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 abuse scenes :)

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

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Created: Mar 22nd, 2022, Updated: Mar 31st, 2024
Created Mar 22nd, 2022
Updated Mar 31st, 2024
KR (4.1)
158 Chapters Every 6.6 Day(s) 4759 Readers 19 Reviews 04-18-2024
★✯ 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)
975 Chapters Every 3.5 Day(s) 37694 Readers 583 Reviews 04-16-2024
[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)
153 Chapters Every 20.2 Day(s) 8655 Readers 55 Reviews 03-27-2024
[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 1880 Day(s) 23620 Readers 462 Reviews 05-01-2017
SSSS MC. good Good GOOD oh mah lawrd yassssss self sacrificeeee self sufferingggggg aiiiiii.... more>>
KR (4)
53 Chapters Every 2.7 Day(s) 14369 Readers 103 Reviews 04-18-2024
[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 137.3 Day(s) 15991 Readers 249 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)
107 Chapters Every 123.7 Day(s) 5382 Readers 29 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)
319 Chapters Every 1.1 Day(s) 4936 Readers 33 Reviews 04-19-2024
[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 98.3 Day(s) 9772 Readers 128 Reviews 04-26-2020
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)
18 Chapters Every 54.8 Day(s) 1858 Readers 6 Reviews 12-12-2023
[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 (4.1)
0 Chapters Every 1105 Day(s) 1890 Readers 3 Reviews N/A
[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 abuser. 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 38.9 Day(s) 2895 Readers 7 Reviews 09-17-2023
[Postponed chp32] Sickly MC. So far she is hiding the fact she is in pain.
KR (4.2)
151 Chapters Every 7.2 Day(s) 5906 Readers 17 Reviews 04-09-2024
[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 (4.1)
28 Chapters Every 59.3 Day(s) 1625 Readers 10 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 59.8 Day(s) 5124 Readers 58 Reviews 11-12-2021
Sickly MC loving family OwO... more>>
CN (3.8)
74 Chapters Every 97.1 Day(s) 6497 Readers 143 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 56.9 Day(s) 3166 Readers 9 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 57.9 Day(s) 8054 Readers 118 Reviews 02-04-2022
[Complete] Sickly MC. A good read, illness crops up at nice timings.
KR (4.4)
732 Chapters Every 3.7 Day(s) 18254 Readers 210 Reviews 04-14-2024
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 2117 Day(s) 21342 Readers 438 Reviews N/A
[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 (3.7)
39 Chapters Every 14.3 Day(s) 1929 Readers 16 Reviews 10-18-2023
[Complete 85chp] Sickly MC. Was an ok read.
CN (4.2)
94 Chapters Every 107.1 Day(s) 9960 Readers 132 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 232.9 Day(s) 9424 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 161.9 Day(s) 6431 Readers 43 Reviews 03-05-2018
Sickly MC. Cute fluff n stuff but the ending was eh ugh meh... disappointing.
CN (4.5)
203 Chapters Every 149.5 Day(s) 19338 Readers 414 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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Ryash100
    Ryash100· Mar 29, 2022 03:25 PM
    Please add The villain wants to live. 
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  5. lyra-dhani
    lyra-dhani· Sep 10, 2022 02:46 PM
    hehe I come to check the list after reading your review of Count's Youngest Son is a Warlock and I gotta say I am not disappointed. I love it~clear.png
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  6. Madocchi
    Madocchi· Aug 27, 2022 09:25 PM

    YESSSSSSSSS SOMEONE ELSE WHO EATS THE PAIN FOR BREAKFAST!!!!!! 

    I HAVE to recommend "My husband hates me, but he lost his memories." It's as the title goes, ML hates FL because of her family, but he becomes very affectionate after getting amnesia. FL is having none of it because she doesn't want to get caught in this false hope (he may return to normal after regaining his memories). FL is lowkey suicidal, rejects all of ML's attempts to make up, and the pain is just sooooooooooooo good. Def give it a try when you've got the time!!

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  7. MrsmallbutbigHeart
    MrsmallbutbigHeart· Jul 6, 2022 10:59 PM

    I recommend "I’m in Trouble Because The Emperor Thinks My Time is Limited", coughing blood check, misunderstading checked. And the interesting thing is, the Enemies already dead, ML is an emperor already. So it's a story in an after story.
    https://www.novelupdates.com/series/im-in-trouble-because-the-emperor-thinks-my-time-is-limited/

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  8. WolfR
    WolfR· Apr 18, 2022 06:52 AM

    Oh one more recommendation. Definitely not as strong as the rest of your list in the self pity or sacrifice department but can still be seen as such if you read it long enough is "Crossing to the Future, It's Not Easy to Be a Man." Completely different feeling and definitely not going for that aspect but she basically has to pretend to be a man and becomes responsible for the people under her command. It comes with a huge pressure and she has to lie to her friends about her true identity the entire time. The buildup for the gender reveal is excruciating xD also a VERY slow burn romance. As in 800 chapters in ml finally holds hands kind of slow but it just leaves you so satisfied when it does happen.clear.png

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    • IrregularPerson
      IrregularPerson· Sep 16, 2023 03:27 AM

      That title belongs on this list, the readers follow her from taking her first steps to being enlisted in the army after highschool. She's already in her 20s and hasn't been able to publicly reveal her gender or else political shenanigans and family enemies will use her gender against her, she didn't have to continue this charade but she did it for her family. 

      Our daughter has greatly suffered, and given the found family vibes, as the 'head of household' of her group, she ends up with a greater workload than the rest of her found family.

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  9. 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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  10. hideyoshis
    hideyoshis· Apr 16, 2022 08:21 PM

    i highly recommend adding "how to get my husband on my side", "i dont want this reincarnation" and "necromancer survival". 

    HGTMHOMS has an anorexic mc who suffers from abuse/ridicule extensively, and she puts herself in positions where she seems like the "bad guy", the ML basically goes yandere to try and stop her from shouldering so much blame. the novel itself is a suffering fest. lots of self hurting or su*cide ideation

    IDWTR features an mc similar to TCF/ORV/SCLASS, regularly injured or kidnapped or willing to use himself to get jobs done easier even if he pukes blood or collapses. lots of awesome injury scenes, or the cast going yandere over his wellbeing (literally shackling him to prevent him from leaving his apartment,, lololol)

    necromancer survival has an mc that suffers from ptsd with his necromancer abilities, hes very weak, but he uses himself to try and help his servants attain revenge (some very very good blood vomiting scenes). his servants are also seen putting him to sleep so he doesnt have insomnia/night terrors from his ptsd. good stuff

    just wanted to say TYSM for this list-- i am so glad someone is obsessed with the same tropes i am. i almost exclusively want to read novels like this ! so good.

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