Novels like Fear Boils Over
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- 151 The Patient of Ill Fate 厄命病人 Greed, deceit, sophistry, argument, a need to perform: I possess every weakness in the world. The self-serving man who crawled out of a heap of corpses is using a hundred people’s bodies to piece together a Mother Goddess of his own. | Ensemble cast | Infinite-flow | Performative villain protagonist | Dark and twisted instances | Some manipulative, heavy material | | The protagonist’s values!!! His values are messed up!! Proceed with caution! | “Hello, my name is Zhou Ni.” As green trees wither 475Reads8.2Score10914d adds
- 152 Chronicles of the Western Departure and Eastern River 西别东川录 The four kingdoms of Zhongzhou, through three generations of warfare Love and enmity, passions and grudges, chronicled across ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers Ten realms of triumph, where meetings and partings are forever uncertain The Five Elements Tribulation, the Sixfold Heavenly Dipper The Fourteen Evil Paths venture where none dare go; with breath fading to a thread, they ascend to the ninth heaven Heaven and earth give rise to one another, yin and yang are both extinguished. If y 106Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 153 In the 1980s, I Gave My Job Placement to My Younger Brother 八零年代，我把招工名额还给了弟弟 In the 1980s, I Gave My Job Placement Back to My Younger Brother 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 Above the Thunder, Below the Dragon King (Sikong Zhen X Storm Dragon King) 雷霆之上，龙王之下（司空震x风暴龙王） Above the Thunder, Below the Dragon King (Sikong Zhen x Storm Dragon King) 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 In the 1980s, We Switched Grooms: My Sister and I Reassigned Our Men 八零换嫁：我和姐姐把男人重新分了分 Trading Marriages in the Eighties: My Sister and I Swapped Our Men Around 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 156 The Fantastic Adventures of Daniu and Miss Zixia 大牛和小姐紫霞的奇幻之旅 No transmigration + decisive and ruthless + wuxia Zixia is full of chivalrous spirit and punishes scoundrels and perverts with thunderous force, every punch landing solidly. Her servant, Daniu, follows her everywhere and protects her. I’m a new writer, and this is my first book. It’s best to start from the beginning. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Grand Prospect Garden Rules Horror 红楼梦：大观园规则怪谈 Dream of the Red Chamber: The Strange Rules of Grand View Garden 6Reads—Score214d adds
- 158 Classroom of Despair 绝望教室 What began as a prank voting game set off a string of tragedies. One classmate after another died, yet the voting continued. I knew that maybe I would be the next one to die… 671Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 159 The Rift Is Still Playing Cupid Today (Governor Zhou Isn't Jealous Today Either) 峡谷今天也在谈恋爱（周都督今天也没吃醋） The Rift Is Dating Again Today (Governor Zhou Isn’t Jealous Today Either) 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 160 When the Wind Blows Through Jixia (Yao X Xi Shi) 风吹过稷下的时候(曜x西施） When the Wind Blows Through Jixia (Yao x Xishi) 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 161 I Took Down the Entire Online Fiction World by Writing Novels 我靠写小说干翻全网文界 I Took on the Entire Online Fiction World by Writing Novels 101Reads—Score614d adds
- 162 Death on Delivery 死亡外卖 Never try to save money when ordering takeout! After ordering a meal that wasn't clean, strange events keep happening, and his coworkers begin dying one by one. Some takeout costs you money. Some takeout costs you your life. My other completed novel, The Hell Company, is over a million words long. Come check it out, dear readers~~ 2.4kReads8.7Score22614d adds
- 163 I Was a Righteous Cultivator, Until One Day I Became a Demon God 正道修士的我，某天成为魔神 [Immortal cultivation + fantasy + supreme demonic cultivator + reborn in another body + no System + decisive and ruthless + heartless demon + fictional universe] For eighteen years, Gu Yuan was a direct disciple of the Sword Venerable of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Blessed with outstanding talent, he devoted himself to guarding the Demon Cave for his sect for years. Time passed, and when he finally returned, everything had changed. His master abandoned him, his senior and junior sisters despised hi 1.1kReads7.3Score10114d adds
- 164 I Reversed the Natural Order with One Word and Became Invincible 一字倒反天罡后我无敌了 After Reversing One Character, I Became Invincible [No Female Lead + System + Transmigrate and Reborn + Invincible Hero + Immortality] [The Path to Invincibility] Fang Cheng was the eldest disciple of the Illusory Immortal Sect, the cultivation world's perennial third-ranked sect. After he died, his soul lingered, and he discovered that he had transmigrated into this world and been brainwashed and assimilated by the story. After he was reborn, his System awakened. It turned out he was just a des 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 Falling Star Trajectory 陨星轨迹 A meteor shower swept across the globe, bringing civilization to the brink of destruction, but also opening the door to a new beginning. At eighteen, everyone gained the potential to become an Awakened. The most exceptional among them could even develop unique specialized abilities, and Wei Ni was one of those few. On his eighteenth birthday, Wei Ni successfully awakened and gained a specialized ability called “Parallax,” which let him travel through time and space. This earned him a special inv 76Reads—Score714d adds
- 166 Devour the Uncanny and Cultivate Immortality: The Great Powers Kneel and Sing of Surrender 吞噬诡异修仙，列强跪着唱征服 [A collision between Western horrors and Eastern immortal cultivation, with a somewhat humorous style. Dark and oppressive content is limited, so it's an easy read] Hell's seal has cracked, and horrors have resurfaced across the globe. The third son of the Zhang family from Northeast China during the Republic of China era had planned to flee to Europe to escape his pursuers, but he couldn't avoid one bizarre incident after another. Zhang Xuewei's ancient bloodline as an Emperor awakens within h 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 Wang Zhaojun Thinks Something Is Off About All of Them 王昭君觉得他们都不太对劲 Wang Zhaojun Thinks Something's Off About All of Them 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 Fifteen Seconds After the Screenshot Was Retracted 截图撤回十五秒后 Fifteen Seconds After the Screenshot Was Retracted 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 169 When Heroes Gather: The Yang Yi Chronicles 风云际会：杨仪传 A failed scholar makes a trip to the capital and recovers the memories of his past life. A despondent, helpless heroine, an ambitious empress, a scheming witch, a fairy with peerless cultivation, a shrewd constable, a bloodthirsty assassin... Countless beauties gather around you, united by a common ideal. Yet the role you must play is neither the emperor who rules all under heaven nor the martial arts overlord celebrated throughout the jianghu. Behold these splendid lands, so captivating that co 16Reads—Score114d adds
- 170 Transmigrated to the Six Dynasties Cultivation World, My Modern Knowledge Gives Me a Huge Edge 穿到六朝修仙界，现代知识赢麻了 [Nontraditional cultivation + multiple male leads + not all relationships are exclusive + dark themes + rivalry among men] (Readers with strong preferences for purity, proceed with caution) Cheng Xiaoxiao transmigrates to another world! In ancient times, six kingdoms stood side by side in this realm. One fell several hundred years ago, leaving the five kingdoms of Jin, Liang, Chu, Yan, and Donghu. Yet the heartland of the continent still follows the old custom of calling it the Six-Dynasty Conti 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 Eerie Infinite: The Death Script of the Starlight Cinema 诡异无限：星光电影院的死亡剧本 [Infinite flow + ensemble cast + battle royale + death scenarios + horror + suspense + gore + gritty realism + slow burn + character growth] “Remember, trust is a luxury here, and stupidity... is a deadly poison!” “Enough! I just want to work and live in peace. What did I do wrong? Why do I have to die? Tell me why!” “Because you’re just one of the people at the bottom...” “So people at the bottom deserve to die?” “Yes. Unless you make it to the very last day, you’re a god!” A terrifying movie t 1.5kReads6.1Score15314d adds
- 172 Half-Mountain Ferry: No Shore Beyond, So I Make a Way 半山渡：彼岸无岸，我开路 A boy’s pursuit of pleasure turns into a youth filled with the bittersweet aches of growing up. [Depressed, frail, adored-by-all campus beauty × a battlefield of love rivals | 1990s school days | bittersweet youth, tragic ending | push and pull | dissociative identity | based on a true story] Who can save her shattered soul? ① The domineering class monitor: “Even if I can’t win your heart, I’ll have you.” Du Qinghuan bit her lower lip. “You wouldn’t dare!” His desire got the better of him. “Gues 102Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 173 Is It Possible That You’re All Sick? 有没有一种可能，你们都有病？ Zhou Yi transmigrates to a world of cultivation. On his first day there, he discovers that everyone’s logic is incredibly strange. His master tells him: “The first step in cultivation is to sever your worldly ties.” Zhou Yi: “How do I do that?” His master pulls out a knife: “Literally.” Zhou Yi: “???????” Every day at three in the morning, his senior brother stands on the mountaintop and yells: “My fate is mine to decide, not Heaven’s!” Zhou Yi asks him why. Senior Brother: “Because I have to go —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 Re:Zero: The Arrogant Archbishop, Supreme Above All Re0：傲慢司教，唯我独尊 [Re:Zero Fan Fiction] [Villain Protagonist] [Original What-If Storyline] [Archbishop of Pride] [Cathartic Angst] The protagonist, Jason, transmigrates into the world of Re:Zero right after leaving a convenience store. Convinced that destiny has chosen him, he sets out to save the world and become a hero to Emilia and the others! But as it happens, he is the Witch Cult's Archbishop of Pride! Jason wants to follow the original story and win over the beautiful girls, and fit in with the protagonist 1.2kReads—Score5014d adds
- 175 The Max-Level Boss and Her Crybaby Husband 满级大佬和她的哭包夫君 [Strong Female Lead, Weak Male Lead] [Urban Fantasy] [Mutual Redemption] [Hilarious Power Fantasy] Su Yang had been sickly since birth and suffered constant bullying. Then a little girl appeared, and his protagonist aura awakened completely. He can make his way in both the underworld and the legitimate world, and before he knows it, he's become the darling of the three realms. The Demon Venerable of the Demon Realm is his uncle, and the Heavenly Venerable of the Divine Realm is his buddy. His we 49Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 176 Beneath a Cruel World 恶世之下 Vicious ghosts run rampant, humans and ghosts coexist, and rules become deadly traps... See through the rules, use ghosts to fight ghosts, banish the supernatural, but never underestimate the human heart... The ghosts in this book follow fixed patterns when they kill. Some humanoid ghosts retain the consciousness of the living. It follows the rule that only ghosts can deal with ghosts. Ghosts can be killed, but it's very difficult to kill them... The Headquarters in this book is the most righteo 9Reads—Score114d adds
- 177 Tide of Pus 脓潮 [No System + No Rebirth + Hard-Core City Defense + Worldbuilding Foreshadowing] Low-level filth beasts shouldn't have eyes. Three days after he encountered one, people began dying in that city. His adoptive father pressed a pocket watch into his hand and managed to say just one thing: "Take this to Yunqi." Inside the watch was a secret that even monsters couldn't digest. 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 The Bard and His Guide 吟游诗人和他的引路人小姐 Western fantasy adventure|One-on-one romance|Mutually devoted couple|Happy ending A shameless, smooth-talking hero who saves the world while pursuing his own agenda × a self-sacrificing, sharp-tongued little elf The story of an irreverent hero who saves the world and wins an elf’s heart along the way Also known as My Hero Is Not Quite Like the Others and What Do You Mean He Only Put Points into Intelligence and Nothing Else? Ke Le is a bard. His greatest wish in life is to sing, write songs, and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 The Demon Venerable of the Cultivation World Can't Use Magic! 修仙界的魔尊她不会用魔法啊！ [Powerful Female Lead] [All Male Leads Are Pure] [Everyone Is Smitten with Her] [Magic World] [Over-the-Top Drama] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] Wen Guyun, the Demon Venerable whose name made the Six Realms tremble, was struck by demonic backlash during the war between immortals and demons, only to have her heart pierced by a single sword strike from the Sword Venerable. She thought her soul would be scattered forever. But when she opened her eyes, she had transmigrated into a world of magic, where 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 All My Talent Comes from Trouble 我这一身才华，全是劫 [One heroine + wuxia + court politics + subversion of transmigration tropes + no characters acting stupid] He brings civilization to the world and uses learning and martial skill to help the people. Cheng Hai sweeps away cults, destroys ritual altars, and rescues people from peril. Everything he does seems like the work of a true hero. He believes that if he rises high enough, he can surely bring new life to the common people. But as he fights to purge foreign forces, he pushes the martial world 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 EN Anomalies Descend, My Right Hand Strips All Things 异常降临，我右手剥离万物 [Pure villain] [Anomaly containment] [Ensemble cast] [No heroine] [Not brainless] [Cautious protagonist] It all begins with a dream of a god's fall. Anomalous creatures and objects start appearing all over the world. He obtains the god's right hand, which can randomly strip anything of its properties. Endless experiments, a growing number of anomalies, and others who possess the god's body parts: the world is going mad! Whether to become an omniscient, omnipotent god or to crush his hidden enemi 52Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 182 Human Emperor Banner: Fellow Daoists, Help Me Become an Immortal 人皇幡：请道友助我成仙 [Decisive and ruthless + insect control + soul refinement + cultivation + no female lead] Volume One, Li Yi: “Since leaving the mountain, I have slain tiger demons, taken in refugees, established a source base, aided Qingmu, slain fox demons, and saved hundreds of thousands of people.” “I campaigned across foreign lands, wiped out a million of another race, expanded our territory, and stepped over piles of corpses to establish my foundation. Ten thousand cultivators came to congratulate me.” Vol 1.2kReads7.3Score10514d adds
- 183 Transmigrated Into a Book: Win Over the Second Male Lead and Secure the Empress’s Throne 穿书之攻略男二，稳坐皇后之位 [Beautiful, proud princess sent to marry for peace vs. the unruly, calculating future emperor] A satisfying read with two powerful leads!!! Set in an imagined version of history. Don’t take it too seriously. Ye Anhe, a popular comic artist, was caught up in an accident while gossiping on her way home from work. She accidentally triggered the System and transmigrated into a tragic historical romance novel, where she became Xia Roujia, the ruthless and violent eldest princess. “Are you kidding me? 1.1kReads9.0Score10714d adds
- 184 Twenty Years in Captivity 被囚禁的二十年 Lin Yang was an ordinary teacher. Seven years ago, Song Tianqi seized him outside a convenience store, making him the family's secret wife. He thought that was as bad as things could get. Then, the year before last, Song Tianqi took him to the old Song family home for New Year. That's when he discovered the kind of place he'd walked into: locked in the attic was a man who had been imprisoned for forty-five years. He had lost all his memories and didn't even remember his name. In the room next d 22.3kReads8.4Score1.5k14d adds
- 185 Apocalypse Villain: I Become Darkness and Enslave All 末世反派：化身黑暗，奴役众生 [Apocalypse + villain + darkness + factions + special abilities] After transmigrating into an apocalyptic world filled with protagonists, he discovers that he has become the ultimate villain, destined to be nothing more than a stepping stone for the heroes. Awaken a System? Time and space abilities? Reborn? Whatever this so-called protagonist's luck is, I'll wipe it all out! The protagonist is noble? How noble? At most, only as high as my knees! That kingly aura of yours? I'll kill you until al 2.7kReads8.2Score14314d adds
- 186 Trapped Realm: The Fallen Star Arc 困界：沉星篇 [Not a Power Fantasy] [No System] [Slice of Life] [Transmigration] [Read at Your Own Risk] After transmigrating to the Sunken Star Realm, Lin Yan realized he might not need to work so hard after all. He got into the Tai Xu Heavenly Pivot Academy, where there were pretty girls, the classic mysterious old man, and fellow enthusiasts to visit brothels with. He had food and lodging covered, and could even earn a little pocket money now and then. As for cultivation... that could wait until tomorrow. 16Reads—Score114d adds
- 187 Online Game: A Login Glitch Made Me the Most Miserable Class 网游：登录乱码，成了最憋屈职业 [Online Game + Plot + Instances + Adventure + Entirely Handwritten] Every instance is a complete, standalone story. They are all kinds of strange, and some even involve role-playing. Though it's an online game, it hides an ultimate secret no one could have anticipated. At the urging of a friend, the male lead, Huo Linyuan, tries out the game. From the start, the System forces him into a role, but compensates him with a god-tier passive skill. At first, Huo Linyuan only plays to unwind. Gradually 3.1kReads8.6Score22814d adds
- 188 What?! The System Gave Me a Wife 惊！系统竟然送老婆 [Complete revised edition] [This story contains a lot of potentially triggering elements. Please read with care!!!] Two female leads | Both powerful | Rule-based horror | Infinite-loop survival | Ensemble cast Main pairing: Cen Qingli (top) × Su Qi'an (bottom) Genius, unhinged beauty × cool, aloof captain “Saving each other, with a sweet and thrilling romance!” Side pairing: Shen Ting (top) × Xiao Hanxue (bottom) (Other pairings are still undecided) “Two female leads, two male leads, man and wom 26Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 189 The Chronicles of Wu Chen 巫尘记 As the Wu youth Ling Qianya was about to die, surrounded by humans and demons, an ancient primordial soul saved him and passed down an unrivaled cultivation art. He ventured into the barbarian lands, battled countless races, and defied heaven to carve out a broad road to greatness. 82Reads8.6Score114d adds
- 190 Wait, Host, Which One of Us Is the System? 不是？宿主，到底谁才是系统？ Shen Zhidu was a deadbeat shut-in, but then good fortune came knocking when he went out, and he accidentally transmigrated to a cultivation world. Though he possesses endless treasures, he’s an ordinary mortal who can never cultivate. To his surprise, he even has a System? System: “Quest triggered: kill the first-rank demonic beast, the Bloodthirsty Snake, in front of you. Reward: 5 Grade One Marrow-Cleansing Pills.” Shen Zhidu: “You kill it, and I’ll give you ten Grade Two pills.” System: “?” “ 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 Infinite Precepts 无限戒律 [Apocalypse + reborn + System + magic + mecha + fantasy + mythology + urban superpowers] “Game victory...” “[Sacred Eye]...” “SSS-rank supreme innate attribute!” Welcome to the god-tier System governed by the laws of the Infinite Precepts. It will set the Host on the path to becoming a god. “Players, please get ready...” “Apocalypse game, begin...” At that moment, the game that had once been a game finally became reality. With his supreme talent, Tang Jun sails through the apocalypse from the st 8Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 192 Number 1500: Space Visitor 编号1500：空间访客 (Not nonsensical, not a wish-fulfillment story. Both leads are strong, devoted to each other, and cunning.) There are 10,000 spaces in the world. Each space has seven transmigrators and one space administrator. The story unfolds in Space 1500. Explaining the world is too boring. Let's jump straight into exploring and scheming in Space 1500. Good luck, transmigrator! 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 The Ultimate Guide to Biological Evolution 究极生物进化指南 Natural evolution can be summed up in one word: failure. Now, I’m going to redefine success! Reborn into a new life as an alien creature, Fan Yiming declares that he won’t be human this time. He’ll transmigrate between worlds, plundering everything and evolving into the ultimate being. The Water Monster: Gains [Titanium Mesh Muscles] [Crystalline Composite Skeleton] [Amphibious Lungs] The Eight-Legged Monster: Gains [Specialized Fiber Jumping Legs] [Vibration-Sensing Cilia] [High-Pressure Jet Sa 791Reads7.3Score10214d adds
- 194 Two Years as a Doormat, Then One Heavy Rain Woke Me Up 舔狗两年，一场大雨浇醒了我 After Two Years of Chasing Him, a Downpour Woke Me Up 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 Heaven Sent Him Back to That Chair Again 老天爷又让他坐回那把椅子 Wang Mang served as a school principal for five years. During those five years, teachers were beaten, students died suddenly, and a female teacher was forced to kneel. He was left with many regrets. At fifty, he died in a hospital corridor. When he opened his eyes again, he was standing outside Qingping County No. 1 Middle School. It was his first day on the job. This time, he would set things right one by one. He would make the bullies understand: someone was in charge at this school. He change 50Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 196 Seeking Longevity in a Low-Martial World 我在低武世界求长生 Power struggles and turbulent times are often accompanied by unrest! When a frontier commander holds immense military power, it is bound to arouse the suspicions of those in power. Will he march south to capture the dragon, or earn the title of Wolf of Langjuxu? Chen Zhi Mu. A mad scientist whose life was cut short by old age in the future is unexpectedly reborn in the body of a frontier commander in ancient times. By a chance coincidence, he seems to discover that this world is not as simple 2.6kReads8.5Score10814d adds
- 197 Returning to the Ten Thousand Paths of Guizang 归藏万途 When he crawled out of a pile of corpses, he was clutching a piece of jade. Ten years later, every faction in the Western Continent would kill for it. The day his master faked his death, he told him to deliver a hard, unyielding fruit to Lingxu Palace within two years. And never take off the jade he had worn since childhood. He thought that was all there was to it. No one told him what the jade was. He thought it was a treasure that could suppress the Ruins, a key to seize power, or a life-savin 106Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 With the Power of AI, I Become a Demonic Path Tycoon! 以AI之力，化身魔道巨擘！ [No Female Lead + Not a Do-Gooder + Invincible Among His Peers + Self-Serving + Decisive and Ruthless + Unpredictably Unhinged + Flexible Moral Boundaries] The Way of Heaven takes from those who have too much and gives to those who have too little. The way of man takes from those who have too little and gives to those who have too much. The way of Gu Xia takes what others lack or have in excess and gives it to himself, whether he has enough or not. Gu Xia transmigrates into the body of a poo 7.3kReads8.0Score73814d adds
- 199 Calamity Game: Cleaner? No, I'm the Villain 灾厄游戏：清理人？不，我是反派 [Infinite-flow]+ [Plot-focused]+ [Villain protagonist]+ [Fourth-dimensional disaster] Yan Feichen, who died because of a conspiracy, is chosen by the Calamity Space. To seek revenge and survive, he makes a pact with the Calamity Space and begins a journey transmigrating through countless Calamity Games. In the underground research facility world, terrifying creatures such as zombies, jiangshi, werewolves, and vampires appear, and a secret experiment begins. In the world of dawn and dusk, the spi 2.8kReads7.3Score23014d adds
- 200 Plunge! 坠！ I was born in a small city blanketed in coal dust. By chance, I reunited with the girl who had once lived next door, whom I hadn't seen in many years. There were many versions of the rumors about her past, and it was hard to tell truth from fiction. This time, she slowly told her own story. I had just finished reading Fallen. Her life had some similarities to Mo Huai's in the book, but the differences between them were fundamental. I wrote down this memory not to compare whose fate was more trag 91Reads—Score—14d adds
