Novels like Dark River: The True Other Shore
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- 1 Dark River at Dusk: Vengeance Fills the World, Yet the Land Is a Painted Scene 暗河昌暮：仇满天下，江山亦如画 The world sees the Dark River as a haunt of gutter-dwelling ghosts. They insist on wielding their swords to become immortals, raising those ghosts above the nine heavens! Su Changhe and Su Muyu: two names that have relied on each other for survival in the Abyss of Ghostly Cries, now long since fused into one. So what if the imperial court has its schemes? So what if the whole world is out for revenge? When Su Muyu becomes a Sword Immortal who roams the heavens, and Su Changhe grasps the Way o 131Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Tales of the Dark River: Rain Flows into a River 暗河传：雨汇成河 Muchang, Muchang, Muchang. No reverse CP. Both characters are reborn, probably back to the end of the TV series. I haven't read the original novel. This was written on impulse, and everything is my own invention. OOC warning. No chapters stockpiled; I write and post each chapter on the same day. Updates are irregular, but I'll try to post a chapter every day. Thank you for waiting. 541Reads6.5Score109Shelves
- 3 Love on the Dark River: Su 暗河之情苏 The story begins where the TV series The Dark River ends. Su Changhe and Su Muyu decide to disband Dark River and retire from the martial world. After weathering countless storms, they finally confirm their feelings for each other. They travel from one scenic place to another before settling down in Snow Moon City, where they live out the rest of their lives together in quiet happiness. 57Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Su Changhe Fanfic: The Peach Blossoms Bloom, and I Return to You 苏昌河同人：桃之夭夭与君归 Yun Yanyu, granddaughter of a former chancellor, hid away in a bamboo grove to escape an arranged marriage. Among drifting peach blossoms, she found a gravely wounded, blind man. For his sake, she took the name “Little Peach Blossom” and pretended to be an orphan. For his sake, she invented a new life and named it “Taosheng.” One was a rebellion against fate, using a child to secure her place in the world; the other was love quietly taking root, building them a paradise. The blind “Taosheng” mad 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Tales of the Dark River: Hidden in Plain Sight 暗河传：大隐于市 First, this novel is a sequel to Tales of the Dark River. Second, it fully respects the original story's logic, but completely rewrites the ending of the Dark River arc in The Blood of Youth. Changhe not only survives, his character remains true to form. Third, this is an ensemble story. Everyone in the Dark River has their own moments in the spotlight. No one is just a plot device. Fourth, there is no Bai Hehuai and no dual male leads. There are no romance plots apart from Qingyang and Xuewei's 1.1kReads8.2Score100Shelves
- 6 The Mu-Chang Mini Theater 暮昌小剧场 My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 The Dark River's Twin Fiends: The Umbrella Ghost and the Undertaker 暗河双煞：执伞鬼与送葬师 Su Changhe and Su Muyu are the deadliest duo in the Dark River organization. To wipe out old enemies in Shu, Changhe sets up a “parting ploy,” pretending to distance himself from Muyu while secretly putting his plans into motion. Muyu is drugged and restrained at the organization’s headquarters. After seeing through the plot, he takes Blazing Flame Grass and fights his way out, only to be left gravely wounded and on the brink of death. Changhe rushes to his aid through the night, and after a blo 143Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Tales of the Dark River: A Night of Passion 暗河传：春宵一刻 CP: Su Changhe and Su Muyu, Changmu. This story has little to do with the original plot, though there are some connections, so please use your own judgment. It mostly features little everyday stories about the two of them. A sweet little story centered on the pair. They return to Nanan and open a shop called Tingyu Pavilion. “Changhe, I love you.” “I love you too.” 36Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Twelve Years on the Dark River: The Sword of the Other Shore 暗河十二年：彼岸之剑 The twelve years of Su Muyu's life are a crucial period in his transformation from a “puppet” and “sword-bearer” into a true “leader” and “game changer.” This is more than the passage of time: it is a revolution turned inward and a long march toward the light. In the deepest darkness, a sword is forged to lead the way to the light; amid merciless upheaval, an unshakable heart is guarded. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 What If Wen Kexing and Su Muyu Were Brothers? 假如温客行和苏暮雨成为亲兄弟 No CP Wen Ke Xing opens his eyes and discovers that he still remembers the bloody vendetta from his previous life. The eldest son of Wujian City, he has secretly trained until he became one of the dreaded Twin Fiends of the Ghost Realm. Ruthless and decisive, he turns his sword toward the Dark River, vowing to overthrow the asura arena that has imprisoned his younger brother. 256Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 My Crush Ran Me Through with a Sword, So My Father Massacred Beili 被心上人一剑穿心，我爹屠了北离 Mu Chang CP + reborn Fan Yunfei burned up his soul and gave his life to seal the rift beyond the realms, bringing a thousand years of peace to the Three Realms. A thousand years later, he was reincarnated as Su Changhe, patriarch of the Dark River. On the day of the decisive battle, torrential rain poured over the city of Tianqi. The person he had once loved most ran him through the heart with a sword. “Muyu, was I really wrong?” The sword flashed cold, the blood ran hot. Just as he breathed his 738Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Reborn in Dark River: Su Muyu Is Mine 暗河重生之苏暮雨是我的 Chang Mu fic! After being reborn, Su Changhe fights for everything again. It won’t be very long, nor will it be a typical sprawling novel. It will consist of many separate episodes. For all the friends who’ve been hoping for a Chang Mu fic! 86Reads—Score114Shelves
- 13 Dark River Fanfiction: Su Changhe's Confession 暗河同人文：苏昌河的自白 Audiences and readers usually see things from an all-knowing perspective, but even God needs compassion. Once characters come alive, right and wrong aren’t so clear-cut. From my perspective, I’ll tell a story that follows the heart. May Su Changhe always remain Su Changhe. Changmu99. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Tales of the Dark River: Lanterns by the Riverbank 暗河传之陌上河灯 My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 The Fated, Tangled Love of Two Sus 双苏宿命情缠 Two male leads, both powerful. Based on Tales of the Dark River. A deranged, devoted younger top × a cold, restrained older bottom | Rebirth | Past and present lives | Mutual devotion and fierce affection | Both powerful. Su Changhe willingly dies at Su Muyu's hands. “Was I really wrong?” He speaks the oath he made all those years ago, then closes his eyes and accepts death. Su Changhe returns reborn, but now he only wants to be Su Muyu's devoted servant. “Muyu can only be mine. No one else dese 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Dark River: A Nobody from the Start, the Guardian God of Dark River 暗河：开局无名者，暗河守护神 He is the Nameless One of the Dark River, and the eldest brother of Su Muyu and Su Changhe. He has a flawless face. Su Changhe doesn't believe it! He has a gentle heart. Su Changhe doesn't believe it! He has unshakable principles. Su Changhe doesn't believe it! He has unmatched strength. Su Changhe... believes him. This is the story of Su Yuntian, a transmigrator, and the beginning of a very different Dark River. Here, Su Changhe doesn't have to practice the Yanmo Palm. And Su Muyu doesn't have 1.3kReads5.5Score100Shelves
- 17 The Dark River Fanfic: Sunset Is Twilight, Two Suns Are Chang (Part One) 暗河传同人文:日落为暮，双日为昌（上） A Fanfiction of The Legend of Anhe: Sunset at Dusk, Two Suns at Dawn (Part One) 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 Su Muyu and Su Changhe Fall in Love and Retire to the Mountains 苏暮雨苏昌河二人相恋隐退山林 Su Muyu and Su Changhe fall in love and retreat to live in seclusion in the mountains. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Su Changhe's Possessive Love for Su Muyu: I Only Want to Be with You for the Rest of My Life 苏昌河对苏暮雨占有欲超强:我这辈子只想和你在一起 Su Changhe Is Extremely Possessive of Su Muyu: I Only Want to Be with You for the Rest of My Life 47Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Su Changhe, Don’t Spoil Su Muyu So Much: The Two Take a Tipsy Stroll by the River 苏昌河你别太宠苏暮雨，两人喝醉后河边散步 Su Changhe, don't spoil Su Muyu so much: the two take a riverside stroll after getting drunk 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 Su Changhe and Su Muyu Are Each Other’s Only Salvation 苏昌河苏暮雨是彼此唯一的救赎 Su Changhe and Su Muyu are each other's only salvation —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 Chang Mu: Short Stories 【昌暮】短篇 A new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Dark River: Help, Zhuo Yue'an Seems to Have Something Wrong with His Head 暗河：救命，卓月安好像脑子有病 [A Blood River Tale fanfic, lots of original worldbuilding, apologies for OOC, Muchang, Zhuo Yue'an x Su Changhe] Su Changhe was minding his own business in the Dark River when he suddenly received a contract to assassinate someone: Zhuo Yue'an, the young master of Wujian City, who had become a Sword Immortal at just eighteen. He was supposed to go alone. Su Changhe wondered if he had offended someone. This was practically a suicide mission. Then he discovered that Zhuo Yue'an himself had placed 2.2kReads6.8Score178Shelves
- 24 A Dark River: Young Song Fanfic, Wings Spread in Flight 暗河少歌同人之鸢飞翼展 [A Tale of the Dark River + The Blood of Youth fanfiction, the second installment in the A Tale of the Dark River series, now full of transmigrators] I grew up with my mother, and thought my father was a short-lived man. Later, I met him, only to discover he was a faithless, cold-hearted death god! Just as I was treating him like dirt and even trying to demand child support, I suddenly found out that he was actually the hapless man my mother had abandoned after having a child with him!!! [Jing Y 16kReads—Score2.1kShelves
- 25 Tales of the Dark River: A New Beginning with Me 暗河传：与我新生 Su Changhe of the Dark River encounters something claiming to be a System during a mission. It promises rewards in exchange for completing tasks. [Shake hands with Su Muyu, receive one year of inner force] [Kiss Su Muyu, receive ten years of inner force and a chest of gold] Su Changhe would fall out with anyone in this life before falling out with money, so the way the two of them got along became strangely awkward. Rumors spread through the jianghu that the Undertaker was gay, and that his 91Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 After Being Reborn in Dark River, the Patriarch Only Wants to Win Back His Wife 暗河重生后大家长只想追妻 Su Changhe is reborn on the night the Dark River falls into turmoil. This time, he no longer wants to fight for the Sleeping Dragon Sword. He only wants to hold on to the person who once held an umbrella over him. In his previous life, he lost Su Muyu for the sake of “the Other Shore.” In this life, his Other Shore exists only in Su Muyu's eyes. He inches closer, pretending that each touch is accidental. Their fingertips meet beneath one umbrella in the rain, and their breaths mingle as he tends 37Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Dark River: I Only Want Su Muyu 暗河之我只要苏暮雨 In his previous life, Su Changhe died by his closest friend’s sword. Reborn in his youth in the Dark River, he vows that this time he’ll cast aside all the bloodshed and blades, asking only that Su Muyu live a peaceful life. Together, they will rewrite the fate of the Dark River and journey toward the light. He will never let you down. 284Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 The Daily Lives of the Dark River Patriarch and the Su Family Head 暗河大家长和苏家主的二三事 A story about the eight years when the Dark River was absent from the martial world. Mu Qingyang and Xue Wei are still alive. Mostly sweet, with a little angst now and then. Everyday antics of the Dark River as they watch the world go by. Also known as The Head of the Household in Nanan City and the Su Family Patriarch's Little Adventures. Also known as The Dark River's Chaotic Everyday Life. I haven't read the book, so I'm going by the TV adaptation. Apologies for any out-of-character moments. 1kReads8.4Score101Shelves
- 29 Dark River: Changhe Reflected in the Evening Rain 暗河：昌河映暮雨 - Su Changhe: A top-tier expert who comes across as sinister and unhinged, with a terrible reputation in the martial world. His methods are ruthless, and he never cares about the consequences. The only person he listens to is Su Muyu. He hides an intense possessiveness and is skilled at using a “sweet and innocent” act to compete for Su Muyu’s attention. He has long known that his feelings for Su Muyu go beyond brotherhood, and is certain that Su Muyu is the only one for him. - Su Muyu: A top-t 42Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 Records of Rebirth in the Dark River 暗河重生录 Su Muyu, the Umbrella Ghost of the Dark River, is reborn in anguish after killing his dearest friend, Su Changhe. In this life, he returns with the might of a wandering sword immortal, vowing to turn fate around. He will no longer let blood and violence cloud the eyes of the funeral master. He will stand beside Su Changhe, cut through the royal family's schemes, unravel the martial world’s mysteries, and build a city without swords, guiding the Dark River toward the shore of light. And this path 91Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 31 The Umbrella Bearer from the Other Shore 彼岸执伞人 A fanfic of The Dark River He was once a gentle moonlight in Tianqi City. Yue Qingzhi, the Medicine King Valley’s foremost disciple, possessed miraculous medical skills and a compassionate heart. By living wholeheartedly by the principle of saving lives and healing the wounded, he became the embodiment of idealism in the hearts of Prince Langya and the Four Guardians of Tianqi, a cherished white moonlight. But a political upheaval five years ago left him poisoned by the Tang Clan’s deadly “Beaut 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 Tales of the Dark River: Moonlight Shines on Xin Chang 暗河传：月明心昌 Su Changhe, someone like you has arrived. I'm Tian Xinyao, an orphan, a witch, and a poison master. I should thank Second Master Tang for dying. Otherwise, how could I have met you? I'm a ghost that crawled out of hell. I once glimpsed the sunlight, and when I saw you, I recognized the same longing in you that I felt in myself. That's why I got involved in certain things. That night, I saw not only your past, but mine as well: a hazy past I had never known. It turns out that my falling in love w 565Reads—Score100Shelves
- 33 The Legend of the Dark River: Deep as Ink 暗河传：墨色情浓 948Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 Beneath the Evening Rain, Above the Chang River 暮雨之下，昌河之上 My new work is out! Welcome to read it 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! Su Changhe and Su Muyu were both blades of the Dark River. They trained in the same school and faced life and death together, until an unexpected turn during a mission. Su Changhe was gravely wounded and lost his memory during the mission. Su Muyu took him away from the Dark River's prison that very night. With his memories gone, Su Cha 422Reads—Score104Shelves
- 35 Tale of Dark River: I Give You All the World's Beauty 暗河传:赠你世间所有的美好 Tales of the Dark River: I Give You All the Beauty in the World 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Under the Silent River: Twin Souls, Twilight Rain Knows Changhe 暗河双生：暮雨知昌河 Based on the TV drama The Dark River, this story focuses on the bond between Su Changhe and Su Muyu. To outsiders, Su Changhe is a sinister, unhinged, scheming, and vengeful master. With Su Muyu, however, he is possessive and fixated, always pretending to be fragile and acting like a needy little green tea. He has long known that he is in love. Su Muyu appears gentle, aloof, kind, and principled, but hides an exceptionally strong possessive streak. At first, he sees Su Changhe as family; later, 46Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Dark River: Reborn, I Won’t Give Up on You Again! 暗河：重生后，我不会再放弃你！ Dark River: Reborn, I’ll Never Give Up on You Again! 27Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 Mysterious Lotus Casebook: Crossing to the Other Shore Together 暗河传：同渡彼岸 Su Changhe x Su Muyu, Changmu Contains OOC, original plotlines, and headcanons. Those who dislike these, please don’t read. “Muyu, did I do something wrong?” “Changhe, I’m taking you home.” “Anyone can die. Anyone but Su Muyu.” “Some prices are too high. Su Changhe can’t die.” This is a fanfiction based on Dark River, whose original author is Zhou Munan. 789Reads8.4Score102Shelves
- 39 Above the Dark River: A Faint Glow 暗河之上：漾漾微光 [All pairings + beloved heroine + watch-along story + love rivals] The heroine may be an original character or someone from the original story. After watching The Blood of Youth trilogy, I was completely hooked, so I started writing fanfiction. I hope you enjoy it. Volume One: Jintang (Tales of the Dark River) Jintang: “What I want has always been in my own hands.” So what if she was a discarded child of the imperial palace? She would turn the waters of the Dark River into life-giving rain and p 1.1kReads—Score107Shelves
- 40 Tales of the Dark River: Moonlight on the Long Road 暗河传：月照路迢迢 Original female lead: Mu Zhaoyue Pairing: Su Changhe (TV version) Mu Zhaoyue was born among the nameless members of the Dark River. The martial world calls her the “Grinning Ghost” (and Su Changhe is to blame for that). As for Mu Zhaoyue's abilities, well, her swordsmanship is pretty good, and Su Muyu says she's good at formations and has some talent. But... she's terrible at using poison! She thought life in the Dark River would always be like this: practicing her sword every day, taking assig 4.6kReads—Score542Shelves
- 41 Tales of the Dark River: The Storyteller of Destiny 暗河传：天命说书人 A tavern called Youjian suddenly appeared in Jiuxiao City. There was a storyteller inside whose tales could predict the future with uncanny accuracy, stirring up the entire Beili martial world. Some called him a prophet, others said he was the mastermind behind it all. But who was he really? Su Muyu said he had no idea... —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 Tales of the Dark River: The Sequel, The Far Shore Without a Blade 暗河传续之彼岸无锋 [Dual male leads (Chang and Mu) + two powerful leads + political intrigue + jianghu] The story continues from the drama version of "Tales of the Dark River", as the group embarks on yet another journey to the Other Shore. Two suns make Chang, the sun sets into dusk, and rain falls to form a river. Su Muyu: “Tang Sect, Apocalypse City... In the end, it was all just wishful thinking on my part. This time, Changhe, you choose the way to the Other Shore.” Su Changhe: “Muyu, you said that as long 2.1kReads8.9Score210Shelves
- 43 Su Changhe Fanfic: A Voiceless Heart 苏昌河同人文：哑声 Silent He is Su Changhe, patriarch of the Dark River and the most dangerous shadow in the martial world. Gravely wounded and left unable to speak, he falls into a mountain village, where he is saved by the orphan Yue Xing’er. His voice has long since returned, but he chooses to keep playing the mute “Su He,” savoring the rare peace of not having to pretend and quietly watching her innocence. During their three months living in the mountains, she comes to see him as her only family. Her unguard 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Tales of the Dark River: Muchang: Though Our Paths Diverge, We’ll Reach the Same End 暗河传暮昌：你我殊途亦同归 [Su Muy u, the White Moonlight Everyone Sees but a Madman in Private VS Su Changhe, the Little Beagle Who Wrecks the House Both Publicly and Privately] In his previous life, Su Changhe lost control of himself because of the Yanmo Palm and died in Su Muyu’s arms. After death, he became a ghost and watched Su Muyu’s hair turn white overnight as he disbanded the Dark River. They endured countless hardships, yet only understood each other’s feelings after death had parted them. In the end, Su Muyu w 3.1kReads7.0Score368Shelves
- 45 Tale of the Dark River: The Lone Swan’s Shadow 暗河传：孤鸿影 - Tales of the Dark River: The Lone Goose’s Shadow Everyone’s darling / breaks up the canon pairing / adored by all / a touch of ensemble cast / original female lead - “I offer my shadow as a sacrifice to the martial world.” “A lone goose cannot fly in formation. When the shadow departs, hearts break.” “He is the sharpest blade in the martial world, and the most pitiful prisoner of loyalty and affection.” - Written by Xilege Guazi ooc warning: reposting, plagiarism, and idea theft are prohibited 189Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 The Dark River Shines Again: A Vow Beneath the Umbrella 暗河重光：执伞为誓 This time, the Undertaker will bury no one. He asks only to grow old with the Umbrella Ghost. This time, the Dark River will not merely step into the light. It will bear witness to a love too profound for this world to accept. Su Changhe, the Undertaker, died by the sword of Su Muyu, the Umbrella Ghost. As his blood ran dry, he understood just one thing: the power and light he had spent his whole life fighting for were worth less than a single tear in that man's eyes. When he opened his eyes aga 22Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Tales of the Dark River: A Su Muyu and Su Changhe Fanfiction 暗河传:苏暮雨和苏昌河同人 Tales of the Dark River: A Su Muyu and Su Changhe Fanfic 60Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 After Being Revived in Tales of the Dark River, Su Muyu Went Mad 暗河传复活后，苏暮雨疯了 Main CP: Mu Chang. Everything for a happy ending. May be out of character. Please don't make suggestions about my original settings. Mu Chang forever. This is fanfiction based on The Blood of Youth: Dark River, by the original author, Zhou Munan. Mu Chang forever. 707Reads6.6Score101Shelves
- 49 Dark River: Rain Falls on the Long River, Twilight Burns Bright 暗河：雨落长河昌暮灼光 Su Changhe: Su Muyu is my bottom line. Su Muyu: Su Changhe is my bottom line. Su Muyu belongs with me, Su Changhe. Su Changhe and Su Muyu will be together for the rest of their lives. 27Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 New Life in the Dark River: A Murky Rain over Changhe Fanfiction 暗河新生之暮雨昌河同人文 The Dark River is the most mysterious assassin organization in the martial world, governed by strict rules that make it difficult for anyone to leave once they join. Su Muyu was once the Dark River’s sharpest blade, but his compassion gradually makes him waver. Su Changhe, the Dark River’s young master, bears the heavy burden of his family and the organization. He seems cold and ruthless, yet secretly hopes to save Muyu. The two become bound together through a mission, only to hurt each other as 30Reads—Score—Shelves
