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1. 1 救 Help! 救命 Year-End年终Danmei (BL)790k WordsCompleted Lately, a terrifying tale has been making the rounds among evil spirits: when hunting humans, don’t go near a young man in a red T-shirt who keeps yelling for help, and don’t get involved with the strange, handsome male ghost at his side either, or you’ll suffer severe psychological trauma. The confident monsters and demons: Seriously? I don’t believe it. I’ll see for myself. Later, the leader of the evil spirits gripped his teacup, his voice grave. “What exactly do you want?” The young man in t 90.6kFavorites75kClicks/ch322.7kGifts

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   I spent the entire summer vacation, which was supposed to be filled with year-end pressure, reading her books. This one about a young couple is absolutely adorable, with a pure, authentic "human-like" feel to it. Who wouldn't love a white glutinous rice ball?

2. 2 饲 Raise It 饲养它 Shi Sui施岁Romance556k WordsCompleted ## Opens April 15: Sisyphus ## [Nonhuman x Human | Sweet Puppy x Emotionally Detached] [She Raised a Monster] [Short Blurb] “I can’t play with you,” said the fox. “I haven’t been tamed yet.” * Grant me a name, and teach me what it means to be one of a kind; Grant me a tongue, and teach me eloquence and sweet words; Grant me your love, and teach me to defy the supreme will of my kind. [Full Blurb] On the eve of the Gaokao, Tang Nian found an egg-laying little monster in her own backyard. Curio 15.8kFavorites10.6kClicks/ch27.2kGifts

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   The story revolves around the struggles and resistance of two ordinary people (or perhaps not?) In a post-apocalyptic world. Neither the male nor female lead is a Celestial Dragon, but they do their utmost to survive. The male lead is a non-human, while the female lead is a lucid biologist.

3. 3 宿 Archenemy Contract 宿敌合约 Year-End年终Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted A young nobleman failed to summon a demon and died on the spot. Bad news: He accidentally summoned a Chaos God, who took over the body of a sacrificial slave. Good news: He accidentally summoned a heroic spirit who had perished alongside the god, and gained the body of the young nobleman. The two enemies are furious to see each other, but without their world-destroying powers, they somehow can’t kill each other either. Worse still, the outside world has changed beyond recognition, and all the st 43.6kFavorites32.7kClicks/ch461.6kGifts

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   The interaction between the two is so cute, and the sense of destiny is so strong. They were born for each other. Do you really understand the definition of "one and only"?

4. 4 全 First Kill on the Server 全服首杀 Year-End年终Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted Xu Yue woke up to find he had become a little monster in a fantasy world. Two slimes to the left were the old couple next door. A young dragon to the right was a middle schooler from downstairs. They were different species, all equally baffled... until Xu Yue accidentally opened his status screen. Game developer Xu Yue: Uh, I think this is my game. To protect his neighbors, he had no choice but to work hard at becoming the strongest BOSS. Step one of the plan: make friends with a player. Wait 135.9kFavorites130.1kClicks/ch414.3kGifts

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   Masterpiece

5. 5 这 This Damn Will to Survive [Book Transmigration] 这该死的求生欲[穿书] Gazing at Three Mountains望三山Danmei (BL)945k WordsCompleted [Complete] 1. The book Evil Ghost is about Chi You, the protagonist who is killed by someone, then cultivates under the guidance of Feng Li, the male lead, to get revenge. Jiang Luo wakes up one day and finds himself transmigrated as the cannon fodder who killed the protagonist. Even worse, by the time he arrives, the protagonist has already been killed by the original Jiang Luo. At the funeral, Jiang Luo is pushed up to the coffin. The protagonist's face looks peaceful, with a smile on his li 782kFavorites1MClicks/ch1.1MGifts

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   The premise of rivals and their love-hate relationship is very engaging; it's a very enjoyable watch.

6. 6 是 My Heartbeat Is Lying 是心跳说谎 Jiji's Cat唧唧的猫Romance330k WordsCompleted In the opening match of the spring season, veteran powerhouse OG suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of an unknown little team. That was the first time Chen Yuzheng appeared on camera. With the handsome, bad-boy face of a rich kid, he pulled off the most explosive plays imaginable. Viewers couldn’t stop exclaiming: This guy’s so handsome, so cocky, so damn good. That summer, the ID Conquer burst onto the scene, dominating international tournaments and making a name for himself. In no time, 474.2kFavorites528.4kClicks/ch122.8kGifts

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   It's excessively sweet, and the protagonist is shamelessly charming, but some parts might feel uncomfortable because it was written early on.

7. 7 无EN Peerless 无双 Meng Xishi梦溪石Danmei (BL)697k WordsCompleted In the third year of Kaihuang, the great Sui dynasty, which followed the Northern Dynasties and would pave the way for the glorious Tang, has only just begun. Emperor Yang Jian establishes the Sword-Bearing Office to plan for the future, keep his schemes secret, and unify the realm. On a snowy night, a tribute caravan from the Kingdom of Khotan is ambushed and slaughtered en route, leaving no survivors. Feng Xiao, second chief of the Sword-Bearing Office, is ordered by the emperor to investigate 352.4kFavorites346.8kClicks/ch423.7kGifts

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   It needs no introduction as a masterpiece. The most satisfying aspect remains the clash between two powerful rivals: the dominant character, a peacock with high combat prowess, and the submissive character, though sickly, possessing exceptional intelligence.

8. 8 新 My Husband Transmigrated to Steal Me From the Male Lead 新聘 Yu Shi榆莳Romance538k WordsCompleted Gu Lingyi, daughter of the Minister of Revenue, had two great regrets in her life. First, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Jiang Xuanqing, who had placed third in the palace exams, broke off their engagement in public: “I have no romantic feelings for you. From now on, you can think of me as your older brother.” Second, she believed Cui Yi’s empty promises that he would one day rise to the highest offices and always outshine Jiang Xuanqing. In a moment of foolishness, she agreed to marry h 307.1kFavorites265.2kClicks/ch349.7kGifts

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   It's sweet, the female lead is well-developed and independent, and the male lead is a complete fanboy, but the plot has few ups and downs and is a slice-of-life story.

9. 9 当 When I Went to Walk a Dog and Found Out Its Owner Was a Total Hottie 当我上门遛狗发现狗主人是大帅比后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance394k WordsCompleted [Complete] Chi Zhiyu doesn’t like going out, but after he adopted a puppy and his housekeeper went on vacation, he had to order a dog-walking service to come to his home. The girl who took the job always arrived on time, and seemed to have a special interest in him. She invited him to meals, sent him photos, brought him breakfast, paid close attention to things he’d casually mentioned, and often stared at him without looking away. Chi Zhiyu thought, Living alone as a man really is dangerous, 170.7kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch180.6kGifts

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   May the little tree and rapeseed oil be happy, sweet, and in a dreamy urban setting.

10. 10 社 The Sword of the Realm 社稷山河剑 Retreating Halberd退戈Romance767k WordsCompleted “For all under heaven, I seek a sliver of hope. For the realm and its rivers and mountains, I seek a fraction of its fortune.” “I am the sword-bearer.” - They say the winds of the Southlands echo with the Chen family’s sword songs. After the Chen clan was wiped out, Chen Ji set off alone for the borderlands, carrying a sword. For fifteen years he stood guard, and not a single demon or evil spirit invaded. So Chen Ji is the Chen family’s last banner, and the human race’s final stronghold. When Q 143.6kFavorites148.8kClicks/ch296.5kGifts

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    A thrilling ensemble piece, Qingfeng is incredibly cool, and the female lead has always been the strongest fighter.

11. 11 长 Am I Not Allowed to Woo a Yandere Just Because I'm Ugly? [Book Transmigration] 长得丑就不配攻略病娇了吗[穿书] Xun Huan荀欢Romance997k WordsCompleted [Originally titled The Cold Crow Falls Short] [An alternate-world, jiangshi supernatural anthology with a large cast] Li Xiuse transmigrates into a book. She becomes the famously ugly female extra who dies horribly in a novel about hunting jiangshi. To survive, she has to complete the System's mission: "Throw yourself at the target one hundred times." Li Xiuse: "...How many times?" System: "The number isn't important. You should be worrying about who you're throwing yourself at." Li Xiuse: "?" S 78.8kFavorites81.1kClicks/ch87.8kGifts

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    After this book, I no longer care about the female lead's appearance; the arrogant and sharp-tongued type is still going strong! The female lead is super cute, super kind, and very hardworking. It's an ensemble piece.

12. 12 你 Something's Not Quite Right About You 你不太对劲 Half a Wisp of Smoke and Sand半娄烟沙Romance292k WordsCompleted Gui Huan wakes up to find herself back at fifteen. She opens the front door, which has been gently knocked on. A little boy from next door is standing outside. His face is bruised and swollen. He wipes his bloody nose with a dirty sleeve. In a muffled voice, he asks, "Can you give me something to eat?" The boy's face overlaps with the man in her memories. Gui Huan recognizes him. After all, the man's luxury car takes up one and a half parking spaces downstairs. The extra half is hers... In Gui 76.7kFavorites91.1kClicks/ch55kGifts

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    The male lead in this very fragrant non-human story is a big cat; I have no resistance to cat-themed characters.

13. 13 大 The Senior Disciple Said 大师兄说过 thymesDanmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted (Main story complete) The senior brother died. When he came back to life, he discovered that his collection of quotes had been reprinted seventeen times. “Train today so you have no regrets tomorrow.” “The farther your heart can reach, the farther your sword can fly.” “Have you ever seen Yaoshan at the Yin hour? I haven’t, because I spend all twelve hours of the day cultivating.” “Opportunity always favors those with a sword in hand.” Senior Brother: I didn’t! I never said that! Stop making t 67.3kFavorites20.6kClicks/ch111.9kGifts

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    The writing is superb; it's the ideal woman for everyone, and the romance feels like that of an old married couple.

14. 14 山 There's a Prince with a God Complex in the Mountains 山里有个王子病 Shi Sui施岁Romance881k WordsCompleted [Upright country girl x fussy, melodramatic crybaby prince] [Mountain-village version of Pride and Prejudice | Reality show | Mutual salvation] In the spring of 2010, the reality show Trading Lives became a nationwide sensation. While Xu Sirui played games at an internet cafe, he heard people around him discussing the show and couldn't help sneering. A dumb show with a totally scripted plot, and people still get emotionally invested? But three days later, his parents tricked him into going to a 59.2kFavorites34.5kClicks/ch71.7kGifts

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    I want to write a long review for this book, I'll find some time. The female lead is my favorite; she's hardworking, ambitious, has impeccable values, and is incredibly understanding—a true savior of humanity! The male lead is arrogant and sharp-tongued, but also vulnerable; he cries the most I've ever seen, but he's also very hardworking, trying to recover from illness. He believes in loving yourself before loving others. This book has a great message; everyone should read it seriously.

15. 15 师 Junior Sister, You're Hilarious 师妹你真逗 Half a Wisp of Smoke and Sand半娄烟沙Romance340k WordsCompleted Wan Baobao transmigrates into a book. In the story, the senior brother is refined and scholarly, a gentleman as beautiful as jade. He travels with his beautiful cultivation partner, leveling up and fighting monsters, vanquishing demons and evil spirits. As a junior disciple of the Xu-Generation of Shangyuan Sect, Wan Baobao decides from the moment she transmigrates into the book: stay away from the male and female leads, and keep her head down until the end! But one day, she discovers a "big sec 33.1kFavorites50.1kClicks/ch16.6kGifts

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    It's sweet and reassuring, still non-human, and the interactions between the male and female leads are adorable.

16. 16 生 The Tower of Life [Infinite] 生命之塔（无限） Jing Fei镜飞Danmei (BL)1.4M WordsCompleted When Jing Bai wakes up one day, he discovers he has amnesia. How completely has he forgotten everything? He just made up the name Jing Bai a moment ago. In this place overrun by ghosts, all he has is a piece of white jade. A black signboard, blood-red lanterns; smiling puppets, black hair coiling around bodies. At midnight, there’s singing, as well as the sound of a human throat forcing out a rooster’s crow. The figures in photographs call his name again and again; something in the dark lane 31.6kFavorites27.9kClicks/ch30.1kGifts

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    Infinite flow, yeah, the recent good dungeons are alright.

17. 17 你 Have You Seen My Cat? 你有看见我的猫吗 Xian Beiruila仙贝瑞拉Romance298k WordsCompleted “This novel has been signed for publication in simplified Chinese. Follow updates on Weibo: @XianbeiLeonora” [Complete] Please give this a five-star rating, loves. Thank you 🥰 [Bonus chapters] Dropped at random from time to time ✨ [Next novel] "Catching Up". If you’re interested, please add it to your favorites, loves 😘 - Jian Xing moved into a new home on the day of the Beginning of Summer. After unpacking, she realized her cat was missing. She searched the whole apartment and asked the neigh 28.7kFavorites32.6kClicks/ch19.1kGifts

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    Urban sweet romance

18. 18 涤 Soul Cleansing 涤魂 Qian Yebai浅夜白Romance304k WordsCompleted I'm planning to write a mystery novel titled Seven Blind Boxes. If you lovely readers have a moment, please add it to your reading list. Thanks! Blurb 1: Nan Yu is dirt poor and has the worst luck imaginable. She lives alone in a run-down temple tucked away in a corner of the city, keeping watch over the strikingly dashing statue of the founding master in the main hall. She makes offerings to the old master whenever she feels like it, putting in as little effort as possible, until one day he tos 5.4kFavorites6.8kClicks/ch1.3kGifts

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    Urban supernatural but heartwarming episodic stories, the romance is still incredibly sweet.

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