Every city has malice and grievances which cannot be eliminated, and the place where they gather is the city’s chasm. Those who trespass into the chasm would realise that they will never be able to resolve those grievances. All they can hope to do is to find a way out before they are devoured by it.... more>>

General summary: Two men were trapped in a hospital that had a sudden blackout. Relying on a flashlight and a record book, they have to source clues from the book’s entries about the hospital’s paranormal history to find an escape route.

Suspense √ Horror √ Puzzle solving √ Pseudo detective work √

Men flirting with each other in dangerous situations…… ☓

The original plan was to leave the romance ambiguous, but the main characters started writing their own slowburn love story while running away from danger together.

CP: So obvious there’s no chance of ever boarding the wrong boat. <<less

Cheng Duo struggled in the apocalypse for ten years, only to be betrayed by the person he considered family. After transmigrating one day, he grew cold-hearted and became a hunter, seeking a peaceful life. But when wild boars came down from the mountains, the village men came to find him… Well, the fields on the mountainside belonged to him, so he could kill the wild boars for meat. When the village kids were about to be taken away, the village chief came to him for help… Fine, those kids saved his life once and helped him set up a vegetable garden. The food they cooked was quite delicious.... more>>

Later on… He inexplicably became the pillar of the whole village, a fierce and intimidating figure.

Reading Notes:

1. Main character is the protagonist. He possesses special abilities and has maxed out his combat skills and awareness.

2. 1v1 romance with a pure relationship.

3. The story is set in a fictional ancient era and includes women and gers. <<less

I had a supporting role in a modern fantasy.... more>>

The loyal dog of a villain with an angel’s name, Cheon Sa-yeon, and an unfortunate supporting character who died on his behalf, Han Yi-gyeol.

In order to escape from Cheon Sa-yeon and survive, he must use the protagonist, Ha Tae-heon.

But Ha Tae-heon, who he thought of as a lifeline, was infinitely indifferent to him. Rather, Cheon Sa-yeon showed interest.

But besides that, something strange happened.

The events that occurred in the original story had advanced, and the gate and monster levels had risen. Even the people were “different” from the original.

The original version I was trying to use was wrong. <<less

Lin Xuan stumbled upon a divination system by chance. The accuracy rate of the divinations was 100%, capable of bringing good fortune and averting disasters, saving people from perilous situations. Such a divine tool, however, had a fatal weakness: each divination came with a price tag of ten dollars. Her delusion of becoming wealthy and reaching the pinnacle of life was shattered right at the beginning.... more>>

Lin Xuan diligently went about her work, occasionally earning some pocket money through divinations and occasionally drawing strange and useless items from the system’s store.

[Sadako’s Long Hair: Can crawl out of the television when lost. Since Sadako likes handsome guys, there is a chance of encountering one when crawling out.]
[Confucius’ Ruler: When held, you can ask the other person a question. If they answer incorrectly, you can give them ten slaps on the palm.]
[Old Man Sticker: Stick it on, and you become the grandfather of the Calabash Brothers.]
…

“What a mess! Not a single useful item!”

One day, Lin Xuan got lost and, with no other options, she had to put on Sadako's Long Hair and crawl out of the television. Chen Chu looked at the woman with her half-body still stuck in his own television, and asked, “Can you explain this?”

Lin Xuan replied, “It seems that Sadako really likes handsome guys.”

A clueless female protagonist versus a powerful male lead. <<less

The hearse with the weird odor slowed to a stop before the entrance. The sound of pebbles could be heard bouncing on the ceiling. There were footsteps coming from the corridor, and there seemed to be someone sawing next door. The door knob to the room rattled slightly, and the faucet in the bathroom kept dripping even though it had been screwed shut. There was a rubber ball that rolled on its own underneath the bed. Wet footsteps started to surface one after another on the floor.... more>>

At 3 am, Chen Ge held a cleaver in his hand as he hid beside the room heater. The call he was trying to make was finally answered. “Landlord, is this what you meant by ‘the house can be a little crowded at night’‽” <<less

Is it good or bad to enter an idol’s spring dream when he has been abstinent for a long time?... more>>

It is strictly forbidden to bring in any real-world characters!

Just be happy! <<less

The protagonist is accompanied by a captivating spirit companion, possessing an enchanting figure with ample bosom and slender legs. Immersed in the knowledge of countless books, he harnesses the power of wisdom to shape his destiny. With a unique physique, he exudes outward handsomeness while possessing inner refinement akin to Tang Sanzang. His mischievous junior sister constantly creates turmoil, while his reserved senior sister remains elusive.... more>>

Amidst a string of unexpected events, he crosses paths with a saintess, leading to the blossoming of profound emotions. The queen of the demon clan finds herself captivated by his presence, and even the princess of the imperial dynasty relentlessly pursues his affection. Despite his aspirations to solely focus on the path of immortality, his own exceptional qualities make it a challenging endeavor. <<less

When a person dies, they either die light as a feather (aka unimportant) or heavy as Mt. Tai (aka very important).... more>>

Their nature is certainly not ordinary. So when these kind of people do not die as extraordinary people, their hearts will have some lingering wishes.

Souls with lingerings wishes in their hearts, just one bowl of soup from Meng Po isn’t enough to let them forget past events. Souls that aren’t pure enough can’t go through reincarnation.

Therefore, they need –

Hello, this the underworld’s department of purifying souls, serial number 666 Lu Heng (MC) is at your disposal. Our service objective is: fulfilling your wish to die importantly without being OoC!

Lu Heng: Left the name in the annals, this evaluation grade will for sure be S+!

Section Chief: Lu Heng, why did you break apart the CP again!! I am deducting your salary! Deducting, deducting, deducting!!!!

Lu Heng: Leader, this is really not my fault!!! QAQ

Mysterious Person: *rubs Lu Heng’s head* <<less

After finally being admitted to the Department of Exorcism, Dong Zhi’s dream was to grasp both work and love as he strived to pursue an icy male god, igniting an intense love affair.... more>>

A train bound for spring was the beginning of everything. The mountains were solitary, blanketed with snow, as smoke began dissipating. In the brilliant morning rays, Dong Zhi’s gaze fell on Long Shen’s back. Hidden deep within his eyes, he held countless words for him.

"To you, whom I love dearly with all my heart, my time in this life, I’ll offer them to you." <<less

“I, because I am going to marry the princess. So, go back to the village and marry someone else.”... more>>

Maylene, the apprentice saint, has her engagement broken by her childhood friend who was chosen as the hero.

Maylene searches for a new job. She is asked to work in the Demon World as a substitute for the former Great Saint, and she accepts the position… as the snack attendant at the Demon King’s castle?!

Using her knowledge from her past life and bestowed magic, her days of cooking begin.

Demon King-sama, who eagerly looks forward to snacks, and the fluffy Cerberus.

Even the initially cold wizard, Tyran, gradually changes his attitude…

“It’s just a thank you for the ice cream!”

―On the other hand, in the human world that Maylene left, something incredible is happening!

――This is the story of a discarded saint finding her place and becoming happy. <<less

The end of the 19th century—a vampire's wife is mu*dered, and the detective known as the "cage user" is called in to solve the crime.... more>> But there's more to the detective and the curtained birdcage he carries...after all, when solving a case involving a monster, it might just take one to know one! <<less

For seven years the Ibeden Empire has been at war with five nations. One of the most troublesome, is a small kingdom of Kemened. This small nation should have been easily defeated but it is still holding out after seven long, arduous years. The reason comes down to one person, the unknown assassin. As the name suggests, nothing is known about this person who strikes without detection leaving behind nothing but a corpse with burned out eyes.... more>>

As the First Prince of Ibeden closes in on the Kemened Kingdom, his subordinate Count Custer is killed in a brothel. His burned out eyes, like bloody moons, leave no doubt as to identity of person who killed him. Yet again it was the unknown assassin.

There is a secret beneath the maze of the Kemened Kingdom, as The First Prince will soon discover it goes much deeper than assassin’s or Kingdoms, it’s a matter of fate, and it will change everything <<less

This is a story about a cute girl whose le*dness becomes exposed due to the mysterious power of a peach.

Rimu Dynasty, Kingdom of chaos. Demons were rampant, and it was difficult for people to live.... more>>

Gu Qing’an had not yet had the opportunity to appreciate the beauty upon transmigrating in this world, as she had to face the demons who targeted and devoured humans.

Fortunately, she had a system.

[Ding! Demon Hunting System Activated]
[Kill demons and gain Demon Hunting Points to enhance your strength.]
“I, Gu Qingan, have never been weaker than others. System, add it to me.”

……

Many years later, Gu Qing’an, standing on the frozen void, looked at the newly discovered strange world under her feet without any expression.

“Compared to human beings, alien existence is a demon,” she thought to herself.

“Then, are all creatures in this entire world considered demons?” <<less

Mobile game Arcane Seoul.... more>>

The day after I drew my first SSR Character.

I became a rookie grade character, Kim Jeonsa.

[2023 Grand Prize at the World’s Largest Web Novel Contest] <<less

In the legends that were told, ten thousand years ago the twelve demon kings wreaked havoc upon the world, almost completely destroying it. Ten thousand... more>> years later, the late arriving Bella discovered that she had been screwed over by her reincarnation, the ranks of the Saviors are already filled and she has to change teams in order to pass the days. Having her gender changed into a beautiful girl… she endured that, not being able to join the righteous side and obtain cheat abilities… she endured, but what she could not endure, was that the world that she had transmigrated to was toxic beyond belief. No one here does their rightful jobs properly, be they heroes, demon kings, or creator gods... in fact, Bella felt as if they all had also started with the wrong faction! <<less

“Breeding Diary” – A mysterious notebook that has been secretly passed down from graduate to current student at a certain high school.... more>>

Only some knew about its existence, and even fewer knew the outline of the Breeding Diary.

The main character, Sakuma, is at the mercy of rumors about the “Breeding Diary” but strives to uncover the truth.

――And behind the birth of the “Breeding Diary” that finally arrived, there was a…. <<less

Both Maya’s parents had passed away due to a landslide. The girl had to live with Setiawan’s family. However, only Setiawan fully accepted her. Her stepmother and stepsister hated her and bullied her.... more>>

As she grew older, Maya realized that she had a special ability; she could see people’s lives through touching their hands.

One day, Maya stumbled into the empty house next door and found a writing of a woman who had already passed away. Maya could “see” that the woman had a relationship with Setiawan. And who is Boy, the young man that she met in that empty house? <<less

A story about Ageha: a frail, beautiful girl living in a great mansion, who can transform into a magical girl. Even when she’s defeated, threatened... more>> and r*ped by various monsters and bad people, she never loses heart. <<less

I shall die and die again to know that life is inexhaustible.... more>>

Rabindranath Tagore [Stray Birds].

[Nth+1 Event Log]
Detected [Core Player]’s death.

-> Reset world

The ghost monsters are resetting…. The world is resetting… Resurrecting all the players… Other than [Core Player], all other player’s memories are erased… Relationship meter is erased…

! Warning ! Detected [Player X]’s memory is still partially retained.

Resetting player again.

! Warning ! [Player X]’s memory imprint is too deep to be erased.

Deleting the player.

! Warning ! [Player X] is an important character and cannot be deleted.

…..

Override the bug, reset the world to the beginning.

***After completing the Nth+1 time of resetting***

**Instance is restarting**

! Warning ! [Player X] has made contact with [Core Player].

! Warning ! [Player X]’s feelings towards [Core Player] has exceeded the maximum threshold.

! Warning ! [Player X] and [Core Player] are commencing indescribable actions.

! Warning! The following content cannot be displayed according to the relevant rules and regulations. <<less

This was a story that began and ended with tears.... more>>

Yakumo Saegusa, a boy who lost his mother to a strange disease, the “Chloride Blight,” in which the whole body slowly turns into salt and crumbles, met a girl in the music room.

She was a beautiful and gifted piano player named Yuzuki Igarashi. Her delicate fingers were capable of both piano and wring bullies. She struggled to live up to her mother’s excessive expectations in the dark while presenting a strong front. Yakumo, who had seen Yuzuki in all her various forms from a distance closer than anyone else, was unknowingly drawn to her.

Graduating from elementary school, Yuzuki grew more beautiful and charming, and by then, became the object of people’s love and admiration. By the time she entered high school, Yuzuki, already a professional pianist, left for Italy to learn her craft. Yakumo, acutely aware of the overwhelming difference between him, a nobody, and Yuzuki, an international pianist. Eventually, he began to write a novel.

His reunion with her came suddenly one day—and that reunion would come to change his destiny forever.

Grand Prize of the 16th Shogakukan Light Novel Award. <<less

One day, the Earth's axis tilted slightly, causing drastic climate changes that resulted in the submergence of continents and islands while new land emerged. The... more>> surviving Japanese people settled on the newly formed islands created by undersea uplifts, where powerful feudal lords vied for supremacy in a manner reminiscent of the Sengoku (warring states) period. The protagonist, Minazuki, was born as the son of a feudal lord and began his journey to become the supreme ruler. <<less

It happened on the way to kindergarten, led by my mother.... more>>

A sweet, clear singing voice reached my ears, and I, a toddler wearing a yellow kindergarten cap, turned around.

In front of the vending machine attached to the stationery store I saw a mysterious woman in her twenties.

Startled, I pointed at her and looked up at my mother.

However, all my mother did was make a puzzled smile and say, ‘What is it? Do you want some juice?’

(My mom can’t see that lady.)

(Maybe she’s different. She’s not human.)

Since then, whenever we approached the stationery store, I would tug my mom’s hand to hurry and move away.

I had thought she was some sort of earthbound spirit or something, unable to leave the area around that vending machine.

But then, one day, I saw her walking around town and humming a tune with her umbrella open!

I fell into a state of panic!

After much thought, one afternoon, I mustered up the courage and went to the front of the stationery store alone to exorcist her—— <<less

In a mystical forest teeming with magical creatures and ancient spirits, a humble farmer named Hiro is granted extraordinary strength by a benevolent fairy. This gift propels him into a world of adventure and challenges as he becomes the forest’s guardian. Guided by the wisdom of the Elders and the magic of the forest itself, Hiro confronts a malevolent sorcerer, restores the forest’s balance, and unravels the mysteries of his newfound abilities.... more>>

As Hiro’s bond with the enchanted forest deepens, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, delving into the heart of the woods to understand his role as protector and the secrets hidden within the ancient Whispering Oak. Through trials and triumphs, he becomes a legend among the woodland creatures, a symbol of hope and harmony.

Years pass, and Hiro’s connection to the forest remains unbroken. With the essence of the forest’s magic bestowed upon him, he becomes the eternal guardian, ensuring the enchanted realm thrives for generations to come. His legacy lives on as the guardian who transcended mortality, forever bound to the enchanting world he loved.

“Guardian of the Enchanted Forest” is a tale of bravery, wisdom, and an unbreakable bond between a determined soul and a magical realm. <<less

Wu Su was a demon born from chaos. Due to her low magical powers, she was often mistaken for an ordinary mortal. Nonetheless, she was content living as an average person, hidden in the bustling capital of the mortal world, working three jobs a day to support herself.... more>>

Later, due to an unexpected event, a night of revelry, she coincidentally ended up with a mortal husband.

Although he was just a mortal and their social statuses were vastly different, he was persistently attached to Wu Su. She didn't understand romantic love and thought that she would wait for him to tire of her before leaving.

But one day, a celestial being came from the Immortal Island and spoke of her husband's extraordinary talent for cultivation.

Wu Su thought, "Now he must be leaving, going to his world beyond the mortal realm, to cultivate his heartless path." However, unexpectedly, her husband drove the celestial being away.

Wu Su was stunned for three days.

One night, he kissed Wu Su's lips. His lips were cold, but his eyes burned with determination. Wu Su tilted her head, embraced him, and following the celestial being's instructions, severed the emotional bond with her husband.

He forgot about her, and Wu Su left, continuing to live as an ordinary little monster, working three jobs a day.

Later on, Wu Su became involved in a big demon's disturbance, wrongly accused as the instigator, and was captured by the cultivators from the Immortal Island.

Wu Su was brought before the ruler of the Immortal Island, the number one Sword Supreme in the world. She lowered her head and saw someone walking slowly towards her, wearing a simple and old sachet at his waist.

On the sachet were intertwined mandarin ducks, a gift that Wu Su had personally sewn for her husband a long time ago. <<less