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- 1 Rule Horror: Starting at the Haunted School 规则怪谈：从恐怖学校开始 [National Fate + No Female Lead + Rules-Based Horror + Livestream] The supernatural resurges, and tales of terror descend. As a chosen one of Daxia, Yu Fan represents Huaxia in its challenge against the supernatural horrors. Yu Fan's performance in the world of horror stories is closely tied to Huaxia's fate. As Yu Fan learns more about this world, he acquires forbidden objects and discovers that an even greater terror and strangeness lurks behind it. The existence of all kinds of talents intert —Reads8.1Score114d adds
- 2 Rule Horror? Sorry, I’m a Rebel Through and Through! 规则怪谈？抱歉！我一身反骨！ [No female lead + rebellious + hilarious + eerie + ruthless protagonist] The supernatural returns, and tales of strange rules descend upon Earth. One person from each country is randomly chosen to represent their nation's fate. Lin Fan represents Longguo, a nation on the brink of ruin, as he enters the world of strange tales to face the supernatural! [First entry into the world of strange tales: The Lady's Secret (99% death rate)] When they see that the challenge is rated at the highest difficul 8Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 3 My Endless Rebellion Against the Rules in Tales of the Bizarre 当我在规则怪谈中无限叛逆 [Unconventional Rules-Horror Power Fantasy + Urban High Martial Arts + Hilarious + Mind-Bending + Plot-Driven + No Romance + Supernatural Awakening + Passionate Evolution + Clashes Between Multiple Civilizations + Plenty of Foreshadowing and a Lasting Impact] A high-martial-arts power fantasy wrapped in the trappings of a rules-horror story. It leans comedic early on and grows more action-packed and impassioned later. The world is vast, spanning multiple planes and species, with interstellar con 101Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 4 Rule Horror: It Begins with My Wife’s Secret 规则怪谈：从妻子的秘密开始 Rules-based horror descends upon the world. Challengers must clear trials on behalf of their countries. If they succeed, the horror disappears; if they fail, it descends upon their country. After enduring four descents, the Flame-Summer Nation is on the verge of collapse. Just then, Qin Hao transmigrates into this world and becomes its challenger. [You have entered the rules-based horror: The Wife’s Secret.] [You have a wife as beautiful as a celestial maiden, but she seems to be hiding a deep s 7kReads8.3Score60714d adds
- 5 Winning Over the Supernatural in a World of Strange Tales 我在怪谈世界里攻略诡异 [National Destiny + Rule-Breaking Horror + Supernatural + Hilarious + Cunning Trickster + No Female Lead + Livestream] Rule-based horror descends upon Blue Star, and the supernatural spills into the real world. Those chosen by the horror scenarios are sent into their worlds, where they challenge the supernatural on behalf of their nations. Gu Fan is chosen by the horror world to fight a desperate battle for Yanhuang. If he wins, he'll buy Yanhuang precious time to recover and develop. If he lose 220Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 6 I Created Rule-Based Horror Games and Scared Players Worldwide Out of Their Wits 我开发规则怪谈，吓尿全球玩家 After transmigrating to a parallel world, Li Yi unexpectedly activates the Supernatural Tales Sharing System. “Share rule-based supernatural tales with the whole world as games. I level up when players work, when they explore, and even when they get scared to tears?” In that moment, Li Yi instantly becomes a game maker for the entire world. Mom’s note, the zoo visitor rules, Mount Daluo. A world made entirely of rule-based supernatural tales gradually unfolds before all the players. Eerie horror 925Reads9.0Score11714d adds
- 7 Rule Horror: I Go on a Frenzied Suicide Spree at the Edge of the Rules 规则怪谈：我在规则边缘疯狂作死 The supernatural rises, and horror games take over. Rule-based horror stories invade the world, and Chu Ming becomes Longguo's challenger. Born without fear, he gains the ability to see through the rules. “Break the rules and you die?” “So if I follow them, I won't die, right?” Staring at the eerie figure before him, Chu Ming picked up a folding stool. Still not letting go? So you're the so-called supernatural thing, huh? 256Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 8 Ghost Story Rules: I'm in Countless Horror Worlds 怪谈规则：我在无数个恐怖世界 [Original Horror Stories + Horror + Livestream + National Destiny + No Female Lead] Endless terror awakens, taking shape as countless worlds of strange tales. Each country selects one chosen contestant to make it through each strange-tale world. Those who succeed ensure that the tale can never descend upon their country, and bring it national fortune. Those who fail see the strange-tale world descend, and the souls of all the defeated lose their lives forever. Ye Feng, a horror-novel enthusiast 4.4kReads8.6Score34514d adds
- 9 Rule Horror: After Dressing as a Woman, I Go on a Killing Spree 规则怪谈：女装之后，我杀疯了 [Rule-Based Horror + National Destiny + Mild Frights + Deduction and Puzzles + Cross-Dressing Expert + No Romance] Rule-based horror appears on Blue Star, randomly selecting chosen ones to enter its terrifying scenarios. Countries whose chosen ones clear the challenge receive abundant resources and special privileges. Those who fail will be invaded directly by the horrors. Bai Lu obtains a cross-dressing System and enters a rule-based horror scenario. [1. You are a girl, and you must at least ac 789Reads9.2Score10514d adds
- 10 Rule-Based Horror Stories: Starting with Halloween 规则类怪谈，从万圣节开始 (Also known as: Rule-Based Horror, Starting with Halloween) My name is Bai Ze, and I’m an ordinary high school sophomore. Even though it was Halloween, I saw a Christmas tree in my residential compound. Only later did I learn that the tree didn’t exist. The fifteen rules in the residents’ chat group, the timid older girl next door, the strange white-haired little girl, the patrol team’s eerie regulations, my beautiful deskmate, the ghost in the thick fog... The residential compound, the school.. 761Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 11 Rule Horror: This Dorm Is a Little Bit Terrifying 规则怪谈：这个寝室有亿点点恐怖 The supernatural rises, and rule-based horror descends. Each country will randomly select a Chosen One to enter the world of urban legends. If you clear the rule-based horror game, your country receives rewards that help it resist the urban legends. The first urban legend takes place in a dormitory. [You've finished another fulfilling day of studying. Welcome back to your dorm to rest. Please read the dormitory rules in advance.] [1: This apartment is designed for six people.] [2: The lower bunk 3.1kReads8.9Score24614d adds
- 12 Rule Horror: I Crush You in the Name of Dragon Country 规则怪谈：代表龙国碾压你 [No Romance + No System + A Little Backrooms + Foundation Universe + Packed with Memes] But note that this story takes plenty of liberties ⚠️⚠️ [Current progress: The eighth dungeon, Xiaojing Town, is complete. The ninth dungeon, “Nian,” is currently updating.] Rule-based horror descends upon Blue Star. Each country has one chosen person selected at random to fight in a horror world on another plane, representing their nation! Victory strengthens their National Fate; defeat means death and a dec 2.3kReads9.4Score28814d adds
- 13 Rule Horror: It Begins with a Note from Mom and Dad 规则怪谈：从爸爸妈妈的纸条开始 [National destiny + no female lead + rule-based horror] (Written so far: Clever Soup, Chapters 1–11; Sam's Zoo, Chapters 12–28; Beware of Sam, Chapters 31–58; Mileage Town, Chapters 63–105; Reject Winter, Chapters 106–136; Peaceful Inn, Chapters 137–163; Diary of August 29, Chapter 165 onward.) Rule-based horror descends upon the world. Anyone who successfully solves a supernatural scenario can earn a corresponding reward in fortune. The first scenario begins with a note left by Mom and Dad. (Gr 3.7kReads8.6Score37714d adds
- 14 Rule Horror: It All Begins with Mom’s Note 规则怪谈：从妈妈的纸条开始 In a parallel world, rule-based horror stories descended upon humanity. Each country was assigned a randomly selected player. If a player died, the horror story would descend upon their country; only clearing it could make it disappear. Lin Feng was fortunate enough to win the draw and represent the Dragon Kingdom in a rule-based horror story. The first story was called Mom's Note. Mom can't come back. Remember to go to Grandma's house in three days. 1. You should leave between 9 and 11 p.m. Do 1.8kReads8.9Score18914d adds
- 15 Horror Game: I Get Stronger by Talking Back 恐怖游戏，抬杠我就能变强 [No romance + infinite-flow + jokes and memes + System power fantasy] Cheng Fei transmigrates into a wilderness world and thinks he's doomed, but to his surprise, he's pulled into a horror game. He realizes that these games seem to contain tons of supplies he can use to survive! So he... This book is also known as: "A Mine Owner's Self-Cultivation" "I Went on a Free Shopping Spree in the Dungeon" "I Get Stronger Every Time I Roast Someone" "They Were Already Stupid, So Why Are You Teasing Them?" —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Rule Horror: It Begins at the Haunted Zoo 规则怪谈：从动物园怪谈开始 [Rule-Based Horror + Deduction + Livestreaming + National Fortune System + No Heroine] The supernatural has returned, and rule-based horror has descended. As a chosen player, Jiang Yi represents the Dragon Nation in the horror scenarios. Successfully clearing an instance earns national fortune points. After four consecutive failures, the Dragon Nation can’t afford another one. If he wins, the Dragon Nation wins! If he loses, the Dragon Nation falls! As it happens, the very first scenario Jiang Y 14.4kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds
- 17 Rule Horror: You Want Me, Zhang San, to Follow the Rules? 规则怪谈：要求我张三遵守规则？ [Horror + eerie + hilarious + satisfying + national fortune = a serious novel] The Supreme Rules descend, selecting multiple people at random from each country to become Ascenders and take part in the Ascension Exam! Those who perform well earn high scores and even extra rewards. They can improve their own abilities and bring unexpected ascension to their country. But fail the exam, and death may be waiting for you, along with endless torment. Even your country may be beset by supernatural event 6.8kReads9.0Score82114d adds
- 18 Rule Horror: I Can See Hidden Clues 规则怪谈：我能看到隐藏提示 The world of supernatural tales has arrived, and everyone must follow the rules! After hundreds of years, the world of supernatural tales has appeared once more. Sun Kai accidentally transmigrates into it, becoming one of the first contestants representing his nation’s fate. They carry the fate of Xia Nation on their shoulders! If they win, they survive, Xia Nation’s fortunes rise, and its people all benefit. If they lose, they die, the nation’s fortunes fall, and supernatural tales invade the 3.9kReads9.0Score50614d adds
- 19 Rule Horror: My Family Isn't Normal 规则怪谈：我的家人不正常 [Horror + mystery + livestream + national fate + System] The supernatural returns, and rule-based horror games invade countries around the world. As one chosen by fate, Zhou Bai represents the Great Xia Kingdom in a horror game. The first scenario is a family of four. [You live with your wife and your parents. But remember, there are only three people in your home.] [You can trust your wife, unless she takes off her red hair clip.] [You and your wife have never had a child. If you hear a baby cr 46.1kReads9.4Score5.7k14d adds
- 20 Rule-Based Horror? I Choose to Rebel 规则怪谈？我选择叛逆 [A short drama adaptation of the same name is now available. You can watch it on the platform. Thank you for your support.] [Subverting expectations + no heroine + hilarious + sly schemer + rebellious + eerie + national fate] Rule-based horror descends upon Earth. The uncanny invades reality. Those chosen are sent into horror worlds, where they represent their respective nations and face the horrors within. Su Xiao is chosen by the horror world and entrusted with the task of representing the Dra 50.1kReads9.6Score6.3k14d adds
- 21 Strange Tales Livestream! 怪谈直播间！ Welcome to the Rules of the Strange. This is a battle of blood and fire, a test of wit and courage. The power of words cannot be resisted, and the eerie rules must not be broken. In a seemingly hopeless situation, find the one correct answer, break free of your constraints, and search for a way to survive. 173.8kReads9.7Score17.6k14d adds
