Novels like You Really Should Just Die
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- 1 Rule Horror: The Horror Game 规则怪谈惊悚游戏 After a super typhoon swept through the region, the entire coastal city was left in ruins. One sudden mutation shattered humanity’s peaceful way of life. On that torrentially rainy night, large numbers of people vanished, plunging the whole world into endless panic. Because it happened on a global scale, no place was spared. Fortunately, not all of humanity disappeared, giving the survivors a brief chance to catch their breath. But danger and opportunity often go hand in hand. Perhaps, in hindsi 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Shameless CEO, Flirting with His Sweetheart Every Day 赖皮总裁，每天在线诱哄小甜妻 [Scheming CEO vs. aloof heiress; big bad wolf vs. little lamb] “CEO, Miss Yu has returned to the country.” “She finally decided to come back?” “CEO, Miss Yu is in G City now.” “Book me a flight to G City right away.” “CEO, Miss Yu is trending.” “Quick, I want to trend too.” “CEO, Miss Yu is engaged.” “I wasn't even there, and she dares to get engaged?” “CEO, your wife has disappeared again.” “Find her!” “CEO, your wife wants a divorce.” “Impossible!” When they meet again, he's still the sche 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Possessive Obsession: The Power Broker’s Captive Darling 强势占有，疯批掌权人的掌心囚宠 [Southeast Asian family dynasty leader + lonely, vulnerable girl from China + mixed-race romance + international love affair + forced marriage and possessive love + both are inexperienced + happy ending] On the night they first meet, Lu Chenye uses himself as bait, waiting for the person behind the plot to walk right into his trap. But he never expects the one who barges into his scheme to be a pitiful little rabbit begging him to save her, not a poison-wielding spy. The sight of her tear-strea 714Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 4 I Became the Sword God with a Divine Statue 带着神像成剑神 He Yan was an ordinary college student whose greatest hobby was gaming. Who could have guessed that after a dinner with friends, he would transmigrate to another world? Seeing everyone around him dressed in medieval clothing, He Yan felt like crying. Fortunately, He Yan had a golden finger: the seven divine statues from his game. If the gods and nobles of this strange world would show no mercy, then he would use the sword in his hand to win justice for its people. When the sword in He Yan's hand —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Demon Princess with Sensory Processing Disorder Wants Companionship 超敏综合征魔族公主想要陪伴 [Pure Yuri] [Catgirl] [1v1] As a poor student and auditor at the Ilda Town branch of the School of Magic, Hill shared everyone else’s dream of entering the Royal Capital’s main academy and becoming a grand magic mentor. But then a stray black cat turned her life upside down. The cat leaped onto her desk and brushed its tail over Hill’s nose. “I can teach you top-tier magic. Your tuition is letting me pet you.” Hill figured she had nothing to lose. But then came the consequences: She was forced t 568Reads—Score15114d adds
- 6 The Story of the Universe’s Beginning 宇宙初始的故事 The story of the beginning of the universe 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Boy Who Made a Wish to God 向神许愿的男孩 The Boy Who Made a Wish to the Gods 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Chang'e Said Houyi Wasn't Home, So You Couldn't Come in After Her 嫦娥说道后羿不在家你不能后进来 Chang'e said, "Hou Yi isn't home, so you can't come in afterward." 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Xiaoyu, Bingshuo 枭羽，冰朔 [Genshin Impact Fanfiction: Diluc and Kaeya, Plot-Focused Version] From their first meeting as children, to their separation, and then to their reconciliation. "Kaeya, ever since the first time you called me big brother, I've never been able to bring myself not to forgive you." 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Obsessive Love: His Exclusive Surveillance 偏执迷恋：独占他的监视 I scored a great apartment at a bargain rent! I thought Heaven had finally smiled on me. Then I discovered that my devastatingly handsome neighbor was a control freak. His walls were covered with three hundred screens, all streaming my life in real time. I ate instant noodles, and he critiqued their nutritional value. I drew naughty pictures, and he censored them remotely. At my wits’ end, I called the police, but he handed me a psychiatric evaluation. “Miss, you’re the one with paranoid delusio 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Seven Cities? Dream or Reality? 七都？是梦亦或是现实？ [No System + reincarnation + transmigration + fan fiction + saving everyone] Transmigrate to Seven City! The world will be destroyed in seven days! Yuanxing: No rush! Watch me unlock the perfect ending. This is a fanfic about escaping the cycle. When the world keeps looping through its final seven days, how will you break the deadlock? The first volume focuses mainly on the protagonist’s self-redemption, and the story is relatively slow. Casual readers can start from Volume Two without missing o 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Strange Tales from the Instance Dungeon 副本诡事 After Chen Mo is pulled into a bizarre world, he is shunted through one instance after another. Eventually, he learns the truth about the world and, after paying a terrible price, passes the final trial and brings everything to an end. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Seven Days Reborn: After the Hero Dies 七日重生：勇者死后 Seven Days Reborn: After the Hero’s Death 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Books Suitable for 19-Year-Old Kids 适合19岁小朋友看的书 [Not reborn, no System, bittersweet, coming of age, self-redemption] The Book of Songs says that a gentleman may admire beauty, but his feelings must be sincere and his conduct restrained by propriety. Professor Ye Jiaying once said that it is normal for boys and girls to be attracted to each other during adolescence, and that all human emotions should be kept in check. Love is never a matter of extremes. It is not all sweetness when things are going well and insults when they are not. That is a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Eerie Boss! I Rule the Dungeons 诡异Boss！我在副本横着走 My new work is here! You’re welcome to check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Edward Fran: Beneath the Starlight 爱德华弗朗：星辉之下 [Self-Insert Romance + Fanwork Made with Love + Western Fandom] The whole world thinks Edward Fran is a once-in-a-generation star, a child actor who has enjoyed one lucky break after another. Only he knows the truth: there is no such thing as a star born under a lucky sign. All his luck was spent when he was eleven, when Vera Brown happened to take a second look at him. For the next few years, she shielded him from every storm and every bad romance, negotiated his contracts, and drove away the p 225Reads—Score11514d adds
- 17 The Spoiled Heiress: Both the White Moonlight and the Vermilion Mole 娇娇大小姐，是白月光亦是朱砂痣 [Playing the Fool to Outsmart Your Rivals] [Uncle] [Daring to Love and Hate] Proud, sweet young heiress x devoted, obsessive uncle She is both his unattainable dream and the beauty etched into his heart. A wealthy heiress's double life, unlocked all at once! She is the pure, radiant dream whom everyone cherishes, untouched by the world; she is also the passionate, fearless beauty etched into his heart, burned deep into his bones. When her doctor boyfriend favors his scheming junior, she doesn't —Reads—Score114d adds
- 18 Yue Rises, Dust Falls 玥起封尘 [Coming of Age] [Exorcism] [Ensemble Cast] Su Yue is bullied by her employer, but fortunately, a benefactor comes to her rescue, and she joins forces with them. She thinks it is just the work of lingering demons, but unexpectedly discovers a drought demon! Something is wrong with Guangling Town. Why are all the townspeople staring at their group? After finally breaking the formation, she runs into Jin Cenxiao, who abandoned her all those years ago. He even wants to take her back to his sect. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 After Our Marriage of Convenience, I Unmasked the Chief Engineer's Secret Identity 协议结婚后，我扒了总工的马甲 Shen Shuyan, a stern-faced quality inspector, got so flustered by everyone nagging her to get married that she impulsively tied the knot with Gu Yanci, whom she'd met on a blind date. Before the wedding, they agreed on three rules: don't interfere with each other's work, don't pry into each other's private lives, and part on good terms after a year. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Starting Today, I'll Be the Evil Leader of Justice 从今天开始当正义的邪恶首领吧 [No Female Lead + Lighthearted + Not Invincible] Chen Qi only wants to live out the rest of his life in peace and quiet in Furong City. But out of nowhere, he gets saddled with an evil System that claims to be high-performance. “Just accept, and money, beautiful women, power, even never coming home empty-handed from a fishing trip will all be yours,” the evil System declares. “Never coming home empty-handed from fishing is pretty impressive,” Chen Qi says, nodding despite himself. Then he cha 13Reads—Score10114d adds
- 21 Three Minutes to Ten 十点差三分 [Sweet campus romance + secret crush + rekindled love] A sweet story with just a little angst Cool, aloof campus beauty × rebellious, handsome campus heartthrob Three minutes to ten, and my love for you has no end in sight. The new neighbor next door is Jiang Yuxi, the school's new campus heartthrob. The first time Chen Chiyu's parents were called to school was because of Jiang Yuxi. “Is dating me really that embarrassing, Chen Chiyu?” “Mm... yeah, it's embarrassing...” After that day, the two n 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 My Master Is Still Dodging Her Disciple Today 师尊今日也在躲徒弟 [Two Male Leads + Master and Disciple + Three Souls in One Body + Transmigrate into a Book + Turning Straight + Push and Pull] After finishing a five-yuan egg fried rice in the company cafeteria, overworked office worker Zhang Dan suddenly collapses and dies. When he opens his eyes, he's become Xie Zhixiu, the villainous master in a xianxia novel. In the original story, he's eventually killed by his own disciple, Fu Yanguai, who cuts out his heart. But three souls coexist within this ancient spi —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Wielding the Sword, Upholding the Great Way 叱剑宏道 “Ladies and gentlemen! Lend me your ears. In Nangao Commandery, there once lived a rogue cultivator... He had no talent, no connections, and no lucky breaks. When he was young, people from a cultivation family brutally killed his parents, forcing him to flee from place to place. The old man who took him in and taught him immortal arts also passed away, leaving him only a spirit sword to accompany him through countless trials. All he wanted was to farm enough to fill his belly and spend his days 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 You're Strong, but My Words Become Law and Suppress Every School of Thought! 你很强，可惜我言出法随镇百家！ (A new author and a new book! Traditional fantasy, no brainless characters, no slow start, no System, no dumbing down, and written entirely by a human, with no AI.) Others have to spend over a decade honing their skills before they can fight with words. But Qi Xinyu was born with the golden finger of making his words come true! From the start, an old-school classical Chinese cultivator is harassing a village girl, and the taciturn Qi Xinyu simply can't stand by while his friend is bullied! When —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 I Devoured the Gods Whole 诸神被我，生吞活剥 Welcome to the most awesome county in the world: Divine County! Divine County is so beautiful... Oh, hey, isn't that the Divine King? Let's take a look at the Divine Official in the distance, folks Watch him team up with someone to smash It to pieces. "Come on, children "Come and eat me and It alive." —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 The Entire Cultivation World Is Waiting for Me to Ascend 全修仙界都在等我飞升 [Unconventional cultivation] [Not a wish-fulfillment story] [Everyone's favorite] [Attracts men and women alike. Note: contains mildly horrifying and gross scenes] A noblewoman of the imperial family and the only prince: Duan Daiqing begins cultivating immortality one day because she is the prophesied chosen one. A world once rich in spiritual energy and teeming with talent suddenly suffers a glitch. No more spiritual energy flows in from the outside, while increasingly powerful malign forces co —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Dream Life 2: Rekindling an Old Flame 梦境生之二再续前缘 "Don't look at me like that." "Why not?" "Because my body will start raining." After Lian Yangyang dies, what will become of the devoted Renault? If memories could be transplanted, would you be willing to stay with your beloved forever? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Shiyu: A Zhimi Fanfic 时遇，知妙同人文 [Genshin Impact Fanfiction, Zhiyu/Kaveh CP] The pride of the Darshan of Rtawahist and the pride of the Darshan of Kshahrewar. One chattering bird of paradise had been putting on a dazzling show since childhood, while a certain someone listened quietly. That is, until just before graduation, when the little bird could no longer stand his opinions and said bye-bye. But anyone who's played Genshin Impact knows what happened next: the bird named Kaveh wound up in debt and with nowhere to go, so he h 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Serpent Lord: Enter My Mountain and Be My Slave 蛇主：入我山，为我奴 [Dual Perspectives] [Mad Demon Lord] [Absolute Domination] [Coercive Love] [Substitute] Everyone thinks I kept Liu Ergou because I mistook him for my old friend A Zhao. How laughable. I know better than anyone. His looks are different, his temperament is different. He's soft-hearted and timid, afraid of pain. From beginning to end, he is not my A Zhao. But so what? A Zhao is dead. Year after year, not even his bones remain. The living cannot be kept, and obsession cannot be quelled. So I'll —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 It's Tough Being a Soul Reaper These Days 这年头无常不好当 Gu Chengyan thought he was destined for greatness. His life had gone smoothly for over a decade, but just as he was about to enter the wonderful new world of university at eighteen, everything turned bizarre and thrilling. Watchers lurked in the darkness, the impossible upended everything he knew, and he was forced into a partnership. First he resisted, then he reluctantly accepted, and finally he found himself willing. Maybe having a strange, gentle, handsome partner at his side wasn't so bad a 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Winning My Wife Back 把老婆追回来 [Love at first sight + Secret crush + The pursuit after losing her + The pride of heaven + Little dumpling] [Sharp-tongued, handsome elite ✖ Lazy beauty] The stunning Qiao Luo had never liked anyone before, but the first time he saw Shen Huai, he was captivated and found himself wanting him. But Shen Huai was straight, so Qiao Luo could only carefully hide his feelings. Then one drunken accident brought the two of them together physically. Qiao Luo tentatively tested the waters again, only to be 269Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 32 Esports: See You at the Summit 【电竞】巅峰再见 [Novella + passionate esports + two male leads + Identity V + no angst] The young people who love esports win the championship that belongs to them in the prime of their youth! Lin Yan x Qi You An esports novel based on Identity V. Other games featured in the story include Specimen Zero and MC (Minecraft). All fear comes from the unknown. The highest honor is the championship! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The General Is So Lucky to Have Such a Gentle Strategist 将军好福气，军师大人超温柔 A sunny, cheerful young general with formidable fighting skills × a refined, gentle, steady and exceptionally capable strategist A strong but tragic-looking shou, and a loyal wolf-pup gong. You may think he’s tragic, but he’s incredibly strong. Heterochromia, puppet king, white hair, and an uncanny doll-like face: these are all villain traits, haha. Please note: this is not a palace power-struggle story!!! Both leads are each other’s only ones, both are each other’s only ones, both are each othe 90Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 There Is Gu in the Central Plains, Too 中原亦有蛊 Everyone knows the Miaojiang people’s Gu worms are unrivaled, able to control minds and take lives from thousands of miles away. But few know that the Central Plains have Gu of their own. It stirs a person’s emotions until they give up everything: their sanity, wealth, martial arts, reputation, and, of course, their life. They offer it all to you with their own hands, gladly giving you anything you desire, without a trace of resentment. Yet this rare treasure is elusive. People throughout the la 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Qiansui, Please Be Kind to Me 千岁请疼爱我 Yang Shujin was furious. She was about to be married off to a puppet emperor old enough to be her grandfather! All because her father had offended An Lichang, the eunuch who held power at court. The despicable eunuch was so petty that he used his authority to force a pampered legitimate daughter like her into the palace to serve him. But... why was she serving that wretched eunuch after entering the palace?! Fine. With the lives of her entire family in his hands, she would just have to put up wi 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Tales of the Old White Jade River 白玉河旧事录 Also known as The Monster Who Works as a Forensic Pathologist Among Humans Please Note Two male leads, powerful leads, criminal investigations, mystery and suspense. If you want to enjoy a pleasant vacation in Yanjiang City, please observe the following rules: 1. If you find a suspicious, unidentified object by the riverbank, call the police immediately and leave it to them. 2. Yanjiang City is built in the mountains, and the terrain is rugged. If you see an abandoned hospital in the mountains 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 I Left My Husband and Child and Finally Saw the Light: I Want the College Entrance Exam, Not a Man 抛夫弃子我悟了，不要男人要高考 In her previous life, Lan Xuemei was a model wife and mother. She was elegant in public and capable in the kitchen. She married a man ten years older than her and endured his cheating and abuse time and again, giving everything for her child. After raising her son, she helped raise her grandson. Then, when she fell ill, they sent her back to her hometown, where she died alone... Given a new life, she finally saw the truth! She kicked her ex-husband to the curb and let her son fend for himself. F 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Wake Up! I'm Your Mean Childhood Friend, Not Your Wife! 醒醒！我是恶毒青梅不是你老婆！ Xia Xinyuan transmigrates into a book, as Lu Yuanbai’s childhood friend... and the villainous one. Luckily, she arrives early enough to keep the plot under control! Her plan is to stop causing trouble, change the ending, and build a wonderful life!!! Xia Xinyuan begins deliberately keeping her distance from him, acting afraid of him. She clearly laughs and chats happily with other people. Why does her smile disappear the moment she sees him? She changes her face faster than the pages of a book c 6Reads—Score10814d adds
- 39 High Martial: The Amazing Journey of Electric Boy 高武：电击小子的奇妙旅程 #High Martial Arts, #No System, #Comedy, #Fighting The myriad races encircle humanity, and the human race is “thunder” weak. After a kind-hearted truck driver dropped Yang Yi into a high-martial-arts world, he awakened a lightning talent from the start. He had no choice but to change the world through a thousand times the effort of an ordinary person. Many years later Ji Bao, the fourth-strongest powerhouse at a certain martial arts university: “That’s right, I have a date with the Martial King. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Immortal Realm: Has the World Gone Haywire? 仙域：世界乱套了？ [Ensemble Cast] + [Cultivation] + [Fast-Paced] What's going on with this world? They say the demon race is about to rise, and the Demon Immortal Emperor who will destroy the Myriad Worlds is about to awaken. So why have transmigrators, reborn people, children of destiny, and all sorts of other immensely fortunate people appeared at the same time? Child of the Plane, Xiao: I'm not an island? Chosen Protagonist: As long as I work hard, grow stronger, and defeat the Demon King, that'll do, righ 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Reborn with a Cheat 重生之我也有外挂 [Both leads reborn + sweet romance, with a little angst] [This novel features transmigration and dual rebirth, family and palace intrigue in an ancient setting, as well as fantasy adventures and personal growth. It may be a bit of a hodgepodge.] Pei Yun has been reborn. The woman who transmigrated into her world took everything from her and left her family in ruins. Given another life, Pei Yun will crush the transmigrator beneath her heel... She has no idea, though, that someone traded lifetime —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Demon Ancestor of the Villainous Path 反派妖祖 [Harem] + [Not Overpowered] Bai Jiuyao transmigrates and becomes a human raised by a group of demons. A mature, gentle nine-tailed fox is his adoptive mother, and he also has eight demon-empress aunts, each with a distinct personality. Just as he is planning to become the Demon Ancestor, the System tells him that he is the world's great villain. From then on, both the human and demon races have a human whom they compete to dote on. The female emperor of the Divine Martial Dynasty wants to seize 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Vengeful Ghost Has Come: All of You Shall Die 厉鬼临世，请诸君赴死 Vengeful ghosts rise again, bringing suffering to the human world and threatening the continuation of life. There is a group of people who fear neither death nor danger and charge forward. Even when death lies ahead, they will become sparks to light the way for those who come after. [Decisive and ruthless + despair + selflessness + organization + no female lead] 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 Remember, I Love You 记得，我爱你 [Based on real experiences × End-of-life diary × True BE] This is a heart-wrenching story of unrequited love, and the tragic account of a girl with depression. At seventeen, Yan Yue unexpectedly falls for a man named Xiao Yi. He is nine years older than her, and his sexuality is a mystery. He has incurable kidney failure... “Little girl, what did you just wish for?” “Xiao Yi, the wish I made on my birthday seven years ago was... I hope you’ll always remember me.” This book is divided into fo 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Pick Up a Card and Join the Game 捡牌上桌 From the start, I had a winning hand, but little by little, I played it into a complete mess. I’ve thrown away my cards and flipped the table, but who would ever put up with me? I can’t read minds, pick up on people’s moods, or suck up to anyone. Every time, after I’ve cried and thrown a fit, I still end up having to crouch down and pick up the cards one by one to put them back on the table. Life has no what-ifs; you can only risk everything. I don’t know what fate has in store, but I’ll grit my 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Stealing the Stars: The Demon Lord Returns 偷星：魔君归来 After perishing alongside Mu'er V, Liuxing is reborn at the moment he first awakens his powers. This time, he'll make up for all the regrets of his past life. He won't be a mere seasoning in someone else's romance again. He'll seize his own happiness, holding Cangyue's hand until the end of time. But as time passes, he becomes the Demon Lord once more and defeats Mu'er V, only to discover that an even greater crisis is about to descend upon this world... 176Reads—Score614d adds
- 47 The So-Called Third Eye 所谓的第三只眼 Zhao Zerui looked at the mirror. The young man reflected in it had one more eye than an ordinary person. Hateful, weary, greedy, grasping… He reached out and touched his cheek. The eye vanished, leaving only a young man with a beauty mark beneath one eye, smiling gently in the mirror. (A slice-of-life story, not a mystery or horror, and maybe not a power fantasy? No CP, fictional setting, an imperfect male lead and equally imperfect characters.) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 I'm Not a Novelist 我不是小说家 This is not a wish-fulfillment story, not mindless, and not formulaic. If that's not your thing, don't read it. A transmigrator or a native? Survival or death? A lone star drifts through this chaotic world. The gazes of the Seven Lords of Fate, a mysterious figure who controls truth and falsehood, and a strange, deranged organization all drive Wan Yiqiu step by step toward the abyss. He went mad, completely mad. He lost everything, and gained everything. Beneath the false sky screen, the youth s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Nest of Beginnings 起始之巢 The world is one enormous nest, and every one of us is a parasite. When the two great nests, the Beginning and the End, converge, the destined true god is born. In Year 9993 of the Beginning and End Era, Bai Jie opens his eyes in the Nest of Beginnings. I swallow the blazing speck of light in the sky. I am the new sun. The masses call out the true name of the Sun Sovereign. I am... Chi Mian! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 The Fake Eunuch: Ruling Fate from the Dragon Bed 假太监，从夜卧龙榻开始主宰天命 Zhongcui Palace, the Consort Shu's residence. Consort Shu Su Qingxue and Lin Chen, who had transmigrated here after falling off Mount Hua, were discussing the meaning of life when a shrill announcement suddenly rang out from beyond the hall: "His Majesty has arrived!" Lin Chen froze. If the emperor caught him, a fake eunuch, in the Consort's bed, he would be as good as dead. What should he do? This is urgent! Anyone there? 8.3kReads—Score71114d adds
