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- 1 All Naib: The Reborn Nobody Is Forced to Become the Group's Favorite All殓:重生后小透明被迫团宠 [Main story and bonus chapters complete.] Isocal had been an utterly ordinary nobody. He barely spoke and almost never talked to anyone. Even colleagues at the Paranormal Affairs Bureau, who had worked with him for years, could only say, “Isocal… Wait, do we even have someone by that name in our bureau?” During an exorcism, he fell into an endless darkness. After joining forces with the “Abyssal side,” he drove countless monsters away. He was reborn. Everything was about to return to normal. So 545Reads8.4Score10814d adds
- 2 Photographer and Undertaker: Interwoven Fates 摄殓:交织的命运 Main pairing: Aesop and Joseph (no switching, no reversals) There may also be Emily and Emma, or some side Kurt pairings (I dote on my friends). In this world filled with the bizarre and unsettling, as midnight chimes ring out and fine rain falls over people, souls, and bodies alike, a gray-haired boy wanders the streets beneath an oil-paper umbrella. Look closely, and it seems someone else is standing beside him. The other's long white hair streams freely in the air, his pale face blurred by th —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Identity V: A Deadly Appointment 第五人格:致命相约 “Sister, I'm sorry... No, don't!” A perfumer comes to the manor, seeking her sister. She wishes to have her sister back, until at last, during that special match, she sees the person she has thought about day and night... But her sister seems not to recognize her anymore. Yeah, that's basically it: the story of a perfumer reuniting with her sister, who has become a hunter. It's a slice-of-life story. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Did I Really Make It to Love and Deepspace 5? 真让我玩到恋与第五了? Scheming, sweet-talking beauty 1 × sickly, sunny puppy 0 Liu Mo is a veteran Identity V player. While other people eat, he plays Identity V; while they travel, he plays Identity V; while they date, he plays Identity V. People tell him, “Why don't you spend the rest of your life with Identity V?” Lin Zhiqi quietly puts an arm around Liu Mo's shoulder and asks, “So you're not spending the rest of your life with me?” 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Identity V: Strange Tales from the Apocalypse 第五人格之末世异闻录 [Four people save the world + Monsters invade + Main God Space + Wildly altered setting + No female lead] The sun and moon appeared together, and heaven and earth underwent a great upheaval. Red fog blanketed the land. The world had reached its end. Watch Lin Qing and the others try to save this broken world. (Actually, I dreamed this novel up in my sleep (~ ̄▽ ̄)~) 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 I Conquer the Apocalypse with Identity V 我用第五人格横推末世 [Identity V + Sima Gangyi + Apocalypse + Absurdist Comedy + Lighthearted] The apocalypse descends upon the world. Hu Juan, a high school boy at Lu Wan High who loves playing Identity V, unexpectedly obtains the Gangyi System. [Obtained a fish fork the Naiad threw off target in the manor: After taking off their shoes, the holder gains the Naiad’s basic abilities: Water Vapor, Abyss, Abyssal Depths, Fishing, Migration…] [Obtained the whip the Cowboy flung away: After putting on a hat, the holde 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Identity V: Heartache 第五人格:心患 [Melancholy and Open Heart, Patient and Dancer, Joseph and the others] A story-driven novel starring Melancholy and Open Heart. Every character will be woven into the story in some way. Note: The plot has no connection to the characters’ backstories or relationships! No character discrimination, malicious corruption, or deliberate misdirection. A whistle echoes through the long night, calling the stars home. 89Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Transmigrating into Identity V: The Factory Director's Plum Blossom Stew 穿越第五人格之厂长梅子煲 Due to the demands of the plot, the characters have been changed quite drastically and are very OOC. I'm truly sorry! I'm warning you in advance in case some people can't accept it. If anything makes you uncomfortable, please stop reading immediately! Synopsis: This novel is mainly about my younger brother and me transmigrating into Identity V and moving into the home of Leo the Factory Owner. After that, the two of us go on all sorts of fun adventures and solve mysteries alongside Leo and the o —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 I, Orphe, Was Bound to the Fifth Secret Identity System 我,奥菲,被第五马甲系统绑定了 The great wave of transmigration has arrived, and Orpheus has been bound to the Fifth System. He can transform into characters from the Fifth game. He has to collect recognition points from everyone for the Identity V characters in order to save the world of Identity V and give everyone a happy ending. Well, a novelist who can't write scripts isn't a good actor. For the sake of love and hope, Orpheus returns to his old line of work. "A fortune at first sight!" "Peace under heaven... Evil spirits 149Reads—Score16314d adds
- 10 National Fate Fifth: Add-Page Notes, Your Power Has Arrived 国运第五:加页手记,你的强来了 Ye Lan was a bona fide hardcore addict of Plus Page Notes. As soon as its gameplay was updated, he played for three straight days and nights without sleeping, eating, or drinking. With skill, luck, and a favorable birth chart, he rose from obscurity to become a small-time Plus Page Notes streamer with hundreds of thousands of followers. On a whim, he signed up for a treasure-hunting competition hosted by a famous streamer. He meant to boost his follower count and prove his abilities, but instead 231Reads—Score10314d adds
- 11 Identity V: Voice of the Abyss 第五人格:深渊之声 The battles and everyday lives of the Survivors and the Hunters in the manor. The manor seems to be gradually turning into a school, with dormitories, a cafeteria, and other facilities already built. The downside is that the order in which the Survivors entered the manor seems to have been scrambled, but that doesn't stop them from enjoying a relaxed daily life. While they are still absorbed in their cheerful routines, a terrifying plan is quietly unfolding. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Identity V: As a Hunter, I Ram Eerie Creatures into the Ground 第五人格:化身监管撞飞诡异 [Game Fan Fiction]+ [Cthulhu Elements]+ [Sci-Fi Horror]+ [Eerie Revival] Programmer Lu Li is unexpectedly caught up in a supernatural incident while working late one night. His computer screen suddenly warps, and black slime pours out, dragging him into a haunted realm called Blood Moon Hospital. This abandoned hospital is crawling with eerie creatures controlled by a mycelial network. Lu Li discovers that he has become the compatible host for Overseer No. 13, and gains the Overseer's abilities 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Group Is Transmigrated into Genshin Impact, but Their Secret Identities Come from the Manor 群穿原神,但是马甲来自庄园 Group transmigration + goofy antics + elementary-school-level writing Warnings: 1. The transmigrators are just classmates who have received identities, so their secret identities may not match the characters’ genders, such as the Mercenary, Novelist, and Doctor. 2. Besides following the plot, the classmates have their own lives and hobbies, like playing cards and being lovey-dovey. 3. There are original characters, such as the Perfumer’s apprentice and the Painter’s alternate personality as a hu 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Do I Have to Work Even at the Identity V Manor? 来第五人格庄园也要打工? Dual Perspectives I was an ordinary office worker, worn down by the same old routine day after day. One day, I happened to overhear my coworkers talking about Identity V. I thought it was just a passing conversation, never imagining that after I got off work and returned home, my life would be turned upside down... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Identity V: The Asylum's Orpheus Branch 第五人格:疯人院欧利蒂斯分院 [Main pairings: Joseph Desaulniers/Embalmer, Luca Balsa/Prisoner, Jack/Mercenary] [Side pairings: Aesop Carl/Patient, Fool's Gold/Prospector, Gardener/Doctor, Composer/Archivist] An ensemble cast. The characters' backgrounds have been changed somewhat, but they basically stay true to their original versions! Apologies for any out-of-character moments! Note: This is not that kind of asylum. “We are wounded, broken, and fading away, but salvation will come to us in the end, so we have nothing to f 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Reborn in IVL: I'm the Best Coach 重生IVL之我是最佳教练 Reborn on the day Deepwoken IV ended, Zhou Hao takes charge of the eleventh club as its owner, manager, and coach, leading the new team TZX into the 2021 Identity V IVL Summer Season! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Identity V: Those Who Possess the Light 第五人格:拥有光的众人 The gods found their lost child, but his heart was already covered in dust and frost, with no affection left for anything in the world. So they sent him to the secret realm his heart had yearned for in this life, hoping that this world might awaken his dormant vitality and help him find a new life. Deep within the secret realm lay the final resting place of everyone from the Oletus Manor. The Gardener and Doctor stood by one another, as did the Mercenary and Patient, their bonds enduring. The J 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Identity V: The Sole Witness 第五人格之唯一的见证者 Do you think Identity V is just a horror game? Don't you want to witness his story, record the tales no one knows, and see that brand-new world? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Identity V: An Encounter at Dawn 第五人格【黎明的相遇】 Main pairings: Aesop Carl/Victor Grant, Joseph Desaulniers/Norton Campbell, Jack/Naib Subedar, Emil/Ithaqua Side pairings: Nightingale/Bone, Emily Dyer/Dr. Emma Woods, Luca Balsa/Alva Lorenz, William Ellis/Frederick Kreiburg, Nightmare/Orpheus CB pairings: Aesop Carl/Luca Balsa, Naib Subedar/Victor Grant, both Red Church characters, Bloody Queen/Disciple Apologies for the severe OOC, apologies for the severe OOC, apologies for the severe OOC. This is important, so I'll say it three times. Some p —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Identity V: Across Time and Space 第五人格:跨越时空 An Identity V fan work, but it can also be read as an original story. Ensemble cast. Feel free to ship whoever you like. Some characters’ backstories have been changed. Please point out any out-of-character behavior. Each volume focuses on different main characters. I’ll do my best to give everyone a reasonable place in the story. It leans toward the infinite-flow genre, but it has a beginning and an end, and won’t be abandoned. Here are two excerpts to give you a taste of my writing: “The summe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Junk Card 废牌 The Junk Card: The Dealer Is No God At eighteen, Orpheus dealt cards beneath the firmament, one to each person, deciding their fate. Junk rank was the lowest tier of cards. Those with junk rank were people the world had sentenced to death. But on a wall in Guixu, Li Luchen found three lines his father had written in blood: Junk rank isn't something you're born with. It's made by people. And the dealer is no god. He's a D-rank Joker, a good-for-nothing despised by the whole city, and the o 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Midpoint of the Journey 旅途的中点 (Terraria) + (Two Male Leads) + (Norton Campbell) “Like father, like son: a miner's son will be a miner too.” After losing consciousness completely, Prospector Norton Campbell stumbled upon a mineral-rich planet called Terra. His deadened heart was filled with resentment and humiliation. After a lifetime of poverty and hardship, Norton was given a second chance at life. Terra: A modern world where guns and magic coexist. The four great empires of Solar, Nebula, Vortex, and Stardust, along with t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Identity V: Searching for Alice 第五人格:寻找爱丽丝 [Xie Ji CP. Contains alternate-universe elements. Apologies for any out-of-character behavior.] That day, Orpheus returned to the manor, drank the Hydra potion, and recovered his memories of the past. "So I've already lost you..." To find Alice, Orpheus reaches an agreement with the Nightmare. Alice is already broken beyond repair, so for her sake, Orpheus drinks the Muse potion and searches for Alices in different worlds, hoping to keep them from falling into the abyss. At the end of the story, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Did New York Blow Up Today? 纽约今天炸了吗? Mechanical geniuses like Tony Stark are usually few and far between. At least, that was what Howard Stark thought. His son was the best in the world. Mark Leznik thought Howard was terribly shortsighted. His daughter Tracy was the future of technology. Luca Balsak wasn’t interested in robots, so in theory, he shouldn’t have been involved in their dispute at all. That was until Tony Stark burst onto the scene with a nuclear reactor in his chest and Iron Man Armor, while Tracy summoned a massive r 191Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Identity V: Shadow Redemption 第五人格,暗影救赎 Amid the hardships of life, the protagonist receives a mysterious invitation to the Identity V manor and steps into a world of horror and suspense. In one thrilling game after another, the protagonist and their teammates fight side by side, evading powerful hunters in terrifying places like asylums, castles, and hospitals. A mysterious letter, a series of hidden rooms, and one hair-raising ordeal after another gradually reveal the enormous secret lurking behind the manor. But escaping the manor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Identity V: The Mimic, Xiangxiang 第五人格:模仿者香香 Once the Detective Squad is corrupted by the Fallen, its members become neutral, and the vast majority turn into vagrants. Skills gradually losing their effectiveness is a sign of Fallen corruption. The transformation is agonizing, and no one from the neutral faction has ever returned to the Detective Squad. The detective doesn't want to become a vagrant. Main pairing: Schemer x Chess Player Side pairings: Master Thief x Sentinel, Many-Faced x Fool 121Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 After the Dungeon, I Started Gambling with My Life as a Duo Antique Dealer 副本后,从双排古董商开始赌命 [No harem, no brainless characters, no formulaic plot] [Identity V + Infinite Flow + battles of wits + ensemble cast] Feng Yue accidentally transmigrates into an Infinite Flow game world and is forced to join six strangers on a bus for a deadly game where their lives are at stake. But just as the game begins, she awakens a golden finger that lets her summon Identity V characters, and from the start, she summons the ancient god Qi Shiyi as her teammate. As one instance after another comes to an e 48Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 28 Identity V: The Story of Michiko 第五人格:美智子传 [Michiko (Geisha) Backstory] Michiko’s life before entering the manor. Her graceful dancing, melodious singing, fluttering fan, and enchanting shamisen... Her departed family, lost love, and friends she could never find... Michiko’s entire life was shaped by the ravages of war. People tried to control war, only to be controlled by it instead. 9Reads—Score214d adds
- 29 Identity V: The Player's Persona 第五人格:人设戏子 (A quick heads-up: I revised the outline once, so the first 80 chapters might not quite line up with what comes after. There may be some out-of-character moments. This story has two female leads. The first 80 chapters focus more on their relationship, and suggestions for scenes you'd like to see are welcome. If it's not to your taste, feel free to move on. Aside from Xin Huan, everyone else is just friends, except in the first 80 chapters...) My name is Nangong Ling... I, a Chinese god who must' 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Crossing Dimensions: The Growth of a Fifth S-Rank Gardener 跨次元,第五S牌园丁成长路 (Lots of jokes and memes. I'm a new author, so I'd love readers' feedback.) Recently, Identity V exploded in popularity online. Lisa, a player who'd drifted away from the game, felt the urge to return. She never expected to be mocked in-game for having over five thousand matches and still being a low-tier faker. Furious, she started arguing after the match, only for the System's bot to mute her. She could only watch as the player who'd been carried through the match mocked her. In a fit of rage, 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Identity V: The Easygoing Vibe of a Burning Winter 第五人格:燃冬特有的松弛感 [Primarily Mercenary/Clown, with secondary Mike/Clown; all Clown pairings refer to the Hunter Joker] [Also includes Gardener/Doctor, double Jack, Prisoner/Hermit, Patient/Psychologist, and Knight/Gamekeeper] When Naib Subedar first arrived in a new and unfamiliar city, he decided to keep doing what he knew best: taking on jobs. But this assignment was especially bizarre: he had to meddle in the life of Joker, an obscure celebrity. Naib had planned to refuse, but when Mike offered him a generous 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 My Years as a Hunter 我当监管者的那些年 This unexpected transmigration sent Jiaping into a parallel world of Identity V. Who gets it? You run into a Hunter right from the start. Are you going to be launched into the air at the manor? What is the truth behind Oletus Manor? Can everyone escape the manor? #Fanfiction #ManorLife #EntirelyFictional #Comedy —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 What Should I Do After Transmigrating into Number Five? 穿到第五该怎么办 [Two female leads]+ [Everyone except the two protagonists and the Heart Patients is platonic]+ [Extremely sweet]+ [Slightly doted-on-by-everyone]+ [Will become a crossover later] (The author isn't a long-time Identity V player. I've only played for about a year, and not very actively, so I don't know some characters' stories and they may appear less often.) Lin Zhi was introduced to Identity V by her good friend Song Yue. As someone who knew a fair bit about the game, she stared thoughtfully at 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Identity V: The City of Odilis 第五人格欧蒂利丝之城 What if Oletus were a city? The protagonist is an original character, told in first person. This story contains out-of-character portrayals, dubbed-dialogue style, and personal headcanons. Everyone is portrayed with platonic relationships, except for canon pairings, where the official backstory confirms that one person has feelings for the other, or that they are mutually in love. The story is set around 1891. Bendersen comes to the infamous City of Nightmares, Oletus, to claim his grandfather’s 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Identity V: Eternity 第五人格:之永恒 Hello, everyone! I wrote this book just for fun, so please don't be too harsh if it's not your cup of tea. The protagonist is female. Feel free to put yourself in her shoes. The main story is about everyone doting on the protagonist, with no CP, but there are couples in the extras. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Identity V: Life Is Just a Kitten Meowing 第五人格:人生就是小猫喵喵 What is the world like after death? Emilia says, "Meow meow meow." 1. The protagonist is a local in the Fifth Dimension. She doesn't transmigrate or get reborn, and there's no main pairing! She's a little kid, about as much of a crybaby as the little girl! But there is a hinted Prisoner x Hermit pairing!!! (Mostly hints, and it won't take up much of the story.) The only other pairing assumed is Psychologist x Patient. 2. The protagonist was raised by cats, so her values differ from those of norm 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Rule Horror: When the Villagers Come to Play the Instance 规则怪谈:当庄里人来玩副本 [Ensemble cast and worldbuilding + modern apocalypse + rules-based horror. Could humanity really face extinction overnight? And that Eerie King, could it be...] This book currently has no couples. If there's a pairing you'd like to see, you can suggest adding a little sweetness. Some of the settings may differ from the original story. Any similarities to other authors' works are purely coincidental. Apologies for any out-of-character portrayals. I'll do my best to make every character feel vivid 59Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Impostor: Playing the Game With My Life 模仿者:以身入局 Identity V: Impostor Game. Main pairing: Yin Qi; secondary pairing: Zhi Zhen. A little Yin Shao (no fixed roles), Yu Qian, Yan Huo, Lie Yan, Di Mi, Dao Zhi. All others are platonic friendships. Aside from Zhi Zhen, there are no official storylines for the other pairings. This book follows the positive route. Sorry, I got the title wrong later on. Tomato wouldn’t let me change it. I’ll open another book for the reverse route, which covers the previous cycle. Since there’s no Conspirator in the r 140Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Oletis's Detective Conan Adventure 欧利蒂丝的名柯之旅 [No romance + transmigrating from Identity V to Detective Conan + Survivor POV] The friends at Oletus Manor led quiet, ordinary lives day after day: some played ranked matches, some sparred, some watched the show, and some threw parties. Without warning, a strange force attacked the manor, violently shaking the space around it. The Hunters and Survivors all went out together to defend their home. But this mysterious force seemed to be something formidable. It fought with the Old Ones, and in the 102Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 AAA Manor Fog Blade Wholesaler Jack AAA庄园雾刃批发商杰克 AAA Manor Fogblade Wholesaler Jack 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Identity V: Arriving at the Manor with a Reward System 第五人格:带着奖励系统亲临庄园 [One Female Lead]+ [Healing]+ [School Life]+ [Coming of Age] Dong Niantang offended the God of Identity V during a match after the god made a mistake that sabotaged him. As punishment, the god cursed him, and from then on, Dong Niantang's life became inseparable from Identity V. But eventually, the god felt guilty and gave him a quest System that could affect both the game and reality. With the rewards from the System, Dong Niantang transformed his once dull and uneventful life. He also met the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Identity V Is Just So Satisfying 就这个第五人格爽 [The novel is set in 2118, 2118! So it’s perfectly normal for characters who don’t have an Identity V counterpart in the real world yet to appear in the story.] The apocalypse arrives, and Identity V players awaken superpowers related to the characters they love playing most, then set out to save the world. Joseph players can take photos to create a world within the picture and use it as a shelter for everyone; Dream Witch players can possess multiple followers and send them to fight zombies; Br —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 I'm Not the Savior in Identity V 第五我才不是救世主 [An Identity V fanfiction featuring little stories about each character, with no manor and themes of redemption] I've always been an ordinary person. But one day, I was told I had to go save someone else. Give me a break. I'm no savior. 100Reads—Score10414d adds
- 44 Identity V: I Became Nahida?! 第五人格:我成了纳西妲?! [OOC Warning]+ [Abandonment Warning]+ [The Group Spoils Her] Any similarities are purely coincidental. Please don’t plagiarize; if you do, I, Kuni, will pursue this to the end. Zhiyao thought she would spend her whole life enjoying the easygoing life of a homebody. She never expected to be eliminated by the world simply because she was too happy and careless. But a kind Grim Reaper gave her a new chance at rebirth: the familiar plot device from novels, transmigration. Zhiyao thought she would tr 52Reads—Score614d adds
- 45 Global Mutation: I Obtained Identity V from the Start 全球异变:开局获得第五人格 (Identity V + awakening + mythical beasts + ghosts + technology + mutation) (No female lead) (The protagonist grows from a complete novice into someone decisive and ruthless) (The Call of the Abyss runs throughout the entire story!!!) (Also known as: The Call of the Abyss: I’ll Break Through the Darkness) One night in ancient times, every living thing in the world suddenly grew stronger. Plants developed greater intelligence, bigger and tougher bodies, and all sorts of flashy abilities. Ghosts, 37Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 46 The Fifth: A Madman's Journey to Another World 第五:癫人的异世界之旅 What happens when a top student who never pays attention to the outside world transmigrates into Identity V? (Sorry for the OOC. This story is still packed with memes. It’s the prequel to my previous book, told in chronological order.) 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Identity V: The Salvation That Belongs to Me 第五人格:属于我的救赎 Female-oriented + comedy + unhinged + healing + slice of life The author's mental state is cause for concern. The work they've written is just as concerning. This book contains some implausible situations. Please take it with a grain of salt. I'm only writing a novel. I haven't actually transmigrated. You don't need to use your brain to read this book. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Transmigrating into a Novel with the Identity V System 带着第五人格系统穿小说 Chen Baihui had quit playing Identity V. Then one day, the Identity V System suddenly appeared out of nowhere and bound her to play as both a Survivor and a Hunter, beginning her wild, chaotic travels through a mad novel world... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 National Fate: Identity V Is Just That Much Fun 国运:就这个第五人格爽 [Identity V + National Destiny + No Romance + Female Protagonist] In 3025 AD, the game of Oletus Manor descended upon Blue Star, bringing a glimmer of new hope just as the planet's energy reserves were on the verge of running dry. When the Manor game first arrived, it caused immense panic around the world. But one person stood up at that time and brought a spark of light to the world... ... A year later, a special instructor arrived at Oriental Software University in L City. The students quickly 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Identity V: The Silent Negative 第五人格,沉默的底片 Whether your favorite pairing is popular, moderately popular, or niche, there’s something for everyone here. Since we’re all here to enjoy our own pairings, let’s not argue over what’s in someone else’s bowl. (That means keeping to your own corner and enjoying what you like. Respect goes both ways.) The story is divided into arcs, with each arc set in a different world. Before each new world begins, I’ll list the pairings that will appear. If any of them are a hard no for you, skip that arc. Ple 2Reads—Score—14d adds

















































