Self Sacrifice Self Suffering Exposed

Self Sacrifice Self Suffering Exposed
Major hurt/comfort simp. 

Been hurting all my life with no one to comfort me so reading a hurt/sickly MC being worried/doted/cared for/loved on really soothes my soul or something twisted like that. I'm trying to find meaning behind all the suffering. Hmnn yeah that sounds about right, I wanna read meaningful suffering.

SSSSE (Self Sacrifice= sacrificing themselves for others/a greater good) (Self Suffering= is hurting/carrying burden/enduring hardship on their own) (Exposed= other people find out leading in increased positive action/attention towards them and or it affects other people in some way so there is meaning to the suffering)

Absolutely love the vomiting blood and everybody worries trope. MC in pain? It's okay baby it's all worth it there will be people that will take care of you or make up for it. Fluff stuff. Spurting blood is fun and all but psychological hurt also rubs me right, stuff like taking blame then the other party regretting and making up for it? Angst stuff. Mmm working too hard or getting hurt in place of others is also nice.

Romance. No romance. Straight. BL. Some I read using mtl.

tl;dr I just wanna talk about the novels I've read but highlight the heart ab*se scenes :)

*Recommendations are welcomed but not always accepted to the list ∠( ᐛ 」∠)_

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Created: Mar 22nd, 2022, Updated: Jun 15th, 2024
Created Mar 22nd, 2022
Updated Jun 15th, 2024
KR (4.1)
185 Chapters Every 5.4 Day(s) 5192 Readers 21 Reviews 10-03-2024
★✯ GOAT SSSSE ✯★ 1000/10. THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. I FINALLY FOUND IT. After years of searching, THIS is the SSSSE story that fits everything I was looking for. YESSS. AAAAH. TEARS. SO MANY TEARS. Happiness Joy Relief Sorrow. Everything. Thank you for blessing my eyes.... more>>
KR (4.5)
1024 Chapters Every 3.5 Day(s) 39112 Readers 600 Reviews 10-05-2024
[Reading chp760] SSSS MC. Self Suffering. Self Sacrifice. MC sacrifices himself like a lot. Spurting blood at the best of moments. Everyone worries for MC.... more>>
CN (4.2)
165 Chapters Every 17.1 Day(s) 8964 Readers 58 Reviews 09-22-2024
[Complete] YES YES YES! This is it! The pinacle of Self Suffering Self Sacrifice trope yaassssssss aaaaaaaaa. I love it my heart the angst the ML going mental over MC being hurt and dying over and over again mwah chef's kiss~... more>>
CN (4.4)
0 Chapters Every 2051 Day(s) 24624 Readers 475 Reviews 05-01-2017
SSSS MC. good Good GOOD oh mah lawrd yassssss self sacrificeeee self sufferingggggg aiiiiii.... more>>
KR (4)
140 Chapters Every 0.9 Day(s) 15193 Readers 107 Reviews 10-02-2024
[Read 300+//Waiting patiently for TL because it burns my soul to mtl read such a top tier SSSSE story] SSSS MC. Uuuu he's doing his best ok give my baby some love. If yall just want to read a snippet of SSSSE I made a post in the spoiler forum with the SSSSE chapters I mtld and my breakdown of the story thus far ish. Because this boi... QAQ... he sacrificed a lot okay. He's portrayed as a wimpy jerk at the start but he got reasons OKAY. Give this story a chance for the SSSSE simps please it's SO GOOD.... more>>
CN (4.1)
99 Chapters Every 148.7 Day(s) 16446 Readers 255 Reviews 04-24-2021
SSSS MC. Self sacrifice. Boi be taking blame let's goooo. MC supposedly dies ML anguish rinse and repeat. Also R18 scenes quite detailed drool. And... more>>
KR (3.9)
20 Chapters Every 135.1 Day(s) 5545 Readers 31 Reviews 04-22-2022
[Reading chp572] Hero MC. Heroic personality. Self sacrifice. Self suffering. Friends and fans worries.  Boi works too hard imo. He has a lot on his... more>>
KR (4.2)
440 Chapters Every 1.7 Day(s) 5125 Readers 35 Reviews 10-06-2024
[Reading chp256] Hero MC. Self sacrifice. Self suffering. Not much expose happening tho. Still silently enduring. MC is quite OP just... he has a long lonely journey... more>>
CN (4.5)
95 Chapters Every 109.7 Day(s) 10281 Readers 131 Reviews 04-26-2020
[Completed 87chp + 8extras] Self Sacrifice MC. Sooooo goooood aaaaaaaaa I love this sooo much. Cute wholesome then also tragedy HE yeah both. I just LOVE re-reading this as well cuz itz dat gut gut.... more>>
KR (4.1)
96 Chapters Every 2.3 Day(s) 2402 Readers 7 Reviews 10-04-2024
[Complete 148chp + 3extra] Sickly MC. SSSS MC. Proactive MC. Obsessive ML. I like the vibes. My cup of tea. Blood coughing. Oh my god... more>>
KR (4)
28 Chapters Every 3.7 Day(s) 1988 Readers 4 Reviews 10-01-2024
[Read 118/128 chp] (Found the rest of the raws will read laterer in life) Sickly MC. Terminal illness. Blood coughing, lethargy, fainting, etc. Really feel that lower-than-the-ground self-confidence vibe. This girl got so much anxiety that I feel it as well. As the ML describes, MC is a pitiful person but also a very brave person. Standing up to their ab*ser. How strong she is. I read I cri. Not just a physical healing story, it's emotional healing as well. Sometimes gets frustrating but I understand where it's coming from so patience.... more>>
KR (4)
43 Chapters Every 50.3 Day(s) 3092 Readers 7 Reviews 09-17-2023
[Postponed chp32] Sickly MC. So far she is hiding the fact she is in pain.
KR (4.1)
162 Chapters Every 13.5 Day(s) 6090 Readers 17 Reviews 07-09-2024
[Postponed] Sickly MC. Coughs blood every few times...a disappointing few. She's not rlly in pain or anything since she has the cure alrdy but everyone else thinks... more>>
JP (4)
28 Chapters Every 70.6 Day(s) 1695 Readers 11 Reviews 01-15-2023
[Complete 157chp + 7extra] My cup of tea. Sickly MC simping hard for his stepbro. Gimme that hurt/comfort. Fluff. Illness crops up a nice amount of... more>>
CN (4.4)
100 Chapters Every 71.2 Day(s) 5700 Readers 64 Reviews 11-12-2021
Sickly MC loving family OwO... more>>
CN (3.8)
74 Chapters Every 108.5 Day(s) 6869 Readers 145 Reviews 05-06-2020
Sickly shou MC. Simple slice of life. Slow going. Love is there. More of a third person watching the entire thing kind of storytelling. Overall, was... more>>
KR (3.7)
33 Chapters Every 68.3 Day(s) 3193 Readers 10 Reviews 09-09-2022
[Postponed] Sickly MC. Honestly only read the manhwa and it has a very delicious everyone loves/worries for her trope. Also fainting spells and throwing up... more>>
CN (4)
132 Chapters Every 69.3 Day(s) 8277 Readers 119 Reviews 02-04-2022
[Complete] Sickly MC. A good read, illness crops up at nice timings.
KR (4.4)
810 Chapters Every 12.9 Day(s) 19019 Readers 222 Reviews 05-30-2024
Dude kills himself to rewind so yeah I stamp w SSSS MC. Quite an engaging read. My heart really hurts for MC.
KR (4.6)
0 Chapters Every 2288 Day(s) 22557 Readers 450 Reviews 07-03-2018
[To read] Obviously big SSSS MC... heard nothing but good things and my SSSS kink senses are blaring but I haven't read it so will... more>>
CN (3.6)
150 Chapters Every 2.1 Day(s) 2258 Readers 17 Reviews 09-24-2024
[Complete 85chp] Sickly MC. Was an ok read.
CN (4.2)
94 Chapters Every 118.5 Day(s) 10238 Readers 134 Reviews 04-27-2021
 SSSS MC. Morally dubious but highly enjoyable. Tragedy and human nature in a dark environment. Check my [Overwhelming Feels] list for a longer comment on... more>>
JP (4)
105 Chapters Every 244.3 Day(s) 9432 Readers 50 Reviews 12-01-2014
SSSS MC. Unjust unfair and exposed somewhere along the line. My first ever dive into reading web novels. Holds a special place in my heart.... more>>
JP (3.6)
47 Chapters Every 173.3 Day(s) 6528 Readers 45 Reviews 03-05-2018
Sickly MC. Cute fluff n stuff but the ending was eh ugh meh... disappointing.
CN (4.5)
203 Chapters Every 160.9 Day(s) 20233 Readers 422 Reviews 04-09-2018
SSSS MC. MC needs a hearing aid and has bad eyesight. Some emotional moments in there. An ok read.
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  1. Sellychi
    Sellychi· Author · Jun 15, 2024 06:38 PM

    Hey peeps! This recommendation list has finally reached full capacity, I'd like to thank everyone who has checked out this list and especially those who followed for showing me that I'm not alone in this strange craving of mine~<3 A big shout out to those who commented and gave recommendations that helped in filling this list faster. Sorry for not replying much, I am unfortunately mentally ill and so aside from blurbing all my thoughts while reading into a wall of text, social anxiety makes it feel like everything that I may reply with is wrong so I'd rather not say anything and I've recently found that that's an okay thing to do :D nonetheless I do read and like all the comments <(>ε<)>

    Now this list still has a lot of titles that I haven't read so it's not like I'll neglect it in leu of its successor. I am unfortunately also a victim of the viral disease -Oh This One Seems Interesting Bookmarked- I call it OTOSIB for short. I will get to reading them eventually and there are even some titles I want to reread again and maybe my opinions will change or not, all of which will be noted as I have done on some of them already.

    Well, without further ado I'd like to announce the continuation of this recommendation list with "SSSSE part II - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/92903 " and hopefully it won't stop at just that. Yes this series will be in roman numerals sue me. I hope you guys will continue on to the next list with me, see ya again soon <(Oω<)>~<3

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    • Sellychi
      Sellychi· Author · Jun 15, 2024 06:46 PM

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      Well well well, you're still here? I expect no less from the peeps who managed to enjoy reading through my chunky novel descriptions so here is the SSSSE list lore~

      I started doing this because I often forget the many stories I read, I wanted to remember even a sliver of the feelings I go through reading those stories and maybe I could go back to them if it's particularly amazing. I don’t want to be too spoiled though because if there's one good thing that I can enjoy from my sh*t memory is that I can rediscover the joy of reading a story almost as if it was my first read again. I usually voice out some thoughts while reading and that was exactly what I need to reignite the most intense emotions from said story. I didn't expect so many people to stick around to continuously read my deranged comments, I swear I'm not always like this I'm waaay more reserved irl, well outwardly at least heh <(=w=)> It's really more from the excitement of unloading entire worlds crammed in such a small package that led me to give it my all every time I write down my thoughts. Since I am just human after all my thoughts do change over time and well all my rants are subjective. Though I read most genres, the balance do shift a lot to BL because well I've developed quite the appetite for them ehe.

      Some of you may have noticed but for a clearer picture here's the rankings I use;

      Meh < Decent < Ok < Good < Great < (whatever words of worship comes to mind after reading such masterpieces)

      The GOAT list is numbered based on the timeline of when I read them and not on how great it is, for special ones I add extra stars on them like these ★✯

      On to a more hmn darker topic, well I realized that what I call this strange craving is more of a psychological coping mechanism to some complex trauma. The more I read the more I see certain patterns in my responses. Lately I've been self analyzing my thought process a bit more thoroughly. Why I like certain things or why I feel repulsed by certain events. It's quite interesting really. I should really see someone about it but for certain reasons I can't right now, so well I'll just keep reading. The more I read the more I understand myself, it's honestly both painful and liberating. I wonder if this is what insanity feels like but in this absurd world we live in I think insanity is actually what keeps us sane.

      What am I even talking about, anyway let's just keep the S4E coming *ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ*

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  2. Quantum5
    Quantum5· May 11, 2022 03:21 AM
    I recommend ‘The Main Heroines are Trying to Kill Me’. Basically, the main heroines are trying to kill MC, while he tries to work to defeat the demon king, while also helping the heroines without them knowing. He acts evil, even tho he’s a nice guy, to save the world. He‘s sacrificing his own lifespan, coughs blood and stuff.

    https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-main-heroines-are-trying-to-kill-me/
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  3. Celceus
    Celceus· Apr 15, 2022 10:01 PM
    SAW THIS IS KNEW YOU ARE A KINDRED SPIRIT! Absolutely strongly recommend Heroic Death System!!! It's a QT with the entire point being MC travels to worlds and sacrifices himself! AND IT'S JUST UGHHHH! GRADE A SELF SACRIFICING AND GRADE A EMOTIONAL PAIN FROM THE ML!! It is BL btw. But just damn, absolutely phenomenal SSSS!!! And for a lil comfort once the mc does well enough he earns the chance to go back to the world's he's SSSS in and gets a happy ending with the now paranoid and obsessive ML who watched the love of his life die (often directly in his arms and in painful ways!!!) Strongly recommend!!
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    • Celceus
      Celceus· Apr 15, 2022 10:02 PM
      Actually made an account just to make this comment! I hope you enjoy the novel if you read it:) But if you're anything like me with SSSS then you will:)
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  4. neit gnov
    neit gnov· Mar 31, 2024 06:50 PM

    hahaha great list buddy. Your fetishes are exactly the same as mine, so I have read most of your list (korean novels, male lead, not BL). I will recommend some that you may love ^^

    - 세상의 끝에서 클리어를 외치다 (completed): this is my top favourite, oh my f***ing god you have to read this plz. the ssss is not, hmm, exaggerate but you can feel it, kinda hard to explain anything, so its best that you just go and read it. Its really really good but kinda flop, so sad :.:

    - 성황의 아이들 (children of the holy emperor): this one is great too. I havent seen any novel that focuses on the father-son relationship like this one. The MC is the third prince, and he is reckless as hell, exactly your type, hahaha. i have a fun time enjoying this.

    - 명문고 EX급 조연의 리플레이 (ex rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school): I kinda surprised that this one is not in your list. Hmm, its about a person who love a game so much and he is willing to do anything to help that world reach a happy ending. MC is similar to Cale. its a fun read so try it haha.

    - 'Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer?' and 'ORV': I saw these in your list but maybe you havent read them yet? cuz i didnt see your reviews. The first one... hmmm... how do i say it, has a lot of ssss, but its very unique and interesting haha, and the later, well its super famous. The ssss is clear in the later part so you have to put some time reading it. But I believe that you wont be disappointed haha, cuz the pain is real ;.; You will understand why its so famous once you finish it (some tips: dont go around and look for spoilers, and if you have seen them then dont worry, it doesnt affect much)

    There are a lot more but I cant recall all of them, these are the most noticeable novels that suit my tastes. Hope you find sth great

    P/S: looking back the most of the MC above are the one who sacrifice their life to save the world, well, I didnt realize that i like this type of MC ƠvƠ

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  5. Ruyi
    Ruyi· Aug 18, 2024 05:58 PM
    Cheers! Pretty State Preceptor Saves the Planet's translation is now complete as of today! o/
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    • Sellychi
      Sellychi· Author · Aug 18, 2024 06:51 PM
      Thanks for popping in w the info Ruyi and a big thank you for all the hard work you've done! Mwah mwah lot's of love ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ <3
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    • Ruyi
      Ruyi· Aug 18, 2024 07:34 PM
      @Sellychi wahaha thank YOU for reading cheers i hope everyone can read it the post-climax wrap-up arc with kingdom building and relationship developments was slow-paced but very relaxing!!! see you in another project sometime if fate allows <3
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  6. WolfR
    WolfR· Apr 18, 2022 06:41 AM

    Another new account maker coming in to give you a few more recommendations because you've spoken to my soul through this list and I wanted to thank you. Warning you that all three of these recommendations are harems and one is also a yaoi.

    The first recommendation is "The Villains All Fell in Love with Me After Rebirth." Here is the link to the novel updates page:

    https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-villains-all-fell-in-love-with-me-after-rebirth/

    Warning that its been a while so my summary might be full of spoilers read at your own risk and interest:

    Basically he works hard to play his role and get back home from transmigrating into another world and it all goes wrong. He has to restart and go through it all over again because the ending wasn't HE. In the first "play through" he ends up sacrificing himself for the emperor and later down the road the characters all change because of a major misunderstanding. Just warning you again that this is a yaoi harem but I believe the end is a 1v1 HE.

    Another new account maker coming in to give you a few more recommendations because you've spoken to my soul through this list and I wanted to thank you. Warning you that all three of these recommendations are harems and one is also a yaoi.

    The first recommendation is "The Villains All Fell in Love with Me After Rebirth." Here is the link to the novel updates page:

    https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-villains-all-fell-in-love-with-me-after-rebirth/

    Warning that its been a while so my summary might be full of spoilers read at your own risk and interest:

    Basically he works hard to play his role and get back home from transmigrating into another world and it all goes wrong. He has to restart and go through it all over again because the ending wasn't HE. In the first "play through" he ends up sacrificing himself for the emperor and later down the road the characters all change because of a major misunderstanding. Just warning you again that this is a yaoi harem but I believe the end is a 1v1 HE.

    Will put recommendations on separate comments since there isn't enough space otherwise sry ^^,

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  7. Ryash100
    Ryash100· Mar 29, 2022 03:25 PM
    Please add The villain wants to live. 
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  8. bunnibutton23
    bunnibutton23· Sep 1, 2024 06:50 AM
    I just wanted to say, your description is my mood, looking forward to looking at all of your recs ૮╥﹏╥ა
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  9. Chazza
    Chazza· Jul 1, 2024 07:05 PM
    Damn so this is why I love reading this type of stories.. 
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  10. Vivi001
    Vivi001· Jun 1, 2024 06:33 AM
    No way no way no way, you're missing out if you haven't read EX rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school!!! Get past the sudden mtl after a great few chapters of the story and let the plot get going, and you'd get so hooked because MC has practically everyone worried about him for extremely good reasons! Come on, read it!!! QaQ
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