(Based on the 피폐물 tag in KR webnovel world) According to Namu Wiki's definition of 피폐물: "A novel genre in which the main character goes crazy because of the desperate circumstances around them. Whether it's about love, ill-fated family relationships, or misunderstandings, the MC is constantly abused, tormented, and forced into a mentally and physically hopeless situation."... more>>

Despite being highly regarded in KR thanks to their raw, genuine depictions of pain, sorrow and conflicting feelings with excellent narratives, this genre isn't well-received in international fandoms. NU readers tend to prefer novels without triggering elements, and translators also rarely pick up this genre because of how difficult it is to translate. So this list is made to honor the brave translators who bring out something new and challenging, and also to compile some works for readers' reference.

You can refer to this list either to try out some dark and angsty reading, or to mark it as a 'red flag' list never to be opened. Readers' discretion is advised; remember that the works don't reflect the authors' real-life mindsets and that translators aren't responsible for your mental health. <<less

Female or Male MCs who are truly villains at heart

MC or ML’s families being unreasonable, frustrating, disgusting, and makes you want to hit them ... more>>

Some regret how they treated the MC/ML some don’t  <<less

هشدار: نه برای افراد ضعیف القلب!

Stories with twisted, abusive characters and romance that can definitely not be considered healthy, but may be oddly endearing in their own way. The kind... more>> of I-can't-live-without-you-but-I-won't-hesitate-to-hurt-you-to-win-you. Dogblood and yandere characters, either one of both characters are twisted and/or somewhat crazy. HE and sometimes a development towards a more wholesome relationship by the end. Quality writing., mostly danmei but some are BG romance or ABO. <<less

*in no particular order*... more>>

-pain

-BE or HE is fine but there must be obstacles in the middle...., angsty

-crematorium

-ML doesn't care about the MC from the start (or ML does care but doesn't know how to express it) but once MC is gone from their grasp (death/ coma/ near-death experience/ breakup?) they finally realize what they let slip from their fingertips. 

-or after all the disappointment and hurt, MC doesn't care anymore and it's the emotionally constipated ML's turn to chase.

*recommendations are appreciated (very) <<less

all the novels i've ever read

Novels that are utterly and purely trαsh (subjective) but for some curious reason, I really really like them.... more>>

Let me be upfront about the trαshy tropes that I really fancy for some reason-

Male yandere: I don't know man, I really like them.

Blatant abuse: It's not even the romanticized ones. I like reading tragedies that are centered around abuse...? I don't condone abusive behavior but just like reading them despite being mentally healthy.

Running away: It is better when she eventually gets caught too ;)

Absolutely miserable female leads: I don't know man, catharsis I guess?

^These would be the most common ones. I shall add more every time I awaken something new in me.

Just because a novel is trαsh doesn't mean it is not fun. <<less

Books i would never put down nor forget. Mixed genre of modern romance, historical romance, contemporary romance

Good novels, but have a lot violence and are generally more mature

Note that majority may contain romance... And definitely BxG

lets see how these goes. I am saving them here for now

Mostly dogblood and angst, high quality writing. Some are very dark, so check tags before reading. A mixture of personal favorites and most memorable reads, the books that stuck with me so far.... more>>

Most of it is danmei and all so far are Chinese webnovels, but I read whatever I find interesting and don't really care where it's BL or BG, as long as the characters and plot are interesting and the writing is good. <<less

Because the horror genre is one of my favorites, I made this list for the horror stories I've read ... more>>

Find the story you're looking for here

1. Transmigration 

2. Horror/mu*der/Psychological Horror

3. Mystery solving

4. Game Completion or Horror Adventure

5. Black-bellied Gong / Blackened Gong / Possessive and Obsessive Gong

6. Smart MC/ML

7. OP MC/ML

8. Short/Long story <<less

a list of my fav angst / grovel novels

Historical, Ancient China, Pre-historic Era, courts, emperor, tribal society, etc

Mostly cold and ruthless protagonists 

That's the list of novels which I read whether I completed them or not or finished or not. Ranking is from what's the first novel I read to the novels I'm reading currently.... more>>

Status (my status whether I finished reading or leaving on hiatus or stopped reading.):Rating (from 0 to 10): My opinion and why the rating.

(Note that I don't really remember all the novels I read before so I will update from time to time.) <<less

Good ones that I have read! These novels deserve more love and support~! Do give these novels a try!! :)... more>>

(List is not sorted in any way-unless stated) <<less

Fantasy novel that I like (mostly calm and strong mc)... more>>

Please support the author and take care of ur mental health <<less

Stories with an intriguing plot and/or characters that don't have the best execution.... more>>

Or just stories I'm interested in without looking at the reviews. <<less