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1. 51 盗 After the Pirated Boss Returned to the Infinite Strange Tales 盗版boss重归无限怪谈后 Lord Ju菊长大人Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted [The Chinese-style cosmic-horror, demolition-themed infinite horror story next door, Don't Teach the Rule-Based Horror How to Behave, is now underway. Come check it out~] On his eighteenth birthday, Qi Jiu is murdered. After death, he enters the resurrection game “Rules Illustrated.” Other players fight to survive, and corpses litter the worlds of the rounds. While struggling to stay alive, newbie Qi Jiu realizes that something is increasingly wrong… Former employee of an aberrant factory: “B 57.7kFavorites57.1kClicks/ch54.4kGifts

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   This is amazing... How could I possibly deserve such delicious narcissus rice? It's truly rare to find a story with such consistent writing style and pacing from beginning to end. Some reviews mentioned that the romance was too bland, but I didn't feel that way at all. The author's writing style is just like that—soft, gentle, with a light misty feel, so "exciting" descriptions are definitely out of the question. But this dreamlike quality is also wonderful... Whether it's the vivid descriptions of the environment or the nuanced portrayals of the characters' expressions and dialogue, they are already profound enough, and the tension is palpable from start to finish. It wasn't just them who were captivated by the "game," but me too. This is absolutely amazing! This is the first "Rules of the Strange" novel I've ever finished reading entirely, and it's also the one that made me guess the most about the plot (I have to say, the author's control over the pacing is just right, with unexpected surprises and enough room for the reader to speculate, making you unconsciously get your brain hooked ww). I read each segment very carefully, each one linked to the next, a perfect closed loop, and the plot is incredibly interesting qaq. I love Qi Jiu and 079 so much; they made me appreciate the charm of Narcissus once again. I've read Narcissus novels with parallel universes, time travel, and dual personalities before, but this one almost has all of those elements, making it exceptionally brilliant... I can only say thank you for finding it. I was really curious how good the 9.8-Rated Narcissus Infinite Flow novel could be, and it truly lived up to its reputation.

2. 52 东 The East Bank's Rise and Fall 东岸沉浮 Shi Jiuyuan时玖远Romance602k WordsCompleted The two-volume print edition is now available on all platforms, including exclusive bonus stories. “She stood by him through ten years of hardship, so he gave her an entire world in return.” * The East Coast, a symbol of power and wealth, is home to humanity’s most insatiable desires and ugliest nature. Yet it also nurtures the purest souls, the fiercest ambitions, and a secret one boy kept for ten years. Every story begins here. * “Once you’ve gone out and seen the world, if you still haven’t 36kFavorites75.1kClicks/ch25.8kGifts

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   The review is that it's incredibly melodramatic (including, but not limited to, the female lead and the second male lead living together for a period of time while the female lead and male lead were already married, despite having reasons and motives; the characters not being blood-related siblings; the brother almost going to jail; the father going to jail; and the bizarre situation of the female lead running away while pregnant; and finally, the second male lead suddenly appearing out of nowhere at the happiest moment when the male and female leads are settled, luring the female lead to an empty room to kill her (perfectly illustrating that even as a ghost, you'll haunt me, and the ending won't let you have a peaceful time), etc.), But the writing is surprisingly strong enough to support those outrageous conflicts… Some of the descriptions of attitudes and evaluations towards women are slightly uncomfortable to read, but still within acceptable limits. What's more unacceptable is that the female lead abandons what she loves in order to become strong enough to stand with the male lead and help him rise to power to face their common enemy. However, this story is of high quality, and aside from the male lead's initial pretense, he's quite honest. I'd give the childhood sweetheart bond a 90 out of 100; the character development is a favorite—I can read stories from elementary school to university, semester by semester. The relationship is one of teacher, friend, and lover—I came for the childhood sweetheart tag, and I'm satisfied. Some parts are very touching, especially the friendship and family parts; I teared up several times. The writing is strong, with infectious and compelling language. For that alone, it's already a four-star story in my eyes. The other star is deducted for the fantasy development. P. S. Although this story focuses on career development, I still feel that it has some romantic undertones based on certain plot points (not in a derogatory sense)...

3. 53 复 A Second Chance at Love [Quick Transmigration] 复生攻略[快穿] Mechanical Frog机械青蛙Danmei (BL)597k WordsCompleted [The story of Xia is now underway in After Betraying the Protagonist. Please add it to your reading list!] | Also titled: After Dying in the Protagonist’s Place, I Came Back. 1v1. | A widowed top who can’t have the one he wants x a quick transmigration bottom who returns from the dead. Updates around 9 p.m. daily. My latest upcoming stories, After Stabbing the Protagonist to Death / Why Is the Protagonist So Miserable?, are next door and part of the same series. Please check them out! [World O 23.3kFavorites26.4kClicks/ch13.6kGifts

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   When are you going to fix your lousy mechanics, JJ? I'll only fix them when you can get five stars. . How come it's only 9.6 (My personal rating is 9.7)... The writing style is just my cup of tea... The CP (couple) dynamic is absolutely divine, mutual pampering, a perfect match, and I (at least I) had a great reading experience throughout. It's a long and lasting love story, and the healing tag is incredibly valuable. I'll follow you forever just to hear your voice, loving you for all eternity [crying][hugs] Thank you for reading [pity]

4. 54 射 Archery: I Have a Crush on You 射箭，我中意你 Yu Li鱼荔Danmei (BL)475k WordsCompleted [Main Story + Extras Complete] [Please note: This is not a power fantasy. It focuses on personal growth and has an extremely slow start. Feel free to skip around based on the chapter summaries to sample it, and stop if it isn't for you. The author has put together a very detailed guide below the blurb, so please be sure to read it before starting. There is also a very long review from a reader who bought the whole novel in the comments. If you don't mind spoilers, it may help you decide. Thank y 7.1kFavorites7.3kClicks/ch5kGifts

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   Thank you for meeting me [pity][pity][pity] Second comment: I can't take it anymore! I just watched the video of Zhang Juanjuan's incredible three-in-one victory at the 2008 Olympics and I burst into tears! [Crying emoji] The sheer value of that single gold medal, breaking the monopoly, is incredible and so hard-won. Even the seemingly "monotonous" archery footage was incredibly captivating. I'm completely empathizing with Xi Zhou... When will we get a second gold medal? [Crying emoji]

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