Novels like Charlie: The Origin of All Things
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- 1 Charlie IX: Before Dawn 查理九世之黎明之前 At midnight, the pendulum cuts through a crystal membrane Wandering stars sprout in the cracks between railway sleepers You carry the reflection of an entire day And slip into a passage woven from mercury The maze rebuilds itself behind the retina A butterfly’s wingtips shake loose colored powder At the corner of stairs that endlessly rise and fall One door swings open, revealing countless doors A silver coin of memory spins in the air The pattern facing up is moonlight The pattern facing down i 16Reads—Score514d adds
- 2 Charlie IX: Undercover Mission 查理九世之卧底行动 During a mission, Mo Xiaoxia was caught in a bomb blast and fell unconscious. When he woke up, he was forced to join a mysterious organization that was on friendly terms with Ghost Shadow Maze and the Grim Reaper. There, he met Gu Liunian, who was also undercover. Can he get in touch with his friends and coordinate with the police and Sky Floating City to take on the organization? 98Reads—Score1414d adds
- 3 [Tang Duo] Infinite Flow 【唐多】无限流 The floating city's Pea Warehouse goes out of control, and the two enter a dark fairy-tale instance, their feelings quietly growing as they hope for a final chapter. - Thanks for reading. The author updates irregularly, and readers are welcome to send me suggestions. 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Charlie IX: A Promise Ten Years in the Making 查理九世之十年之约 The ten-year pact is underway! Tang Xiaoyi returns! But Mo Duoduo seems like a different person, cold and distant. The DODO Adventure Team is back in action! Tang Duo, Hu Fu, Yin Ting, Ao Ai, Wen Ya, Luo Cha. (Sorry for the OOC!) 210Reads—Score5614d adds
- 5 Charlie IX: The Beginning 查理九世之缘起 Mo Duoduo is reborn. There may be some original headcanon. This story contains a romantic storyline. Some parts may differ from the original plot. The series once known as Charlie IX has long since been renamed Mo Duoduo’s Adventures in the Mystery Realm. Please forgive the author for not having the money to buy the complete Charlie IX and Mo Duoduo collections. I’m not sure whether the characters will be OOC, but I’ll do my best to keep them in character. When everything is overturned and start 209Reads—Score4214d adds
- 6 Charlie IX: The Revenge Puppet from Hell 查理九世之来自地狱的复仇傀儡 In the eerie circus, a piercing flute melody tears at the audience's eardrums... The grotesque creatures seem to come straight from the deepest nightmares of your heart. Kind souls exist only in fairy tales. The more cunning the devil, the better it is at disguising itself as a smiling angel... The puppet of revenge will one day snap the invisible strings that bind it and use the flames of its fury to cleanse every last trace of evil. 135Reads—Score10314d adds
- 7 Charlie IX: Devil's Island 查理九世之恶魔岛 “Childhood Memories” + “DODO Adventure Team” + “Beloved Tang Xiaoyi” What?! Duoduo receives a letter early one morning from a mysterious boy named Luo Nan? It contains news about their guide, Tang Xiaoyi? Their guide, the captain of the Feather Adventure Team, the sharp-tongued, mischievous yet steadfast Tang Xiaoyi, who always stood up to danger, is actually still alive? The mysterious boy Luo Nan has appeared out of nowhere. Who is he, and what is his connection to Tang Xiaoyi? Devil's Island 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 [Tang Duo] Endless Summer 【唐多】无尽夏 [Tang Duo] Endless Summer 16Reads—Score114d adds
- 9 The Curse of the Hanging Coffin Village, Charlie IX 查理九世悬棺村的诅咒 The DODO Adventure Team has barely arrived in Hanging Coffin Village when they uncover even more hidden secrets: a seal renewed once every 60 years, a mysterious cycle spanning 600 years, and seven other seal sites beyond the village! Can they survive this deadly ordeal and unravel the mysteries? 153Reads6.7Score10614d adds
- 10 Charlie IX: The Ink-Wing 查理九世之墨翼 This is my first time writing, so I’m still a little inexperienced. It’s a Charlie IX fanfic, mainly focused on the protagonist and the little things in his life. The characters are based on my childhood favorites, so I really love them. For now, I’m just writing whatever comes to mind. 466Reads—Score5914d adds
- 11 Dodo's Secret Files: The Last Quiet Village 查理九世之最后的静谧乡 “He’s dead.” The woman’s face was expressionless as she fished a completely mangled head out of the enormous iron pot used for soup. The joyful mood of the banquet was instantly shattered. After a strange silence, people began whispering among themselves. Did he deserve to die? Ever since they got involved with Serent Island, strange things had kept happening: first, Arthur’s friend went missing; then Amphitrite handed over a strange gemstone; there was Ax’s bizarre commission, a murder, a busin 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Charlie IX: A Gift from Ghost Island 查理九世：幽灵岛的赠礼 A secret letter from the past. A ghost island that should not exist. The final clue Tang Xiaoyi left behind before vanishing leads the DODO Adventure Team into a forbidden stretch of ocean shrouded in mist. On the island, a crystal forest whispers of the Feathered Adventure Team's past, and every trap bears the mark of the boy's desperate determination to protect them. “Brave youths, you are about to set foot on a road of no return. If you wish to survive, prove to me that you are the ones chose 86Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Dodo’s Adventure: The Hourglass Abyss 查理九世：沙漏归墟 What began as an ordinary trip to a lakeside city beyond the Great Wall planted an extraordinary seed in the hearts of the DODO Adventure Team. After they returned home, mysterious “antique” keepsakes that perfectly matched their roles in a dream began appearing quietly at everyone’s doorstep: a bronze token, a brush made from mouse whiskers, obsidian counting rods, a stone military command token, and even a new collar for Charlie. They seemed like spirits that wouldn’t leave, and the cryptic wo 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Charlie IX 查理九世 Charlie IX —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Charlie: The Unspeakable Passerby 查理【不可言说的路人】 What interesting things might happen when a stranger enters the life of the Child of the World? The child’s body doesn’t seem to house an innocent soul. Those red eyes that appear and disappear seem connected to some unknown organization. That frail little figure seems to have appeared decades ago. The questions keep piling up, and the answers seem lost in time. “Hello, my name is Chen Chuan.” “Hello, my name is Mo Duoduo. Nice to meet you.” A few short years of companionship seem to leave no tr 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Check It Out: The Movie 查九之电影 This story includes a little Tang-Duo shipping. I had a sudden urge to write this. My writing isn’t great, so please bear with me. Apologies for any OOC. • Speechless It’s rain, a little rain falling in the heart, facing the downpour of the world. • The first chapter has nothing to do with the main plot. If you’re in a hurry, feel free to skip straight to Chapter Two. 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Memoirs of Saint Stin 圣斯丁回忆录 A Doomsday's Letter derivative fanfic. Do not connect it to the original text. "The cover was made with the Canvable app." This story is about the Saint Stin trio, told mainly from George's perspective and focused on recollections. There is a very clear Wen-Tang romance, and the main pairing is Wen and Tang. The story includes original side characters and other personal interpretations. It leans more toward realism, with both angst and sweetness. The ending is open-ended. If any of that bothers 1kReads—Score27114d adds
- 18 Charlie IX: The Secret of Time in the Louvre Gallery 查理九世：卢浮镜廊的时光密语 When the Louvre’s midnight bells toll twelve, the reflections in the Hall of Mirrors begin to betray reality. The imperial bloodline of Charles IX (the puppy) suddenly awakens, and he sees countless versions of himself racing through the mirrors, as if fleeing a pursuit across time and space! Meanwhile, strange “time scars” appear one after another at Paris landmarks: the Seine flows backward, the Eiffel Tower vanishes for several minutes in the morning mist, and the roses in the Tuileries Garde 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Charlie IX: Reunion 查理九世：重逢 [All x universally adored + original male lead + immortality + two endings + fake transmigration + original love interest + beautiful, strong, tragic, with a few comedic bits] Two female leads who are adored by everyone Apologies for any out-of-character moments My writing is poor 142Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Scars of Time: Snow Awakens the Ages 时痕：雪启时空 A Dodo’s Adventure fanfic ♡ Shocking!!! Students are going missing at a prestigious middle school, and the school is trying to find them... In an empty classroom, a girl taps a smart screen with her fingertip, opening a wormhole. A new friendship begins: “We’re the Feathered Adventurers.” Did she transmigrate successfully? The livestream cuts out, and disaster strikes. “Child, that isn’t the world you chose!” Danger? Good fortune? With the Feathered Adventurers by her side, will she be able to g 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 21 Charlie IX: An Alternate Universe Fanfiction 同人查理九世异宇宙 A Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fanfic in a parallel universe 13Reads—Score114d adds
- 22 Charlie IX: A Night Parade of a Hundred Demons in Kyoto 查理九世：京都百鬼夜行 An unsettling eeriness hangs in the air of Kyoto. The DODO Adventure Team arrives for summer vacation, only to encounter a “surprise” far beyond anything they imagined: the legendary “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons” has come early, and it’s completely out of control! An old umbrella hops through the alleys, a cracked teapot chases pedestrians, dolls in shop windows wear eerie smiles, a kappa steals phones, and a faceless woman wanders crossroads… The entire ancient capital descends into a bi 96Reads—Score3014d adds
- 23 Check It Out: Tang Gui 查九，唐归 Tang Xiaoyi is back, and he joins the DODO Adventure Team to investigate cases. Apologies for any OOC and for my elementary-school-level writing. There may be a crossover with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Meow meow meow. 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 [Wen Tang] Vampire Legend: Endless Night 【温唐】吸血鬼传说之无尽黑夜 A terrifying message reached Tang Xiaoyi's ears. He murmured, "Windsor... has come back to life?" But how could that be possible? Tang Xiaoyi held the rare, deep purple letter in his hand. The night sky was dotted across it, and its envelope was sealed with a beautiful wax stamp bearing a fox insignia. The fox lay peacefully asleep atop the flame-shaped seal, its eyes half-closed. Tang Xiaoyi knew this pet all too well. It belonged to Windsor. The merciless passage of time had long since eaten a 5Reads—Score314d adds
- 25 Cha Jiu: Hidden Silver and Green Grass 查九之藏银与青草 Tags: ABO / sweet romance / sharp-tongued, devoted top-tier Alpha × brave, steadfast, adorable Omega / mutual devotion / healing / lighthearted 1v1, happy ending, read with confidence Everyone’s playing matchmaker: Tingting, Hu Sha, Fu You, Arthur, Loki, and Charlie. Every one of them is a shipper. When he was seventeen, Mo Duoduo finally got the person he’d been waiting for. He’d waited for him for five years, from the age of twelve to seventeen. He waited for him to come back alive from the br 443Reads7.4Score10914d adds
- 26 Charlie IX: The Road Home Among the Stars 查理九世：星辰归途 This story contains major OOC, and the author may have forgotten some details, so it might not match the original. You can read it as a new story. Due to various reasons, the author can’t continue this book, but you can look forward to the next one, everyone. Luo Xingchen, the first captain of the Feather Adventure Team, carries a bloodline from the same source as Ship King Arthur’s, yet one far more mysterious and ancient. His beauty was peerless, and he was once hailed as the brightest star of 264Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Charlie IX: The Silence of All Things 查理九世之万物寂 At Arthur's manor, Arthur receives a threatening phone call from Mr. Jian, but a much larger organization seems to be lurking behind him! A conspiracy slowly unfolds, and the past comes to light… The Guide's return, Windsor's letter, the missing Axe… Following the instructions, the group arrives at the Fog Forest, only to be pulled into an even greater conspiracy! The Ghost Stone, the Book of Life and Death, Lynn… Who is the real mastermind behind it all?!… The casualties are 197Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Dodo: Parting and Reunion 查九之离合 (Author: Nian 9 Ximu Revised by: Nian 9 Ximu Edited and compiled by: Nian 9 Ximu I love the book Check Nine, and I was inspired to write this novel. I'll fix anything that isn't good, thank you.) Mo Duoduo has been reborn. Can he change everything this time around...? Time is still in disarray, and he still has all his memories, identity, and trump cards from his previous life. In this life, even if... I lose my life, I will protect you, you promise-breakers, and that... young man in the Tang su 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Cha Jiu: Pact of the Abyss 查九之深渊之契 Power Couple / Supernatural Suspense / Rekindled Romance / HE Sharp-tongued, arrogant evil god Tang × stubborn, devoted, obsessive Mo Seven years ago, Tang Xiaoyi fell into a hot spring. His last words to Mo Duoduo were a silent “Goodbye. Take care.” Seven years later, he came back alive. Cold and distant, still as sharp-tongued as ever, he now hid in his eyes the darkness and self-loathing born of seven years in hell. He was no longer a guide, but a vessel contaminated by “the Ancient Evil,” 381Reads—Score10414d adds
- 30 Dodo: From the Start, I’ve Lost My Memory 查九：开局就失忆 [Check Nine fanfiction + original male protagonist + frail health + amnesia + beautiful, strong, and tragic + slightly comedic + everyone loves him + all characters] May be out of character. The author's writing isn't very good (╥ω╥`) Xu Mian'an, 112 years old, is a nine-tailed fox of the Tushan clan. His people, including his parents, were all slaughtered after the Heavenly Court fabricated charges against them. Before they died, his parents opened a passage between worlds to save him, sending 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Charlie IX: The Ordinary Days 平平淡淡的查理九世 A fan work inspired by the DoDo Adventure series The story is just what the title suggests: quiet and uneventful. I wanted to record what their lives were like as they grew up. The pace is leisurely, and I hope their adventures never come to an end. Adventure is our original aspiration. It began with love, and it will end with love. Some characters, such as Windsor and Xiyan, appear later in the story. Give it a chance. Read a few chapters before deciding whether you like it, please. The first f 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 When Charlie IX Meets Harry Potter 当查理九世遇到哈利波特 Tang Xiaoyi returns, and DODO and their friends transmigrate into the world of Harry Potter. Will they fight alongside the main characters? (The author’s writing is kindergarten-level, so the writing may not be very good, and the characters may be out of character. There are no romantic pairings in the main story. Please decide for yourself if it’s for you, and don’t flame me.) 180Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Dodo: A Journey Back to the Past 查九之回溯往昔 Three years ago, Xia Yanqing, whose research into various terminal illnesses had yielded impressive results, died unexpectedly, leaving no remains. Over the next three years, a girl named Xiao Yu appeared in the World Adventure Association. She was said to have a mysterious, unpredictable split personality. Three years later, Grandpa Mo assigned Xiao Yu to serve as the DODO team's temporary guide. “Keep an eye on her. We might learn where Tang Xiaoyi is!” At the Yu Tomb Garden, DODO met their s 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Charlie IX: Eternal Life in the Darkness of the White Night 查理九世之白夜黑暗中的永生 I’ll work in one of my original characters. Apologies for any OOC. The story will mainly explore the backgrounds and histories of everyone outside the main cast. They’re all my own settings, though, so please don’t take them too seriously. I can only enter two character names, so please don’t mind that. This is about what happens after our dear Tang returns, following the Sea Turtle Island incident. I’m picking up the story from there. This isn’t fan fiction. 64Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Check Nine: Starwing 查九：星翼 Officially started on June 6, 2025. No more changes. [Mostly fanfiction + mutually exclusive relationships + adventure + a touch of supernatural powers + two strong leads + sweet and angsty moments + tragic ending + original story] Sharp-tongued but soft-hearted guide VS moody, volatile young squad leader They meet through adventure and fall in love as they spend time together. “I like you, Xingxing.” “You shouldn’t like me.” Mo Luoxing thought no one knew her secret, but she had been revealing 177Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Tang Xiaoyi: The Leaking Remnant 唐晓翼之残漏 A canon-faithful Charlie IX fanfic set before the events of The Ghost Princess's Wedding Dress. The protagonist is Tang Xiaoyi, and most of the story takes place in the Floating City. The main characters he encounters include Leo Theseus, Xie Ao, Edward, Hansen, and others. 170Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Return of Tang and the House of Hisham, Book 1 唐回归与希哈姆家族1 333Reads6.6Score10314d adds
- 38 Dodo: Reborn 查理九世之重生记 A new story is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel, and I hope you’ll enjoy it! After Book 16, the story veers completely away from the main plot. Mo Duoduo is reborn on the day Charlie arrives at his house, changing the course of the main story. There will be a little angst, but mostly sweetness. The pairing is Tang Xiaoyi and Mo Duoduo. 243Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Dodo: Beyond the Withered City Walls 查理九世之枯城墙外 Why are the threads of time and space so tangled? Tang Xiaoyi and Wen Sha’s missed connection: “This doesn’t make sense. When Wen Sha and I went on that adventure, Yu Zhi was still…” “The regret is set in stone. Since we can’t change it, let’s face it with a smile.” “Even the universe will one day fade away, let alone people.” “Wen Sha, my good friend, save me…” (This story is adapted from Lei Ou Huanxiang’s Charlie IX: The Life Tree of the Undying Kingdom.) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Dodo's World: A Belated Redemption 查理九世之晚来的救赎 Original characterizations, original characterizations, original characterizations. This is important, so I'll say it three times!!! [Tang Xiaoyi's POV] Tang Xiaoyi wakes up after being in a coma for ten years. The first person he sees is Mo Duoduo, who stares expressionlessly at a nurse kneeling on the floor, his gaze murderous. Tang Xiaoyi: ! When Mo Duoduo realizes he's awake, his expression softens. He carefully asks Tang Xiaoyi if anything hurts. Tang Xiaoyi gets an idea and decides to teas 328Reads8.2Score10314d adds
- 41 [Tang Duo] Lost in the Black Mist 【唐多】黑雾迷踪 The Fogwood on the outskirts of Yulin City holds a secret that devours memories. Those who go missing wake beside an ancient stone tablet 72 hours later, having forgotten everything except for a black, mist-covered leaf marked with strange symbols. Mo Duoduo, an 18-year-old member of a detective agency, joins the task force thanks to his keen intuition for symbols, only to cross paths with Tang Xiaoyi, the “former guide” who arrives out of nowhere. One is hot-blooded and impulsive, obsessed wit 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Dodo: The Legend of the Eternal Mystery 查理九世：永恒谜境的传说 (Major revisions underway) The Eternal Land is not a distant, foreign realm, but a hidden dimension that exists parallel to the real world. It lies at the far end of the stormy western sea, or deep within an underground world beneath lakes and hills. When a parchment letter sealed with liquid fire wax arrives after crossing three rainy seasons, how did the adventure team, already declared dead by the floating city, manage to send it to their sponsor? Different letters describe the same place, wh 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Charlie IX: Return to the Origin 查理九世：归元 [Doraemon? No, this is The Mysterious File of D. O. D. O. the Detective Kids, with an OOC warning] There won’t be any couples in the main story. If there’s a pairing you’d like to see, let me know in the book’s discussion circle. I’ll write about it if I see your request, and I’ll occasionally write some pairing-focused extras, too. Mo Duoduo never imagined he would stand at the end of the story, only to return to its beginning. “I’ll send you back to change everything, but the price is...” “Ret 118Reads—Score1514d adds
- 44 Dodo's World: Ye Xuan 查理九世之叶璇 Immortality is nothing but a shackle binding me. True friendship is unbreakable, and lies will eventually be exposed. Arthur Dreams are not always out-of-reach fantasies. Sometimes, they are a glimpse of the future., -Ekes The today you waste is the tomorrow that those who died yesterday desperately longed for. The present you despise is the past you will never be able to return to., Tang Xiaoyi “Dedicated to my childhood, a happy time with just a few regrets.”, Lei Ou Huanxiang —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Charlie IX: A New Cycle 查理九世之新的轮回 A Detective Conan fanfic. Tang and everyone in the DoDo Adventure Team except Duoduo are supporting characters in this story. This book continues The Lonely City; it is not plagiarized!!!! 143Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Dodo: A Miracle for You 查理九世：奇迹予你 “I knew I shouldn't interfere with how the story ends, but I still chose to take your hand and lead you into the sunlight.” “Do you believe in miracles?” “Perhaps God exists to create miracles.” “Love gave me divine power, and gave you a miracle.” “This time, we'll write the unfinished part of the story together.” Tang Xiaoyi self-insert romance / readers can imagine themselves in the role / please don't copy the setting Thank you for your support 275Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Charlie IX: Rewriting Our Past 查理九世之重塑你我之过往 Tang Duo is the main character. This is an alternate universe, and any out-of-character portrayals are my responsibility. After I died, I found myself beside my beloved again. This time, I'll rewrite that wretched past and change the fate we've been given. Then we'll never part again! Tang Xiaoyi, wait for me. We'll meet again very soon. 536Reads6.9Score10114d adds
- 48 Tang Xiaoyi: Wings of a Peerless Beauty 唐晓翼：倾世之羽 Everyone knows that the head of the Shi family, Shi Qing, is a madwoman. If you cross her, you'll never know another moment's peace. But even this madwoman has someone hidden in her heart. “You always say you don't have long to live. But what if I wanted to die with you?” “Then you're truly crazy, little madwoman.” The tyrant girl Shi Qing × the sharp-tongued boy Tang Xiaoyi (Warning: Yin Ling is portrayed as somewhat dark, and there will be inappropriate remarks about her. The heroine may seem 234Reads—Score6014d adds
- 49 The Divine Tree Does Not Remember 神树不记得 At six years old, Mo Duoduo was sent by his father to live at a clinic in a Miao village in western Hunan, where he met Tang Xiaoyi, who was always carving words into the sacred tree. "These knife marks are medical records." Tang Xiaoyi kicked his dangling legs. "When the trunk is covered, I'll forget you." Years later, Mo Duoduo found a yellowed scrap of paper inside the silver bell anklet Tang Xiaoyi wore: "Stop trying to save me, unless you want to become the 101st medical record." And there 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Charlie IX: Wings 查理九世，羽之 [Tang Xiaoyi is something of a heartthrob, no female lead, focused on the Yu Zhiguang group.] This is a big CP mash-up, but it all revolves around Tang Xiaoyi. There are also relatively few female characters. 194Reads—Score—14d adds
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