Novels like Stepping into a Torment Novel
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- 151 When Spring Deepens After the Apricot Blossoms Set Fruit 杏花结子春深后 She is a lowly convict slave in the palace laundry, humble as dust. He is the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, noble and radiant. Though their stations could hardly be further apart, they fall hopelessly in love. Only when their feelings are at their deepest does she unexpectedly learn that his father, the emperor, had her father framed so he could claim her mother for himself. Where can this ill-fated romance spanning two generations possibly lead? ----- A prince steals his minister’s wife + 1kReads—Score10514d adds
- 152 No! I Refuse to Inherit the Fortune! NO！我才不要继承财产！ [Angst] [Angst] [Angst] First life: The Ke family has no second daughter! Second life: Father Ke: Awen, these are the company shares I saved for you. Mother Ke: Awen, this is the princess bedroom I had renovated just for you. Older brother: Awen, I bought you a house and a car. Younger brother: Second Sis, I designed this formal dress especially for you. Younger sister: Second Sis, once I make something of myself, I'll support you! The Ke family's second daughter crosses her arms in an X! No way 7.2kReads9.1Score49914d adds
- 153 Ten Years as Her Stand-In! Now That I'm Leaving, She Regrets It Too Late 替身十年！今离去，她却追悔莫及 [No Angst, No Harem, One-On-One Everyday Romance] “I think everyone meets someone in life, falls for her, and gives her everything they have.” “But not everyone gets the ending they hoped for.” “The story didn't begin well, and its ending was embarrassing enough, too.” Jiang An and Liu Youran grew up together. He guarded her carefully for ten years, but in the end, he never got to be with her. All he got was the return of the man she had always loved. “Don't do this anymore.” See? Those words dr 554Reads8.8Score11814d adds
- 154 Darling, Victoria Harbour 亲爱的，维多利亚港 (Print edition signed) “It feels as though we've weathered storm after storm over the years. In this little boat, you and I have drifted for half our lives. I wish every time, the rain would fall on our boat as it carries us home. I love you, so I let you go.” 11.4kReads8.5Score1.7k14d adds
- 155 Fragrance of Dust, Like the Days of Old 尘香如顾 The Scent of Dust, Like You 472Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 With Only Two Months to Live, They Finally Break Down and Repent 命剩最后两月，他们终于崩溃忏悔 [Tearjerker]+ [Heartbreaking]+ [Bad Ending]+ [No Clichés, Realistic Story] The world beneath the neon lights is dazzling, but it has never shone for just one person. Lonely souls are always searching for comfort, but the medicine that could heal their wounds died long ago in childhood. When the stories they left behind finally become known, all that awaits them is a corpse that has long since grown cold. His parents spend their entire lives mired in a failed marriage, treating Bai Mo like a garb 11.8kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 157 I Love You, and I’m Guilty 我爱你，我有罪 Tang Xiaoran says: “My feelings run too deep. If I’m alive but can’t hold you, I’ll go mad.” Everyone has something they can’t let go of. For Tang Xiaoran, it’s Shen Muyan. Tang Xiaoran is too single-minded. Her devotion turns into an obsession, and obsession hurts both the person who holds it and the person it’s directed at. … Shen Muyan says: “Good riddance to that woman. Let’s go have a drink to celebrate.” But when he’s drunk, he asks his friend, “Did I miss something really important?” “Yes 1.1kReads7.0Score10014d adds
- 158 Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 迫嫁九王妃 Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 I Died in the Year He Hated Me Most 我死在了他最恨我的那一年 I died the year he hated me most. Unable to bear his hatred any longer, I chose to take my own life. When the funeral home handed my ashes to Nan Heting, he patted the urn and smiled for the first time that day. “It's too dirty. She should have been reduced to dust!” He swept his hand, and the urn crashed to the floor. That's right. He thought I had caused the death of the woman he loved most. He had stayed by my side for years, all for this moment. He walked away, trampling my ashes, but before 20.5kReads—Score63414d adds
- 160 President Lu, Stop Tormenting Her! Your Wife Is the One You’ve Always Loved 陆总别虐了，夫人才是你的白月光 [The Regretful Ex Tries to Win Her Back + Obsessive] After being framed, Mu Qiuyan became a criminal in the eyes of the law for causing the death of her husband's true love. When she got out of prison, her husband treated her even more cruelly than before. The day she was diagnosed with stomach cancer, she humbly begged him for one last bit of comfort. Lu Zhiyan said, “I'll use the bastard in your belly to pay tribute to Qingqing!” At that moment, Mu Qiuyan's heart died. She leapt into the sea, 5.7kReads8.9Score59914d adds
- 161 Sorry, We Don't Talk About Love After Dark 对不起，夜深不说爱 I didn’t care that people said I’d married up by latching onto a goddess, and I didn’t care that they called me a poor country boy who’d married into wealth. But when my wife’s best friend’s husband came looking for me, I realized I’d been naive. My wife, it turned out, really knew how to “enjoy” life… 12.2kReads8.7Score1.1k14d adds
- 162 The Crown Princess Again 再为太子妃 Become the Crown Princess Again 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 163 I'll Never Love You Again 再也不要爱你 A short, heart-wrenching story. Extremely heartbreaking! So much melodrama and angst! Read with caution! Please ignore the extra chapter. The author wrote it while losing their mind, and sincerely apologizes! Jian Meng is dying, and Ji Jing’an doesn’t know. He’s busy worrying about his wedding to someone else, indifferent to the poor woman at home. He has always believed Jian Meng would wait for him forever, just as she has for the past ten years. It was the last winter, and Jian Meng’s last bir 17.8kReads8.2Score96514d adds
- 164 The Crown Prince Gave Away His Country 太子他把国家送人了 [Complete]“No CP + no love interest + focused solely on building a career and saving the world + no female lead + reborn + tragic ending” A twist of fate turned Zhu Fanyi from the protagonist into a supporting character. Reborn, he turned his fate around. The System sobbed, “Heaven won’t let me go home. I want to atone and give everything back to you!” At first, Zhu Fanyi couldn’t have cared less. He thought, Don’t flatter yourself and dump that mess on me. Going along with fate is actually pre 1.5kReads9.3Score22514d adds
- 165 I Die Young in Every World 每个世界我都英年早逝 Mo Yinglan happened to read an old-school, melodramatic tragic romance novel and watched helplessly as the various male leads who ticked all his boxes were brutally tormented from start to finish. Most infuriating of all, it ended with a brainless happy ending for everyone. “...” “What kind of century-old joke is this?” “Is this guy right in the head? No, wait, he doesn't have a brain at all!” “If it were me, I'd absolutely die the moment that scumbag surnamed Jiang ‘came to his senses.’ If I co 1.9kReads8.5Score10614d adds
- 166 Abbess, I’m Here! 师太，我来了！ Abbess, Here I Come! 554Reads—Score114d adds
- 167 My Vain Wife Cheated, So I Turned Around and Made Her Untouchable 虚荣妻子出轨我转身让她高不可攀 Ye Chen never imagined that his wife of more than ten years would cheat on him. When he saw her get out of a BMW and act intimately with the man behind the wheel, he was so shocked he could barely think. Even less did Ye Chen expect his second wife to still be pining for the one who got away, or that, worst of all, that man would come back. Ye Chen, an ordinary wage earner, had always thought his life was happy and complete. He had a beautiful, capable wife and a clever, sweet, adorable daughter 15.9kReads7.4Score1.1k14d adds
- 168 Perhaps There Was Once Light in the Deep Sea 也许深海曾有光 After an earthquake, young Jiang Ning began living with Song Ao, her younger brother by neither blood nor marriage, who had autism. In Song Ao’s world, Jiang Ning became his only splash of color. Years later, Jiang Ning was surprised to discover that her new boss was Shen Fang, the school heartthrob she had harbored innocent feelings for in her youth. At the same time, though, she sensed that her relationship with Song Ao was gradually changing, blurring the line between family love and romance. 534Reads9.3Score12814d adds
- 169 Where the Hills Are Green, the General Has a Heart 山有扶苏，将军有情 There Are Fusu Trees on the Mountain, and a General with a Heart 110Reads—Score—14d adds
- 170 The Glass Cage 玻璃之笼 [No moral boundaries] [The wholesome sections are available as a full-cast audiobook] My older sister has a boyfriend who seems perfect. He treats her well, is good to our parents, and is good to me, too. I thought they were made for each other. Until that Christmas night, when I finally realized he was nothing but a complete bastard. 40kReads8.7Score3.4k14d adds
- 171 My Irresistible Girlfriend 我的极品女友 After suffering through several heartbreaks, he lived a miserable, dejected life. By chance, he found a briefcase and discovered that its owner was a beautiful woman. The two met at a coffee shop, then grew close when the rain brought them together. After several chance encounters, perhaps fate really had brought them together, and love was about to bloom. A poor loser fights his way back in love, as a tangled romance is about to unfold. 37.7kReads9.5Score4.2k14d adds
- 172 Riddled with Illness, I Refuse Treatment. Why Are You Crying? 诸病缠身，我不治，你们哭什么 [Also known as: "Your Son Has Been Gone for a Long Time" and "My Depression Was Getting Better, but I Still Had Stomach Cancer"] Guo Lu was just passing through, a person suffering from depression, schizophrenia, and stomach cancer. After learning that he had only a few years left if he did not seek treatment, Guo Lu wanted nothing more than to end it all on his own terms. After the conflicts with his family accumulated and finally exploded time and again, the people close to him at last learned 4.3kReads8.8Score39814d adds
- 173 Just Kidding 逗你玩儿 The sky that year. He was the dark cloud that lingered in Yu Ning’s heart, gloomy and oppressive, impossible to escape. Yu Ning was the gentle breeze he longed to chase, impossible to touch and impossible to hold on to. “Yu Ning, did you ever really like me, even just a little?” “Never.” He fell silent, smiling faintly, his heart pierced with pain. If only that summer, he hadn’t been so cruel and hateful, personally pushing her into the abyss and coldly watching her struggle with all her might. 8.9kReads9.0Score85014d adds
- 174 My Qingdao Girl 我的青岛姑娘 [Celebrities] + [Female TV host] + [First love] + [Tenant] + [Older sister] + [Bad man] + [Super Big Tank Kobe] “I seriously can’t figure it out. With all these gorgeous women around, why do they have to like a guy like you?” My buddies are always asking me that. They all think I’m one of those men who believe women love a bad boy, but I’m really not a bad man! The truth is simple: we see women differently. They see a current starlet, the most beautiful woman in the entertainment industry. I see 33.2kReads9.4Score4.2k14d adds
- 175 He Turned Me into a Blind Woman 他把我变成了盲女 He Turned Me into a Blind Woman 1kReads—Score—14d adds
- 176 The Royal Family Is Truly Heartless 最是皇室无情人 For generations, the Mu family had loyally served the country. In the end, their entire clan was sentenced to execution. The official presiding over the execution was her husband, the most brilliant and extraordinary of the Great Jing Kingdom's Third Princes. Then she awoke to the truth: The man she loved was a member of the royal family, the most heartless people in the world... 621Reads7.0Score11914d adds
- 177 Meeting Summer 见夏天 Xia Linxi x Tang Yu Xia Linxi is a sophomore with excellent grades and impeccable conduct. Tang Yu is a carefree bar singer. They’re worlds apart, with nothing in common. No one could have imagined that one day the two of them would end up together. In a dark alley, Xia Linxi saw Tang Yu locked in an intimate embrace with a strange woman, but she simply left in silence. She believed the man before her was nothing like the womanizing facade he showed the world. She saw right through him at a glan 1.4kReads8.5Score30414d adds
- 178 Pagoda: The Lord Steals His Minister’s Wife 浮屠：君夺臣妻 Futu: The Lord Takes His Minister's Wife 936Reads—Score1814d adds
- 179 The Canary That Flew Away 飞走的金丝雀 The Canary That Flew Away 145Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 Imprisoned by Love 困爱成囚 Rumor has it that Gu Yansheng, the adopted daughter of the Gu family, had loved the Ninth Master of the Lu family in the imperial capital for years. He couldn't stand her, and for the sake of the woman he cherished, he sent her to prison and had her tortured for five whole years. But no one expected that when the Ninth Master eventually married, his bride would be none other than Gu Yansheng, the woman with a prison record! Everyone eagerly awaited the spectacle, expecting to see how the Ninth M 15.1kReads9.0Score1.5k14d adds
- 181 Simple Storm: It Started with a Peep 简单风暴：从一次偷窥开始 “You gave yourself to me just to protect that man?” A storm of fury rose in the man's eyes as he stared at the silent girl. “Do you think I'll still marry you? Get out!” On a stormy night, the coldhearted man mercilessly drove her out of the villa... 138Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 Where He Belongs 他的归处 The internet was flooded with stories of Song Qing’s heroic deeds. I saw a video someone had taken: Song Qing leapt gracefully into the lake like a carp, then slowly disappeared, as if that had always been where he belonged. 3.9kReads8.1Score64414d adds
- 183 Mom Says: Having a Son Like Me Is a Total Failure 妈妈说：有我这种儿子，真失败 Rising star Li Chulu appears on the show Little Lu's Appointment and openly admits that she failed as a parent. She says her son has loved fighting since he was little, hates reading and studying, likes going out to fool around, and comes home late every night. “Having a son like that is a failure!” But when the production crew gets in touch with Li Chulu's son and projects his memories onto the big screen, everyone discovers that things aren't quite as Li Chulu described... He fought from a you 1.1kReads7.8Score14314d adds
- 184 With a Terminal Illness, I Heal the Whole World with My Songs 身患绝症的我，用歌治愈全世界 [Slice of life + entertainment + System + healing + livestreaming + redemption + one heroine] At just eighteen, Wen He is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. A System descends and binds itself to him: “Set Sail for Your Dream.” Even though he grew up in a cold and unfeeling family, and even as illness ravages his body, Wen He still heals everyone with his songs. Having been caught in the rain himself, he wants to hold an umbrella over others. His song “The Good Things of This World Are Intertwi 8.6kReads9.3Score94514d adds
- 185 Hand in Hand, Together Until Our Hair Turns White 执子之手，相伴白头 [A love rekindled, slow burn, one heroine, angsty at first and incredibly sweet later.] "If you want to skip the buildup, the major argument starts after Chapter 10. Chapters 10 to 20 are the best part." “Lin Fei, I don't love you. You always wanted to know why I wouldn't have a child with you, didn't you? This is why.” “Is there some misunderstanding between us? Can we sit down and talk calmly?” “Do you not understand plain language? A nobody like you isn't good enough for me. I said I don't lo 5kReads8.0Score18114d adds
- 186 I Was His Blade, and He Shattered My Soul 我为他刃，他断我魂 I Became His Blade, and He Shattered My Soul 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 An Assassin’s Love and Revenge, Beyond Romance 暗卫情仇，无关风月 A Dark Guard's Love and Grudge, Beyond Romance 136Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Layers of Resentment in the Deep Palace 深宫怨几重 In this mortal world, in the imperial palace, in the mansions of the wealthy, how much love has gone unreturned and turned into bone-deep hatred? The tangled passions and heartbreak of so many men and women have all vanished into the mists of history. 875Reads—Score10114d adds
- 189 Shatter the Inverted Qilin 碎逆麟 Shattered Reversed Scale 219Reads—Score714d adds
- 190 When the Ginkgo Leaves Fall 银杏落下时 [If you enjoy this, please leave lots of comments and ratings. Love you!] #BoysLove #Angst #Tragedy #BEAesthetic #Realistic #MutualDevotion #UnforgettableRegret #ConversionTherapy #DoubleDeath At nineteen, Cheng Ye and Lu Ming thought love could conquer everything. A ginkgo-leaf bookmark, two handmade rings, and a promise to go south. They ran away together on a rainy night and kissed beneath a bridge, believing that if they went far enough, they could reach a future of their own. But their pa 358Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 I Accidentally Brought the Wrong Diagnosis Report, and My Contract Wife Broke Down in Tears 误带道具诊断书，合约妻子哭惨了 Su Miaohan, the cherished heiress of the trillion-yuan Su family, signs a three-year marriage contract with Shen Lang, a little-known actor, to fend off her family's pressure to get married. Once the three years are up, they agree to end the marriage immediately. For three years, Shen Lang does his utmost to play the part of her husband, but he never manages to earn even a hint of a smile from Su Miaohan. Because Su Miaohan has always kept an unforgettable first love in her heart. Just as their 38.5kReads7.2Score4.6k14d adds
- 192 Kept as a Fox Concubine, I Ran Away 囚狐为妾，我直接逃了 I Was Kept as a Fox Concubine, So I Ran Away 394Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 Fourteen Letters 十四封信 Ruan Shengsheng × Zhou Mingsen (The contents of the fourteen letters are on Weibo ♥) Ruan Shengsheng had already come to accept death in peace, but his arrival made her begin to fear her own disappearance. He said, “Shengsheng, don’t cry. I’ll always be by your side.” She said, “I went to the temple to pray for your safety for the rest of your life.” At the very end, he held her hand tightly. Tears slid down his cheeks and fell onto their clasped hands. Summer in Yuncheng ended, and their s 993Reads8.4Score34314d adds
- 194 The Man Who Hauled Provisions Was Made a Prince, While I Was Stripped of My Command 运粮草的被封王，我却被夺了兵权 The Man Who Hauled Supplies Was Made a King, While I Was Stripped of My Command 791Reads—Score414d adds
- 195 A Grudge Written in Broken Bones 断骨之怨 A Grudge Carved in Broken Bones 844Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 A Shattered Longing 相思碎 One meeting, and they were fated to be entangled for life. Jiang Lingyu never imagined that the person he loved most would destroy everything he treasured with his own hands. “If you ever betray me, I'll make you wish you were dead!” His dignity, his body, and his shattered heart were trampled underfoot and ground into dust. He had obeyed, begged for mercy, and fought back... but in the end, he could only surrender to fate. Who can truly see through love and hate entwined? When all was settled a 704Reads8.6Score10114d adds
- 197 He Doted on His Concubine and Neglected His Wife, So I Divorced the General 宠妾灭妻，我把将军给休了 He Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, So I Divorced the General 608Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 He Slaughtered My Entire Family, So I Stabbed Him Through the Heart 他屠戮我满门，我给他穿心一剑 He Slaughtered My Entire Family, So I Stabbed Him Through the Heart 617Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 Nine Lifetimes of Reincarnation, A Love Begun and Lost 九世轮回，缘起缘灭 Nine Lifetimes of Reincarnation, Fate Begins and Ends 597Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 There Was Once Someone Who Loved Me Like Life Itself 曾有一个人，爱我如生命 For more than twenty years, Shen Siyan had stubbornly loved a man named Xiao Zonghan. Even when he resented and hated her, she had never thought of giving up. But now, she was reaching the end of her strength... 1.2kReads6.5Score16614d adds
