Light Novels: New-Style Mysteries 轻小说新本格

1. 1 恐 Horror Novel Website 恐吓小说网 Phantom Mansion幻影大厦Mystery1.0M WordsOngoing There are three kinds of people you should never mess with: those who desire nothing, those who aren't afraid to die, and the "authors" of the Scary Fiction Network. After becoming an author for the Scary Fiction Network, Ogata finds himself surrounded by more and more strange events. 2Tickets6.4MClicks33.6kFavorites

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   The incredibly creative ideas and rare, high-quality intellectual battles provide a refreshing experience; I honestly can't agree that it deserves to be number one on the suspense list.

2. 2 时 After the Era Forgot Me, I Arrived in the Age of Magic 时代遗忘我以后，来到魔法的纪元 Ponytail Sauce马尾酱Western Fantasy296k WordsOngoing Ryan was trapped in a lighthouse. After countless suicide attempts, he finally got his wish and arrived in another world. But the little boy he had accidentally replaced had lost his memories forever. "Young Master, if it's you, then I'm willing." "Li, let me fall in love with you all over again." The bond between boys slowly became etched in his heart. Gradually, he fell in love with this world... "But it won't stay this way forever, will it?" Guilt-ridden, Ryan decided to develop a kind of mag 0Tickets35.6kClicks351Favorites

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   This is another work by Maweijiang, and as one of her representative works, it offers an excellent reading experience. Her superb writing style is also worth studying for every author.

3. 3 企 Penguin Highway 企鹅公路 Tianwen Kadokawa天闻角川Western Fantasy132k WordsOngoing I'm still a fourth-grade elementary school student, but I already know as much as an adult. Every day, I take notes diligently and read lots of books. One day, a group of penguins suddenly appeared in the suburban neighborhood where I live. I learned that this strange incident was connected to the mysterious powers of the older girl at the dental hospital, so I began investigating the mystery... 0Tickets149.1kClicks4.8kFavorites

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   Strictly speaking, it doesn't resemble a light novel, but since it's so enjoyable, what difference does it make if it is? The writing style is light and natural, simpler than typical light novels (meaning it has less of anime/manga influence), but it still provides a pleasant reading experience. The ending is very touching; please read it yourself to avoid spoilers.

4. 4 不 The Hapless Magic Instructor and the Testament 不像样的魔法讲师与教典 Tianwen Kadokawa天闻角川Western Fantasy812k WordsOngoing Glenn Ledas, a temporary instructor at the Alzano Empire Magic Academy, is a habitual sleeper in the lecture hall, supposedly there for self-study. Even when he occasionally teaches, all he does is pull tricks like nailing the textbook to the blackboard. His laziness leaves even the students astonished. Fed up with Glenn, one of his students, Sistine Fibel, who is known as the "Teacher-Crier," challenges him to a duel. It ends with Glenn suffering a crushing defeat... Then, one day, the school 0Tickets1.6MClicks28.4kFavorites

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   Back in the day, when gentle, kind male protagonists dominated isekai (another world) stories, this light novel was a breath of fresh air. It broke away from the formulaic image of typical male leads and was the first to introduce grotesque, sadistic elements into light novels. While this type of character may have become more common now, and it may not be as grotesque as some of its successors (I'm talking about you, Kazuma Sato!), As a pioneering work of this genre, it's definitely worth reading.

5. 5 你 The Girl You Control Blossoms into a New Life Beyond the Screen 你操作的她，屏幕后绽放新生 Ponytail Sauce马尾酱Mystery31k WordsCompleted You're in a pitch-black room. There's only one computer in it. And one boring channel. The channel shows things from the perspective of a person sprawled over a trash can. It turns out you're watching a virtual girl's livestream. You can send messages to make her do anything. You can also tip to save her from any crisis she encounters. "If you can see what I'm saying, could you please stop tormenting me?" The girl on the screen suddenly cries out to you for help. A second-person interactive shor 0Tickets33.7kClicks690Favorites

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   Maweijiang's work in the previous short story competition, though short in length, is of excellent quality and reads quickly. Please take your time to appreciate it.

6. 6 红 Tears of the Red Moon 红月之泪 Bells Ringing in the Wilderness荒漠闻铃Western Fantasy94k WordsCompleted That day, the moon was a terrifying shade of red. Struck by an unheralded disaster, the Moon Cat clan, which had survived for centuries beyond the Ring, suffered a devastating blow. Lei, lucky enough to escape the crimson dance of death, entered Rispia, the Ring of Order built by the great families working together. Since she had refused to accept the Ring's unified administration over a decade ago, Lei, a member of the lowest-ranked slave race, the Outsiders, had come close to starving to death 0Tickets2.8kClicks45Favorites

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   Could Teacher Wen Ling's work possibly be of poor quality? Absolutely not! Of course, everyone can listen to and follow the teacher.

7. 7 S S.M.S - The Abandoned Child Flower S.M.S-舍子花 Crows Roost in the Dry Paulownia鸦栖旱桐Urban1.2M WordsCompleted The author has switched to a new account. New secret identity: Xiao Ya Qi Han Tong Currently working on a new novel, "Constantly Conquering Girls and Trying Not to Get Killed by Them" Genres: "Otherworldly Mind Games + Reverse Courtship Romance + Light Mystery and Deduction" 0Tickets16MClicks23.3kFavorites

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   Recommended by someone else, comment to be added later.

8. 8 变 After Transforming, My Rhapsody with Her 变身之后，我与她的狂想曲 Bloodsmoke Tianzhao血烟天照Western Fantasy14.8M WordsOngoing Everyone else transforms from a man into a woman, or a woman into a man. But when I woke up, I found that I had become two people: both a man and a woman, with one consciousness controlling two bodies. Talk about awkward! When we walk together, people call us a couple, and it just makes me feel miserable. What?! Someone came to the rescue of a damsel in distress, chopped up the male me, and carried off the female me? And now the woman I am has to thank him? Can't things be any more tragic?! What 19Tickets109MClicks196.1kFavorites

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   This is one of Pineapple Bun's earlier works. It was this book that drew me into the world of Pineapple Bun back then. As Pineapple Bun's pioneering work in the "one soul, two bodies" genre, this book attracted many people with its interesting plot and setting. This is a lengthy novel with a large cast of characters, many of whom left a deep impression on me, demonstrating the author's skill. Although Moonsea's perspective is slightly less compelling than Tyr's, making her seem somewhat like a decorative figure, the complementary relationship between the two perspectives still makes it irresistible.

9. 9 怂 Timid Little Li Today Is Still Fleeing for Her Life from Monsters 怂包小理今天也在逃离鬼怪的追杀 Some Wood-Fish-Headed Science Student某木鱼脑袋的理科生Western Fantasy249k WordsCompleted After her grandfather passed away, Li Zuozuo inherited the family's Yin-Yang Eyes. Terrified of ghosts, she accidentally discovered that her nemesis Jian Shiqi's powerful yang energy could temporarily disable them. What do you mean, touching her buys you five minutes, and kissing her gets you an hour?! And besides... there's something weird about Jian Shiqi! Jian Shiqi often wonders, "Does she like me?" Li Zuozuo often wonders, "Is there something wrong with this person?" A delusional, pervy gir 0Tickets372.6kClicks3.7kFavorites

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   The premise, which should have been used in the suspense genre, was instead used in a yuri (lesbian) story, a novel and refreshing design. Behind the beautiful and solid language lies a sweet yuri main plot—but is that all? No, no, no! What truly makes this book so highly praised are its side stories and bonus chapters. Behind each heartwarming story lies a different kind of love—romantic love, familial love, and love for one's country—profound and moving. It's hard to imagine that the author was only a middle school student at the time.

10. 10 E EVELine: Heart of a Steel Maiden EVELine：钢铁少女之心 Jishen Tuya姬神兔亚Sci-Fi354k WordsOngoing He was rescued from a battlefield where he had nearly died, then implanted inside a shell of steel. The hero who once saved humanity was reborn as a young girl, a machine maiden. His wish, once entrusted to a shooting star and thought impossible, had now come true in this way. It left Zero One with mixed feelings, but no matter what, simply being able to be with his daughter and wife again was already a tremendous miracle. Surely he couldn't ask for anything more? In any case, this time he would 0Tickets189kClicks4.1kFavorites

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    The setting and ideas are very interesting. Although some words might occasionally break the immersion, it's not a big deal and makes you want to keep reading.

11. 11 灵 Soul Agent 灵魂代行者 Simple Zi Xuan朴实的子璇Western Fantasy154k WordsOngoing Everywhere in this world, even in dark corners no one ever visits, countless creatures exist. They are strange life forms that humans cannot detect with current technology. They are spirits. They feed on human emotions, and some mutated ones also love to devour the souls of humans or their own kind. They possess all kinds of powers and can easily take human lives, or even overturn the order of the world... 0Tickets2.3kClicks60Favorites

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    Zixuan is arguably the author whose writing style best suits my taste among all the authors I know. While her light novel style incorporates elements of traditional Chinese novels, it also possesses a very distinctive personal touch. The tightly structured plot and exhilarating battle descriptions are truly captivating.

12. 12 R Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World Re:从零开始的异世界生活 Tianwen Kadokawa天闻角川Western Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing Subaru Natsuki, an ordinary high school student lost in another world, meets a beautiful silver-haired girl. But every time Subaru tries to help her, he is met with one attack after another, betrayal, violence, and even death... "Return by Death" is the only power the helpless boy possesses, turning back time to the beginning after he dies. Using this power means losing the memories of the past, but to protect the people who matter most, Subaru has to fight to the very end. "Even if you forget m 0Tickets5.5MClicks131.5kFavorites

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    The phenomenal isekai (another world) anime of recent years, with its immense popularity and excellent quality, needs no further recommendation from me. Is there anyone who could resist Rem?

13. 13 植 The Age of Plants: The Sky Era 植物纪世：天空纪 Maple Silk Leaf Fabric枫绸叶帛Western Fantasy297k WordsOngoing He was once bewildered by the sky, once prayed to the sky, once hated the sky, and once marveled at the sky. His final words were: "Look, the sky is so dazzling." People did not understand what he meant. They only wept. At his funeral, only his corpse wore a smile. In the end, he became the sky. (This is a story about anthropomorphic plants and fictional history. It has a romance, but the romance is not the main plot. There is no heroine in the true sense of the word, so please keep that in mind 0Tickets2.8kClicks136Favorites

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    Yes, this is a niche novel; I had never even heard of it before I noticed it. But popularity shouldn't be the sole criterion for judging a work. The author used the obscure theme of anthropomorphic plants to write a magnificent epic unique to plants... Solid botanical knowledge also adds luster to this book—all for the love of it!

14. 14 林 The Lin Family's Young Lady Has a Beloved Wife 林家小姐有娇妻 Some Wood-Fish-Headed Science Student某木鱼脑袋的理科生Ancient Style31k WordsOngoing They say the young lady of the Lin family, who lives in seclusion in the mountains, is a monster. When she came of age to marry, the Lin family proposed to Bai Yu, the eldest daughter of the Bai family. The Bai family refused, and in the end sent their younger daughter, Bai Niao, to take her place. A woman, and a monster at that. Bai Niao resisted, but her stepmother beat and threatened her until she was forced into the bridal sedan. But this female monster... doesn't seem quite like the one in 0Tickets7.7kClicks163Favorites

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    A fine example of a light novel with a Chinese style, featuring yuri elements. The language is not only imbued with classical Chinese aesthetics but also possesses the unique lightheartedness characteristic of light novels. Although lks has been updating infrequently due to academic commitments, the future looks promising.

15. 15 这 The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious 这个勇者明明超强却过分慎重 Tianwen Kadokawa天闻角川Western Fantasy718k WordsOngoing Always keep three sets of armor ready: one to wear, one as a spare, and one to replace the spare if it goes missing. That's the aesthetics of a hero. Always stay cautious! 0Tickets9.5MClicks77.9kFavorites

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    A lighthearted, humorous, and excellent Japanese light novel.

16. 16 S Sword Art Online Sword Art Online刀剑神域 Tianwen Kadokawa天闻角川Gaming3.7M WordsOngoing A death game is about to begin. SAO player Kirito sets out to conquer the game, embarking on a series of grueling adventures in the castle of Aincrad, the game's setting. Along the way, his encounter with the female swordswoman Asuna becomes a fateful turning point for Kirito. The legendary novel, with over 6.5 million visits to its personal website, makes its grand debut! 0Tickets23.8MClicks86.8kFavorites

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    Sword Art Online is a representative work from the author's debut. It has been a part of the youth of a generation and remains captivating even in today's booming light novel market. Although the story of Sword Art Online has ended, the stories of GGO and Underworld continue, and the legend of Kirito Kazuto is still being told. Link start!

17. 17 勇 Hero and Merchant? What a Joke 勇者X行商开什么玩笑 Mucun Guigu Shou墓村鬼谷守Western Fantasy101k WordsOngoing Fran used to be an ordinary middle school student on Earth. Her obsession with online games turned her into a shut-in NEET. One day, she was hit by a car while going out, and then reincarnated in a world with technology no more advanced than the Middle Ages. When she was ten, she met a man who called himself a Merchant Prince... Prescott Lantier travels the world selling goods as a Merchant Prince, while also buying all kinds of rare treasures for the royal family. On one trip to the border city 0Tickets3.5kClicks77Favorites

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    Although it's a relatively new light novel, it perfectly suits my taste, offering a classic Japanese light novel/Western fantasy feel. While it still has many shortcomings, I highly recommend it because this book has reignited my passion for anime and manga.

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