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- 51 Tales of the Dark River: Does Even the Undertaker Have Someone to Fear? 暗河传：送葬师也有怕的人？ Su Changhe ❌ Original Female Lead, Quick Transmigration Su Changhe, the famed undertaker of the Dark River, is a ruthless figure feared throughout the martial world. He holds the power of life and death and commands the Dark River, never showing the slightest fear. Until Su Wujie appeared. Amid the Dark River’s clashes of blades and shadows, an unfamiliar tenderness crept in, one he himself hadn’t even noticed. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 Film and TV Crossover: Don't Let My Love Interest Be a Hopeless Romantic 综影视：攻略对象别是恋爱脑 A crossover of film and TV worlds / rebirth / hopeless romantic / A girl whose fate was stolen arrives in one world after another. She can only survive if the targets she has to win over love her. But... Why are you all winning yourselves over? And why are you all hopeless romantics? Materials: cr. Lingqi, Mango Duorou, Ji Qing, Duitang Zhuzhixin, Fu Sheng, Kongbai ℡MacBook. All rights reserved; no unauthorized use. 260Reads—Score10414d adds
- 53 I Emptied the Underworld Pawnshop and Led the Dark River in Revolt 搬空黄泉当铺，带领暗河反了 [An He Zhuan fan fiction + The Blood of Youth + Su Changhe doting on his daughter + Chang-Mu pairing + mischievous child] This book is complete! Su Li continues her quick transmigration journey. This time, she becomes the villain in An He Zhuan, Su Changhe’s daughter (actually his niece). Through her constant brainwashing and persuasion, she claims the Sleeping Dragon Sword and becomes the new head of the Dark River. To keep the Dark River from being bullied by the righteous sects again, she res 372Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Quick Transmigration Across Film and TV: Zi Xi 综影视快穿之梓曦 Please don’t bash me. I’m a beginner, so please be kind. If you don’t want to rate it, then don’t, but please don’t bash me. I’m sensitive. I haven’t read the original novel, only watched the TV series. The pacing is slow in places. Most of the couples are broken up, so please don’t take it out on the actors. The logic is weak. 221Reads—Score10214d adds
- 55 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
- 56 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—14d adds
- 57 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… 125Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Dreams Return to the Dark River 暗河梦还 Mu Menghuan is the most controversial puppet in the history of the Dark River. She took the position at five years old, and everyone said she was timid, softhearted, and a poor actress, even hesitating when it came to killing. But no one knew she was using human nature as her game board, plotting every move in advance. The Mu, Su, and Xie families, even the Shadow Sect, were all pieces in her game. Later, she wielded the Sleeping Dragon Sword and pointed it at the Shadow Sect. Plucking her qin 530Reads—Score10314d adds
- 59 Chasing the Wind and Shadows: The Vanishing Trace 捕风追影：无影之踪 [Fan fiction + long-form + villain + ensemble cast + no female lead + Xin Feng and Xue Yu pairing + prequel] (If you dislike the pairing, feel free to skip the holiday special chapters.) Fan fiction based on the film “The Shadow’s Edge.” Twenty years ago, Fu Longsheng (Shadow) unexpectedly encountered six children abandoned by the world. From then on, this makeshift family gradually grew. Under his protection, the children grew into blades, each with their own specialty. They were the brains beh 274Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Under the Silent River: I'm Crueler Than Su Muyu 暗河传：我苏慕风比苏慕雨狠 Su Mufeng was an ordinary college student. While reading the novel The Dark River, he accidentally fell asleep and unexpectedly found himself in the world of The Dark River. People say Mufeng follows the rain, but he has his own views on the martial world, its grudges, and its vendettas. He is nothing like his brother, Su Muyu, because he is evil! Each volume of this book is a different The Dark River fan fiction. If you like them, come on in! If you don't like a particular volume, feel free to 33Reads—Score314d adds
- 61 Chasing the Wind: Happy Ending 捕风：Happyending 1vN + redemption. A fanfic based on the film Chasing Shadows. “One day, you'll accept us. You have to stay with us forever.” “Wolves are pack animals, right?” “So no one gets to leave.” Taking care of her younger brothers really is more worrying than going out to kill people. Gu Nian rubbed her temples. While she was distracted and lost in thought, she failed to notice that her little brothers weren't children anymore. They had been coveting her for a very, very long time. 74Reads6.8Score214d adds
- 62 Tales of the Dark River: Born Toward the Light 暗河传：向光而生 This is a fan-created derivative work of A Tale of the Dark River. Its setting and some characters come from the original, but the central plot and protagonist are original, exploring another possibility. The assassins of the Dark River must have no names, and must have no weaknesses. They are shadows forgotten by the world, poisoned blades, ghosts who exist only to carry out their missions. Until one day, a shadow codenamed “Mo Chen” returned from a mission with a token stained with the blood o 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 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 4.7kReads—Score56414d adds
- 64 Chasing Shadows: Ten Ways to Train a Dog, Twin Tactics 捕风追影：训狗十法之双子攻略 [Training the dogs + strong heroine + female agent + dream girl + otome] I’ll try to keep everyone in character. The movie plot has been adapted, and Ximeng and Xiwang survive. Synopsis: Ximeng receives a warning from the mysterious “Snow Leopard” and safely evacuates Old Wolf, only to discover that two-thirds of the cryptocurrency in the organization’s account has been transferred. While investigating with Xiwang, the twins fall into a trap. The mysterious “Snow Leopard” takes them captive and 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 Film and TV Crossover: Oh, Lovelorn Girl, Stop Waiting 综影视：痴情的少女啊，别再等待 A crossover fanfiction writer who loves stories about charming characters adored by everyone, and who specializes in fanfiction. A eunuch-style writer, at it for 20 years (smile). (1) Chasing the Wind, He Qiuguo (on hiatus) (2) Fengshen, Daji (on hiatus) (3) The Southern Archives, Zhang Haiyan (original female lead) (in progress) (4) If Life Were Like Our First Meeting, Xie Shuhong (5) Harry Potter: gender-swapped Peter Pettigrew in the Marauders’ era 515Reads—Score10414d adds
- 66 The Windcatcher Shadow Wolves: Xi Wang and the Beautiful Miss 捕风追影狼子团：熙旺X漂亮小姐 A Catch the Wind and Chase the Shadow fanfic!! A story about you and Xi Wang. Old Fu behaves well in prison and turns over a new leaf. After his release, Officer Huang invites him to put together an undercover squad, using his extensive experience and combat skills to help the police solve cases. Xi Wang and Xi Meng are still alive, and the four little ones have also been released from prison to join the squad. They’re working with the police now, and they can finally live openly in the light of 438Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 67 K-Pop Romance Rules 韩娱之恋爱守则 A series of short stories featuring Korean entertainment stars, with 1v1 and 1vN pairings. Proceed with caution: reader-insert romance. Don't overthink it! Characters featured so far: Kim Taehyung Lots of personal interpretations and OOC characterization Written for love, for all the pretty boys and girls who love Korean entertainment. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Chasing the Wind and Shadow: Axle and Gear: The Macau Shadow Chronicles 捕风捉影——轴心齿轮：澳门追影录 Catching the Wind and Chasing Shadows: Axle and Gear, A Macau Pursuit Chronicle 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 Entering the Azure Clouds: Mingyi and Ji Bozai's Love Across Three Lifetimes 入青云明意纪伯宰情动三生 Into the Azure Clouds: Mingyi and Jiboyuan’s Love Across Three Lifetimes 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 Entering the Azure Clouds: The Moon Shines Forever over the Sea of No Return 入青云：无归海上月长明 Into the Azure Clouds: The Moon Shines Bright Forever Over the Sea of No Return 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Southern Archives: The Shrimp-Salt Fog 南部档案：虾盐迷雾 [The Southern Archives fanfic + Xia and Yan pairing + two male leads + adventure] (I’d rather see them embrace than kiss.) There is a romance! After all these years apart, you’re still you, and I’m still me. Yan: Taking three steps back is the way out I’m leaving you. I’ll leave you the same way out by taking three steps back, too. Xia: What if I don’t want to step back? Yan: Then I’ll step forward and go with you. What’s the big deal? [I’ll stick with the original synopsis after all] The author 191Reads—Score11014d adds
- 72 Southern Archives: Salt-Baked Shrimp, Immortality, Sweet Romance, and Suspense 南部档案：盐焗虾长生甜宠悬疑录 The Mo Yun Gao faction's army, which had dominated the Nanyang region for a century, was finally wiped out for good. But the price was that Mo Yun Gao would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, while Zhang Haiqi was left gravely wounded and on the brink of death. At the critical moment, Zhang Qiling, the current head of the Zhang family, came riding the waves. Using the blood of the Qilin to defy fate, he forcibly pulled them both back from the gates of death. After the group helped their 295Reads—Score10814d adds
- 73 Southern Files: The Wicked Mother-in-Law 南部档案：恶婆婆 After enduring countless trials, Zhang Haiyan discovers that an old friend might return. He would even make a deal with the devil, as long as Xia Zai could come back. I’m not good at writing summaries. Nanbu + The Lost Tomb + Zang Hai There will be an original female lead. The Iron Triangle will appear only briefly; the main story focuses on Xia and Yan. Xia and Yan are a couple. The original female lead will not have a romantic pairing. The story takes place after Sand Sea and before Reboot: So 186Reads—Score10214d adds
- 74 The Southern Archives: Moonlight on a Thorny Road 南部档案：月光走过荆棘路 [A Southern Archives fanfic + fixed main pairing: Lou Xia + striving to keep characters in character + original female lead + some original plotlines + some headcanons] A transfer order sends Zhang Hailou and Zhang Haixia to Balai for thirty years. Half a year later, their senior sister Zhang Jingyu follows them to Nanyang. Life in Nanyang is peaceful and uneventful, until the Panhuahai Reef case suddenly comes to light. “Who exactly are you?” “Misery is not fate; disaster is brought about by 156Reads—Score10614d adds
- 75 Film and TV Crossover: A Beauty Like the Moon, Bewitching Hearts 综影视：美人如月惑人心 A beauty's everyday life across different worlds~ World Five: Jade of the Heart, a 2.0 version of the story of Zhu Yu, with the unhinged Qi Min World Four: Zhu Yu's Fan Changling (Original male lead arc: After my sister brings a man home, all sorts of trouble follow.) World Three: Hikaru no Go's Bai Hua (A childhood-sweethearts story with her senior fellow disciple.) World Two: Burning Attraction's Su Ling (Unhinged medical professor vs. cool-headed, cold-blooded director) World One: Empresses i 1.1kReads—Score10914d adds
- 76 The Day We Climb to the Heavens 凌霄攀援之日 Ten years ago, Ling Xiao fought back against her perverted adoptive parents and was rescued by Fu Longsheng. She became the seventh child of the Fu family and its only daughter. She studied medicine, serving as the family's medical support and as a sharp blade in Fu Longsheng's hand. Ten years later, a single mistake brought Fu Longsheng to the attention of the police. Huang Dezhong, a veteran special police officer, came out of retirement. How will they escape this time? This is a fanfic of Cat 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Southern Archives: The Heroes of Xia Lou Must All Return Safely to Xiacheng! 南部档案：侠楼都要好好回厦城！ A fanwork based on the Southern Archives drama What if that explosion had been Zhang Hailou protecting Zhang Haixia? If this world is made up of different timelines, could there be one in which Zhang Hailou managed to protect Zhang Haixia? Zhang Haixia (Shrimp) × Zhang Hailou (Salt) A little tower hears spring rain all night; how many years has the Xianyang swordsman wandered? I'm sure you've also wondered what might have happened if the people caught in that explosion had been switched. This st 109Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 Entering the Azure Clouds. 入青云. Into the Azure Clouds. 764Reads—Score614d adds
- 79 Film and TV Crossover: The Alluring Her Turns the World Upside Down 综影视：媚主她颠倒众生 World One: The Shadow's Edge, Sister or Mother, complete. World Two: The Shadow's Edge, Young Master, complete. World Three: Against Love, Shen Wang, complete. World Four: Deafening, Li Qi, complete. World Five: A Writer's Odyssey 2, The Wanderer and the Red-Haired Demon, complete. World Six: Salivation, Gao Tu, ongoing. World Seven: The Shadow's Edge, Older Brother, ongoing. World Eight: Our Shore, ongoing. 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Chasing the Wind and Shadow: The Butterfly 捕风追影之蝶 [OOC warning] A female-lead romance fanfic based on the film Chasing the Wind and Tracking Shadows. It is a derivative work and has no connection to the film’s plot. The story centers on internal power struggles within the Fu family. The protagonist is Fu Lingyu, Fu Longsheng’s biological daughter and the only younger sister among his adopted sons. 10Reads—Score114d adds
- 81 Fu Longsheng and the Twins 傅隆生与双胞胎 Fu Longsheng and the Twins —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Chasing the Wind and Shadow: Rebirth 捕风追影：新生 [Shadow Chasing fan fiction + 1v3 + pairing with the three Xi brothers + happy ending + no System + some original details] (The story is on hiatus because I’m currently making major revisions to the full manuscript. I felt the later chapters went off the rails. She used to be a viewer in front of the screen, familiar with every step of their fates. Now, she has become one of the characters in the story. After transmigrating into th 25Reads—Score214d adds
- 83 Southern Archives: Salt Is Hard to Come By, Crossing the Shrimp at Dusk 南部档案：一盐难尽，渡虾过黄昏 [Haiyan Reborn // Mystery and Case-Solving / Powerful Leads / Partners Growing Together / Low-Spice] After faking his death, Zhang Haiyan is reborn, and the plot changes a little. This is a story about someone reborn and making up for past regrets. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 Southern Files: Couple Status 南部档案：情侣关系 [Southern Archives fanfiction + salt-baked shrimp + transmigrate and reborn + split personality + two powerful leads + sweet pampering + happy ending] Zhang Hailou never imagined that one day he and Zhang Haixia would become lovers. You can’t really blame him for lacking willpower. Shrimp was simply too delicious! He just couldn’t bring himself to refuse. 516Reads—Score10114d adds
- 85 Southern Archives: Journey Through Mountains and Seas to Find Peace 南部档案，山海赴安宁 A wanderer rises from the vast sea, while by the stream one gathers cloud mushrooms. There’s no romance, okay? But feel free to ship the Salt-Baked Shrimp duo! The heroine is Zhang Hailing, Zhang Haixia’s younger sister. All night, the little tower listens to spring rain; how many years has the wanderer roamed Xianyang? I haven’t figured out the rest yet. Anyway, the main goal is to make up for regrets. Some things may differ from the show or the book. I can only do my best to stay true to the p 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 Film and TV Crossover: The Delicate Beauty Is Always Doted On 综影视：柔弱美人她总被偏宠 Southern Archives, ongoing: The whole world loves her. Even dogs passing by beg her for a cuddle. She was born with peerless beauty, but her naturally alluring nature draws a pack of madmen who all want to… A Fine Brocade: Older-man sweet romance, obsessive possessiveness, dark and ruthless rivalry, gentle protection. The Chosen One: A powerful minister’s darling in his bed. 182Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 Tales of the Dark River Fanfiction: Mu Yumuo and Tang Lianyue's Shadowy Game 暗河传同人：慕雨墨与唐怜月的暗河弈局 Tales of the Dark River Fan Fiction: Mu Yumo and Tang Lianyue's Game in the Dark River 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 Twelve Years Later, Su Muyu and the Young Divine Doctor Bai Hehuai Reunited and Lived Happily Ever After 十二年后，苏暮雨与小神医白鹤淮重逢后过上了幸福生活 Twelve years later, Su Muyu and the young miracle doctor Bai Hehuai reunite and go on to live happily ever after. 126Reads—Score114d adds
- 89 Tomb Raiding: The Dragon King Who Emerged from Behind the Bronze Gate 盗墓：从青铜门后走出的龙王 [Southern Archives] + [The Lost Tomb] + [The Nine Gates] + [The Complete Lost Tomb Universe] + [Dragon Clan Word Spirits] (The protagonist has no memories of the plot, so please don't ask why he doesn't do this or that. For now, Zhang Haiqi is the sole female lead, though that may change later. If that bothers you, read something else.) There is a game afoot in this world, with moves laid over a thousand years. The Nine Gates are the pieces, and the Zhang family holds the strings. From ancient t 403Reads—Score10814d adds
- 90 Southern Archives: Side by Side Again 南部档案：再次并肩同行 The ending for Yanxia is a regret in the author's heart. They shouldn't have had that kind of ending. Here, they'll get a new ending and begin a happy new life, continuing to fight side by side to protect the Zhang family. 555Reads—Score10414d adds
- 91 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
- 92 Survive on the Other Shore: Assassins, Stop Farming! 彼岸求生：杀手们别耕了！ The River of Darkness, once a feared organization that struck terror into everyone’s hearts, collectively retired from the underworld, changed its name to “The Other Shore,” and took up farming. Su Muyu waters the crops with sword techniques, while Su Changhe breaks up the soil with palm strikes. Farming is harder than killing. The whole martial world is shipping their “Muyu-Changhe” pairing. Su Changhe grumbles about it while secretly collecting fan comics. Even more absurdly, Tang Lianyue, the 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 Tracing the Light Through the Dark River to the Far Shore, Twilight Rain Flows Through Lichuan into Changhe 暗河溯光达彼岸，暮雨沥川汇昌河 A Dark River fanfic, ensemble cast, two male leads: two powerful characters, Su Changhe x Su Muyu, Chang and Mu Secondary couples: Mu Qingyang x Mu Xuewei, Tang Lianyue x Mu Yumo x Lei Yunhe, Xie Xuan x Bai Hehuai, Xie Buxie x Xie Huaqing, Zhao Yuzhen x Li Hanyi, Mu Ciling x Xiao Chaoyan, Wen Liang x Mu Chunfeng, Heavenly Official x Earthly Official The story starts with Su Changhe being two years older than Su Muyu, and follows them from the time they enter Dark River as children until they kil 468Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 94 Film and TV Crossover: The Bewitching Waters and Heart-Enticing Gu 综影：惑水蛊心录 The ultimate temptress and her countless husbands~ [Films and TV + anime] Written on a whim 934Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 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. 707Reads6.6Score10114d adds
- 96 Entering the Azure Clouds: Making Myself a Chess Piece 入青云：以身为棋 At the annual Azure Cloud Assembly of the Six Realms of Hexu, Ji Bozai, a fighter from the Jixing Abyss who was born a convict, defeats Ming Yi, the ruthless female war god who has won for seven years straight. To investigate the truth behind her poisoning, Ming Yi infiltrates enemy territory and approaches Ji Bozai. Disguised under secret identities, the two test one another, matching wits and stirring each other’s hearts. Through a series of thrilling clashes and emotional push and pull, they 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 Tracking Shadows: My Adopted Sons Treat Me Like Their Darling 捕风追影：养子们团宠我 [All the adopted sons + healing + everyone dotes on her] A delicate beauty who loves to act cute vs. a group of adopted sons doted on by the villains [Any pairing is worth shipping] Fu Longsheng sent his adopted sons to seize a chip, never realizing it was a trap someone had laid for them. Their very first mission failed, leaving Hu Feng inexplicably irritated. Nearby, he spotted a girl crouching as if she were sheltering from the rain. Worse, he had just torn off the thin layer of synthetic ski 144Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Tales of the Dark River: Head of the Family, Look! It's a Pineapple! 暗河传：大家长你看，真是菠萝！ Jelly Trio: Pineapple Edition Pineapple Chuixue lives by the West Gate, so people also call him West Gate Chuixue. He's lecherous and greedy, with just a hint of cuteness mixed in with his sleaziness. At least, that's what Su Changhe thinks! 777Reads8.2Score11014d adds
- 99 Chasing the Wind and Pursuing Shadows: In the Palm of Your Hand 捕风追影：掌心 A misunderstanding at a bar brings them together, setting off a deadly crisis born of mistaken identities. In the dim corner of the bar, he came to the other's rescue. Whiskey meets mint candy. Jiang Hao, the least cop-looking cop around, runs into a stray kitten being harassed on a night out celebrating a solved case. Xiao Xin, a young man with a glint in his left earring, seems innocent and harmless, but his fingertips conceal blade-sharp probes. “Which crew are you with?” [Reader's guide] ✔ C 39Reads8.2Score214d adds
- 100 Chasing the Wind and Shadow: The Hacker’s Superpower Weakness 捕风追影之黑客大佬的异能软肋 Ling Yu only went out to buy medicine for a cold, but one misstep sent her straight into a robbery scene from Chasing Shadows. Facing the villain group's dark gun barrels, she thought she was about to die. At the critical moment, the System awakened and teleported her to safety. She thought she could live peacefully from then on, but the hacker genius behind the villain group had already identified her unusual abilities through surveillance footage. “Your eyes are unusual,” Ximeng said, cornerin 14Reads6.4Score—14d adds
