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There are often strange incidents reported in the subway of the capital city: people carrying sedan chairs in the tunnel of Yonghegong station, the last train at half past eleven without any lights on, passengers mysteriously dying on the tracks only to be revealed by the last surveillance footage that they were pushed by invisible hands... Are these rumors or actual occurrences? I used to disbelieve them too, until one night when I unintentionally ventured into the subway and witnessed some supernatural events firsthand. It was then that I realized these things were not mere ghost stories, but actually happening right before our eyes...
595.27 Million words | 2022-08-11 06:25Update
Behind every successful man, there is a woman silently supporting him; behold my delicate hands, which have crafted the first emperor in Chinese history; I traveled through seven states, encountered handsome men, defeated fake fathers, and fought against powerful ministers; I, a humble woman, am China's first female tycoon!
33.65 Million words | 2023-03-18 19:36Update
What the heck! The adorable killer that everyone loves and flowers bloom for has turned into an ugly duckling! And now she's stuck with a despicable prince as her husband? Hey, despicable prince, don't think that just because you saved me, you can occupy half of my bed and go to your newly added concubines. What's the point of marrying so many if you don't even recognize them? ... Fine, just sleep beside me, but don't move around or you'll risk getting your head blown off. If you dare to leave me, hehe, no worries, I don't care about cunning kings. Handsome and beautiful shadows, mysterious and intriguing doctors, all become backup candidates. Let the handsome guys, conspiracies, and enigmas come at us even more fiercely~~
78.50 Million words | 2021-04-29 12:22Update
Brothers, with you by my side when facing the Plague King, I need not defend my back against the Plague Guards. Since the time of the Yellow Emperor, war and slaughter have walked hand in hand with plagues. Those who die in wars accumulate resentment in their decomposing bodies, giving rise to the most malevolent Plague King and its ambassadors. When the plague can transform the Plague King into human form, the epidemic begins to ravage the world. In every dynasty, there exists a mysterious imperial guard directly appointed by the emperor. Their mission is to eradicate the Plague King. Their success or failure directly or indirectly influences the rise and fall of a dynasty. They are the Hot-blooded Banner Hall.
255.50 Million words | 2021-12-07 05:19Update
She, Gu Ruoyun, the famous waste of Qinglong Country, her parents are both deceased, born weak, bringing disgrace to the entire General's Manor. In the end, she was unjustly beaten to death by her own grandfather because of a dispute with someone else. When she opened her eyes again, she shed her weak self and became a different lady! With treasures in her possession and a contract with four divine beasts, even the top experts of Qinglong Country are vying to become her followers... Pills? What are they? She can casually refine them. Low-grade spiritual weapons powerful? Even her subordinates use high-grade spiritual weapons. You have high-level spiritual beasts? Sorry, the holy beast behind her has thousands of soldiers and horses, overpowering all heroes! But who can tell her what's going on with this powerful evildoer of a man? Why does he persistently entangle with her and swear to
198.69 Million words | 2021-02-26 21:08Update
Betrayed by her boyfriend and with her mother critically ill, she felt utterly helpless. But then, he appeared like a godsend and married her. "Honey, they say your delicious cabbage has been stolen by this 'pig' here!" "That description is too accurate, I must reward you well!" "...!" "Darling, do you love my gentleness and kindness more or my beauty and elegance?" "I love your sense of humor!" "...!" He was the pride of Nancheng, a golden bachelor that every woman desired, yet he chose her. Initially driven by money...
557.51 Million words | 2021-05-27 01:26Update
A unique 'reverse time-travel' novel: witness how a peerless beauty from ancient times rises to fame in the modern world and spreads ancient martial arts in the West, astounding everyone! The once empress and enchanting princess ultimately meets a tragic end under the curse of misfortune. Reborn in a different era, she encounters them carrying a burden of debts on her youthful campus life... A chase of love ensues, facing the passionate love of her brother, friendships with hidden meanings, the promises of her past life, seductive rulers, how should she face them all, who owes whom in this game of love... A quiet person forced to stand at the pinnacle of world conflicts, but this world was never meant to be hers, where should she go from here? This story is purely fictional, please do not imitate.
7.87 Million words | 2021-06-28 10:56Update
New Book: "The Perfect Love of the Flirty Campus Hunk." http://mm.k.com/book/.html Everyone, remember to support it! Demon— Wasn't I just dumped by my boyfriend? Wasn't it just once that I pretended to be your girlfriend? And it was voluntary on your part! Wasn't it just a coincidence that we reunited at the same school? Is it necessary to always bully me because you dislike me? Demon— There's a limit to how people should behave. I swear, if you step on my head and jump around recklessly again, be careful because I might just kill you! I want you to fall flat on your face, so that your father doesn't love you, your mother doesn't care,
147.50 Million words | 2020-11-04 20:25Update
【【Cloud Start Chinese Literature Writing Competition】Entry】 Left Xiaoming, the adoptive son of a human trader, is the seventh prince of the demon king who is stranded outside. He can summon the supreme sacred bear of the witch clan as a bodyguard and shield just by casually singing a nursery rhyme... In the early morning, a talented young boy adopted by an old fisherman in a seaside village is the illegitimate child of the dragon prince and a mermaid. By casually telling a story, he gains the favor of the dragon clan's town-sea treasure and stubbornly refuses to leave... Bai Yu, the future prince who has been offered as a sacrificial offering, crosses through time under the guidance of the heavenly gods. Accidentally, a fairy breaks into his divine sea, occupying it and even constantly causing the true owner to appear... The three young boys will meet at Tianshan Academy and form a band of delinquent boys... Hey, little girl with big eyes, don't walk away... With your disobedience, you'll immediately be demoted to a little, little, little concubine... ps: This book is not a romance novel. After deep reflection, it belongs to the genre of adventure and growth for young people. ?: Why did you post a non-romance novel in the women's channel? ps: Sorry, I was still a novice when I posted this and didn't understand it very well... ?: Adventure and growth? Sounds like books from the seventies and eighties... ps: It's not that old. It was originally intended as an homage to 'Harry Potter'...
128.93 Million words | 2021-08-05 19:15Update
Is there such a thing as childhood sweetheart love? Childhood playmates who spent their time together, she left him and their memories behind for some reason. She always stayed by his side, but he coldly ignored her. Over a decade later, they meet again in college. One is an intentional fallen blossom, while the other is an indifferent flowing stream. One is a moth to the flame, but can they break free from their cocoon? This is not just a love story, but a representation of truth, goodness, and beauty. Dedicated to all the kind-hearted individuals. New book 'Love in Youth' released, welcome to dive into it. Join the fan group of Flowing Fireflies and Smiling Words, and provide the password by verifying the name of any character from either book and your fan value.
401.57 Million words | 2021-11-22 19:43Update
High school student Jiang Nan had a fateful encounter with a group of influential individuals from a prestigious private school. He was forced to become the exclusive maid for five wealthy young masters. From initially resisting, to gradually falling in love with this job, life always had too many unexpected twists. The aloof and taciturn Yuwen Young Master, the gentle and tender Nangong Young Master, the playboy yet devoted Hua Young Master, the composed and resolute Su Young Master, and the naturally foolish Lin Young Master... Just which young master had the ability to capture Nan Nan's heart?
331.76 Million words | 2021-04-08 20:57Update
An accidental escape led six young people who had never set foot underground into an inexplicable thousand-year-old tomb-robbing mystery. However, they had no choice but to move forward with courage, fueled by their passion and determination, embarking on a never-ending journey of tomb-robbing. This novel combines friendship, adventure, romance, love, ghosts, underworld, and death, showcasing how the characters struggle to break free from the entanglement of fate.
569.67 Million words | 2023-04-16 01:43Update
An abandoned orphan, raised by a group of ghosts who tell him: Kid, you are destined to be the Ghost King. The Ghost King cannot stay in the mountains, I'm going to the big city! The Ghost King cannot be low-key, I want to be the wealthiest person! The Ghost King cannot be monotonous, I must have the most beautiful woman by my side! The Ghost King cannot do trivial things, if I don't want to do it, I won't do it. If I want to do it, I will overturn the heavens! I become the Ghost King, shivering all the demons. I become the Ghost King, all the dark arts are afraid. Who dares to defy? My brothers, attack!
524.25 Million words | 2021-12-24 11:14Update
Cold Muru, a well-known waste in Longxuan Kingdom, little did everyone know that this waste has undergone a rebirth... 'Who do you think will be on top this time, Mom or Dad?' 'Obviously, our great Mom!' 'Why?' 'You're dumb! Mom is the fiercest, and Dad is always on the bottom.' 'Oh!' The discussions outside the door made a certain woman, who was riding on a certain man, go black in the face. She glanced at the extremely attractive man beneath her and then turned over. 'Wifey, you... mmm...' Before he could finish his words, Cold Muru kissed him, not seeing the trace of a sly smile in the man's eyes. This story features a strong male and a strong female, a one-on-one pampering tale. Welcome all dear readers to enjoy.
87.89 Million words | 2023-03-06 12:31Update
She is the twenty-eighth daughter of the Heavenly Emperor, an illegitimate princess with an infamous reputation in Heaven. Bearing the curse of legends, she lives a humble life in the shadows, facing an uncertain fate. In the forbidden realm of Heaven, with black hair and black eyes, cursed to die at sixteen, she unexpectedly crosses paths with a weakened demon prince. How dare he break her hand! This grudge has been formed! Joining the Frost Reading Group: "Why don't you marry me? Follow me, and I'll provide you with chicken legs every day until you're full!" A certain someone, with enchanting eyes and a captivating appearance, tempts her with chicken legs. "Xue'er is this young master's wife!" Another person smiles gently, displaying a celestial beauty. "Xue'er, are you willing to marry me and become my empress? I will make you the only consort!" The demonic prince's handsome face shows both tenderness and resentment. The supreme plan sacrifices countless dimensions to the heavens, and with the heart of a ruler, it decimates countless lives. Rising in rebellion with the power of the interface, pulling the threads of reincarnation! Destroying the rules of heaven and earth, challenging the limits of supremacy! "Her fate lies in my hands, not in the heavens!"
52.12 Million words | 2021-08-22 21:54Update
As a member of a mercenary group with medical skills, Xia Jin has seen too much of the ups and downs of life, and can't help but feel weary in body and mind. Reborn into a prestigious ancient medical family as a fourteen-year-old girl, she expresses her desire to marry a pure and honorable man and live a simple and peaceful life. However, who exactly should she marry in the end?
98.37 Million words | 2021-11-01 22:00Update
In her previous life, she devoted herself to the wrong person and wrongly trusted her friend, only to end up abandoned and isolated without a place to die. In this life, she is reborn with a special ability and with the determination to make the scum men and women fall into eternal damnation, paving her way to become a modern goddess.
428.40 Million words | 2022-02-12 02:36Update
【This novel was originally titled 'Evil Prince Dotes on His Wife: The Concubine Becomes the Phoenix', renamed as 'The Arrival of the Young Lady: Cannon Fodder Everywhere'】 She was a military warlord's daughter, decisive and ruthless on the battlefield. But one day, she transmigrated into a common girl in the Wang Fu of Southern Liang. They thought she was a useless fool? A waste? Her cold gaze and sharp edge proved them wrong, making everyone who provoked her regret their blindness. No matter if you are a stepmother, sister, empress, or crown prince, those who dare to provoke her will meet a miserable end! But there were still people who sought her out, relentlessly entangling with her, refusing to let go. The world believed that the honorable Crown Prince of Southern Liang had lost his throne and fallen into destitution. However, she knew that he was a ruthlessly powerful demon and also the wicked one who dotes on her endlessly! A certain man sneered, 'You call me a wicked demon? Then I'll show you how evil I can be! Tonight, our son will sleep by himself!' A certain child scratched the door, 'Mother is mine! Father, I will duel with you!' 【Strong female lead, strong male lead, united in strength, romance】
131.74 Million words | 2023-04-25 23:44Update
['Whose body have you given away?'] The woman who should have belonged to him is now broken, and his heart is filled with anger, wishing to tear her apart! ['You know very well to whom it was given.'] She calmly bites her lip, fearless and unyielding. In her previous life, she was a terrifying agent of the Yanluo, vowing not to be reborn but to die with resentment. Yet she is reincarnated as the honored princess of a powerful nation, only to be bestowed upon the heartless emperor's favorite male pet! A cup of poisoned wine, a broken love, and she escapes from the depths of the palace to transform into the cold and ruthless queen of Longrui. Filled with resentment, her only goal is revenge, to overthrow the world and seize the throne! [New book 'Mischievous Princess' is a joyful fantasy female empowerment novel, those who like it can collect and enjoy.]
54.99 Million words | 2022-12-16 13:38Update
"You are the Rose in My Palm" *** Xu Wei, on her 20th birthday, said to Xiao Rui: Love knows no bounds, and my affection runs deep. Many years later, Xiao Rui said to Xu Wei: Love started at a glance, unforgettable for eternity. True lovers will overcome obstacles, transform like a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon, and reunite like a shattered mirror."
14.63 Million words | 2022-01-07 02:15Update
