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- 1 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
- 2 Charlie IX 查理九世 Charlie IX —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 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
- 4 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
- 5 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
- 6 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
- 7 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
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 10 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
- 11 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
- 12 Dodo: I’m Really Dreaming! 查理九世：我真的在做梦！ Mo Bai: I must be dreaming! Everyone else: … (I've made a lot of additions and changes to the original story, so just think of it as a new version set in the world of Charlie IX.) (And honestly, the story has already strayed from my original outline, so feel free to just skim it. I'm mainly writing it for myself, and I want to finish Charlie IX quickly so I can write fanfiction for Fantasy Math Battle.) (I don't know if there'll be a pairing. I'll try to pair Fan Jia, but I've neve 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Charlie IX: A Promise Between Boys 查理九世之少年之约 An unexpected farewell, and a casual mention of studying abroad. Is their seven-year promise a journey far away, or a carefully arranged deception? He carries his secret alone as he steps into the abyss, believing no one knows, never realizing that the silent eyes watching him have already seen through every disguise. No one knows how perilous the road ahead will be. They only know this: Someone is waiting, someone is standing guard, and someone has already wagered everything on the day of their 61Reads—Score1614d adds
- 14 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
- 15 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
- 16 Tang Xiaoyi Reborn as a Top-Tier Star in the Entertainment Industry 唐晓翼重生在娱乐圈里当顶流 Tang Xiaoyi has developed ALS. He is close to death. When he opens his eyes again, he has become a celebrity, and not just any celebrity, but a top-tier star idol! Fans of Detective Conan, come take a look! Even if you're not a fan, you can still read it. I'm a 15-year-old new author on Tomato Novel. My family is of modest means, and I want to earn some money. 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 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
- 18 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
- 19 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
- 20 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
- 21 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
- 22 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
- 23 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
- 24 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
- 25 Dodo Otome: A Lover’s Care Manual 查九乙女-恋人饲养手册 Check Nine Otome: A Lover's Care Manual 609Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 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
- 27 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
- 28 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
- 29 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
- 30 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
- 31 Gardenias Blooming in Midsummer 盛开在盛夏的栀子花 [Charlie IX + beloved by everyone + irresistible charm + apologies for OOC] A sweltering breeze swept through the treetops in the height of summer, and patches of sunlight danced across the street through the leaves. Just as the cicadas' cries suddenly rose to their loudest pitch, the sweet scent of gardenias came rushing toward them with the girl's hair. Her long black hair streamed behind her as the Dark Shadow Sword cleaved through the heavy air. Its blade reflected the girl's frosty features —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Charlie IX: The Mystery of the Ancient Ruins 查理九世之神秘遗迹之谜 In the bustling town of Qiufeng, Mo Duoduo receives a mysterious invitation. A strange emblem on the ancient paper gives off an air of mystery. He calls Yao Tingting, Hu Sha, Fu You, and Charlie IX, and together they head for the ancient castle named in the invitation. The castle is grand and mysterious. Inside, they discover an old diary filled with legends of mysterious ruins, setting off on an adventure. Along the way, they brave steep mountains, rushing rivers, and dense forests. Hu Sha uses 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 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
- 34 Charlie IX: Tang Has Something to Say 查理九世之唐哥有话要说 Let’s look at things from another angle and see what our Brother Tang has to say... There will be a story, and there will be bonus chapters. None of the chapters will be too long. About life, about love, and about how to stand amid the ruins and become an immortal legend. Feel free to ask for more updates, and let’s be friends~ 461Reads8.3Score11014d adds
- 35 Dodo: Between the Tides, Echoes of the Heart’s Abyss 查理九世：潮汐之间，心渊回响 Dodo's Adventure: Aiyo and Tangya pairing Genius boy Theo × rejuvenated Aikesi Sharp-tongued boy Tang Xiaoyi × immortal ship king Arthur The story began with five people and a wolf. The story ended with five people and a wolf. It seems like nothing has changed, yet everything has changed. As long as life goes on, so do the adventures. Happy ending, though there will be a little angst along the way. P.S. The characters may not match the original, and my writing isn't great. Please don't flam 276Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Silver Moon Tang Ying 银月唐影 Many minor characters in this novel, such as Luo Hui, are entirely my own creations. Most of the plot is also made up by me, so it may not match the original book or be very realistic. I hope you'll understand. I'm not a very good writer, so please don't flame me if you don't like it. 116Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Doubt: Tang's Second Personality 查九：唐的第二人格 [Doraemon? No, The Secret of the Mysterious Island] [Original Male Lead] [Making Up for Regrets] [CP: Tang Xiaoyi] [Transmigration] [Two Male Leads] Transmigration? Xie Wuyi doesn’t know. All he knows is that from that day on, his fate became entwined with that of someone named Tang Xiaoyi. His once numb, hollow, and cold eyes gradually grew bright, but… he couldn’t change his own fate. Until one day, he became the second personality of this young man in a Tang suit. From then on… he finally had 900Reads—Score16314d adds
- 38 Charlie IX: Embers of Time 查理九世：时之烬 [New Book Launch, Still a Search Nine Fanfic] “I swear, I’ll never let you fall before I do.” The genius boy Theo once declared this with arrogant confidence. But when he finally cracked the encrypted file and learned the truth behind Ecks’s life countdown, he understood: some promises were never meant to be kept. The founder of “Ghostly Track,” guardian of the Adventurers’ Association. Ecks bore the weight of both sin and glory. He had planted the seeds of disaster with his own hands, and now h 187Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Charlie IX: Wings of Flight 查理九世羽之翼 A bleak moon shines on the cold woods, In the empty mountains, not a bird sings. A mournful wind rises, leaves scattering, Autumn fills the heart with desolation and gloom. No spoilers. An ensemble novel, primarily angst. Includes an original character, but they fit in naturally. Read at your own risk if that's not your thing. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 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
- 41 Charlie IX: Terror at the Invitation from the Ancient Castle 查理九世：来自古堡邀请函的惊魂 On a boring summer afternoon, Mo Duoduo receives a mysterious invitation to explore an ancient castle hidden deep in the woods with his friends. The invitation seems to hold an irresistible magic. Yao Tingting worries it might be a trap, but Hushark fears nothing, while Fuyou quietly prepares their tools. Curious and courageous, they set off into the unknown. By the time they reach the foot of the mountain, night has fallen. The ancient castle stands atop the peak, surrounded by gloomy woods, wh 422Reads—Score20014d adds
- 42 Our Promise: Wen X Tang 我与你的约定：温x唐 A Tang Weng CP story, a fanfiction based on the DoDoMo series by the original author, Leo Huanxiang. It has some connection to The Forgotten Promise. The setting is a parallel universe, and it's a story about winning someone's heart, unrelated to the real world. The characters may be out of character. It has a happy ending, but also contains angst, so don't read it if that bothers you. “Hello, I'm your System.” “Don't bother explaining. I only need to save him.” “Okay.” I won't take part in 234Reads8.4Score3814d adds
- 43 The Song That Named the Night 查理九世之夜的命名曲 An original heroine paired with Arthur. The heroine is a vampire, around a hundred years old. She transfers to the school attended by Mo Duoduo, meets him and his friends, and embarks on an adventure with them. Reposting and plagiarism are prohibited. 222Reads—Score11314d adds
- 44 Rain Falling on the Mortal World 落雨凡尘 [Main pairing: Xi Ao and Ai Kesi; secondary pairing: Tang Ya, with a little Wen Tang and Tang Duo] My new work is out! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! I'll set aside a separate volume just for Tang Duo. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 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
- 46 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
- 47 Dodo the Adventurer: Embers at Dusk, Dawn at Daybreak 查理九世：暮烬朝升 [Ao-Ye pairing + Tang-Duo pairing + Tang-Wen tragic ending + ensemble cast] The wind chimes ring, and an old friend returns. The young man in Tang-style clothes grins with carefree swagger as he strides back beneath a river of stars. He is always bold and unrestrained, like the blazing sun, lighting up the darkness in countless unsuspecting moments. The ghosts have never vanished. Dense fog blankets the floating city. Are the people who died in the revenge plot nine years ago still alive? “I h 392Reads—Score10114d adds
- 48 Charlie IX OC: What Lies Ahead? 查理九世oc何去何从 [A Do Do Si fanfiction] *Contains lesbian relationships. The original character is the protagonist (I’m an OC mom by profession, so I’m going to deliberately develop my original character. If you don’t like original characters, give up now.) Contains an ambiguous Ai-O pairing (it can also be friendship; enjoy it however you like.) This book is mainly meant to set the stage for the next one, A Do Do Si: The Last Quiet Village. My writing is average, and there may be mistakes in the professional k 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 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
- 50 Charlie IX: Xiaoyi 查理九世之晓翼 [This book is dedicated to my childhood, a happy time with a few regrets] A thousand years ago, a young man dressed in a neat Tang suit gently stroked the hair of the person beside him. His voice was tender. "Nangong, I gave you your name. So you must soar through the sky like a bird." Nangong Yi nodded, only half understanding. He did it, shooting straight into the sky like a bird, but... the person who had made that promise with him was gone. A thousand years later, Nangong Yi, dressed in a ne 314Reads—Score—14d adds
