Novels like The Strange Case of Xin'an
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- 1 Feasting on Mulberry 飨桑 Beneath the mulberry tree, strange voices whisper, and one passes between the worlds of the living and the dead. Mu Xiaowu, is it still there? Shh, it's here. A suspenseful supernatural anthology, set in an imagined ancient world. The plot takes center stage, with romance as a supporting element. I'll do my best to update regularly. If anything comes up, I'll ask for leave in advance. Thank you for understanding. 0Votes25.4kRecs11.7kFans
- 2 When the Spring Wind Blows, the Flowers Never Bloom 春风吹尽花不开 Xuanyao, the Heavenly Emperor's eldest son, is perfect in every way, except that he's too aloof. Unaware that he's offended the Matchmaker and the Star Lord of Fate, he is sent down to the mortal realm to undergo a trial, where they arrange to sabotage him. One plants a thread of infatuation in his heart, while the other condemns him to a life of solitude. He'll be lucky to survive this trial intact. Tu Wan, the youngest daughter of the Right Prince of the Demon Realm, has also reached the age t 0Votes2.1kRecs43Fans
- 3 Infinite Nightmare Game 无限噩梦游戏 After dying, Zhang Yan was reborn and dragged into a crazy game. Zombies, insectoids, nuclear mutations, natural disasters, ghosts, monsters... One apocalypse after another descended! Her only goal was to survive, no matter what! Of the hundreds of thousands of reincarnators in this game, only one thousand would make it out alive. And after becoming one of those one in a thousand, an even vaster battlefield awaited them... 0Votes1.6kRecs14.1kFans
- 4 A Record of Empty Illusions 一笔虚妄录 Ning Zhao is neither human nor something else. She doesn’t know who gave her a pen and a book; Demons, monsters, ghosts, and spirits gather in one place. Human greed knows no bounds, like a snake trying to swallow an elephant; One case after another, one person after another: no one can stay out of it. 0Votes10.6kRecs19.6kFans
- 5 Infinite Cheats in a World of Terror 在惊悚世界无限开挂 [The new novel, The Heiress: The Real Daughter Earns a Billion a Day, and Everyone’s Jealous, is currently updating. [The completed novel, The Apocalypse Is Here, may also interest you. Thanks!] Shen Congran is pulled into a world of infinite horror to complete missions. The dreams that once troubled her become her greatest lifeline, and she finds herself facing all kinds of terrifying tasks: Yong'an Inn: An inn hidden in the dense forest. Which guest will the ghostly 1Votes9.5kRecs122.8kFans
- 6 Surviving in a World of Reincarnation 生存在轮回世界 When she opened her eyes, Mu Lan found herself in a perilous world of reincarnation… To survive, she would have to give it everything she had. This is a journey of growth. The heroine will lead her companions through thorns and obstacles, standing atop the mountain until, she uncovers the cruel truth of the world of reincarnation. That was getting too heavy, so let's lighten things up a little~ “I have a plan.” Whenever Mu Lan said those words, her teammates would all breathe a sigh of 0Votes35.4kRecs13.3kFans
- 7 Monster Collection Guide 怪物收集图鉴 Please don’t offer writing advice. Synopsis below An accident sent her to another world. A voice in her mind, a bizarre notebook, and all kinds of monsters... Li Ge looked up at the enormous creature before her and quietly patted her stomach. “This monster looks pretty cute. How about we...” Monster: ? Someone asked Li Ge, “Why are you collecting monsters?” Li Ge: “I realized I was missing a card when I was playing.” * 1: Slow transmig 0Votes7.7kRecs10.7kFans
- 8 Becoming the Cutest Little One in the Infinite Realm 成为无限领域最萌的崽 … Rest Stop News: Shocking!!! Is this a collapse of morality, or is there more to the story? A 4.5-billion-year-old senior has hired a child laborer!!! Feedback from the Reincarnation Gates: The world consciousness is doomed sooner or later. The requirements for selecting caretakers keep getting lowered. That twelve-year-ol 0Votes18.3kRecs243.8kFans
- 9 The Mysterious Antique Shop 神秘古董店 Do you hate them? Resent them? Sign this contract, and we guarantee your satisfaction. New novel: The Imperial Envoy Has Arrived is now underway. A handsome young imperial envoy solves cases online. Welcome, new and returning readers. 0Votes46.8kRecs18.6kFans
- 10 Return from the Abyss 深渊归途 Lu Ning opened her eyes and saw a strange manor. With her were other people who were equally baffled. This was where the story began. Resurrection is not an easily granted miracle. When the eighth morning arrived at the manor, Lu Ning knew she had to continue, and that she inevitably would continue... This is a record of a group of the dead attempting to return from the abyss. Mild horror elements, infinite-flow, no power-ups. The protagonist is Lu Ning. The viewpoint will sometimes switch to ot 47Votes336.5kRecs115.7kFans
- 11 A Match Made in Heaven, But Not Meant to Be 天作不合 Everyone says the infamous Miss Qiao is a harbinger of doom. Wherever she goes, not a blade of grass survives, and no living creature can be found. The children in town fear three things most: man-eating tigers, terrifying ghosts, and Miss Qiao, who brings misfortune to everyone around her. After she got her last living relative thrown into prison, the Fang family finally drove her out. The very day she left, the whole clan spread the news and celebrated wherever they went. One spring day in 0Votes321.4kRecs70.2kFans
- 12 Unofficial Expedition Notes 非正式探险笔记 I’ve been dead for a long time, but I’m still alive. Well… at least part of me is. Honestly, I’m not too fond of the nickname the tomb raiders gave me, but I’m someone who’s willing to embrace new things. So yes, I’m the zombie that makes tomb raiders tremble at the mere mention of it, a “patient” who thinks they’ve just caught a strange illness and hopes to recover soon. I’ve come down with a strange illness called “immortality,” accompanied by symptoms such as memory loss. P.S. I’m trapped in 1Votes94.8kRecs1MFans
- 13 I Became a God in Another World 我在异世封神 She transmigrates to the Han Dynasty. Reborn in a mourning hall, Zhao Fusheng wakes to find herself haunted by a vengeful ghost, with little time left to live. Facing certain death from the start, she finds a way to survive against all odds and reopens the Investiture of the Gods. She deifies the evil spirits and rebuilds the Netherworld. 14Votes604.8kRecs247.4kFans
- 14 A Dai 阿黛 Wang Dai transmigrated! Next door, Ning Caichen has just brought Nie Xiaoqian home. Across the way, Xu Xian's older sister is calling for him to buy soy sauce. Their meeting at Broken Bridge will have to wait for another day. At home, her father is gravely ill in bed, her mother is full of complaints, her older brother is idle, her sister-in-law is greedy and lazy, and her second older sister is constantly at odds with her. She looks up at the sky. From this day forward, her fierce life needs no 0Votes154.5kRecs44.3kFans
- 15 Reading the Heart Through Fragrance 闻香识心 The most terrifying thing isn't anything else. It's people, because malice is hidden in their hearts. I can recognize scents, and I can read people's hearts. 2Votes61.6kRecs40.2kFans
- 16 Quick Transmigration: The Big Shot Is Online 快穿之大佬上线中 This is the story of a max-level powerhouse starting over and making a whole crowd of petty villains cry. A hundred years ago, Lan Shuying fought for justice and caused an uproar in Nanming Prefecture, only to be thrown into the Prison of Stolen Affections by its prefect. A century later, she breaks out and recuperates while preparing for battle across the Three Thousand Worlds. By chance, she discovers the truth behind Nanming Prefecture’s existence. Between the worlds of yin and yang, with god 0Votes109.7kRecs61.5kFans
- 17 The Grand Incense Master 大香师 A world where the art of incense reigns supreme, and a fantastical, dazzling legend. * She came from the mud. Fine clothes could not conceal her humble origins. Amidst the fragrant robes and jeweled hairpins, she was just a grubby little girl. . *, * The author has six completed books. Visit the author's page to find them. ^^ 0Votes226.2kRecs49.3kFans
- 18 Underworld Development Plan 地府建设计划书 The new novel, The Lazybones Cure, is currently being serialized. Come give it a try! (╯3╰) Synopsis: Qin Wan is an ordinary college student. She goes to class every day and often spends her free time reading in the library. If there’s one thing that sets her apart, it’s that she especially likes going out for a stroll at night. Why? Have you ever seen a ghost market that opens during the day? By a lucky mishap, ever since Qin Wan took on this heavy responsibility, all she can think about is how 0Votes18.9kRecs23.9kFans
- 19 Heaven’s Finest Gift 天赐一品 The moment Wei Yaoqing opened her eyes, she went from being the Zhang family’s cherished darling to an ordinary young woman looked down on because her fiancé was too outstanding... 0Votes338.3kRecs159.6kFans
- 20 A Record of Leaving the Boudoir 出闺阁记 Chen Ying’s first transmigration ends in failure. After transmigrating again, she discovers she has somehow gained a new memory. With a golden finger dropped from the heavens in her grasp, Chen Ying says, “I’m here to solve cases. Let’s leave the household drama aside, okay?” This is a story about a woman who transmigrates and strives for her ideals. There is a romance. The setting is fictional, so please don’t read if that bot 1Votes139.4kRecs74.1kFans
- 21 EN Infinite Script Murder 无限之剧本杀 This is a feast for those who play their roles. The script in your hands may not hold the only possible ending, but from the moment you receive it, are you ready to take control of your fate? Guoshui subscriber group: 701787571 (subscribers can join) Guoshui regular group: 828169039 (join without verification) The author has completed several novels, including Infinite Postman, I Have a House in the Underworld, and Horror Weibo (Ce 0Votes156.1kRecs351.8kFans
- 22 Her Left Eye Is No Ordinary Eye 她的左眼不寻常 The colors of the world depend on what kind of filter you put over it. Once she saw through the surface of modern scientific civilization and materialism, a profound and magnificent world slowly unfolded before her. Jiao Jiao's new novel, A Magic Cube Space at My Side An utterly ordinary boyfriend suddenly turns out to be the only son of a group chairman, yet he remains devoted to his Cinderella girlfriend, Mi Ajiu. Mi Ajiu feels that things cannot possibly be so simple. The immortality gene th 0Votes199.3kRecs74.6kFans
- 23 The Tang Dynasty's Female Coroner 大唐女法医 A renowned forensic examiner who once commanded the battlefield is reborn as the disowned daughter of a prestigious family during the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty. Published under the title The Tang Dynasty's Female Forensic Examiner, in two parts and four volumes. Adapted into the television drama The Tang Dynasty's Female Forensic Examiner. 1Votes374.3kRecs206.6kFans
- 24 Don’t Treat Transmigration Like a Job 别拿穿越不当工作 Ever heard of someone making a living by transmigrating? Have you ever tried catching a fugitive young noble from the Warring States period at a Metro supermarket? Don’t offer to pay for him, or you’ll go bankrupt. Or how about paying Li Bai’s traffic fines for drunk driving? Make sure you never let him drive again. And then there are those all-hands business trips to the Tang dynasty, chasing down the “Greatest Deserter in Chang’an,” Emperor Xuanzong. Your Majesty, please don’t panic. Our direc 0Votes55kRecs33kFans
- 25 EN Absurd Deduction Game 荒诞推演游戏 An eerie mansion is steeped in the unknowable and uncanny, and criminals skilled at hiding lurk within. Yu Xing clutches a dagger, looking like a lamb ready for slaughter in front of the big shots. A scraping, rustling sound comes from the attic, as if something is crawling. His temporary teammates say, “Go investigate the attic.” Yu Xing: “All right...” A monster blocks their only escape route. His temporary teammates say, “Go draw it away. Hurry, or we'll make sure you don' 11Votes310kRecs489.8kFans
- 26 The Iron Lady 铁娘 She came from the apocalypse to the populous Jin family. As the youngest daughter of the Jin family, she received far more than the others. Jin Yun looked at the rare egg in her hand and made up her mind! She would use the most unique blacksmithing techniques to lead the Jin family to the highest peak! 0Votes82.6kRecs52.6kFans
- 27 The Survival Game on the Tip of Your Tongue 舌尖上的求生游戏 Turn legendary monsters into delicious dishes! Today's Special: [Infernal Buddha Jumps Over the Wall] Made with over thirty ingredients and seasonings, each prepared and cooked separately: flying polyps, the tips of Cthulhu's tentacles, the webbed feet of Deep Ones, the chitinous pincers of Rhan-Tegoth, the tips of the Black Goat Mother's tentacles, and eye gunk from an avatar of Azathoth; vegetarian ingredients include Emperor's psychedelic mushrooms, an elemental of fire, Yog-Sothoth's bubbles 0Votes95kRecs88kFans
- 28 Protect the Imperial Preceptor 保卫国师大人 [All three volumes of the print edition of Protect the National Preceptor are now available on Tmall, JD.com, Dangdang, and other platforms.] Synopsis: If they had social media... Demon King: “Our forces have turned to ash and smoke. In the end, the world will be just as I wish.” [A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains.jpg] Feng Miaojun: “Daily mission ‘Stop My Nemesis from Conquering the World’ complete (1/1). I've had another lovely day of staying alive! ^0^ Tomorrow I'll keep doing my best 0Votes767.2kRecs213kFans
- 29 The Steward 掌事 She was a craftsperson’s daughter, just a little higher in status than a merchant, and just a little better at shipbuilding. She hid away in a mansion as a maid, working hard to become a steward. She thought her ambitions were modest and the task wouldn’t be too difficult, but then she met someone And so, as she walked this road, it suddenly branched off... Her completed VIP novels, The Feng Family’s Daughter and Reborn to Build the Perfect Home, are proof of her reliable writing record. 1Votes471.9kRecs171.2kFans
- 30 There Are Ghosts on Friday 星期五有鬼 I'm the host of an online variety show called Ghosts on Friday. It's a paranormal program where I investigate topics and film on location, exposing many things people never knew existed. The world we live in every day is far more complicated than it appears. Behind the scenes, it's so vibrant, so mysterious and terrifying. That's how I entered a world ordinary people would never encounter: a paranormal world. Believe me, what you see on the show is only a small part of it, the things that won't 0Votes101.2kRecs144.5kFans
- 31 Springtime Among the Noble Families 名门春事 After being reborn, she picked up a clay pot and smashed it over that bastard's head. From then on, Cui Lang was just another stranger. This is the story of a food-loving heroine's life as a farmer. As they work the land, they unearth a tremendous secret. 0Votes127.3kRecs120.2kFans
- 32 Murder in a Distinguished Family 名门闺杀 In her previous life, she was born into an aristocratic family. Her frail health meant she was well protected, and she gradually grew into a dignified, gentle young woman. In this life, she was born into a distinguished family, but her mother died young, her father ignored her, her stepmother tormented her, and her grandmother was cold toward her. Everyone said Third Miss Wang was gentle and generous, never knowing that she had once been the darling of the family, sharp-tongued and domineering, 0Votes138.1kRecs229.9kFans
- 33 Heavenly Fragrance 天芳 They say that after hitting her head against a pillar and waking up, the notorious, idle Miss Chi suddenly became reasonable and considerate. Not only is she a master of the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she's also outstanding in poetry, literature, etiquette, and decorum. 0Votes1.2MRecs266.5kFans
- 34 The World of Kong Fang 孔方世界 Synopsis: A slow journey through small worlds, taking a portable dimension to the apocalypse, the interstellar age, and the cultivation world… Then she comes back to help her dad run a noodle shop. Zhou Shuangshuang always thought this was what her life would be like. She never expected the apocalypse to strike her own world one day. As usual, no romance, no awful characters, and no catfights. Warning: Open ending. 0Votes377.7kRecs167.7kFans
- 35 Thinking of You with Joy 念君欢 She opens her eyes and finds herself back thirty years in the past, having become that infatuated great-aunt of hers? What secret lies behind her rebirth? The enemy who sent her back with a single sword strike has come along too. Is this a coincidence, or was it inevitable... 1Votes120.1kRecs85.8kFans
- 36 Chronicles of Huai Xia 槐夏记事 This story has no romance. Blurb: I've turned green, and I've gotten stronger. After transforming into a human, the locust tree spirit has to learn how to be a person, raise little ones, and find herself a partner... Most importantly, why is the flower bed that is her true form being demolished?! My completed works include Qing Gui's Records, Ding Wei's Records, The World of Kong Fang, and Chu He's Records. 3Votes746.8kRecs133.4kFans
- 37 The Heiress's Grand Scheme 嫡谋 (The print edition of Schemes of the Di Daughter has been published in both simplified and traditional Chinese.) In her previous life, her so-called blood relatives told her that sacrificing herself for the family’s interests was the greatest honor a Ren family daughter could have. As a result, she became enemies with her older sister, her mother died young in tears, and her father fell beneath a rain of arrows... Reborn at the age when she was just beginning her education, she would no long 16Votes459kRecs630.2kFans
- 38 Danger Ahead 前方高能 Here you'll find the most dangerous missions and the richest rewards. The next moment could bring the end of your life, a bottomless abyss with no way back, or the chance to become a god and stand above all creation! 4Votes2.9MRecs1.6MFans
- 39 The First Marquis 第一侯 Li Minglou dies a wretched death, then is reborn ten years in the past. But she feels no joy at the prospect of taking revenge for every wrong done to her. If she wants to live like a normal person, she must first keep a low profile. [Romance] 3Votes4.2MRecs677.8kFans
- 40 The Cannon-Fodder Girl's Unorthodox Cultivation 炮灰女的另类修仙 Can someone tell her what the Yao Xuan Community is? You can build your own space however you like? Travel through time and space? Live forever? What’s that? You can even return to your own body and start over? A huge, pitch-black preserved egg rolled up to her and shouted, “You won’t get another chance like this!” A feel-good quick-transmigration story, with a heroine who 0Votes355.6kRecs190.1kFans
- 41 A Treasure Before Your Eyes 珠玉在前 After transmigrating into a book, Meng Yue finds herself cast as the ex-girlfriend of the eighteenth-ranked male character. She thinks, “All right, this trope isn't too complicated.” That is, until she's forced to go to the capital and become the heroine's foil~ Meng Yue: Now that's heartbreaking. I want out of this script! Of course, bringing in powerful allies is an option too~ Well, life teaches us that even with a gem right in front of us, we should still let ourselves run wild. Please check 0Votes148.2kRecs56.8kFans
- 42 Too Rich to Be Silenced 富贵不能吟 Prince of Zhenbei Yan Tang was a paragon of propriety, chaste and virtuous. Then he slipped up, and his life didn’t just have a blemish on it. It turned into a whole ink-wash painting... 1Votes574.6kRecs238.5kFans
- 43 Riding the Phoenix 乘鸾 In her previous life, Mingwei struggled to make ends meet, but in the end she couldn’t change her fate and lost the person dearest to her. When she opened her eyes, she found she had returned to a time seventy years earlier. 1Votes1.5MRecs315.7kFans
- 44 The Most Beautiful Spring 最春风 Luo Jinyan has been reborn, but ten years too early! Luo Jinyan looks at her devoted father and thinks, Now that I'm back, plenty of people's fates are going to change in this life. 1Votes211.6kRecs126.3kFans
- 45 Chronicles of the Green Ghost 青诡纪事 Synopsis: He Qing is an ordinary college student living an ordinary life. The only unusual thing about her is that she can always see things other people can’t… The old-fashioned writing style is a little rough around the edges [important!!!], so please be patient. The characters’ values do not represent the author’s. Some of the Taoist spells in this story come from online sources, and some are made up by me. No romance. If any chapters 0Votes436.5kRecs519.3kFans
- 46 The First Daughter-in-Law of Jiangnan 江南第一媳 In the misty, rainy south, amid March peach blossoms, Lin Xiner, a transmigrator, gets married beneath a red bridal veil. Her husband is the legitimate son of the current dynasty's Minister of Rites! Lin Xiner firmly believes that nothing in life comes for free! Could he be sickly, and marrying her to bring himself good luck? She hears her husband is healthy and full of e 0Votes331kRecs164.8kFans
- 47 The Sparrow Immortal Bridge 雀仙桥 What should I do if my husband is plotting a rebellion? Xiahou Yu figures that since she and Xiao Huan were joined in a political marriage, they should each mind their own affairs, take what they need, and keep up the appearance of marital harmony. But at the brink of life and death, Xiao Huan gives her the chance to survive... Returning to Jian’an Year Three, Xiahou Yu can’t help studying her newlywed husband, Xiao Huan, with curiosity. That one look is all it takes to land her in a trap... 1Votes719.4kRecs182.9kFans
- 48 Put That Man Down 放下那个汉子 Everyone who knew the four members of the Ye family thought they were the most ordinary family imaginable. Father Ye was a university professor, and his students were hardly… 1Votes605.2kRecs136.4kFans
- 49 A Good End 善终 The Du family had a daughter. Three months after their wedding, her husband received an imperial order, donned his armor, and set off for war. From then on, they spent more time apart than together. Five years after their marriage, her husband died on the battlefield, wrapped in his armor as his burial shroud. She wept away all her tears, adopted a clansman’s son, and devoted herself to the Buddha beneath a solitary lamp, earning a chastity 1Votes285kRecs274.8kFans
- 50 After the Big Shot Retired 大佬退休之后 [New novel, "Step Aside, Let This Empress Handle It", now updating. Fantasy setting, literary hearts and martial courage, power struggles and nation-building] When other people retire, they raise their grandkids and dance in the square. When Pei Ye retires, she spends money raising paper-doll characters. Before spending money: What a trash game. They can't even be bothered to fleece players properly. After spending money: This game is amazing! I can spend money, and I can grind, too! Raising pap 1Votes2.9MRecs1.3MFans
