Jiangshi Muse

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Qin Ran’s muse died, and so did his art. Running out of inspiration, he accidentally stumbled into a mysterious mountain village after a car accident, where he met a blindfolded beauty with a face as cold as ice, and was captivated by him at first sight.

In order to get a new source of inspiration, Qin Ran relentlessly pursued the beauty using every means possible, but the beauty rejected him coldly.

Later, they got married in the village. Qin Ran grew bolder and tried to use himself as bait to trick him into going back to the city with him, only to discover that the beauty he shared the bed with was not a human being at all. He wanted to escape, but it was already too late—

“Ranran, didn’t you want to draw me?”

“Ranran, didn’t you say you wouldn’t abandon me?”

“Ranran… you should call me husband.”

“…I want to devour you whole, both skin and bones.”

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僵尸缪斯
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Review
5 Reviews


moosesushi
New moosesushi
Jun 23, 2025
Status: Completed
I absolutely adored this story and the MC and ML. The start of their relationship was rocky but everything had its reasons, the past plays a big role tag sure is important - the story explains everything neatly and even small details have significance.

In some ways this novel feels like a novel of two parts, the present and the past, but both parts were equally enjoyable. The novel definitely starts off with a very strong horror emphasis, which I enjoyed, this does taper off a little bit but there is... more>> still a lot of disturbing imagery throughout. The world building was also very satisfying.

The ML was my favourite kind of male yandere, consumed and driven by love. I can see why TGCF has been recommended as a similar novel, it does share some important characteristics that I won't spoil.

I both laughed and cried reading this book. Do pay attention to the tags but this is certainly a novel worth reading. Loved it! Finally also, kudos to the translator, the translation was excellent and beautifully done - thank you! <<less
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purinpup
New purinpup
Jun 23, 2025
Status: Completed
I am SOOOOO glad I didn’t skip this because of rating, thank you to shanabanana for giving a good review that helped me determine if I wanted to go through with it. Genuinely a pretty good read, one of my favorites I’ve read in a while for sure!
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shanabanana
shanabanana
Jun 03, 2025
Status: c1
I ended up really enjoying this one, even though I went in with low expectations because of some of the reviews. First off — yes, it's horror-themed, especially in the first few chapters. The author did a great job creating this eerie, gloomy atmosphere. I was fully expecting it to be gruesome and gory, and while there are a few moments like that, it's not the main focus. It does sometimes get a bit creepy since the ML is basically this overpowered Corpse God who lives up in the mountains... more>> and is known for being a merciless killer.

The MC stumbles upon him, and through a series of circumstances, they end up entangled. MC starts pursuing ML purely because of how ridiculously good-looking he is and wants to use him as his "muse" for his paintings, without having a clue about the guy's true nature.

I actually really liked how their romance developed. The first 30 chapters, You'll slowly see ML falling for MC to the point where he can't imagine a future without him. And that's when things start getting questionable. If you're not into extreme yanderes or can't stomach noncon themes, this definitely won't be your thing. But personally? I love it when MLs are walking red flags and would set the world on fire for the person they love — and this story delivers exactly that. The possessiveness, the obsession, the jealousy over everyone else — I ate it up. ALSO HOW THE ML BECOMES THIS CLINGY AND NEEDY WHEN IT COMES TO MC. I LOVED IT.

That said, I get the concerns. MC is terrified at times and it's very much a forced relationship in the beginning. But IMO, it does get better. HE IS NOT TERRIFIED THE WHOLE STORY. It does eventually turn consensual. ML is completely smitten and starts doing things he normally wouldn't, just for MC's sake. If it weren't for the noncon elements, I'd recommend this freely, but since that's a big factor here, it's definitely not for everyone.

Also, huge props to the translator for offering both censored and uncensored versions — seriously appreciated.

In the end, I'm giving it a 5, mostly because the current rating is way too low for what this story actually offers. It's flawed, yes, but it hit the exact kind of twisted romance niche I enjoy. <<less
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Goodreadsonly
Goodreadsonl
Mar 28, 2025
Status: c55
There's too much non consensual activity for me to like this book. Also horrifying scary and the MC is scared too, which makes it hard to see the romance lol.

I like a horror romance where the MC is unphased or is also scary. Having the ML literally terrify the MC doesn't make it very romantic.

This is a realistic horror romance, so read if you're into that.
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Chicken Chani
Chicken Chan
Mar 28, 2025
Status: c106
Just finished it and I would honestly rate it 4 but since I've already rated 5 stars, so whatever. Anyway, it was pretty good but it's something like a one time read for me. The MC was very terrified of the ML after he found out that he wasn't a human beings, I think this was bcuz he was the legendary corpse god which he thinks feed on human and he was afraid that he might eat him one day too. Sometimes, I do find it a bit unbearable as... more>> well cuz like bro he's hella horrified, stop scaring him but anw, after reading everything I kinda understand.

Spoiler

ML wasn't like this before he became what he is. Tho he was cold but he was not horrifying, thus I think it had something to do with the fact that he took the dark path. They both were in love in their past lives and it was indeed the MC who provoked ML first, therefore it was understandable as to where ml's obsessions came from. There's r*pe and the MC himself said so but only temporary cuz MC then recalled their past memories and no longer afraid of him and even enjoy it xD

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Spoiler

I hate the ml's mother so much :3 like the hell is sis's problem? I was shocked when I found out what she did to MC in his last life and even more shocked when I found out that she actually wanna k*ll her very own son (the ml) for her own benefit without feeling anything

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Anw, it was a fine read. Kinda enjoyable for me though I have quite a few doubts about the story but I don't remember having all my doubts answered by the end of the chapter. If you like something horror or scary (maybe?) try this one <<less
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