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1. 1 死 Death's Kaleidoscope 死亡万花筒 Xi Zixu西子绪Danmei (BL)875k WordsCompleted The first sign that something was wrong was that the cat at home wouldn't let him pick it up anymore. Lin Qiushi realized that everything around him was beginning to feel horribly out of place. Then one day, when he opened the door to his apartment, he found that the familiar hallway had turned into a long corridor. At either end of the corridor stood twelve identical iron doors. And so the story began. Ruan Nanzhu told Lin Qiushi, “When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you.” Li 1.6MFavorites1.8MClicks/ch3.6MGifts

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   I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks good thriller stories are good!

2. 2 小EN Little Mushroom (Deluxe Hardcover Novel) 小蘑菇 Fourteen Continents一十四洲Danmei (BL)313k WordsCompleted An Zhe is a mushroom, and his life's purpose is to grow a spore of his own. One day, he loses his spore. He searches everywhere for a long time, until at last he sees a familiar-looking spore on the news. Desperate, An Zhe knocks on the door of a colonel in the human military. “Hello, sir. How is the research project under your command going? When you're done studying it, could you give my son back to me?” The colonel looks coldly at him. “Your son?” “I gave birth to him QAQ” The colonel says 1.4MFavorites1.5MClicks/ch1.4MGifts

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   The theme is very novel, the setting is excellent, and while the scope of the plot is relatively narrow, the premise is truly meaningful. The ending is also quite good and interesting. The plot is actually thrilling, but for some reason, I still felt a sense of tenderness, haha—it's a kind of post-apocalyptic romance! The protagonist is a very gentle little mushroom—society is cruel, but he is gentle (and incredibly powerful).

3. 3 一EN First-Class Lawyer: Yi Ji Lü Shi 一级律师[星际] Mu Su Li木苏里Danmei (BL)753k WordsCompleted A cold-faced expert at shutting down drama queens, who ends up falling for a man himself x A reckless troublemaker who loves setting people up, only to end up crying after he gets himself into trouble At the law school graduation ceremony, the young dean Yan Sui looked elegant and spoke with a smile. “Let’s see what you’ve learned over the past four years. Suppose I were your student right now. What could you teach me?” The other students respectfully began writing short reflections. Only Gu Yan 979.6kFavorites816.2kClicks/ch1MGifts

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   The lawyer Qiangqiang needs no introduction; his character is always very interesting, and his verbal battles are absolutely thrilling!

4. 4 我 Those Years I Opened a Zoo 我开动物园那些年 The Rabbit Who Pulls Cotton Candy拉棉花糖的兔子Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted A little ad: The simplified Chinese print edition of My Years as a Zoo Director is now available for preorder on Tmall and JD.com~~ After graduating broke, Duan Jiale inherited a private zoo and (was forced to) sign a contract, welcoming “animals” such as Lu Ya, Daji, Bai Suzhen, and the Black Bear Spirit. From then on, he worried about visitor numbers even in his dreams. From then on, the first zoo with a tiered admission system opened. No one under 21 could visit Lu Ya. From then on, all the 579.7kFavorites806.6kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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   Highly recommend! A Touhou-themed business simulation novel!!! I'm so bored after reading this, please recommend some good ones! I'm drooling!

5. 5 你 You Plan To Kill Me With Meng? 你打算萌死我吗[快穿] Better Not Return莫如归Danmei (BL)1.5M WordsCompleted The first volume of the physical book, You Plan to Melt My Heart: King of the Arctic, will go on presale at 7 p.m. on August 14, Qixi Festival. It includes a new bonus story. Available from the Xuexiang, Wangu, Boku, Tianyu, and Fengrusong Taobao shops, as well as Dangdang and JD.com. For details, see Weibo @Shutian Culture. [Main story complete / A BL animal kingdom / Sweet and healing / A must-read for macho men] One day, Qiao Qixi wakes up to find he has become a polar bear. He only took a li 284.9kFavorites706.2kClicks/ch1.7MGifts

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   I forgot, but it's definitely adorable! It's probably a quick transmigration story where you transform into various animals!!! Oh my god, could it be the polar bear's two babies from the opening chapter of my favorite book?! Ahhhhh! No matter what others say, I just love it! Yes, it's them!!! You'll regret it if you don't read it.

6. 6 西 West of the Jade Gate 西出玉门 Wei Yu尾鱼Romance523k WordsCompleted West Out of Jade Gate They say the earthen city you glimpse through the sandstorm late at night is the ghost of Jade Gate Pass. Feel free to check out my other completed novels. New novel: Theme: Traditional Chinese legends and folklore 231.5kFavorites396kClicks/ch204kGifts

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   A decent serious drama

7. 7 开 Spend a Hundred Million from the Start [Entertainment Industry] 开局先花一个亿[娱乐圈] Cat in the Sugar糖中猫Romance651k WordsCompleted [My new female-led wish-fulfillment novel, Cultivating Immortality in a Catastrophe-Ravaged World, is now available. Please come take a look!] Sheng Quan transmigrated into a book, landing in an entertainment-industry novel she'd once read. She also acquired a System. The System said, [Sorry, I'm a newbie System. Apart from money, I can't give you anything.] Sheng Quan looked at the balance in her account, enough to make her the richest person in the world in an instant. [ ... You're being ver 220.5kFavorites495kClicks/ch876.3kGifts

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   Each character shines brightly, a story of a talent scout discovering various hidden gems. Set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry, it's an inspiring and heartwarming tale, a brilliantly written and satisfying read. It's not tedious or silly; every time the female lead helps a star shine, I genuinely feel happy for them. There's also a sense of nurturing, a joy in watching each star shine brightly.

8. 8 所 Everyone Knows I'm a Good Man [Quick Transmigration] 所有人都知道我是好男人[快穿] Cat in the Sugar糖中猫Romance3.7M WordsCompleted [My new female-lead feel-good novel, Cultivating Immortality in a World of Catastrophe, is out now. Come check it out!] Ji Changze’s mission is to protect people whose lives would be ruined by all kinds of trashy men. Then he transmigrates into those trashy men. The pampered, useless youngest son in the 1980s A giant baby who’s brilliant but constantly exploits his parents A highly educated man who insists on living off his wife An unfilial son who resents his parents as a burden and disowns t 185.8kFavorites694.5kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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   This is a quick transmigration/face-slapping novel. The protagonist is always the same person, and the face-slapping is done in a very engaging way, without feeling mindless. Plus, he's very righteous and dedicated, haha. Truly powerful people don't resort to opportunism; instead, they leave those they slapping in awe, only able to admire them from afar. In fact, it's something we all dream of achieving, and this man accomplished it—the power of charm and knowledge!

9. 9 南 Northern and Southern Sundries 南北杂货 Newspaper Paste on the Wall报纸糊墙Danmei (BL)1.6M WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Tang dynasty with a whole assortment of odds and ends in my spatial storage, and from then on took on the responsibility of supporting my family, making a fortune, and changing the world. [This story is mainly focused on the plot, with very little romance.] [It's a story about the protagonist changing the world: going to court at five in the morning, pairing a turtleneck sweater with a robe, and all sorts of elements thrown together. If you're looking for a purely authenti 163.9kFavorites391.2kClicks/ch884.1kGifts

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   This is an ancient Chinese business novel, and I haven't finished reading the ending yet. I love the protagonist's strong mentality. The general store doesn't have any special abilities; it's all thanks to the protagonist's extensive knowledge, which makes him very powerful and engaging. The protagonist's general store revitalizes the town, leading to road construction, economic development, cultural enrichment, and political stability, ultimately contributing to the prosperity of the entire nation! I love reading this kind of story! It's amazing! And the protagonist remains stable; even when the environment changes because of him, he stays the same steadfast owner.

10. 10 第 The First Imperial Exam Tutor! 第一科举辅导师！ Retreating Halberd退戈Romance681k WordsCompleted Student: “Our teacher is so benevolent, teaching and sharing her knowledge!” What can she do? She needs to eat too. Student: “Our teacher is so broad-minded, so indifferent to fame and fortune!” What can she do? She can’t take the imperial examinations. Student: “Our teacher is so brilliant, with a wealth of knowledge from past to present!” What can she do? She memorized all those classics and went through twenty-four years of modern education. All the students: “Teacher, 131.7kFavorites405.9kClicks/ch115.1kGifts

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    A talent-building/infrastructure-focused novel? The protagonist's mere presence summons countless renowned officials. He's a force to be reckoned with, and the protagonist is a female lead—super cool! Her personality is undeniably intelligent, cunning, and magnanimous; you'll absolutely love her!!! After finishing this book, I'll be in a reading slump for a month!!! I can't find anything similar to read, sob sob sob.

11. 11 异 Exiled to Another World 异世流放 Yi Ren Bei易人北Danmei (BL)3.4M WordsCompleted A scumbag doctor is exiled to a brutal otherworld to be reformed Theme: 130.8kFavorites394.8kClicks/ch159.5kGifts

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    For those who followed a novel daily during their school days!!! This time-travel novel truly opened my eyes. It's a story about starting from scratch and building infrastructure in a primitive world, a magical and grand world that you'll marvel at and love. Although it finished several years ago, after reading it, you'll be eager to find similar novels, only to find they can't compare. Unable to keep reading, you can only reread it to satisfy your thirst. A thirsty heart...?

12. 12 钓 I Hooked Up with My Brother's Roommate [Book Transmigration] 钓到了我弟的室友[穿书] Gu Zhi故栀Danmei (BL)384k WordsCompleted ★ The novel is complete. Springtime Escape Journal is now underway. ★ Please read the [Reading Guide] before starting the story. Thank you! ★ I fix typos from time to time. The pirated versions may differ. I take no responsibility for them. Thank you, dear readers, for supporting the official version. Blurb: 1. Shen Shixi wakes up inside a novel called My Roommate and I Share a Bed. The protagonists are university roommates who fall in love at first sight. It was supposed to be a sweet campus r 113.2kFavorites243.6kClicks/ch34.4kGifts

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    Isn't it just so alluring and heart-pounding? The older brother, seemingly aloof and unapproachable, reveals a shyness that betrays his passionate love for his younger brother—who can understand that? I just love that. I could watch this for a million years!!!

13. 13 绝 A Chance to Survive [Apocalypse] 绝处逢生[末世] Caramel Winter Melon焦糖冬瓜Danmei (BL)538k WordsCompleted This is the story of a rookie researcher who, under someone's guidance, is forced to give up his leisurely life. He struggles miserably against zombies and all kinds of assassins, lives each day with his life on the line, and eventually becomes a senior researcher, admired by all and recorded in human history. Story background: Two hundred years ago, a comet virus ravaged Earth, infecting most of humanity and turning them into zombies. The surviving humans huddled in underground cities called S 101.6kFavorites196kClicks/ch31.3kGifts

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    Strong male protagonists in a post-apocalyptic world—one incredibly powerful, the other exceptionally talented—gradually growing stronger. Post-apocalyptic stories are a genre I really enjoy; recommendations are welcome!

14. 14 狼 The Wolf Emperor 狼皇 Loves Spicy Chicken Powder爱吃辣鸡粉No CP2.0M WordsCompleted An oddity appeared among the Snow Wolf Tribe. Surrounded by a pack of adorable, clueless tribespeople, this man from Earth stared up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, speechless and choked with emotion. He'd transmigrated to a grassland tribe so poor they couldn't afford underwear. Was this civilized man really going to have to go back to eating raw meat and drinking blood?! He bent down, picked up a little whip, and steeled himself as he pointed it at the fluffy crowd. “Get to work!” And so be 96.5kFavorites269.5kClicks/ch491.5kGifts

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    This is a story about building up a wilderness tribe. The grander the plans become later on, and the construction aspect is very well written! The tribe is super interesting, with orcs who can transform! The tribe members are cute yet fierce, hehe. The protagonist is a shrewd and resourceful type, and his partner is also incredibly sexy—wildly sexy, cunning, shrewd, and charismatic, yet humorous and easygoing. I really admire the authors' character development!

15. 15 末 Doomsday Base Camp [Infrastructure Building] 末日营地[基建] Light Clouds, Faint轻云淡Romance226k WordsCompleted [The author became exhausted in the later middle stages of the serial, and the ending is somewhat rushed. Please keep this in mind before reading.] [The author has no alternate account, Weibo, or QQ group. Don’t believe or spread rumors, or you may get scammed.] * Yun Shan used to be one of the top players in “Doomsday Camp.” She owned vast expanses of land, built a monster army, and raised the strongest battle pet on the server. Then she woke up one day and found herself back three years in the 83.8kFavorites181.3kClicks/ch197.1kGifts

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    I love all of Qingyundan's books with this cover, but this isn't my absolute favorite. Oh, I remember now! It's *Infinite Survival Game*! Because I really enjoy post-apocalyptic suspense stories, I'm quite picky about what I read. It has to be well-written, with a gripping plot, solid logic, and plenty of fun. I really love the author's infinite survival stories, and the author has also prepared a very practical book for readers; I'm truly grateful.

16. 16 乒 Table Tennis: I Still Haven’t Retired Today 乒乓 今天的我依旧没有退役 Er Xian二闲Danmei (BL)5.8M WordsOngoing Coming soon: Ping-Pong: The Olympic Champion Is No Longer Enough for Me. Check it out in my author’s collection, w The main story has been thoroughly revised and rewritten, so it’s very different from the pirated version. Thanks to everyone who supports the official release, w - ↓Here’s the blurb↓ Su Zhou, a Grand Slam champion who dominated table tennis for ten years, wakes up as a teenager the day before he plans to retire. But this world seems a little different? Table tennis? That’s what Wes 67.3kFavorites203.6kClicks/ch330.5kGifts

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    A sports-themed story. It's okay.

17. 17 强 Offense and Defense 强势攻防 Caramel Winter Melon焦糖冬瓜Danmei (BL)586k WordsCompleted My buddy thinks this novel should be called The Overbearing Heartthrob Has a Secret Crush on Me. It’s just too melodramatic, so Pang Gua scrapped the title, even though it really captures the essence of the story. "Runs off in tears" Nie Chuan: I’ve decided to promote you to my best friend! Ries: If I can become your best friend, that means you don’t have any friends. Nie Chuan: Hey! How can you say that? Do you even know what it means to be my best friend? Ries: I’m going to bed. Nie Chuan: It 60.1kFavorites103.5kClicks/ch26.2kGifts

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    As I just mentioned, this is a competitive basketball story featuring a strong, guard-like protagonist. After reading it, I fell in love with basketball and truly felt its charm. So, it's really well-written!

18. 18 古 A Modern-Era Transmigration: Interstellar Marriage and Adoration 古穿未之星际宠婚 Wu Shiyi雾矢翊Romance924k WordsCompleted A seemingly delicate and adorable ancient martial arts heroine with fearsome fighting skills transmigrates into the future, landing in the interstellar age as a female Omega with an exceptionally pure bloodline. This is an unreasonable world, and the heroine's mission is to set everything unreasonable right. As for going into heat, what's that? A pressure-point technique and reversing the flow of energy will take care of it completely. ╮(╯▽╰)╭ And so the entire interstellar world is stunned. Om 36.1kFavorites220.6kClicks/ch17.5kGifts

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    This is the first romance novel I've truly loved since "My Billionaire Wife Ran Away with the Baby" (I think that's the title). It's a strong-strong couple story. The plot is comprehensive, with a very complete world-building that could easily lead to many new stories. That's why I love reading it. The author writes very comprehensively and well; I don't want to read one-sided romance novels. I read fewer and fewer romance novels these days, and this is my top recommendation among them.

19. 19 竞 (Reborn) The Edge of the Sword （重生）竞剑之锋 Caramel Winter Melon焦糖冬瓜Danmei (BL)290k WordsCompleted Now serializing as a comic on Bilibili Comics. Come read the comic and show it some love! After his friend Chris wins the Olympic men's saber championship, he dies in a car accident. At the funeral, Lin Yifei learns the secret this stoic man had never spoken aloud. Just as Lin Yifei is overcome with regret, he is accidentally shot and falls. When he opens his eyes again, he discovers that he has returned to his childhood. (I have no talent for writing blurbs, so please forgive me. It's really 24.5kFavorites70kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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    This is the ultimate sports novel! I absolutely love it!!! Also, I highly recommend the author's "Strong Offense and Defense," which is about basketball; this one is about fencing. I also read a previous one about racing and blackpool dancing, but I forgot the title. Sports novels are so well-written, I really love them. The two male leads work together, and there are no cheesy romance moments like in typical romance novels. The author's love stories are superb! All these amazing people falling in love is so sweet, the hormones are bursting!

20. 20 星 Interstellar: The Shattered Throne 星际之崩裂王座 Caramel Winter Melon焦糖冬瓜Danmei (BL)517k WordsCompleted Song Xiao: Current status: good-for-nothing Future status: a great warlord Personality: Never gloomy for more than three minutes. He wants to destroy anything cute! Life's ambition: Marry an "Arthur" and bring him home. The unluckiest thing that could happen: Arthur turns around and tops me instead! Song Xiao says this makes no sense! Everyone swears it makes perfect sense! This story is about how, after experiencing an ordinary person's life, a superhero brings ordinary people and superheroes t 14.7kFavorites54.7kClicks/ch5.1kGifts

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    Oh, I forgot, if you finish watching it, it's definitely good; if it's not good, you won't even finish it. Hehehe.

21. 21 万 The Grocery Store of Ten Thousand Worlds 万界杂货铺 Shen Xian Ci沈闲辞Danmei (BL)564k WordsCompleted After traveling through countless worlds, He Xueshi was finally delighted to retire. He opened a general store at the foot of a particularly remote mountain and happily settled into a quiet life of retirement. Before long, though, his store became a hit. The elves' fruit was plump and juicy, and came with effects like improving your complexi 12.5kFavorites27kClicks/ch3.9kGifts

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    Transmigration/Quick Transmigration Management Novel

22. 22 苍 Above the Firmament 苍穹之上 Caramel Winter Melon焦糖冬瓜Danmei (BL)268k WordsCompleted Li***> Theme: 9.3kFavorites30.5kClicks/ch2.1kGifts

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    Airplanes, airplanes, fighter jets! The male leads are incredibly talented, no need for me to say more! People from countries that fly planes are incredibly capable! Excellent! The characters of the main couple are also very likable and harmonious. Ah, beautiful love, I'm smitten again!

23. 23 直 I Stream Myself Writing Boys' Love, and Become a God Among the Insectoids 直播写纯爱文的我在虫族封神 MRADanmei (BL)2.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of My Live Writing Streams in the Insectoid World: A Star Among Stars is now available. Search for it on your favorite platform to buy it ^^] [Fake gentle, sickly, secretly calculating and sharp-witted top x cold, gloomy, aloof beauty who seems pure and proper but is actually all talk and secretly a lovesick romantic bottom] Shi Cunjin is a well-known novelist. The night after he wrapped up a major project, he closed his eyes and opened them to find he had transmigrated into 493.2kFavorites858.6kClicks/ch5.7MGifts

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    This serialized novel had me completely hooked. The protagonist's logical thinking is as powerful as a propeller! Reading it without thinking made me feel like my IQ increased by 1+1+1+1+1. The author skillfully uses punctuation; each chapter's ending leaves you breathless with thought and frustration. Every point is satisfying—a battle of wits and intellect. The best part is, it's enjoyable to read without feeling strained. I truly love stories with perfect logic, excellent reasoning, and a satisfying writing style!!

24. 24 在 Running Escape Rooms in the Interstellar Era 在星际开密逃 I Am Seven Strokes吾七画Danmei (BL)1.9M WordsCompleted Brilliant Researcher Top x Cheerful, Money-Loving Bottom Tong Yu transmigrated into the interstellar era, becoming a lunatic who liked to mentally abuse his own top. This scumbag character was destined to be abandoned by everyone, so to build up some good karma, the first thing Tong Yu did after transmigrating was tell his top that he agreed to dissolve their mental contract and get a divorce. When Tong Yu decided to get divorced and needed to earn some pocket money, he discovered that people i 84.7kFavorites120.1kClicks/ch295.7kGifts

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    While the writing style is slightly lacking compared to others, its strengths lie in its imaginative plot and logical plot twists. The escape room design is excellent, and each moment of unexpected reversal provides a satisfying and responsive reading experience. What I love most is that as an escape room enthusiast, I genuinely enjoy stories about building and managing infrastructure, where the protagonist uses their skills, craftsmanship, or knowledge to dominate. A rather interesting summary is how the protagonist constantly flirts with the edge of recklessness and surrender. The fact that StarCraft readers are driven to despair by escape room challenges yet simultaneously cringe and love to play is something I particularly appreciate and enjoy; it's a very satisfying aspect of the story.

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