had gone a little differently, he would have succeeded. At first, she sent him into the operating room, covered in blood and kneeling, pleading with the gods again and again. The news she received was t 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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What I write is angst, what I read is angst.

157 唯 Only Memories of Jiangnan 唯忆江南 Memories Gathered Over Time拾时忆Modern Romance806k WordsCompleted (Warning: This is an angsty story! An angsty story!! An angsty story!!! Important things need to be said three times! If that’s not your thing, read at your own risk!) Before meeting Meng Jiangnan, Yan Yi’s life was a complete mess. After meeting Meng Jiangnan, Yan Yi was rescued from that mess time and again. But Meng Jiangnan was so wonderful, while Yan Yi was broken beyond repair. Convinced that she wasn’t good enough for such a wonderful boy, she could only be a coward and love him in secret 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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Hello everyone, I'd like to recommend myself and welcome your feedback.

158 纪 After Our Anniversary Plans Fell Through, I Walked Away from the Man I'd Loved for Ten Years 纪念日落空后，我丢掉了爱了十年的人 Salty Fish Goes Da-da咸鱼哒哒9k WordsCompleted After my anniversary plans fell through, I let go of the person I had loved for ten years. 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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Come and see! [Crying emoji]

159 萧 President Xiao, Your Wife Says You Have to Sleep in the Study Tonight 萧总，夫人让你今晚睡书房 Little Fish Boiled in Water水煮小鱼鱼Modern Romance665k WordsCompleted “The Pursuit of a Wife After Losing Her” + “A Heartbreaking Romance” When Mu Zhixia was five, she was as spoiled as a little princess, the only light on the long road traveled by Mu Jingheng and Xiao Xulin. But later, in the name of protecting her, Mu Jingheng married her off to his subordinate. On their wedding night, the groom fled, making her a laughingstock throughout the Dongli Kingdom. Meanwhile, Mu Jingheng turned around and decided to marry the person she hated most. She struggled and fo 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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A hidden gem! I can't let anyone miss it!!! I feel like the ending shouldn't have been like this, but it seems like it could only be this way. Helpless and in pain!!!

160 一 Waiting Twenty Years 一等二十年 At the Beginning of Lifeo人之初o13k WordsCompleted Waiting Twenty Years 141Reads—Score—Shelves

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The pinnacle of Republican-era angst novels, the most angst-filled!

161 深 Abyssal Fairy, Held Close to His Heart 深渊妖精，被他捧在心尖 Su Weiluo苏唯落Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted Flirtatious, devoted to each other, sharp-tongued sparring, a long-planned romance, and finally getting what they want The aloof, sharp-tongued second son of the Lu family × the spirited, clever adopted daughter of the Tao family Tao Yaoyao is a notorious “little temptress” in Sucheng. Ever since childhood, she's been abandoned again and again. Her reputation is in tatters, and everyone calls her an ungrateful wretch. Then she decides that Lu Jinzhou, who bullied her as a child, will be her prey 199Reads—Score—Shelves

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I cried several times because of it.

164 晏 Yan Chaosheng, We Are Strangers Now 晏潮生，我们再无瓜葛 Hello Soda哈喽汽水7k WordsCompleted Yan Chaoshen, We Have Nothing to Do with Each Other Anymore 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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The female lead's story is so heartbreaking. The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, but the female lead's family falls on hard times, and coupled with her lack of talent and poor academic performance, she drifts further and further away from the male lead. It's a tragic story; in the end, the male lead is still waiting for her, but the female lead will never look back.

166 白 The White Olive Tree: The War Rages On, but Love Runs Deep 白色橄榄树：硝烟未尽，爱已深 Secluded Study闭门斋Female-Channel Fanfiction224k WordsCompleted On the war-ravaged land of Dongguo, the sky was always gray and hazy with smoke. Amid the ruins of the cities, the thunder of artillery never ceased, as if giving voice to endless suffering. Song Ran, a young and gifted war correspondent, first met Li Zan, a brave soldier in the peacekeeping forces, amid the flames of war. The threads of fate quietly intertwined. 340Reads—Score104Shelves

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When it comes to angst-filled novels, none can compare to these!

168 欠 I Owe You an Apology 欠君句抱歉 Mo Wu默浯Urban39k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + one-on-one true love + heart-wrenching + mutual devotion + tragic ending] (Sorry, I used the wrong tags!) A Nian, two years ago, I promised to give you a sea of flowers. I opened a flower shop. When will you come by... It was my fault. I lost you. The call had lasted a full minute. Mu Chixing stared at it for a long time, as if making sure it was real. Then, with fingertips trembling slightly, he pressed answer. His voice was almost too hoarse to make a sound as he spoke: “ 86Reads—Score—Shelves

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[Crying][crying]

169 高 Powerful Families: In the End, We Weren’t Destined to Be Together Those Years 高干：总之，那几年我们没有缘分 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Power Couple: Anyway, We Weren't Meant to Be in Those Years 112Reads—Score—Shelves

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Abuse article!!!

170 癌 Terminal Cancer: My Ex-Girlfriend Is Taking Her Revenge on Me 癌症晚期，前任女友疯狂报复我 Half a City of Clear Dreams半城清梦Urban2.7M WordsOngoing The year my girlfriend’s family went bankrupt, I broke up with her. Later, she made a comeback and achieved success. When she attended a class reunion with her new boyfriend, everyone mocked me. “Pei Yan, if you hadn’t let her go back then, you’d own half the Su family’s fortune now.” Su Yan sat among them, her gaze icy. “Someone like him? As if he deserved it.” Everyone knew I had abandoned her when she was at her most helpless. They all sighed. “Pei Yan, you really should apologize to Su Yan.” 1.7kReads5.8Score109Shelves

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It's good, I love watching it!

172 黑 The Black Snake 黑蛇 Hello, Mimi哈喽迷迷Fantastical Romance125k WordsCompleted He is the lowliest black snake demon in the Three Realms, a dog at Empress Ling Zhao’s feet. She strips him of his immortal bones, cuts off his snake tail, and digs out the blood from his heart to use as a medicinal ingredient. Then, right before his eyes, she slaughters his entire clan. He smiles at her and says, “Ling Zhao, I’ll never love you again.” 29Reads—Score105Shelves

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The most beautiful angst novels in the world

177 G GB: My Enemy Becomes My Slave, and I Make Him Pay GB：仇人成了我奴仆，狠狠虐他 Tiny Moss微苔Ancient Romance591k WordsCompleted [Warning: This is an angsty story! The female lead torments the male lead, physically and emotionally. Expect kneeling, imprisonment, whips... If you can’t handle that, read with caution!] [Cool, vengeful queen vs. sweet, gentle demon king] Both leads are devoted to each other, both leads are devoted to each other, both leads are devoted to each other!!! When Chi Feiyan passed by a brothel, she rescued a beautiful boy and took him in as her disciple. She raised him with care, teaching him and pa 15.5kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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A must-watch for angst lovers!! It's seriously amazing, the kind of angst that's suffocating, watching it late at night was heartbreaking!!

191 东 Record of the Waning Moon in the Eastern Palace 东宫折月录 ZQLH12k WordsCompleted Record of the Eastern Palace's Waning Moon 1.9kReads—Score—Shelves

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This is so heartbreaking!!!

193 他 He Can No Longer Love, but His Body Still Remembers Me 他不会爱了，身体却还记得我 Seven Meaty Rice Bowls七肉肉干饭饭13k WordsCompleted He Can No Longer Love, but His Body Still Remembers Me 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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After finishing this story, I curled up on the sofa, tears soaking the cushions. There was no car accident, terminal illness, or third party involved, yet every sentence felt like a hammer blow to my most vulnerable spot. The cruelest part was Chapter Nineteen, where he put her bleeding finger in his mouth for three seconds, just three seconds, then released it, stepped back, and returned to calm. When I read that, I suddenly let out a soft "woof," scaring the cat away—his body still loved, loved to the point of instinct, but his brain couldn't receive the signal anymore. This tearing feeling was a hundred times more cruel than "I don't love you anymore." And then there was her final line: "I want the you who is afraid, whose hands tremble, who scolds herself. You lost him, and I have to go find him." I completely broke down. Anyone can act like a perfect lover, but all we want is to be treated sincerely, even if that sincerity is clumsy, flustered, and full of flaws. What killed me the most was the ending. She passed a dessert shop and blurted out, "Red bean sago pudding, less sugar, ice, no taro balls." Just that one sentence made me cry uncontrollably. It turns out not only his body remembered, but hers did too. They separated, yet it became an instinct for the other; the brain wanted to forget, but the body wouldn't allow it. My eyes are still swollen. This story doesn't have a happy ending, but it's more unforgettable than many happy endings. Because it depicts another form of love—not its demise, but its preservation. It's not that the love is gone, but that love has become a physical remnant, seemingly barren, yet every brick remains. It's so heartbreaking; I need psychological reconstruction after reading it. But truly, it's so well-written.

194 穿 I Got Pregnant After Becoming the Villainous Tycoon’s Wife 穿成反派大佬后我有喜了 Teriyaki Nine照烧九Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Completed [transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + silly everyday antics] After one careless mistake, Yu Ran transmigrated into a novel and became a villainous big shot who disguised herself as a man. Faced with her own impending demise, she vowed to mend her ways and become a good person from now on. Unfortunately, the people around her kept dragging her down. Her brother, Li An: “Why are you getting more and more girly?” Left Protector: “Don't panic. The Holy Lord must be plotting some gran 818Reads9.0Score137Shelves

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The first and third books are for reference only. The second book is a time-travel romance with no system and a long plot; the title is a bit perfunctory, but the writing is quite good. The fourth book is a yuri (lesbian) angst novel with a yandere element.

198 错 The Ten Years We Lost, Designing the Rest of Your Life 错过的十年，设计你的余生 Stars Sink Over the Courtyard星沉院落Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, she was a college student. He was a new recruit’s squad leader, thousands of miles away. One misdialed call brought two people from different worlds into each other’s lives. Ten years later, Su Xiaohe opens the door to a penthouse apartment. Her client is Zhou Hanye, a rising business star who has been divorced for five years. He is also the first love she lost touch with ten years ago. She thought their reunion was fate making amends. Until his ex-wife showed up. “You think he 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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She waited for him for ten years, a pure and innocent wait. He married and divorced, and had other women in his life. At their reunion, she didn't even have the right to question him—she was merely his designer. One sentence brought me to tears: "Ms. Su, I want this house designed exactly as we agreed ten years ago." #TheHighestLevelOfAngst #MustReadForAngst

199 迟 The Truth Came Too Late, Love in Pieces 迟来的真相，破碎的爱 American Bar美式吧Marriage & Romance28k WordsCompleted The Truth Came Too Late, the Love Shattered —Reads—Score—Shelves

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This is the ultimate example of heart-wrenching romance novel. If you want to know how humble someone can love, how heart-wrenching someone's regret can be, then read on. It doesn't offer illusions, it just gives you a knife, slowly stabbing you until you can't cry anymore. Of course, you might also laugh, laughing at how foolish someone could be so blindly headlong into love… This book has not a single sweet moment from beginning to end, only the silent knife of emotion. Finally, don't read it before bed; I'm afraid you'll cry yourself to sleep or get so angry you'll lose your temper…

200 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Became the Tyrant's White Moonlight 穿越后我成了暴君的白月光 An Jiuyue安九悦Ancient Romance107k WordsCompleted [Heartbreak + fate + matching jade thumb rings + transmigration + tragic ending] [Brilliant historian × clumsy, devoted crown prince] Historian Shen Zhiyi transmigrated. She became the crown princess destined to witness the fall of her country, married to Yan Wujiu, the last crown prince, described in the history books as “cruel by nature and fond of slaughter.” She knew he would die in battle a year later, his remains lost without a trace. She knew he would be written into A Chronicle of the En 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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This is fate! He wanted to change history but ended up becoming a participant in it!