Novels like Dark River and Dawn Light
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- 51 Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I’m Dead (Fortunate to Meet You) 昌暮-暗河：除非我死了（幸逢你） Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I'm Dead (Glad I Met You) 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Tales of the Dark River: Reach the Other Shore and Welcome the Light 暗河传，到达彼岸，迎来光明 Note: The heroine is an original character, and this story changes the original course of the Dark River. (I haven't read the novel, only watched the TV series.) Xiao Ruoli is the most unusual princess in Tianqi City. She has no interest in courtly banquets and is far from perfectly docile. Her quiet rebellious streak is expressed in her intense curiosity about the jianghu. To her, that world hidden in the shadows is a more tempting mystery than the rules of the royal family. Su Changhe rules th 13Reads—Score214d adds
- 53 Su Muyu Takes Changhe Along: A Killer's Ordinary Life 苏暮雨带昌河，杀手过平常生活 Su Muyu takes Changhe along as an assassin living an ordinary life 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Legends of the Dark River: A Chilling Sword Gleam, a Young Knight’s Far-Ranging Song 暗河传说剑光寒，少年白马歌行远 After killing his sworn brother Su Changhe, the Dark River assassin Su Muyu took his own life in grief. His soul reached the spirit realm, where he learned that it had all been a scheme. He had killed his closest friend by mistake, and regret overwhelmed him. The spirit keeper Yun Heng ruled that Su Muyu would be reborn, while Su Changhe's many sins meant he should fall into hell. But Su Changhe had only pretended to be unconscious. He seized Yun Heng and forced his way into the cycle of reincar 221Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Tales of the Dark River: Shadows Guide the Way Home 暗河传之影照归人 This story is adapted from the TV series An He Zhuan. The Dark River surges with icy currents; the swordlight of Wuyou gathers. Xiao Qianling, princess of Wuyou Commandery in Beili, is aloof and solitary, walking the line between good and evil. Amid the flash of swords, she meets Su Changhe, a funeral master of the Dark River. Love at first sight is the collision of ice and fire, and the beginning of a descent into darkness and a path to redemption. Burdened by the age-old afflictions of the Dar 128Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 A Marvelous Transmigration Journey Through the World of TV Dramas with He Ning 综影视之何宁的奇妙穿越之旅 He Ning Series, Book Two After He Ning dies in the world of Mysterious Lotus Casebook, she assumes she'll return to her original world. But something goes wrong along the way, leaving her soul gravely injured while also granting her an immense opportunity. Thus begins a wondrous journey... For details on what kind of journey it is, see the main story. World One: Mysterious Lotus Casebook World Two: The Young Brewmaster's Adventure + Blood River World Three: The Knockout World Four: Romance in th 3.8kReads—Score19114d adds
- 57 Surviving the Dark River: After Su Muyu Was Forced to Marry, the Whole Martial World Went Mad 暗河求生：苏暮雨被迫成亲后全江湖都疯了 Surviving in the Dark River: The Whole Martial World Goes Crazy After Su Muyu Is Forced to Marry 175Reads—Score314d adds
- 58 Tales of the Dark River: A Love That Won't Break 暗河传：情骨难折 As the master of Dark River's Hundred Ghost Tower and Mo Chen's apprentice, Lingzhou has grown over the past decade into the tower's second-in-command and its heir. Whenever she takes on a mission, she brings only two things: a fan in her sleeve named Spring's Return, and a flute called Autumn's Farewell. She is highly skilled in martial arts and a master of poison. Word on the Jianghu says that whoever she wants dead is beyond saving. But in the end, there were only two people she truly wanted 1.2kReads8.1Score10814d adds
- 59 Above the Dark River, Your Heart Knows Mine 暗河之上，君心知我 She fell from the palace towers and came to rest above the Dark River. He was a lone blade in the river: Su Changhe. Awakening in the netherworld, she gathered the beggars, established a new order, and vowed to carve out a way forward for all living beings. He scoffed at her naivety, yet willingly became her blade, ready to cleave mountains and seas for her. When she returned from the other shore, she set her sights on the throne. Only then did the world realize that the undertaker who devoured 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Transmigrated into The Dark River, I Betrayed It for Su Changhe 穿越暗河传，背叛暗河只为苏昌河 Yuqing transmigrates into Tales of the Dark River and finally meets Su Changhe, the man she's long dreamed of. But there's no place for the weak in the Dark River, and Su Changhe feels the same. The only way for the young girl Yuqing to stay by his side is to grow stronger and become an assassin of the Dark River. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 Su Changhe, Come Here to Big Sister 苏昌河快到姐碗里来 Whenever people speak of the Dark River, they say it is a darkness tempered into one’s very bones and blood. Su Changhe was a young man whose very name represented hope, yet his ending was so far from happy. I thought he deserved a fulfilling ending, and so this book came to be. (This book is not officially authorized and was written purely for enjoyment.) (An outwardly warm, innocent little flower × the Dark River’s new patriarch) I’ll leave the story here for now. 138Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 Tales of the Dark River: Zhuo Yue’an’s Parallel Jianghu 暗河传：卓月安的平行江湖 If Swordless City had not been destroyed, if his father, Zhuo Yuluo, had not been killed when he was young, and if Zhuo Yue'an had never joined the Dark River or become the Umbrella Ghost Su Muyu, what would his life have been like? This story has no rebirth; it simply hopes to give Zhuo Yue'an a different life. It creates a parallel universe in which “Swordless City was never wiped out.” As an adult, Zhuo Yue'an, who never became Su Muyu, travels the martial world as the “young city lord of Swo 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Tales of the Dark River: Snow Beneath the Umbrella 暗河传：伞下雪影 Su Changhe × Su Jianxue The Mourner × The Cold Moon Envoy She was the Cold Moon Envoy, promoted from a nameless nobody to the side of the Head of the Family. Wielding the longsword “Frost,” she had made her sword intent famous throughout the world. They say frost covers a thousand miles wherever the Cold Moon Envoy appears, and even the fiercest fire cannot melt a trace of it. He too came from humble origins, a Mourner by trade. Ill-tempered and notorious, he nevertheless harbored a grand and sh 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 Dark River Glass: Su Changhe, I Adore You 暗河琉璃：苏昌河，我心悦你 Original female lead. This story explores another possible path for Su Changhe and gives him a complete, happy ending. The headcanons are extensive. Everyone will feel differently, and some may think the characters are OOC. The story does not follow the original plot exactly. Beili has Zhaoning, whose heart is as bright as the moon. He is the Asura of the Dark River, a figure of the martial world. Everyone says Su Changhe is a ruthless, treacherous killer, someone no one should touch or love. Y 1kReads—Score10014d adds
- 65 Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I’m Dead (Drunk) 昌暮-暗河：除非我死了（醉了） Chang Mu - Dark River: Unless I'm Dead (Drunk) 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 What? The Dark River Clan Leader and I Switched Bodies 什么？我和暗河家主互穿了 [Soul swap + hilarious martial world + two overpowered leads (not really) + adorable contrast] One morning, Su Muyu, the Dark River’s top assassin, wakes up in the body of Shen Wan, the delicate headliner at the Zuoyue Brothel. Meanwhile, Shen Wan, who knows nothing but dancing, has ended up in Su Muyu’s body! And just like that, the martial world takes a turn for the bizarre: At Dark River headquarters, “Su Muyu,” who used to kill without batting an eye, clings to the leg of the family head, Su 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 Tales of the Dark River: Zhaoyun Crosses the Dark River 暗河传：昭云渡暗河 Mu Yunzhao thinks Su Changhe is vicious and a real bastard. She kindly saved his life, but he wanted her to be the Dark River’s “free doctor.” Su Changhe thinks he was incredibly lucky to meet Mu Yunzhao, and to find a clue to the path that could lead the Dark River to the other shore. This may be out of character, and the plot may differ from what you’ve seen. 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Tales of the Dark River: Yuyao 暗河传：玉窈 Yu Yao VS Su Changhe/Su Muyu Two rookie assassins meet a peerlessly beautiful woman born with irresistible charm, and the three fall in love at first sight. Wait, they’re interrupted while removing the Gu, and the two men pledge themselves to her. Just as their passion reaches its height, the beauty vanishes without a trace. When they meet again... 742Reads—Score10314d adds
- 69 Tales of the Dark River: I'm Su Changhe 暗河传之老子苏昌河 Apologies for the out-of-character portrayals. I just want Su Changhe to have a happy ending. HE!!!! Mu Ciling won’t die either. A lot of people won’t die, but those who are supposed to die still will. The main cast is awesome. A lot of the couples won’t be broken up. Su Changhe has a love interest: Xie Wutian. This is based on the TV series. I haven’t read the original novel, so please don’t flame me. 105Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Film and TV Crossover: The Glamour of This World 综影视：此间风月 [Standalone stories + strictly 1v1 romances + original plots + mostly Su Changhe...] 1️⃣ Su Changhe & Princess Xiao Ruotang of Beili ✅ Complete ##Why be a fool and pass up a shortcut? 2️⃣ Su Changhe & Su Wanshui, Water Official of the Soul-Summoning Hall "In progress" ##How can a puppy have this many schemes? 3️⃣ Su Changhe & Li Sheng, Saintess of Miaojiang ##You mean he has a childhood sweetheart, too? 4️⃣ Su Changhe & Mu Qing, eldest daughter of the Mu family ##If only I’d known, I would’v 2.1kReads6.9Score11014d adds
- 71 Tales of the Dark River: The Lord of the Library 暗河传：藏书楼楼主 In the darkness, there is an organization of assassins called the Dark River. In the court, they can kill members of the imperial family; beyond it, they can wipe out major martial arts sects. They are an organization of assassins that strikes fear into everyone’s hearts. But what they don’t know is that the Dark River has a tower within it. Its name is the Library Tower. Its master, Mu Ziye, commands life and death in the darkness, stirs the winds of change, and plots the fate of the world. 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Tales of the Dark River: Spring Waters Reflect Peach Blossoms 暗河传：春水映桃花 Spring waters flow east, peach blossoms burn bright. Where moonlight falls is my home, and also... my grave. The Dark River has no light, so I will be your only moon. This world has no mercy, so I will be your final sword. Either we die in pain together, or I die for you. 66Reads5.0Score—14d adds
- 73 From Dark River to the Light 暗河向明 (Cover generated by AI) After killing Su Changhe and disbanding the Dark River, Su Muyu headed alone to Nanan City, simply because the person he loved had bought him a house there. He never expected to run into the young miracle doctor. They had not seen each other for ten years, and their reunion should have been a happy one, but Su Muyu just could not smile. He was always staring into the distance, lost in thought. He really, truly missed that person. If he could live his life over again, he, 545Reads6.8Score10414d adds
- 74 The Legend of the Dark River: Yun Shu 暗河传之云姝 The heroine is supposedly the daughter of the head of the Su family of Dark River, but the truth about her identity is another matter. She is a clear-eyed, dangerously beautiful madwoman who cares only for those she loves and those who love her. She appears gentle and dignified, but has a dark and ruthless side. She is tender toward those she cares about, yet will stop at nothing to achieve her aims. She never regrets anything she has done. Her pairing is with Su Changhe, the head of Dark River. 659Reads—Score10414d adds
- 75 A Cool Beauty's Transmigration 清冷美人穿越记 After Chang’e gets drunk, the mischievous Chaos Pearl chooses her to travel to countless worlds and earn merit. Once cool and aloof, she grows sweet and endearing, meets handsome men from all walks of life, and falls in love with each of them. 240Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 Tales of the Dark River: Changmu Tavern: The Dream-Fulfillment Arc 暗河传：昌暮酒馆【圆梦篇】 [Dream Fulfillment + Happy Ending] After the Dark River disbanded, a new and everlasting light dawned beyond the Other Shore. Beneath the moon, a bright shooting star streaked across the rooftops. “Changhe, have you made a wish?” Su Changhe smiled fondly. “I didn’t make a wish.” “Why not?” “Because all my wishes have already come true,” he said softly. “Su Muyu, I’ve had only one wish in this life, and that was to have you by my side.” [Dream Fulfillment: This fulfills my dream, and it can be ta 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 A Crossover of Young Blood, Dark River, and The Blood of Youth 综少白暗河少歌 Divided into four stories and a short story 1, Yun Wuyue The ruler of the sacred mountain, in the frigid silence of the northern frontier. To restore order to the world's disrupted fate, she descends from the heavens and steps into the mortal realm. When Li Changsheng saw her pale, glass-colored eyes, he remembered a brief letter his master had sent many years ago. "Kunlun in the northern frontier, ruler of the sacred mountain. The Dao existed at the beginning of time; the cold night has no moon 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Film and TV Crossover: The Great Mission to Save the Male Leads 综影视：拯救男主大作战 Tales of Dark River: Su Changhe, currently updating “Where I'm going, even Buddha cannot save me.” “Where are you going?” “To the other shore.” Each world is independent, with original settings and plot changes. Feel free to read only the volumes featuring worlds that interest you. 588Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Under the Silent River: The Overworked Office Drone Makes It to Shore 暗河传之社畜上岸 I’m Lin Yao. Before I died from working overtime, I saved a child, earned enough merit, and bound myself to a farming System. The System said my reward was to transmigrate to a picturesque wuxia world and live out my retirement by farming. But how is the Ghost-Crying Abyss, with its black clouds overhead and bones strewn everywhere, a retirement paradise? To make matters worse, Su Muyu’s blade and Su Changhe’s poisoned palm came at me at the same time. “Who are you?” I hugged the tomato seedling 40Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 A Dream of Qinghe: An Under the Silent River Fanfiction 暗河传同人之清河梦里 Who am I? Who are you! You fell for my looks at first sight. Shouldn't you take responsibility for me? All right, Su Changhe, I admit I was attracted to your looks! So what? Hmph!!! 27Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 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—14d adds
- 82 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. 991Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 83 Tales of the Dark River: Crossing the Clear Waters 暗河传：清欢渡 While staying up late to read Tales of the Dark River, Lin Qinghuan accidentally transmigrated into an unknown orphan awaiting selection at the Dark River’s “Furnace.” She had barely arrived when the preliminary selection at Ghost Crying Abyss began. Terrified, she hid in a secret passage, where she accidentally stumbled upon Su Muyu carrying out a secret mission to protect the head of the family… 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Su Changhe Loves Only Su Muyu, and Su Muyu Spoils Only Su Changhe 苏昌河唯爱苏暮雨，苏暮雨唯宠苏昌河 Su Changhe loves only Su Muyu, and Su Muyu dotes only on Su Changhe. 27Reads—Score114d adds
- 85 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 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Tales of the Dark River: Drink Tonight, and Get Drunk Tonight 暗河传：今宵有酒今宵醉 I got so hooked on Tales of the Dark River that I read a pile of fanfics, but it still wasn’t enough, so I decided to write one myself. An overworked office drone transmigrates as a little beggar and is taken into the Dark River to become an assassin. Xie Jinxiao has never seen Tales of the Dark River and thinks she’s transmigrated into a wuxia world. Using martial arts techniques she picked up from short videos in her previous life, she trains herself into an expert with the blade. Many years l 5.6kReads8.1Score45314d adds
- 87 Tales of the Dark River: Crossing Calamity 暗河传之渡厄 A new story is here! Come read my work 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! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Tales of the Dark River: I Use Jin Yong’s Martial Arts to Subdue the Martial World 暗河传：我以金庸武功镇江湖 [One male and one female lead] [Personally, I think the The Blood of Youth arc is better than the Tales of the Dark River arc. Later on, the story won't follow the original as closely as Tales of the Dark River does, and will have its own original plot. After The Blood of Youth ends, there's also the [Immortals Beyond the Border arc], but it doesn't start as a separate volume, so just keep reading after The Blood of Youth.] [Tales of the Dark River arc: complete, Chapters 1–138] [The Blood of Yo 3.4kReads6.3Score15314d adds
- 89 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. 543Reads6.5Score10914d adds
- 90 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 1.2kReads—Score10714d adds
- 91 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 4.8kReads—Score57414d adds
- 92 Film and TV Crossover: The Moonlight Falls into My Arms 综影视：明月入我怀 I write a lot about the Young and White series, the Dark River series, and the Song of Youth trilogy, with the occasional crossover with other dramas, like The Lost Tomb and Story of Minglan... It all depends on inspiration. Sweet romance. The female lead is the best in the world. If you have a favorite couple, feel free to mention them in the comments. There won't be any golden finger. The author is the female lead's biggest source of support. The characters will definitely be out of character, 1.6kReads—Score12814d adds
- 93 Film and TV Crossover: The Canary Training Plan 综影视：金丝雀养成计划 All-original male protagonists. OOC warning. The timeline is rather chaotic, so those who dislike that should steer clear. 385Reads—Score1214d adds
- 94 Tales of the Dark River: Tang Lianyue’s First Trip Out of the Village, Where He Meets the Top Succubus Mu Yumo 暗河传:唐怜月新手出村遇顶级魅魔慕雨墨 Tales of the Dark River: Tang Lianyue's First Trip Out of the Village Leads Him to Top-Tier Succubus Mu Yumo 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 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 1.1kReads8.2Score10014d adds
- 96 Film and TV Crossover: All Kinds of Possibilities in Tales of the Dark River 综影视：暗河传里的各种可能 All kinds of wild ideas inspired by the TV series The Legend of An He, some long and some short. The story mainly follows both Su characters from their point of view, watching this bizarre world unfold! Hahahahaha! 1. What if Su Changhe had an immortal lord for a father? (Chong Zhao; his son Chong Yu: sunlight shining bright, a brilliant future) √ 2. What if the head of the family adopted a transmigrator? √ 3. What if the Su family head had a contract partner? √ 4. Watch-along story: The Seven 2.4kReads—Score10614d adds
- 97 The Osmanthus Fragrance of Muchang Fills the City 暮昌之桂香满城 A fanfiction of Tales of the Dark River, Mu Chang pairing, rebirth story, OOC warning. Some details may not be quite right. I've nearly eaten up all the good stories, so I'm trying to make some of my own. The characters and plot follow the TV series. The writing is bad, so if you don't like it, just click the back button in the top left corner (>_<). Su Muyu is reborn at the moment the Shadow Sect is destroyed. In this new life, he and his beloved will bring light to the Dark River and walk the 298Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Tales of the Dark River: Su Changhe 暗河传：苏昌河 [Su Changhe pairing + mostly no pairing changes (Tang Lianyue and Mu Yumo's pairings change in every world) + currently only writing Su Changhe] Black Xiangling VS Su Changhe: What happens when a Ye Luoli fairy meets the head of the Dark River? Su Zhiyou VS Su Changhe: When a happy-go-lucky college girl from the 21st century who thinks she's useless meets a funeral master plotting a rebellion, of course she joins him! Cui Lingyu VS Su Changhe: Cui Lingyu, the Cui family's eldest legitimate daugh 2.7kReads—Score14614d adds
- 99 Reborn: Dark River Turns to Light, Evening Rain Turns to Me 重生之暗河向明，暮雨向我 [Tales of the Dark River fan fiction, Su Muyu/Su Changhe, Mu-Chang, reborn, sweet romance] I've only watched the TV drama, not read the original novel. This breaks up the canon pairing, and I'm sorry if anyone feels the characters are out of character. This is my first story, so please go easy on me. Su Changhe really did die. Su Muyu killed him. Su Changhe came back to life. You could say Su Muyu saved him. When he opened his eyes, he was twenty years in the past, back when they were still at t 1.8kReads8.4Score12814d adds
- 100 Where the Evening Rain Returns Is Changhe 暮雨归处是昌河 Where the Evening Rain Returns Is Changhe 18Reads—Score214d adds
