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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.
Cultivation Realm scum. Fiction
Cultivation Realm scum.

The notorious death-row inmate arrived in a strange world after death. There were no Mercedes without four wheels, but BMWs with four hooves instead. There were no airplanes in the sky, but heavenly beings flying above. No mobile phones or telephones were needed as messages traveled a thousand miles... This world was too crazy. The cultivators that could only be seen in books and on television in the previous life were not illusions here, but real existences. The death-row inmate thought, since I've come here, I must live well. In the previous life, I had a dream of becoming an immortal, but that was impossible. In this life, however, I'll make the most of it... Immortal sister, here I come!

370.51 Million words | 2021-01-18 12:27Update

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How did I become the emperor? Fiction
How did I become the emperor?

With the divine catching system in his possession, he traversed into a world of high-level martial arts and became a lowly constable. However, all Lu Qian wanted to do as a constable was to catch thieves and cultivate his martial arts, just to survive in this dangerous world. But how did he end up in the imperial palace while doing his job?

361.97 Million words | 2023-01-23 05:52Update

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The Mosquito Net Weaver in the Qin Dynasty Fiction
The Mosquito Net Weaver in the Qin Dynasty

In this chaotic world of war and conflict, countless people struggle for their survival. Some fight for power, others fight for their lives, and some fight for the world... On that rainy day, Luoyan ventures into this world, full of recklessness and curiosity...

348.97 Million words | 2020-07-06 14:41Update

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Unparalleled Reincarnation Fiction
Unparalleled Reincarnation

Revealing the true illusion of the hacker empire, the war god of the photo revenge alliance reigns supreme; The unparalleled sword judgment of the fierce Chinese storm leads the Shu Mountain swordsmen to ride the wind; Confronting the wizardry and magic of Harry Potter, reversing the past and future of the X-Men; Manipulating the forceful waves of the Star Wars universe, clashing with the planetary consciousness of Avatar... See how the optimistic and cheerful Gao Tianxin breaks through numerous difficulties, outsmarts countless dangers, and merges the four essence elements of magic, ancient martial arts, technology, and cultivation, creating the most dazzling and coolest unparalleled cyclical existence in history!

341.49 Million words | 2022-05-04 16:41Update

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My Master Breaks Through Only at the Last Moment Fiction
My Master Breaks Through Only at the Last Moment

"Master, it's the disciple's incompetence that prevented you from breaking through before the deadline." "Don't worry, my disciple, your master cannot die." Xu Fan looked at his devastated disciple and smiled. "It's the disciple's incompetence that failed to obtain more Foundation Building Pills for the master, otherwise..." The sect's prodigy kneeled on the ground, crying uncontrollably, unable to speak through his tears. Helpless, Xu Fan took out a Foundation Building Pill and casually stuffed it into his mouth. Suddenly, a five-colored divine light illuminated the heavens and the earth.

332.03 Million words | 2020-10-05 04:26Update

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Dark Sovereign Fiction
Dark Sovereign

Due to an accident, Zhan En found himself in a different world, reborn as the son of a demon king. In this profound and dark realm, he became the lord of the underground city and the heir to the demon king's throne. However, the dangers in the darkness were not only limited to this. The demonic race, also vying for the position of the demon king, and the monsters lurking deep underground posed threats. Amidst adventurers, wandering for treasures and legends, and knights fighting for justice, coming from the surface, Zhan En held a staff in his hand. From the depths of the dark underground, he would bring unprecedented changes to the world. Meanwhile, Klaine, this land that has experienced countless storms, is about to turn a new page.

330.71 Million words | 2020-08-08 23:53Update

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The Idle Figure in the Prosperous Age of Zhenguan. Fiction
The Idle Figure in the Prosperous Age of Zhenguan.

During the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, peace and harmony prevailed throughout the land, with magnificent mountains and rivers, and the Li clan reigning supreme. General Li Jing led troops to defeat the Turks in the north, while Emperor Taizong embarked on an expedition to Goguryeo in the east, establishing his dominance in all directions. Starting anew, they restored the old glory of the empire. Before the portraits of the heroes, Emperor Li Yuan strummed his lute with a sense of melancholy, while Emperor Li Shimin danced gracefully and joyously on the Lingyan Terrace. In the grandest and most spirited era in Chinese history, outside the ancient capital of Chang'an, a young man in humble attire smiled as he gazed at the setting sun's glow upon the imperial city...

329.80 Million words | 2021-12-25 12:56Update

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Restore the Han Fiction
Restore the Han

Striving to gain the support of the lords and seeking to preserve my life in chaotic times! As a child who lost my father at a young age, Gong Sunxun obtained a life guideline early on from my mother, who claimed to be a time traveler. However, as the years passed, Gong Sunxun always found things to be a little off: "My cousin Gong Sun Zan is unreliable, what should I do, Mother? Waiting online!" "Yuan Shao, who holds the position of Three Excellencies for four generations, is on the brink of self-destruction, what should I do, Mother? Waiting online!" "The extraordinary Cao Mengde and the unwavering Liu Xuande are about to form an alliance against me, what should I do, Mother? Waiting online!" "Um... Mother, recently Sima Yi and his group have presented me with a memorial urging me to abdicate. I feel quite anxious. What should I do?" "Oh, just chill? Shouldn't disturb your busy schedule of selecting a daughter-in-law and enjoying the life of a queen dowager? Understood, I will definitely listen to you this time. I've always been obedient since childhood!"

322.80 Million words | 2021-04-03 15:35Update

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Peerless Divine Doctor: The Scheming Miss Fiction
Peerless Divine Doctor: The Scheming Miss

She was a divine doctor in the 24th century, with a silver needle capable of bringing the dead back to life. With a twist of fate, she became the despised young lady in the royal mansion. Devoid of spiritual powers and pride, she was belittled by her fiancé who brought a new lover to her doorstep. A once proud genius, how could she tolerate such insolence? With her silver needle in hand, the world was at her disposal. The treasures of the heavens and the earth were at her fingertips, and peerless martial arts came effortlessly. She would make them regret their actions! As the divine doctor roamed, souls trembled in the nine heavens. Unexpectedly, she saved a little follower. He was captivating and mysterious, ruthless in his methods, yet he became infatuated with the young girl who once saved his life by chance. "We're not acquainted," the divine doctor said with a cold gaze. He teased, "But don't we recognize each other once clothes are taken off? Shall I strip to see if we are still familiar?"

320.54 Million words | 2021-04-24 07:09Update

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I have a haunted house. Fiction
I have a haunted house.

A foul-smelling hearse parked at the front door, the sound of marbles colliding echoed from the ceiling, someone paced back and forth in the hallway, and the next-door room seemed to be cutting something. The bedroom door lock trembled lightly, the faucet in the bathroom was tightly closed, but still, it kept dripping. There was a faint rolling sound coming from under the bed, as if a ball was rolling back and forth. Wet footprints, stained with water, constantly appeared on the floor, slowly approaching. It was 3 am, Chen Ge held a kitchen knife hiding by the radiator, his phone just dialed. "Landlord! Is this what you meant by a little lively at night?!" The book fans, first group, second group.

307.73 Million words | 2020-09-27 03:53Update

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Naruto World in the Eyes of Reincarnation Fiction
Naruto World in the Eyes of Reincarnation

With trepidation, Hiyori Kyouko finally obtained the long-awaited treasure... Through the azure eyes of the Shinobi, what kind of world does the Village Hidden in the Leaves truly hold?

306.38 Million words | 2020-10-21 09:04Update

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From the Red Moon onwards. Fiction
From the Red Moon onwards.

From the moment the crimson moon appeared in the sky, everyone in the world turned into lunatics. Except for me!

302.29 Million words | 2022-10-13 15:26Update

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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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Reborn as a Legend in the Past Fiction
Reborn as a Legend in the Past

Ye Lin, the reigning champion of the National Super Brain Competition, was transported back in time to an unfamiliar era due to an unexpected incident. Let's see what unfolds for Ye Lin...

289.63 Million words | 2022-09-01 00:23Update

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Peerless Beloved Wife Fiction
Peerless Beloved Wife

In her previous life, Situ Yingxiu was gentle and virtuous, waiting patiently for her fiance for ten years. However, in the end, she was framed and sent to prison. In order to maintain her innocence, she jumped from the hundred-foot tall white tower of Dongyuan Country and tragically died in front of everyone. Unexpectedly, she was reborn and regained her life. Situ Yingxiu, who had been given a second chance, declared, "Forget about being virtuous and gentle! I'm going to be a domineering queen! I am proud to be a strong woman!" But the reborn domineering queen was always blocked on her path to success by a quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god. How could she break through his barriers?! Situ Yingxiu said, "I urgently need to enjoy life! Please move aside!" The male god glanced at her sideways and said, "Enjoy life? Does your master know about that?..." Situ Yingxiu: "..." In conclusion, every quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god exists because he has yet to encounter a goddess who can make him lose control...

288.47 Million words | 2022-09-21 23:04Update

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Mysterious Plunder Fiction
Mysterious Plunder

Mysterious revival, dawn of the gods, is it a good thing? However, accompanying the resurgence of spiritual energy, there is also...terrifying and unsolvable horror! With a peculiar surname and a soul traversing two realms, begins a mysterious epic...

288.08 Million words | 2021-09-10 11:47Update

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Detective Conan: I'm Really Not the Spy Fiction
Detective Conan: I'm Really Not the Spy

Arriving in the crime-ridden district of Mihana-cho in Tokyo, one can easily stumble upon murder cases with just a few steps. Taking on the role of a righteous light, piercing through layers of fog. As long as I stay ahead with my scientific knowledge, those detectives won't be able to catch up with me. "I have a childhood sweetheart," Sincerity Sakaki said. "Her name is Shiho Mikami."

284.42 Million words | 2021-12-30 08:39Update

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Song Yi Fiction
Song Yi

A medical student crossed over to a small county town in the Northern Song Dynasty and became a doctor in a struggling pharmacy, starting his career of practicing medicine in ancient times. "Nǎ Qiè Jì" (Book Number), "Nǎ Qiè Jì Ⅱ" (Book Number), "Sān Yǎn Fǎ Yī" (Book Number), "Xíng míng Shī Yé" (Book Number), "Àn Líng Fǎ Yī" (Book Number) are the completed YY novels by Mu Yi. Book Club Groups: Hua Yao Pharmacy, Advanced Group, Heng Xiang Inn, Advanced Group, Ji Shi Tang Pharmacy, Wu Wei Tang Pharmacy, Advanced Group. (This group is regularly cleared and lurkers are advised to be cautious). Welcome book lovers to join.

280.67 Million words | 2020-08-05 15:20Update

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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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Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty Fiction
Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty

Thousands of officials and attendants head north to Mount Li, while nations from all over the world come to court in the east by the Wei River. It depicts the grand scene of nations coming to court in the Tang Dynasty. The reign of Kaiyuan was another prosperous era after the successful governance of the Zhenguan period. The national power of the Great Tang reached an unprecedented peak. However, amidst the prosperity of music and dance, the empire was filled with internal crises. At this time, a distinguished son of a noble family emerged unexpectedly...

271.86 Million words | 2021-08-03 03:00Update

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The Elementary School Student in the Great Ming Dynasty. Fiction
The Elementary School Student in the Great Ming Dynasty.

In the city of Nanjing, by the banks of the Qinhuai River, a humble young man stood at the crossroads of history, where a life of poverty began with an encounter with a wealthy widow. The commoners of the Ming Dynasty had no right to call themselves students, so he had no choice but to start as an elementary school student.

264.36 Million words | 2021-12-20 16:03Update

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