Offbeat Stories with Great Writing and No Clichés: Hidden Gems and Promising New Reads 有文笔、不套路的奇奇怪怪文（收仙草，收幼苗）

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Many people think online fiction is nothing but poorly written, plotless amateur stories, and that readers are just looking for mindless thrills. I say no to that! Online fiction is a literary form, and the internet is its medium. It can break free of the limits of time and space, giving writers room to imagine and explore. It can also interact with readers and learn what the public enjoys. This list is dedicated to collecting excellent online novels that I consider well-written, imaginative, and high-quality. Online fiction deserves a place in world literature! (Recommendations welcome. Please use this format: Title: Author: Genre: Synopsis:)

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1 EN Infinite Horror Game 无限诡异游戏 Mocking Laughter笑讽嘲Mystery & Supernatural1.8M WordsCompleted Rules feed on gods, and gods offer all living beings as sacrifices. The eerie game is a trap, and the resurgence of the occult is its medium. Beneath the austere veneer lies an indescribable terror. Unwilling to be shackled by fate, Si Qi leaps beyond his restraints. He shreds morality and dances alone on the boundary between black and white; he breaks free of the rules and builds his own 7Votes55.7kRecs233.6kFans
2 EN The Urban Horror Game Designer 怪谈游戏设计师 I Can Fix Air Conditioners我会修空调Mystery & Supernatural2.1M WordsOngoing “Doctor, the game I made seems to have become reality.” “Isn't that a good thing? People are under so much pressure at work these days, yet you can escape all that, play at life, and live the life you've always dreamed of.” “But I'm a horror-game designer. I've devised 126 murder cases and created dozens of killers with different personalities. To find material, I've also watched 95 thriller films, read more than 400 horror comics, and collected over 2,000 urban legends. Now they all seem to hav 80Votes1.1MRecs1.5MFans
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"Doctor, the game I played seems to have become reality." "Isn't this great? People are under so much work pressure these days, but you are able to escape it, enjoy life, and live the life you dream of." "But I'm a designer of ghost stories games. I've conceived 126 murder cases, created dozens of murderers with different personalities, and to find material, I've watched 95 thriller movies, read over 400 horror comics, and collected more than 2,000 urban legends. Now, it seems like they've all come true!" "So... Do I look familiar to you?"
3 The Low-Health Player 残血玩家 Big Pancake, Big Face大饼大脸Gaming5.7M WordsCompleted Li Nuo, male, cartoonist, poor, and terminally ill. His doctor said he wouldn't live past twenty-one, so he died in an accident. Then he found himself aboard a train carrying players to various game worlds. Entering game worlds? Fine. Competing against other players? Sure. But... he discovered that the settings and mission scripts in these games were a little strange. Why is Bahamut in the world of "NieR"? Why is there a city called “Yharnam” on the map of "The Witcher" world? To become a master 21Votes98.9kRecs299.8kFans
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Li Nuo, male, a cartoonist, was poor and had a terminal illness. The doctor said he wouldn't live past 21, so he died in an accident. Then, he boarded a train that carried players to various game worlds. Entering the game world, everything is fine. It's alright in the face of player competition. However... He found the world-building and quest scenarios of these games to be a bit strange. Why is Bahamut in NieR's world?! Why is there a city called "Yarnan" on the map of the Wizarding World? To become a Monster Hunter Master, you need to collect eight Guild Badges!? Is it true that all vampires in the original world are female? He wanted to shout: Can't things be normal in an infinite world?! The other players just wanted to tell him: It's because of you that things are abnormal, so can you please be normal for once...? Li Nuo thought about it and agreed. So he started with low health. 1. Infinite flow: It is based on the game world, but also has original worlds. It involves original characters from the game, but they do not appear in the conventional way. 2. Although this article involves a large number of games, (drawing out the sound) – all of them have been modified and integrated with the world view, so there will be no reading difficulties. 3.__________.
4 They All Call Me an Outer God 祂们都叫我外神 Eating Fish with My Eyes Closed闭眼吃鱼Sci-Fi1.5M WordsCompleted Disorder Syndrome, commonly known as the Corruption Disease, is a baffling and incurable illness that has stumped every physician and supernatural being throughout the entire era. Those afflicted have only one year left to live. Beneath the red moon and its eerie fog, every single one of them eventually transforms into a twisted monster, becoming an accomplice of the defiled, a servant of natural disaster 0Votes22kRecs109.3kFans
5 EN Absurd Deduction Game 荒诞推演游戏 Poet of Eternal Sin永罪诗人Mystery & Supernatural4.2M WordsOngoing 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
6 Dead on Mars 死在火星上 Tian Rui Shuo Fu天瑞说符Sci-Fi588k WordsCompleted My name is Tang Yue. I'm on Mars. I just saw Earth explode. 4Votes235.2kRecs492.6kFans
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My name is Tang Yue, and I am on Mars. I just saw the Earth explode.
7 The Dust of History 历史的尘埃 Zhi Qiu知秋Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Beneath the sky of history, whether you love it or not, you are only a speck of dust. Whoever you are, the only thing you can truly control is yourself. 9Votes516.2kRecs236.6kFans
8 EN Lord of Mysteries 诡秘之主 The Squid Who Loves Diving爱潜水的乌贼Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted Amid the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the fog of history and darkness, who is whispering? I awoke from the mysteries and opened my eyes to see this world: Guns, cannons, battleships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, Sealed Artifacts... Light still shines, and the mysterious has never left. This is the legend of th 11kVotes37.4MRecs37.6MFans
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The Lord of Mysteries animated special is now available on Tencent Video. Everyone is welcome to watch it! In the tide of steam and machinery, who can reach the extraordinary? In the mists of history and darkness, who whispers? I awaken from the mystery, opening my eyes to see this world: Firearms, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, the Hanged Man, sealed artifacts... The light still shines, and mystery has never left. This is a legend of the Fool.
9 Thriller Paradise 惊悚乐园 Three Days, Two Sleeps三天两觉Gaming4.9M WordsCompleted This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a race in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a wager with ghosts and gods… The struggle of data, the salvation of humanity… In that virtual world connected to reality, consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, cast away your fear. Cast away your selfish distractions, questions, and distrust… Liberate your mind. Welcome to the Thriller Paradise. The physical edition of “Thril 253Votes4.2MRecs3.5MFans
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This is a game that transcends dimensions. It is also a competition in pursuit of truth. An unknown seal, a gamble between gods and demons... The struggle of data, the redemption of humanity... In that virtual world connected to reality—consciousness determines us, consciousness chooses us, and consciousness determines our consciousness. Now, let go of your fear. Cast aside your selfish thoughts, doubts, and rejections... Liberate your mind. Welcome to Thriller Park. The physical book "Thriller Paradise" is now available! ㄟ(▔,▔)ㄏ
10 The Arrival of King Zhou 纣临 Three Days, Two Sleeps三天两觉Sci-Fi928k WordsCompleted This is simply a story about an ordinary, unremarkable person. 14Votes2.2MRecs633kFans
11 Peddling Sin 贩罪 Three Days, Two Sleeps三天两觉Urban1.1M WordsCompleted A genius. Withdrawn, lonely, obsessive, mad. Whenever the times change, he raises the banner of the Inverted Cross. Success makes him a prince or minister; failure leaves him among maggots and filth. In times of chaos, people of exceptional talent flock to his side from every corner. In the hidden corners of the city, he looks down upon the world. In this life, there is only one person he cares about. 30Votes187.1kRecs547.7kFans
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Genius. Autism, loneliness, paranoia, madness. Whenever times change, he is the one who raises the banner of the inverted cross. Success brings kings and generals, failure brings maggots and filth. After pacifying the chaotic world, his forces gathered from all directions, a land of outstanding talents and beautiful scenery. Hidden in the city, he looked down upon the world with disdain, for there was only one person.

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