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Dark Psychological Fiction: Exploring the Depths of the Human Mind

In the realm of literature, dark psychological fiction offers readers a captivating journey into the complex and often disturbing aspects of the human mind. This genre delves into the hidden recesses of the psyche, exploring themes such as mental illness, obsession, manipulation, and the blurred lines between reality and imagination. Whether you are a fan of suspense, thrillers, or horror, these types of books are sure to leave a lasting impression.

One of the most highly regarded authors in the realm of dark psychological fiction is Gillian Flynn. Her novel "Gone Girl" has left countless readers on the edge of their seats, as they unravel the twisted and intricate layers of the story. Flynn's ability to create deeply flawed and morally ambiguous characters adds a level of realism that keeps readers hooked until the very last page. Her other works, such as "Sharp Objects" and "Dark Places," also explore the intricate workings of the human psyche in deeply unsettling ways.

Another captivating author in this genre is Daphne du Maurier. Her novel "Rebecca" is a haunting tale that delves into themes of obsession and identity. Set in a mysterious mansion by the sea, the story follows the protagonist as she navigates the overwhelming presence of her husband's deceased first wife, Rebecca. Du Maurier's ability to create a sense of unease and tension throughout the narrative is nothing short of remarkable.

For those who prefer a more supernatural twist to their dark psychological fiction, Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House" is an absolute must-read. Jackson masterfully combines elements of horror and psychological suspense, as she explores the psychological effects of a haunted house on its occupants. This chilling tale has established itself as a classic in the genre and continues to captivate readers to this day.

If you're looking for a comprehensive resource to discover more dark psychological fiction novels, websites like Goodreads and Book Riot provide curated lists and recommendations. These platforms allow readers to explore various sub-genres within the realm of psychological fiction, ensuring that you'll find the perfect novel to satiate your appetite for dark and introspective narratives.

In conclusion, dark psychological fiction offers an opportunity to delve into the depths of the human mind like no other genre. Authors like Gillian Flynn, Daphne du Maurier, and Shirley Jackson have mastered the art of crafting chilling stories that explore the darkest corners of the human psyche. By immersing yourself in these narratives, you'll embark on a thrilling journey that will leave you questioning your own perceptions of reality. So, grab a copy of one of these gripping novels and prepare to be captivated by the twisted and unsettling world of dark psychological fiction.
Chess of the Multiverse Fiction
Chess of the Multiverse

The new book "Monster Movie Universe" has been uploaded. Crossing through different dimensions, only to find the strongest chess pieces, using the power of connections to roam through countless worlds! [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a one-star chess piece, "Yue Buqun"] [Yue Buqun possesses connections: Huashan/, swordsman/, disabled/, enlightening teacher through time travel/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a two-star chess piece, "Qiao Feng"] [Qiao Feng possesses connections: Beggar's Sect/, portable speaker/, dragon-slaying/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a three-star chess piece, "Uncle Nine"] [Uncle Nine possesses connections: enlightening teacher through time travel/, human race/, Taoist priest/, Maoshan/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a four-star chess piece, "Godzilla"] [Godzilla possesses connections: monster/, beast blood/] ... The Proud Wanderer is gone, The Legend of the Condor Heroes is gone, Mr. Zombie is gone, The Return of the Condor Heroes is gone, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is gone, The Smiling, Proud and Invincible Youth is gone, Jurassic Park is gone, Storm Riders is gone, A Chinese Ghost Story is gone, Mythology is gone, King Kong and Godzilla is gone, Chinese Paladin is gone, The World of White Snake is gone, Ultraman is ongoing. ... The version of "Chess Player's Battle for Supremacy across Dimensions" allows readers who have never played auto chess to enjoy it.

118.61 Million words | 2022-04-09 04:04Update

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Infinite Multiverse Foodie Fiction
Infinite Multiverse Foodie

New book released! Title: "Cultivation! My Buff State Has No Time Limit." Dear readers, please collect it! Zhao Jiushen, who unexpectedly became a Devil Fruit ability user, also accidentally ate a Reincarnation Wristwatch, gaining an extra 'black card' in the cycle space from then on.

95.02 Million words | 2022-03-21 17:37Update

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Soul Land: Starting from Trickery Blue Silver Emperor Fiction
Soul Land: Starting from Trickery Blue Silver Emperor

Introduction: Tian Hao, with his muscular back, sat under the crooked-neck tree at the village entrance, pondering. "The success story of a certain San proves that martial arts have a market in Douluo. I believe that every soul skill can be expanded and imitated as a martial art. They called this self-created soul skill." "For example, Zhao Wujie's Great Strength Diamond Palm development..."

70.82 Million words | 2020-11-07 22:36Update

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The Substitute Bride with a Dual Identity Fiction
The Substitute Bride with a Dual Identity

Betrayed! As a modern woman - Endure! Trapped in a time-travel drama - Endure again! Forced marriage, philandering husband, love triangle - Endure it all! But can someone please explain the sudden appearance of martial arts skills? Just wanted to quietly live as a commoner, why did I become a secret agent? Husband, you're not Brad, and I'm not Angelina! Why are we becoming the Smiths?

122.45 Million words | 2021-02-25 11:52Update

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The Scheme of Seizing Power in "Joy of Life" Fiction
The Scheme of Seizing Power in "Joy of Life"

Su Yun unexpectedly arrived in the world of "Joy of Life." He didn't become Fan Xian's elder brother or even his younger brother, and he didn't have any kind of family relationship with Fan Xian. How should I begin? Su Yun expressed exhaustion. But it's okay, we'll do it ourselves! The early part may have some slight toxicity in the romance aspect, and it's difficult to change now. However, the amount of romance will be greatly reduced later on. So, you can try skipping it and start reading from Chapter 20. It won't affect the experience! Reader group: (PS: As per the request of many readers, a reader group has been established!)

56.92 Million words | 2023-04-05 01:40Update

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Siheyuan: I, Cui Dake, am not stealing cows Fiction
Siheyuan: I, Cui Dake, am not stealing cows

At the age of eighteen, Cui Dake quietly blended into the Forty-Nine City. This world is too complicated, people are made of iron, and rice is made of steel; there's love in the courtyard, a woman under Zhengyang Gate, and a golden wedding... Liang Ladi: Dake has a great figure. Qin Huairu: Dake always wants to ride a bike. Qin Jingru: Brother Dake, teach me not to be so calculating. Ding Qiunan: Dake is amazing. ... Cui Dake felt deeply, we don't lack food or clothing, let's stay low-key!

35.12 Million words | 2021-01-31 00:14Update

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Gracefully calm Fiction
Gracefully calm

Arriving in ancient times, I was bestowed with a pair of cunning parents and a pair of devious brothers. My days were blissfully content. I thought I would follow the steps of an ancient girl's life and find an economically suitable man. But then, I became disfigured. Oh heavens, I truly cannot marry now. Is it my fate to be a leftover woman for two lifetimes? I thought I would spend my whole life like this until I met him. What? He wants to be my husband! No, this man is too treacherous. What? It's not up to me? You, you, you, you actually plotted against me? And I have been manipulated my whole life. I had no extraordinary beauty, no business talent, and certainly no ambitions or schemes. This is just the story of an ordinary modern woman's joys and sorrows in ancient times. Please, dear readers, listen as I tell my tale.

79.58 Million words | 2020-07-31 20:36Update

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Records of Taming Demons Fiction
Records of Taming Demons

Flowers, plants, animals, and insects, all have the potential to transform into demons, drawing strength from the elements and cultivating their emotions and consciousness. Those who practice cultivation in this world either slay demons as demon hunters or tame and utilize them as demon tamers. Meow, Xiao Xiaoyu finds herself in this unfamiliar world, where demonic beasts roam and danger lurks at every corner. clutching her egg tightly, she can't help but burst into tears. Why, out of all the possible realms to be transmigrated into, do others end up in Qing palaces as empresses and queens, while she has to traverse to this ancient era of uncivilized tribes and become a demon tamer? Oh my God, please, just surviving in this place would be considered a great achievement. How can I possibly tame those powerful demons? Egg, let's find a place to sleep peacefully instead...

129.06 Million words | 2021-04-24 06:34Update

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Majestic and formidable Fiction
Majestic and formidable

Heaven and earth merge, the great Dao pure yang. Qi transforms into three pure beings, sword shatters the stars. Inquiring, where does the path of the sword lead? Gods and demons of all realms, mere dogs obstructing the path of the sword. Slay them!

179.89 Million words | 2020-10-28 21:59Update

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Da Ming: Old Zhu, let's not be in a hurry as we agreed! Fiction
Da Ming: Old Zhu, let's not be in a hurry as we agreed!

Reborn in the Great Ming Dynasty, activating the check-in system. Equipped with a "sharp tool," Su Jing only wants to be a wealthy landlord. Unexpectedly, Lao Zhu is just too "good" to the merchants. W

115.30 Million words | 2020-08-16 02:48Update

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Transmigration: Don't Cheat Me, System Fiction
Transmigration: Don't Cheat Me, System

Su Yingying was 'exchanged' and crossed over to become the second young master of the Qin family. Before she could immerse herself in the joy of abundant wealth, what? She had to disguise herself as a man all the time? She had to face the sadistic elder brother, the brawling mother, and the unruly fiancée! Pity her for this seemingly high-end and classy beginning after crossing over; who knows if what lies ahead is a vulgar, melodramatic, and extremely frustrating ending.

44.44 Million words | 2022-03-21 19:56Update

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Doupo: Starting with a bronze treasure chest. Fiction
Doupo: Starting with a bronze treasure chest.

Reborn as the junior captain of the Wolf Head Mercenary Corps, the minor antagonist who would later be slain by the protagonist Xiao Yan. Mu Li secretly vowed to change his destiny against the heavens, and to truly do as he pleased in this world, establishing a great legacy. "Is what I'm doing a little unethical?" Having long forgotten the concept of ethics, Mu Li withdrew his hand.

115.31 Million words | 2022-08-10 20:57Update

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Pastoral Strategy Fiction
Pastoral Strategy

Miss Bai has three ambitions in her life: staying at home, farming, and playing games. Unfortunately, she was born with the body of Lin Meimei but a worrisome fate. After exhausting her previous life, she wakes up in ancient times as a poor and fallen peasant girl. With helpless parents, young siblings, and a dilapidated home, their family is still considered outsiders. It seems like she will continue to worry in this life. Luckily, she has a healthy body, a sharp mind, and a system to help her. With a complete family, can she not plant phoenix trees and attract golden phoenixes? However, the miscalculation is that she carries a system that tries to transform her into a well-rounded lady, which adds to her stress. Living next door is a fox-hearted county magistrate who always solves cases in the middle of the night. The pressure is immense. (Black-bellied, sweet pet, system, the success story of a flower in Liu Family Village) Please vote and collect to support! Will update daily with a minimum of one chapter. Kisses~

75.22 Million words | 2023-01-19 19:12Update

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Evil Woman in Charge Fiction
Evil Woman in Charge

In her previous life, Lin Wan'er was a tomboy who traveled back in time to ancient times. However, her family perished in a big fire, her parents died, she was divorced by her fiancé, and her uncle and aunt treated her coldly. With people's mocking and gossip, as well as seven younger brothers to take care of, Lin Wan'er felt overwhelmed. Starting anew, Lin Wan'er, with her charming eyes, saw the reality clearly and decided to change her fate. She became the most notorious woman throughout history, seeking a better life, pursuing prosperity, gaining favor from high-ranking officials, challenging the court, pretending to be a 'poetry immortal' by imitating famous poets, writing books, engaging in business, and making money to become a 'business tycoon'. All the stunningly handsome men fell for her, but Lin Wan'er only chose one. PS: This new book is sweet and can be slowly cultivated, but the title is not good, not good. PS: When the evil woman gains power, chaos and fury shall follow...

207.11 Million words | 2022-08-28 21:31Update

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Famous Makeups Fiction
Famous Makeups

New Edition of 'Famous Makeups' ~ (≧▽≦)/~ One is a stunning and knowledgeable legitimate daughter; Another is a beautiful niece who remains calm and composed in all situations, yet a bit mischievous. One is a charming and carefree man without boundaries; Another is a refined second-generation with a deep knowledge of poetry and books. Any well-mannered young lady with slightly orthodox thoughts would probably choose this refined gentleman. So, how can the stunning legitimate daughter let go of such a perfect husband? And thus, the story begins...

55.74 Million words | 2020-10-09 01:43Update

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The Gossipy Wife: Cunning Husband, Headline Encounter. Fiction
The Gossipy Wife: Cunning Husband, Headline Encounter.

After four years, he transformed from having nothing into the heir of a mysterious conglomerate, returning in glory. In those four years, she went from being the privileged daughter of a wealthy family to a struggling screenwriter in the entertainment industry, facing imprisonment. "If Xia Changyue, if you had loved me more than money back then, you wouldn't need to beg me on your knees now!" the man sneered coldly. Xia Changyue smiled cunningly, reaching into her pocket and handing him a small steamed bun. The bun hugged him tightly as she fiercely planted a kiss on his lips. "CEO, do you want to buy my mommy? She can play the innocent girl, act like a queen, pull off the girl-next-door look, endure explicit content, and professionally produce little geniuses. Ten million US dollars, take her home!" Yan Chengchi stared at the little face in front of him, identical to his own, in astonishment and gritted his teeth. "Deal. Add another ten million, I'll buy you too!" The next second, the little princess peeked her head out from behind the door. "Daddy

300.40 Million words | 2021-10-07 13:08Update

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The Forbidden Curse Wizard of Hogwarts Fiction
The Forbidden Curse Wizard of Hogwarts

In the Harry Potter world, while others who traveled there were well-prepared and lived leisurely, poor John, who just crossed over to this magical world, was targeted by a foreign god who followed him. Just as John resigned himself, a magical book system appeared and gave him the means to survive. Why did the no-nosed socket man eat dung fruit with his own hands? Why did the snake in the Chamber of Secrets fight fiercely against a mighty and extraordinary skeleton rack? In the middle of the night, little dwarf Peter frantically sought help, claiming that there was a thunderbird and a phoenix chasing him from behind. The blinding Sun Charm, instant teleportation, indestructible Susano'o, countless transformations of Ignis' arcane, and the ultra-dimensional magic that destroys everything—this is the birth of a legendary wizard named John Anderson! New book: One Punch Man - Monster King (votes appreciated).

62.24 Million words | 2022-09-16 00:06Update

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Your arrogance. Fiction
Your arrogance.

In the previous life, Xie Rong wanted to take over the world as a betrothal gift, promising her a prosperous and glorious era, but ended up forcing her to commit suicide at the Bronze Sparrow Platform. Upon rebirth, Xie Rong realized that instead of competing with wits and strategies to win her heart, it would be better to seize the moment and claim the beauty first. However, unexpectedly, the proud and arrogant lady always met him with hostility, vowing to fight him to the end. Thus, Xie Rong, who considered himself the most beautiful and talented man in the world and unrivaled in charm, began his arduous journey of pursuing his wife. (In short, this is a story of a man trying to win a woman's heart across a mountain, and also a story of a phoenix seeking its mate. The novel is set in a fictionalized Western Jin Dynasty, with some historical figures' names used. Please don't take it too seriously if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.)

38.74 Million words | 2022-05-25 12:51Update

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What should I do when I can't control my childhood sweetheart? Fiction
What should I do when I can't control my childhood sweetheart?

The sister book "What to Do with an Unruly Fool" has been released, welcome to watch ∠( ? 」∠)_ ~~~~~~~~~~ Jiang Muwen - Suffering from an unrequited love for Wen Yichen for two years, finally, during the class placement exam, Jiang Muwen fulfilled his wish and entered Class A together with Wen Yichen. But... Wen Yichen went crazy tutoring Jiang Muwen and slammed his pen down: "Jiang Muwen! How did your brain get into Class A?!" Jiang Muwen: "I... before the exam, I caught a few koi fish... and I got in..." Wen Yichen: "If koi fish were useful, then why bother working hard?" But on the day before the exam, Wen Yichen sneakily opened a social media app and asked, "Jiang Muwen, are these the koi fish you caught?" ~~~~~~~~~~~ The Rebirth of the Lucky Koi Fish vs The Frankly Honest Mouth Sweet warning! From school

91.46 Million words | 2020-11-23 17:20Update

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Joyful Farm Gate Fiction
Joyful Farm Gate

Waking up to find herself transformed into a weak and easily bullied village woman, 'Little Melon Wife', with two adorable little buns by her side calling her mother, Li Xiangli feels overwhelmed. Rolling up her sleeves, she decides to make big money, achieve great wealth, defeat enemies, raise children, and live a prosperous life. However, things take a sudden turn when a war-god prince claims to be the father of her children. A completed novel by Duoduo, 'Fierce Farm Girl', with the usual refreshing writing style. Welcome to join!

280.26 Million words | 2022-12-16 05:07Update

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Rebirth: One Lifetime of Singing Fiction
Rebirth: One Lifetime of Singing

In her previous life, she was an awe-inspiring female military strategist, riding proudly in her fresh attire, and admired by all. But due to her mistaken love for someone, her family was destroyed, and she endured the cruel punishment of bones being picked apart. In the blink of an eye, her soul was extinguished, only to be reborn five years ago. This time, she will no longer bow to the nation, but rather, she will do everything in her power to protect her family. When the scum from her previous life comes to attack her, she smirks with disdain, waiting to see who will emerge victorious, who will live, and who will die. Upon unexpectedly discovering that all the events of her previous life were orchestrated by someone, and finding herself still entangled in a game of chess, can she break free from the tragedy of the past, and rise as the one in control? Witness how a renowned military strategist's legitimate daughter manipulates the battlefield, and dances to the tune of a magnificent era.

110.47 Million words | 2021-10-14 02:26Update

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