Novels like Identity V: A Time of Old and New
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- 1 Beneath the Truth: Melody's Addiction 真理之下:梅洛笛的瘾 Main pairing: Joseph/Embalmer Minor pairings: Jack/Thief, Prisoner/Professor Apologies for personal headcanons and OOC characterization. Gatte Uriel, will you fall in love with the “Desi Melody” before you? He said the wheel of fate could not be turned back. So he kissed the free-spirited bird. I had never known love, had I not met you. I love you, along with the hatred you feel for me. 167Reads8.1Score10214d adds
- 2 A Little Photographer X Embalmer Fodder 一些摄殓d加饭 A little extra for Identity V. Contains Jack and Naib, and Prisoner and Guard. Please beware if these pairings aren't your thing. My writing isn't great, so please don't flame me if you don't like it. I couldn't find the stories I wanted to read, so I decided to write them myself. The characters are seriously out of character, so read at your own risk. (Just kidding, I think my writing is insanely good.) Fanfiction isn't original work, and this isn't pure romance. I'm not sure why the tags are l 24Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 3 Identity V: Shouldn't We Be Dating Our Rivals? 第五人格:对家也要谈恋爱? [The rating is low because the book just started getting ratings. If you like it, please leave a five-star review! It will gradually rise.] [Happy ending, peaceful world setting] Main pairing: Photographer x Embalmer. Side pairings: Jack x Mercenary, Prisoner x Professor, Grave Keeper x Knight. Everyone else is platonic. The main focus is romance, with a lighthearted, carefree, slightly chaotic everyday vibe. Includes a show-off System. Passing-through pairings: Postman x Painter, Fool x Prospec 462Reads7.3Score10614d adds
- 4 Identity V: As Wished 第五人格如愿 The manor makes the wishes of a few people come true. Main pairings: Photographer/Gravekeeper, Mercenary/Coordinator, Prisoner/Prospector, Embalmer/Seer Side pairings: Psychologist/Patient, Gardener/Doctor, Novelist/Journalist, Acrobat/Dancer, Composer/Barmaid There may be a little OOC, so please bear with me. 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 [Aesop X Joseph] Song Beneath the Moon 【摄殓】月下曲 I've gone full zen about it. I've revised this book over and over. I'm moving the earlier H-rated chapters here. The bonus content is connected to «No Solution». Moonlight ✘ Exorcist Loving and fighting each other 19Reads—Score114d adds
- 6 Identity V: The ABO Guide to True Love 第五人格:ABO真理恋爱指南 Behind the truth lies silence, and silence will eventually give rise to rebellion. Welcome to Beneath the Truth. Every question will eventually be answered. Perhaps you and I are in a game, or perhaps… we have long been trapped in the truth. 284Reads8.7Score11614d adds
- 7 Drowning at Last 终溺 “In my senior year of high school, I saw him in the school brochure. Gray hair, cool eyes, a mask covering half his face, but unable to conceal the distance and composure in his gaze. He stood by the glass window of the lab, head bowed as he recorded data, as if dissecting a corpse: focused, sharp, meticulous. Forensic Science, Aesop Carl. I stared at that photograph for a long time, until the edge of the page grew creased from the way I unconsciously rubbed it. The scent of red wine pheromones 160Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 8 Identity V: The Earl's Banquet 第五人格:伯爵宴会 OOC warning! Plus crazy writing, comedy, shenanigans, a touch of horror, and maybe an ensemble cast? Not sure if that counts. The plot calls for lots of minor characters. Slow-paced. Main: [Joseph-Carl], a slightly power-balanced pairing, one Carl and many Josephs. Secondary: [Hermit-Luca] [Jack-Naib], both power couples; [Fool's Gold-Norton] Minor: [Gardener-Doctor] [Clown-Dancer] [Night Bones] Friendship: [Bloody Queen-Bloody Butterfly] F5: [Mercenary-Prophet-Embalmer-Prospector-Prisoner] One 179Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 9 Identity V: The Socially Anxious Embalmer Becomes a Streaming Sensation 第五人格:社恐入殓师直播万人迷 [Seer x Undertaker] + [Pure Romance] + [Two Male Leads] + [Happy Ending]. Seer x Undertaker only. Apologies for any out-of-character moments. A little story set in a parallel universe. May everyone who reads it get a five-star on a single pull and climb the ranked ladder with ease! The whole story focuses on Seer and Undertaker, with everything revolving around the two of them~~ 703Reads8.7Score11314d adds
- 10 Beneath the Truth: The Silent Rebel 真理之下【缄默的反叛者】 Some of the plot is based on Identity V. Truth and Inference is a parallel-world version of Identity V's main story, and I only know the general outline. Sorry if anyone feels out of character. This is my first time writing, so feel free to offer suggestions if anything seems off. The plot may also differ from the original. [Sensitive readers] Love it or hate it, I don't care. [Joseph/Emily, Luca/Alva, Jack/Naib, Aesop/Andrew, Antonio/Edgar] 102Reads—Score2814d adds
- 11 Identity V: Photographer X Embalmer: Not for Sale 第五人格摄殓:非卖品 An ill and delicate Joseph paired with the killer Aesop. Apologies if they’re out of character. “The most perfect collectibles are never priced and displayed in a shop window, because they are one-of-a-kind treasures in this world, not for sale.” What you thought was our first meeting was the long-awaited moment when I finally met you face to face. ------Joseph 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Them in the Fifth 第五中的他们 “Happy people don’t come back to the manor.” But you can come to the manor to find your own happiness. Wounds may leave ugly scars, but in the manor you can find someone to stay by your side and help you heal. Scene One: The philanthropist suddenly popped up behind the gardener and the doctor, saying, “Kreacher didn’t see anything. Kreacher didn’t take your things.” The lucky one, dressed in a maid outfit, tugged at her skirt with a flushed face, whether from anger or embarrassment she couldn’t 344Reads8.6Score10714d adds
- 13 Identity V: The Melo-Di Couple Are Putting on an Act Again 第五人格:梅洛笛夫夫又在互演 [Photographer × Undertaker warning! Photographer × Undertaker warning! Photographer × Undertaker warning! The only CP is Photographer × Undertaker!!! All others are platonic friendships!!! Important things must be said three times! Mature content! Mature content! Mature content! OOC warning! Many original headcanons! Both are each other's one and only!!!! No reposting. Plagiarism will be pursued!] As a shadow hidden in the dark by the Yulir family, Gait never imagined he would catch the attenti 2.7kReads9.3Score18914d adds
- 14 Identity V: Who Is Your White Moonlight [Photographer X Embalmer 第五人格:谁是你家白月光【摄殓 [HE, peaceful-world setting; misunderstandings will all be cleared up] Main pairing: Joseph/Embalmer; secondary pairings: Prisoner/Professor, Postman/Painter, Fool's Gold/Prospector. Everyone else is platonic, with brief appearances by Jack/Thief, secondary pairing of Cowboy/Barmaid, Bane/Composer, Feaster/Seer, Psychologist/Patient, and Novelist/Journalist, whose platonic relationship is with Little Alice; Gardener/Doctor can be read as either platonic or romantic, and Knight/Fire Investigator, 344Reads8.9Score11114d adds
- 15 Flowers Sink into the Sea 花沉渊海 The Sea of Flowers Sinks into the Abyss will be completely restructured and rewritten. Authorization is pending, and the adaptation will be written by @Yan Xing. The adaptation will retain the original's initial characters, setting, and core concepts, while fleshing out the characters, expanding the worldbuilding, clarifying the lines between heroes and villains and the direction of the plot, extensively revamping the original story, and writing and finalizing a brand-new ending. The world has 20Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 16 [Seer X Embalmer] No Way Out 【摄殓】无可解 Duskblade × Musician For thousands of years, a cursed fate has weighed upon them. Their family is slaughtered, and they are hunted down, yet there is no way to break the curse. What is the truth behind this curse, dormant for so many years? Please do not reproduce large portions of this work without permission. 25Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 17 Identity V: A Blank Love Diary 第五人格:空白恋习簿 [Ships: Seer x Embalmer / Prisoner x Hermit / Jack x Mercenary / Fool x Prospector, pure sweetness, no angst] [Includes age adjustments; everyone is around the same age] [The Fool and the Prospector are two separate people in this story. Please avoid if that’s not for you] [The modern setting inevitably means some characters differ from the original. Sorry for any OOC] “In the age of mind-link gaming, who still plays games on a phone or computer?” Eternal Realm: a globally popular VRMMO with a 1kReads8.2Score19414d adds
- 18 Identity V: Hidden Love and Captivity 第五人格:隐爱和囚 [Signed and complete] Alvaro Lorenzo x Luca Balsa “Will winter cicadas live to see spring?” “Lord Ice Master, do you love me?” The Ice Master reigns supreme. 60Reads8.5Score1514d adds
- 19 Identity V: Memories of the Past 第五人格:忆往昔 Content warning: OOC; if you dislike it, please stay away. (Mixed original worldbuilding and settings) [Ensemble cast + super sweet romance + unconventional pairings + mixed settings] Please note: I won't abandon this story, and I'm always open to feedback. Main pairings: (Huang Xie. The big guy is doted on) (Joker and Mercenary) (Su San) [Prisoner and Hermit? Hermit and Prisoner?] [Photographer and Embalmer? Embalmer and Photographer?] Side pairings: (Fool and Prospector) (Gardener and Doctor? 96Reads6.7Score1914d adds
- 20 Identity V: The Silent Rebel 第五人格:缄默的反叛者 [Signed, complete] Welcome, everyone, to Beneath the Truth Main pairing: [Aesop x Joseph] Side pairings: [Naib x Norton / Jack x Mercenary / Night Owl x Bones / Psychologist x Patient] Apologies for out-of-character moments and original settings An invitation. “Mr. Gatt, we sincerely invite you to join our research into eternal beauty.” A meeting. “Greetings, Lord Melody.” “Would you be willing to give this a try with me?” “My dear, you'll regret it.” “I never regret anything.” … What is 364Reads8.6Score11014d adds
- 21 Identity V: The Superpowered One Goes on a Rampage Again Today 第五人格:超能力者今天也暴走啦 [Future technology + supernatural powers + school life + ensemble cast + lighthearted alternate universe] [Main pairings: Hidden Prisoner / Jack the Ripper and Mercenary / Photographer and Embalmer / Fool and Prospector] [Characterization serves the plot, take note!] In the interstellar era, some young people in Country W can develop special abilities by training their brains. They are placed in specialized schools for study and research. The academy at the very top of these institutions for th 547Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 22 He Is My Teacher 他是我的先生 (Identity V) Abstract humor + comedy + OOC + this author is unhinged A slow-blooming romance with plenty of buildup, so please be patient as you read. Love isn't everything in life; every character has a life of their own. The plot requires lots of background characters. Main pairing: Photographer and Embalmer. Side pairings: Prisoner and Hermit, Ripper and Mercenary, Fool's Gold and Prospector. Minor pairings: Gardener and Doctor, Psychologist and Patient, Wu Chang and Seer, Disciple and Guard 167Reads8.2Score10114d adds
- 23 Identity V: A Meeting in the Abyss 第五人格:深渊相遇 [Main pairings: Photographer/Undertaker, Jack/Naib, Hastur/Eli] [Side pairings: Gardener/Doctor, Coordinator/Mechanic, Prospector/Novelist] [Photographer/Undertaker arc] → Pure love + yearning Early on ●I could kill you right now, and it wouldn’t matter at all. Later ●I’m completely obsessed with you, darling. [Jack/Naib arc] → Coercion + not realizing one’s own feelings Early on ●I only looked away for a moment, and you’re already so insatiable? Later ●You’re the one I love, Naib. [Hastur/Eli a 255Reads8.2Score10314d adds
- 24 Identity V: The Manor’s Rules for Survival 第五人格:庄园生存法则 Identity V fanfic with character pairings This story features all the characters, and follows the main storyline as it develops. The cover is used with permission from the original artist. Main pairings: Jack/Naib, Photographer/Undertaker, Hermit/Prisoner, Fool’s Gold/Prospector, Composer/Journalist Side pairings: Psychologist/Patient, Postman/Artist, Ripper/Dancer, Wax Artist/Guard 26, Gardener/Doctor Character OOC warning! 418Reads8.7Score10314d adds
- 25 Beneath the Truth: The Silent Rebel 真理之下:缄默的反叛者 432Reads8.6Score10014d adds
- 26 Identity V: Sweet Little Moments 第五人格:甜蜜小日常 Oooooooooc warning Main pairing: Jack and Joseph Side pairings: Wu Chang and Luca, Aesop and Eli, Emily and Fiona, Ganji and Antonio, Tracy and Luchino, Victor and Kurt, Emma and Emily, Hastur and Eli Once all the misunderstandings are cleared up, they get together surrounded by everyone. Little everyday moments unfold in the manor. 179Reads8.8Score10714d adds
- 27 Identity V: Claiming the Seventh Abyss Championship 第五人格之夺冠深渊七 A fanfic for the Identity V OPH esports scene. Apologies for any out-of-character portrayals! Some character backstories have been changed, and I’ll provide reasonable explanations later. Main team: Captain Naib, with Luca, Lily, and Qi Shiyi as members. Background: After a major blunder in the Abyss VI finals cost them the championship, the team regains its confidence and forms OPH, determined to claim the Abyss VII title! Captain Naib leads his teammates from the beginning, step by step, onto 446Reads9.2Score10214d adds
- 28 Identity V: So Sweet! Give Me a Kiss, Sir 第五人格甜爆!亲一下呗小先生 [Identity V + fanfiction + ensemble cast + romance + everyday life + corruption + wild imagination + sweet with a touch of angst] [Welcome to Identity V! (^U^)ノ~YO!] [Ding-dong!] [Hello, player. This is the Oletus Manor estate.] [The manor is divided into the Hunter faction and the Survivor faction.] [If you have a wish you want to fulfill, work hard to complete the games and collect points and fragments!] [Dating is allowed in the manor.] [Get ready for a flood of romantic sweetness!] (Main pai 1.3kReads9.3Score18614d adds
- 29 Identity V: The Secret Prison 第五人格:秘密囚笼 [Jack the Ripper/Naib; Fool's Gold/Mercenary; Prisoner/Professor; Hastur/Seer; Photographer/Embalmer] ·Double Jack and Naib, bound by a cage, caught in a push and pull of feelings. ·The setting has been changed, and personalities and character details serve the plot. Please be aware of possible out-of-character portrayals. Welcome to the Oletus Manor! This is where it all begins, and where it all ends. 983Reads9.3Score16214d adds
- 30 Identity V: Riftbreaker 第五人格:裂隙破契 [Main Couples: Alva/Prisoner, Photographer/Undertaker, Jack/Mercenary, Fool/Prospector] [Side Couples: Feaster/Seer, Psychologist/Patient, Composer/Novelist, Ripper/Dancer, Doctor/Gardener, Perfumer/Antiquarian, Cheerleader/Journalist, Lizard/Disciple, Special Pairings: [Cheerleader/Photographer] [Phantom/Curator]] Legend has it that a group of immortal people live hidden among us, each possessing an extraordinary ability that others can only envy. One day, an endless series of dungeons descende 2.2kReads9.4Score26714d adds
- 31 Identity V: Escape from the Basement 第五人格:逃离地下室 [Main pairings: Photographer and Undertaker / Jack and Mercenary / Hermit and Prisoner / Fool and Prospector] [Secondary pairings: Guard 26 and Seer / Patient and Doctor / Gardener and Doctor / Lawyer and Barmaid] Note: Characters' personalities and backgrounds may be changed. All changes will eventually be given a reasonable explanation! Welcome to Oletus Manor! Welcome to Identity V! Welcome to our world! 4kReads9.4Score59214d adds




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