A Shot of Thrills to Break Up the Monotony 刺激-麻木重复生活的调味剂

1. 1 穿 After Entering a Cyberpunk Game, I Killed the Boss and Claimed the Throne 穿进赛博游戏后干掉BOSS成功上位 An Bai桉柏Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [I’ve been informed about the incident involving trolls in the comments, and I sincerely apologize to everyone. The inappropriate text in the blurb has been removed. A detailed announcement is in the author’s note for Chapter 1. 2026.04.05] [Updates on the simplified Chinese print edition: See Weibo @An Bai ANBAI. The second volume of the simplified Chinese edition was released on August 22, 2025.] The cyberpunk game with cosmic horror elements, Crimson Earth, is about to be released. Kui Xin 835.4kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch3.4MGifts

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   I've heard this recommended several times, and it's amazing! The main plot, as the title suggests, incorporates cyberpunk and Cthulhu elements, with the player shuttling between the real world and the game world. The female protagonist is chaotic neutral; from the start, she has multiple identities in several opposing organizations (working multiple jobs—a true master of time management! It's exhausting for those with low energy levels, and she even has to squeeze in time to learn basic knowledge and common sense; I almost thought she'd die of exhaustion!). From the beginning, she demonstrates caution, calmness, quick reflexes, extreme sensitivity, boldness, meticulousness, emotional stability, and a great mindset. This female protagonist, who embodies many admirable qualities (intelligent mind + keen intuition + excellent combat skills), isn't some aloof beauty; she's a very down-to-earth, poor girl who occasionally delivers a dry wit or a hilariously bad joke. Knowing that the game world is the real world, she has no choice but to treat it as such in order to survive. Driven by missions, he gradually changes and grows. At first, he's just a student who just finished the college entrance exam and is constantly getting injured. Later, he changes little by little, imperceptibly, from unconsciously killing to taking the initiative, exploring and moving forward, changing himself, breaking free from shackles and constraints. It involves the awakening of artificial beings, rational awakening, and emotional awakening. The scene descriptions are vivid and captivating, keeping you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath. The writing is mature and sophisticated; it's not a shallow, overly-powered wish-fulfillment story. While reading, you often feel despair or anger at the scenes where her life is at the mercy of others, yet she perseveres. The players arrive with all sorts of identities—some ordinary, some with more special backgrounds… Each character has their own unique traits, some of which are quite heartbreaking. I won't go into details; you'll have to read it for yourself. Many readers who have reread the book mark foreshadowing in the paragraph comments. If you can't resist clicking on them the first time you read it, you'll only experience a jerky reading pace and gain nothing, because you won't know what the foreshadowing is. It's much more surprising to discover things yourself when you reread the book. So, I restrain myself and turn off the paragraph comments, but the lack of interaction is frustrating. Therefore, Jinjiang, please create separate sections for new readers and rereaders. Also, there are often screens full of "I got hooked!" Messages, even in what I consider perfectly normal conversations, and in places I completely don't understand. Could you please also create separate sections for these messages? I want to respect the preferences of these readers, but I really don't understand them and don't want to see them. In Chapter 361, the author meticulously recounts their thought process and the insights gained, including the game's system settings, world-building, plot lines, romantic storylines, and the core message they wanted to convey. I feel my expressive abilities are limited, and I cannot fully summarize all my feelings, so I recommend everyone read this introduction themselves.

2. 2 我 My Ghost Stories Are Full of Love 我的怪谈充满爱 Tear The Pillow, Still Sleep撕枕犹眠Romance901k WordsCompleted [Main story complete. An infinite-flow story about behind-the-scenes staff, lighthearted with the tiniest hint of horror] [Completed novel: The First Paranormal Demolition Office. Physical copies are now available for preorder, so please check it out] I am a monster. An excellent monster, fresh out of the Paranormal Academy. Twisting rules is my forte, and collecting fear is my sacred duty. Because I got excellent grades, offers poured in before I even graduated. Some wanted me as a permanent 59.5kFavorites72.2kClicks/ch120kGifts

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   After reading too many supernatural tales, I switched perspectives this time to manage supernatural stories. (This author has written several other supernatural tales, such as "The First Supernatural Demolition Office," which I also loved; it was on my list of books I'd subscribe to before 2025.) The female lead isn't human, so she lacks common sense and has a different way of thinking, making her seem very pseudo-human, which is hilarious and entertaining (I was laughing uncontrollably from the second chapter). What does it mean to be sincere is a killer move?! And what does it mean to understand things literally?! It's absurd and funny, yet logically sound and reasonable. I was laughing uncontrollably while feeling sorry for the little girl. She just wanted to collect love; she tried so hard, so why did the players only feel fear? This time, the rules of the ghost story are more "baby bus" than before. Instead of forcibly dragging the living across, it gives those who are already on the verge of death a second chance. Even if they fail, they won't die immediately. Even if they don't pass the level, they can be dragged out until the ghost story automatically closes and they are thrown out. It's very harmonious and gentle. The story features treacherous and despicable characters, as well as touching and tear-jerking emotions. Some "people" find themselves in an environment where survival and resource competition are so intertwined that killing their own kind can drastically alter the outcome. Even with allies offering overwhelming victory, even with opportunities at hand, they choose to avoid these rules, preferring a more difficult life. Others, despite having no immediate threat to their lives, find pleasure in killing, not for resources, but simply for the thrill. Some are malicious, deceiving and manipulating the innocent, while bizarre monsters rack their brains to save the innocent. Still others are driven by greed, repaying kindness with enmity… and the villainous boss is not a simple, stereotypical bad guy. The first part is mostly hilarious, the second part becomes more somber as the mystery unfolds, and the epilogue is very tear-jerking.

3. 3 一 Level One Silence 一级沉寂 Nine-Level Magic Square九阶幻方Romance900k WordsCompleted [In a world where words can catch fire and speech can explode, how will you survive?] [An unconventional apocalypse story] [The AI male lead is a ball] The print edition is now available on major platforms. It includes signed copies, special-edition signed copies, and a bonus story. For details, see WB @TypingNinthOrderMagicSquare. Some scenes have been revised, so this version differs from pirated copies. Returning readers can clear their cache in settings to see the changes. Thank you for supp 167.7kFavorites206.5kClicks/ch303.8kGifts

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   In a cyberpunk world with artificial intelligence, influenced by a mysterious substance, speaking or sending text results in an explosion and death. Anything with writing is subsequently burned down. Libraries, technological institutions, and other cultural venues are targeted for destruction, seemingly aimed at annihilating human civilization. Communication is impossible, and there is no written language… Some individuals, having absorbed the special substance, develop unique abilities related to their interests. In this life-or-death situation, many resort to various methods to prevent themselves from speaking, such as biting chopsticks or using tape… Others go to great lengths to create communication methods, such as Morse code, altering hieroglyphs, and using gestures… A poignant story unfolds as civilization is destroyed, and individuals struggle to survive and preserve their heritage. There are also some ironic points: an artificial intelligence is more concerned with protecting the continuation of human civilization than those in high positions of power, going to great lengths to copy digital data from the library. Meanwhile, humans within the protected area are still fighting for power, disregarding the lives of countless ordinary people outside. Some human creations (such as drones and combat robots) have mutated into monsters that harm humanity… Of course, there are also shining examples among humanity: the elderly couple who helped each other escape but ultimately gave up due to exhaustion; the soldier who used all his strength to deliver intelligence before dying while on reconnaissance; the companions who helped each other along the way; and most importantly, our heroine, who not only acted cautiously but also helped others as much as she could, even risking her life to save a large number of people nearly drowned by a flood, and fighting desperately to save the people in the protected area and ultimately end the disaster. And then there's our great prophet, constantly seeking better options for the greater good, even at the cost of his own life. There are also some adorable ones, like the greatest caregiver, Raine, who is the true head of this household. He works tirelessly every day, keeping the house spotless. He will ask his owner, who is covered in dirt after a mission, to go straight to the shower and not touch anything. And his little mouth is like it's been poisoned. Oh right, the romance in this book is a human-machine relationship, with quite a lot of interaction. I don't really ship this kind of romance, and at one point I even felt it was getting a bit too saccharine. But you can skip around a bit; they're actually quite good as teammates during battles. The way it's carried/held is ridiculously bad navigation; it has to climb up and down, crash into walls, and jump long distances—only the female lead could pull it off. What if Gaode Maps (a Chinese navigation app) learned that?

4. 4 食 Eating Fish 食渔 Huai Su怀愫Romance383k WordsCompleted [Modern setting, episodic stories, lighthearted tone] [Main story complete, bonus chapters forthcoming] The thousand-year-old fish spirit Bai Yu opens an apothecary. A tiger-shaped clapper hangs above the door, and she treats humans and ghosts alike. Anyone who can step through the doors of Yujing Hall can buy medicine that suits their heart's desire. Every medicine has its own little side effect: Eight Immortals Fruit stops coughs and dissolves phlegm, but makes you reveal your innermost secret 47.2kFavorites47.7kClicks/ch83.7kGifts

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   I read just the beginning (the main plot hasn't even unfolded yet) and I couldn't help but write a few lines so I wouldn't forget later. It's so satisfying (especially since the last book I just abandoned was one where I was somewhat interested in the characters but the writing style was like a child's presumptuous storytelling). I thought I'd follow it, and when I opened the author's column, it turned out to be an old acquaintance! It's you guys again! The writing style is very mature, reminiscent of Chinese reading comprehension exercises. It doesn't just gloss over things with a single sentence; it uses various metaphors and detailed descriptions, making it vivid and evocative, with natural transitions. Reading it gives the feeling that the author has a masterful and flexible control of language. Various images are imbued with experience and seamlessly integrated into the environment. Oh, and you can even learn some new vocabulary! The character portrayals are incredibly realistic; each typical character leaps off the page—their manner of speaking, vocal characteristics, and even the subtle nuances of their speech are all perfectly captured. Absolutely brilliant! In terms of setting, the story is episodic (I won't spoil the details, some characters are infuriatingly awful, others are incredibly moving and tear-jerking). Different medicinal herbs have corresponding side effects with logical connections, but initially, these side effects weren't disclosed beforehand, leaving the protagonist's stance somewhat ambiguous. Later, perhaps due to heated arguments, it was revealed that the rules required clear explanations of the side effects beforehand. The storytelling is primarily episodic, with the male and female leads acting as a thread connecting the various stories. The pharmacy's location is fixed, so most stories take place in this small town, allowing characters from different episodes to interact within each other's narratives. The premise is a male pharmacy clerk working as a mother figure alongside an adorable fish spirit owner, reminiscent of raising a child. The female lead is a fish demon who transformed into human form, but her cultivation was damaged by lightning, making her a tiny 1.1-Meter-tall cutie. She initially rescued the recently deceased male lead from the river, almost killing him on her first attempt at raising a ghost. Before the female lead awakens, the male lead takes the Heavenly Court exam to ensure his basic survival, so she doesn't have to expend her cultivation to support him; instead, he prepares various delicious meals for her after she awakens. One point is that, in addition to constantly feeding her, the male protagonist also tries his best to educate her on the law, accumulate merit, and increase her cultivation level... Rather than simply raising a pet.

5. 5 从 Building the Heavenly Court, Starting with the Mountain God’s Manifestation 从山神显灵开始建立天庭 Feng Xiang风香No CP501k WordsCompleted I recommend the author’s new story, Huh, My Golden Finger Is Another Me, a lighthearted, cozy, healing urban novel. I also recommend the author’s upcoming story, What? I’m the Ultimate Boss of the World of Gods and Ghosts? The heroine plays a childcare game, but the game is a real world. If you like this premise, visit the author’s page and add it to your collection. *, The blurb for this story, * This world had no gods, immortals, monsters, or ghosts, until Jiang Chunnian transmigrated into i 2kFavorites2.4kClicks/ch3.9kGifts

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   The chapter titles are quite well-designed, and the overall art style has the feel of a traditional Chinese fantasy novel, which reminds me of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. Although the main character is the mountain god, the focus is more on countless mortals. Many of them have a strong personality and are familiar characters. Rather than saying that the mountain goddess favors women, it is more accurate to say that women are the ones who are oppressed, bullied, and in need of help. Although magic exists, this isn't a typical wish-fulfillment novel with overpowered protagonists. Many of the characters and events are realistically depicted, even to the point of making readers' blood pressure spike and want to curse. Rather than relying on divine magic to suppress them, the focus is more on encouraging their own rebellion, simply providing them with tools and tools to help them liberate their minds.

6. 6 虚 In Virtual Reality [Infinite] 虚拟现实中[无限] Fame and Fortune名利No CP1.2M WordsCompleted Main story complete. Bonus chapters will be updated whenever inspiration strikes. [Game Network has spent fifteen years creating this heartfelt title. Now it has combined its single-player games from across the web to build a one-of-a-kind open-world adventure game: "Searching for Family"!] [Here, you can be a seasoned player who has endured hardship, or a newcomer setting out on a wide-eyed adventure. The choices you make will ultimately shape the ending.] [Of course, as a player, you can als 8.4kFavorites8.4kClicks/ch41.8kGifts

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   A pretty fun concept: you unintentionally play a horror survival game with people from another world and become a master player, completing it multiple times. Then you discover these games are starting to happen around you in the form of eerie tales, and you feel like you're being shielded from the anomalies of real life by some higher-dimensional being. That's the content of the previous book. This one is about that world merging several games into one, turning single-player games into interconnected ones, creating a game world. The scary thing is, the protagonist is a female character, and according to the game's setting, she discovers that the objects around her and her own memories have been altered. Is she a character in a game, or a living person? It feels like being shrouded in mystery. A gaming expert, but seemingly a character from the integrated game world, even invited to beta test her own character—how can that not be considered cheating? [Doge] The game design is well-done and doesn't feel out of place. Various game expressions and psychological states feel natural, making it easy to get immersed and enjoyable. For example, experienced players meticulously observe every corner to collect clues, sometimes described as thoroughly exploring the map. The different perspectives on the story also resonate with each other and even influence one another. Furthermore, because it's a game-like format, there are multiple playthroughs to gain experience. The level of detail is well-balanced, avoiding repetitive descriptions of the same content. The same plot is gradually fleshed out from different angles in different playthroughs, with clues becoming more complete and interconnected step by step, rather than being presented all at once. It's very fun right now, but it's also a bit confusing. Let's see if it can be resolved later, making it both reasonable and innovative. Previously, when the female protagonist was playing the game, each dungeon was just a game to her, but to the NPCs within those dungeons, it was their real world. Now, whose game is the female protagonist's real world? It's a very subtle feeling; what is reality, and what is virtual? I highly recommend everyone check it out!!! At first, I thought it was just a typical game-themed walkthrough, but the more I read, the more I liked it. Some of the dungeons also discuss social issues, revealing critical thinking... The game can be played multiple times (each playthrough has different gameplay [doge emoji]), reality affects the game, and the game also affects reality. The whole design is seamless and logically sound, quite complex, and I can't summarize it directly. I recommend reading it! I don't know why no one has seen this; the comments section is full of records from months or even years ago. I finished watching it, and my eyes are almost blind from staying up so long. The beginning was brilliant and detailed, but I felt the later parts weren't as good as the beginning. Even at the end, it felt like some plot points weren't fully resolved. It wasn't the kind of feeling of wanting more, but rather that something was left unexplained. Still, it's worth watching. [Rose emoji]

7. 7 肉 Flesh and Bone Cage 肉骨樊笼 Wei Yu尾鱼Romance739k WordsCompleted When the Shentu jade shatters, it transforms into nine seals. I will guard half the gates of the mortal realm. Theme: Legends from traditional Chinese culture. 191.2kFavorites263.1kClicks/ch392.9kGifts

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   This book is part of the same series as *The Rise of the Heroes*. The story takes place after the timeline of the first book. If you read the first one, you'll see some familiar faces in this one. However, it's not a big deal if you don't read the first one, as the key premise is explained here. It references the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*, offering a fresh interpretation of mythology and legends, taking a unique approach while forming its own system. The overall style is dark, not the typical lighthearted, sweet kind. The entire text has been revised, essentially rewritten. Many settings are different, and some have been added to enrich and make the original settings more reasonable. It has a different feel from the original, and the revised settings are more profound. The original had a somewhat rustic feel and a bit of a "makeshift" production. The Human Stone Society was also rather thin (initially thought to be the main villain, but later revealed to be just a kind, hardworking old man). Now, it's more mysterious and unpredictable. However, it feels a bit of a pity that the original story has been covered up and is gone. The writing quality is guaranteed. Different scenes and different content are intricately connected. Whenever an image or number appears, I want to write it down, as it suddenly feels like something is connected. The style has a touch of folk horror. The characters are also very fun. The mythology in this book tells of two ancient gods who hunted down scattered ghosts. After the divine era ended, one god transformed into nine seals, suppressing nine ghosts in nine locations, causing them to degenerate into a series of ghost fetuses beneath the seals. The other god had nine successors, each guarding one of the nine seals and protecting the human world. There exists a type of being called a "Seal-Turning Ghost," who retrieves the ghost fetuses from the seals and then destroys the family guarding that seal. At the current point in the story, the female protagonist and her friend are the only remaining descendants of their generation from these two families, searching for Seal-Turning Ghosts and people with implanted ghost fetuses to "abort." They have a competitive yet cooperative relationship, respecting each other and both believing themselves to be potential gods. Their contrasting personalities make for a fun and engaging story. The male protagonist is still searching for his grandfather, who loves riddles but has suddenly disappeared. His grandfather is a member of the mysterious "Human Stone Society," and various clues about his past are revealed in batches and in different forms. These groups have different stances, and it feels like many people are being kept in the dark, with each other undermining and hindering the others. I really hope that the good guys can quickly build trust, share information, and help each other.

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