Male Leads: No CP / Danmei 男主无cp／耽美

1. 1 柯 The Forensics Handbook for Split Personalities 柯学精分手册 Zi Mu Tao子木桃Multi-Orientation737k WordsCompleted Complete. There’s a free collection of bonus chapters next door. Check out my friend’s story, Forum Outbursts Come True, by Tuzi Dianzhang [Third playthrough from the start, with the death-faking playthrough told in interwoven flashbacks] Songjiang Shiyu is trapped in a game and must max out his experience points to return to reality. He focuses on provoking people, stirring up trouble, and boosting their favorability, dancing with danger while covered in DEBUFFs. In the first two game stages, 90kFavorites152.4kClicks/ch312.4kGifts

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   Dihua Liu's "Fake Sword" is suitable for readers who enjoy angst but can't handle genuine angst. The writing is good, the plot is a bit slow in the beginning but picks up momentum in the middle and later stages, it's a story of doting on the main characters, and it has both friendship and romance. It's considered one of the better original protagonist stories.

2. 2 天 The Sky Screen Spoiled Everything, and I Became an Emperor for the Ages 天幕剧透我成了千古一帝 The Tipsy Poet醉吟居士No CP312k WordsCompleted Yin Min transmigrated into the nineteenth prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty, a dynasty that had never existed in history. He was so inconspicuous that he planned to spend his future as an idle prince. Then, one day, a sky screen descended from above, and a familiar voice sounded in his ear: [Hello, everyone! Today we’re talking about how Emperor Xuanzong raised an army to overthrow Emperor Li and became an emperor for the ages…] Now that everyone was staring at him, Yin Min had suddenly become th 85.3kFavorites159.4kClicks/ch82.8kGifts

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   It's pretty good; the writing and plot are decent. You can read it if you're bored.

3. 3 松 Officer Matsuda Wants to Save Himself 松田警官想要自救 Yan Xun颜荀No CP670k WordsCompleted [Complete] Bonus chapters added #Check out my upcoming story, When I Bound Myself to the Plot Maintenance System, an Akira/Red Team IF route# [Check out my friend’s story, Clinging to the Police Academy Squad with an Old-School Script, by Muyulu] Matsuda was the original crush of the police academy squad. After dying once, he returned to the past and bound himself to the [Wish System], hoping to save his childhood friend. The [Wish System] worked on a one-for-one exchange. By granting the wish 73.5kFavorites130.8kClicks/ch152kGifts

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   The self-rescue series remains authoritative; those who know, know; no further explanation needed. No romantic pairing.

4. 4 松 Officer Matsuda Thinks He's Straight 松田警官觉得自己是直男 Yan Xun颜荀Danmei (BL)580k WordsOngoing Matsuda had a strange dream. He dreamed that he was in love with his straight childhood friend. Beneath a withered cherry tree, he met those drooping purple eyes and confessed with utter seriousness: “I like you, Hagi.” After waking up, Matsuda stared at the ceiling in silence for ten minutes. He still hadn’t come around from the dream when a face exactly like the one in it shoved itself right in front of him. Matsuda’s fist moved faster than his brain, and he punched it. Hagiwara, who had bee 16.1kFavorites14.7kClicks/ch118.2kGifts

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   The author of the Self-Saving Series has finally decided to write a Hagi-Matsu pairing, congratulations!

5. 5 长 An Older Brother Is Like a Father, and He'll Set You Straight 长兄如父，专治不服 Candied Fruit 123喜糖123Danmei (BL)516k WordsCompleted * For a completed story of the same type, check out The Villain Holds the Stepdad Script in my profile. * Planning to start a new story in the second half of the year: Earthling, But With Five O's at Home. Blurb at the bottom. Rolling around and begging for follows! A face-slapping comeback story with a slow-burn romance. Couple: Shen Xuan x A Yao (Jiang Yao) High-ranking and powerful x daring to defy one's superior Shen Xuan was a desperate player in the infinite game Starting from Scratch. A 55.7kFavorites97.7kClicks/ch35.5kGifts

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   If you like the sickly type, you might want to check this out. It's a bit of a family-loving type, with the male lead being the patriarch, like a male mother. It's a classic adopted son and older brother pairing, which I quite like. I recommend it!

6. 6 砍 After Starting Over From Scratch 砍号重来后 Shi Jin时今Danmei (BL)271k WordsCompleted Lin Zhusheng is an utterly ordinary, grind-happy, big-spending player of the game Life's a Dream. Life's a Dream is a massive online cultivation game with an ancient Chinese fantasy setting. Players start as menial disciples of a sect and work their way up. With its high degree of freedom, you can raise anyone's affection, from a lowly sweeper to the most beautiful woman in the world, and choose them as your cultivation partner. The game is all about immersion. After six months of nonstop grindi 54.2kFavorites45.2kClicks/ch53.2kGifts

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   These little cookies are incredibly sweet. They're so sweet they'll make you feel good! [Rainbow emoji]

7. 7 等 I've Been Waiting for You to Break Up for Ages 等你分手很久了 Shi Jin时今Danmei (BL)251k WordsCompleted [Updates on April 29 may be delayed until 12:30 or 1:00 a.m., or even later. Don't wait up; check in the morning instead. Sorry!] [The blurb uses second person; the story itself is in third person.] You are a washed-up male singer. On your way home at night, you get into a car accident. Before you die, you are told that you are a character in a book, and that because you successfully exited the story according to its plot, you have earned one wish, including the chance to be reborn. Thinking of 21.2kFavorites20.8kClicks/ch25.8kGifts

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   This is by the same author as the one on the previous floor. It's so good and so sweet! I highly recommend it! All of this author's books are so heartwarming and comforting to read.

8. 8 黎 Sleeping Through the Dawn [Interstellar] 黎明沉眠[星际] Yue Qianyue岳千月Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted [October 31, 2026 (Saturday), 7:30 PM: Preorders open for the second volume of the Lu Shang physical edition. Follow wb@Yue Qianyue for details] Three years ago, a devastating report came from the distant stars: Crown Prince Ryan had died heroically on the frontier, and even his body could not be brought home. The empire had lost its godlike, dazzlingly handsome heir, as well as one of the strongest New Crystal Humans of the century. It was said that the crown prince had left behind a pitiful 242.9kFavorites227.4kClicks/ch353.2kGifts

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   It's a BL (Boys' Love) novel. The plot is full of twists and turns, and I really enjoyed it. It features beautiful, strong, and tragic characters, but in a logically sound way. The world-building is vast, and I saw a reflection of humanity's indomitable spirit in this book; the belief in resisting foreign invasion has never disappeared. The romance is also excellent and very moving. It's clear that the author's writing improved significantly in the later parts of the novel.

9. 9 咒 I, in a Jujutsu Kaisen Manga, Take the Detective Conan World by Storm 咒术漫画里的我风靡柯学界 Mu Yulu沐裕鹿No CP1.2M WordsCompleted [The full story is complete, with two new bonus chapters: ① Jiang Lai Celebrates the New Year ② Jiang Lai in Gotham] ○ From time to time, the author’s notes after VIP chapters will include free bonus chapters as a little treat for all you lovely readers supporting the official release. You can read them when they’re posted. Mwah~ ☆ Check out my friend Yan Xun’s crossover novel, "Cosplaying the Qiao Family Mansion in Front of Superheroes" Jiang Lai sets off for Japan again, having arranged to r 137.9kFavorites273.6kClicks/ch807.5kGifts

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   No romantic pairing. I read it a while ago and really liked it. The writing is good, and there are many foreshadowing elements. It's worth reading. I personally give it four stars.

10. 10 陛 Why, Your Majesty, Are You Rebelling? 陛下何故谋反？ Chang Hua Yi Xiao常花一笑Danmei (BL)633k WordsCompleted [Please add my upcoming novel, The Plot Is Starting [Book Transmigration], to your collection!] Shao Yi died, then was caught by a System and sent to ancient times to become an emperor… More precisely, a tyrant. The last emperor of the Shao dynasty had just ascended the throne when he tripped over the threshold and died. So the System grabbed Shao Yi, a tyrant from a parallel world, to keep history on track. System: All you have to do is follow the course of normal history and act like a tyran 132kFavorites247.8kClicks/ch116.4kGifts

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    A BL (Boys' Love) novel. A particularly popular one; the black text kept getting redder as you read it. The romance is alright, nothing special. I personally think it deserves four stars.

11. 11 从 Starting a Cult 从创建密教开始 VentiscaNo CP2.7M WordsOngoing [Volume 4: Complete] [If you're rereading, please don't post spoilers! If you see a spoiler in the comments, please leave a separate comment on that chapter. I'll delete it when I see it. Sorry in advance!] When Ye Qiliu woke up, he found that the dream he'd had last night seemed to have become reality. The problem was, in his dream he'd put on the secret identity of an evil god, saved an abused child, killed a deranged, worthless father, and shot his way in and out of all kinds of trouble... 128.4kFavorites215.8kClicks/ch649.3kGifts

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    No romantic pairing. I haven't finished reading it yet, but I personally feel that the Cthulhu descriptions are very appealing, and I quite like them.

12. 12 松 Matsuda, Matsuda 松田，松田 Zero Seven Two Four零七二四No CP1.1M WordsCompleted [New story now underway: After Matsuda Becomes a Game NPC] [No derivative works involving crossovers or watch-along reactions] Before the death swap, do not approach or influence another version of yourself or anyone connected to them. Matsuda Jinpei’s most important childhood friend died in a hasty explosion. He pursued the bomber for four years, but accidentally got caught up in the schemes of a vast, dark organization. When he died on the Ferris wheel, he had regrets, but no remorse. A year 51.1kFavorites97.2kClicks/ch274.4kGifts

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    No romantic pairing. I would call this a masterpiece featuring Matsuda from Police Story 5. The plot is intricately woven, perfectly matching the characters and events taught in high school Chinese literature—not a single one is superfluous. A divine read. I've read it at least five times. Highly recommended.

13. 13 松 Matsuda's Diary of Keeping Everyone Happy 松田的端水日志 Zero Seven Two Four零七二四No CP749k WordsCompleted [Writing is hard. Please respect the author and don’t bring up other novels in the comments.] [No derivative works involving crossovers or watch-along scenarios.] Police Officer Matsuda was on his way to the Ferris wheel when the will of the world chose him to become the only quest-giving NPC in a full-dive game that had overlapped with his own world. Back in reality, he tried posting the first world quest in the game. [Please help me catch the bomber.] Second Life was a full-dive game so reali 41.6kFavorites53.3kClicks/ch340.5kGifts

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    No romantic pairing. This one is also good, but it feels slightly inferior to the author's previous book, though it's still very enjoyable.

14. 14 萩 Officer Hagiwara Wants to Save Himself 萩原警官想要自救 Yan Xun颜荀No CP611k WordsCompleted #Check out my friend Muyulu’s I Want to Escape the Detective Conan Main Plot!# Detective Hagiwara Wants to Save Himself, by Yan Xun In the eyes of ordinary people, Detective Hagiwara’s life had gone exceptionally smoothly. He was handsome, excelled in school, and had a likable personality. It seemed he’d never faced any setbacks growing up, and had coasted along quite happily to the present. But in truth, his seemingly 34.6kFavorites38.3kClicks/ch139kGifts

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    No romantic pairing. Compared to Matsuda's Self-Saving, I prefer this one. I feel the writing style is more comfortable. If you find the beginning boring, you can start reading Ouija Board.

15. 15 今 Working Hard Today to Make History Less Regrettable 今天也在为历史意难平努力 Jiang Yuzhou江余舟No CP2.2M WordsCompleted If you like the Three Kingdoms, the early Tang, the early Ming, or beating the hell out of the Fortress Emperor, check out the other novels in this series on my profile. Thanks for adding them to your favorites! This is a slow-travel, slow-burn story. This installment is complete. Bonus chapters are being updated diligently. The bonus chapters are in another work on my profile. 30% anti-theft. OWO, updates usually come around midnight. Shang Jin transmigrated with a System. His mission was to s 28.5kFavorites43.1kClicks/ch85.7kGifts

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    No romantic pairing. This book is absolutely fantastic. The writing style is exceptionally good, the logic is sound, the main character is very well-developed, and the plot is both logical and engaging. After reading it, I felt like I was experiencing ancient history firsthand; the historical figures seemed to come alive again, as if I were there myself, and it filled me with strength. The only downside is the slightly slow update schedule. Also, this book includes a bonus chapter; please visit the author's page to read it. Part Two: It's really, really good. The family and friendship themes are very touching, and the harmonious relationship between ruler and subject is also great.

16. 16 退 The Retired Savior Is Back on the Job 退休救世主返聘中 Huo Wen或温No CP591k WordsCompleted ★ Main story complete; bonus chapters are being added gradually Thirteen years ago, “pollution” appeared all over the world. At the same time, humanity awakened supernatural abilities. Many ability users battled “pollution” on the front lines. No one knew that the brightest rising star among them, Lian Yunzhou, was actually a quick transmigrator. He diligently completed his main quest, “Make amends for all the villain’s sins,” formed teams to fight monsters, investigated the villain’s trail, 12.3kFavorites9.9kClicks/ch11kGifts

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    The writing is excellent, and most importantly, the story of this strong, beautiful, and tragic hero is so enjoyable to read! If you like stories with strong, beautiful, and tragic heroes, you definitely shouldn't miss this one. Currently, it updates once a day, with a stable update schedule. Second comment: Actually, I was quite satisfied with this story at first, but it became a bit uncomfortable later on. The initial writing was excellent; the descriptions of various emotions and battle damage were very satisfying and completely appealed to my tastes, making it a very enjoyable read. However, later on, the emotions of these supporting characters became too twisted. I didn't see a protagonist surrounded by love and care, but rather a protagonist coerced and forced to live a painful life. The author's portrayal even made me feel disgusted by these supporting characters; in short, it made me feel nauseous. Of course, it was still being serialized when I read it, and the comments section was filled with similar feedback, so the author probably revised it. Anyway, it disgusted me, so I stopped reading it. Consider this a small warning. PS: The above is purely my personal opinion and does not represent everyone's views, so please don't criticize me.

17. 17 死 After Faking My Death, I Suddenly Got Branded a Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Hero 死遁后突然被扣上美强惨人设 Mo Wang墨妄No CP500k WordsCompleted [Next Book: The Fake, Frail White Moonlight] Ten years ago, the Zerg invaded. The Empire was in dire straits, and Lu Yuan was appointed in a crisis, taking command of the army to hold back the Zerg. Over the next ten years, as Marshal, Lu Yuan personally turned the Imperial army into an elite force that dominated the universe, undefeated by anyone. Victory over the Zerg and the destruction of their hive were just around the corner. But nobody knew that while fighting the enemy abroad, Lu Yuan 8.3kFavorites13.4kClicks/ch5.1kGifts

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    The writing is excellent, and the characters are well-developed. I've read it twice and would recommend it. Four stars.

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