the MC knows that something bad (usually death) is going to happen to the character that they like, so they work to stop this from happening. sometimes this knowledge is because of isekai or time travel, and sometimes the character is just terminally ill and it doesn't require anything supernatural to predict. I also include stories in which it's the love interest saving the MC... more>>

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Like the title, this novel doesn't take death seriously.... more>>

MC either tries to die and can't, uses near-death situations to advance, or toys with death.

Typically accompanied by time-loops, rebirth, soul-locking, immortal body, etc.

It's never dark, it's always comedic. Why would I read something that makes me feel bad? I wouldn't.

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A list of some good horror series I've read recently!  The individual sub-genres and protagonists may vary, but all have genuinely scared me at some point, and have something additional to offer besides the horror.  The world building is of particular importance in these, so you'll find it's pretty high quality.  I count myself as having quite high standards for reading fodder at this point, so all are significantly above average.  ... more>>

But I guess you'll just have to read and find out~★ <<less

protagonist is forced into repeating, dangerous, or game-like scenarios (survival games, virtual worlds, or alternate dimensions)

There are interesting and confusing theories in these futuristic plots, though not all of them.

Horror stories to read before sleeping

fmc, {bg} little romance.............. [1-23] : cn.....[24-33] : krn

POV is mostly from the Gong

Novels that have, unfortunately or fortunately, made me cry reading them.... more>>

The pattern you'll find is family/found family or death, whether by experience or through conversations. Conflicts related to family or things such as disappointment, rejection, or an overall heartfelt/heart wrenching topic is included. Deaths that happened because of how tragic it is, how unfair i perceived it to be, or the general situation of it is included.

I'll attempt to put stories including (albeit uncommon) romance near the bottom since its usually a gamble if its found family. i can also cry to romances, mb that theres some BL... Ill try to find GL novels...

There are novels that don't necessarily follow the above and are most related things like mental health or anguish. So they wont necessarily be found family/friendship in a way even if they have elements of it. I can't exactly quantity everything that makes me cry.
There are also novels that are below 4 stars. I actually do sift out novels that have made me cry but arent actually that incredible of a story. So this list plays as both a catalogue of what made me cry and of what I found is recommendable. (Literally all the novels that i wrote more than a paragraph on cause im trying to convince ppl to read it)

My shame(?) list
Honorable mention: Children of the Holy Emperor , Got Dropped into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work

collected under "Good novels I did not cry to" now <<less

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What happened to Mary Stu cardboard cutouts just powering through things? You're telling me these people have likes, dislikes, and even weaknesses*? There's no way!... more>>

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mostly powerful fmc and/or near death experiences with intrigue 

Danmei + BG/no romance 

Novels that I read and enjoyed. All completed.

This list is for readers who want to read about a time limited lead that makes everyone worried and spoiled them to death or it's simply tragic and they hide it pretty well.... more>>

■ They may or may not heal.

□ There are BG/BL, cnovels and knovels.

■ Do recommend me if you find good ones. <<less

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novels like debut or die!!

The author did a good job bcs they made me want to punch and cursed some characters hahahaha

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Here are some novels with devoted love interests and doting love interests that have gone through thick and thin together. All of the MLs are... more>> also hen-pecked husbands hehe.. <<less

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For the nights where we lay down on bed, seeking solace in angst stories.

both male and female MC.
the order of the novels in the list is according to my personal opinions.
please write in the comments if... more>> you have a recommendation. <<less

A lot of good dog blood is buried below the ratings bcos it's an unfortunate fact that a lot of NU users only rate novels according to fluff amount w/c made it harder for drama fans to look for good angst.  Common tropes: #wife/husband-chasing crematorium#angst #drama #torture #regret #character development #grovelling #(some)redemption  #(some)tragedy and other triggering issues. ... more>>

#REAL Crematorium. Just search around for full explanation but impt. point is: THEY ENDED UP WITH ANOTHER PERSON. For those who had a sadistic liking seeing a s*um ML grovelling but still fail to take MC back, THIS IS FOR YOU.

 Warning: Most stories here are only for the strong-hearted. However, those I regard as "bad (or messily-written) dog blood" that I really cannot tolerate will not be included here  

I will indicate if it's bad ending. If it doesn't have the #BE tag, it's automatically a happy ending.
If you wanted to cleanse your tear duct every now and then, check the ones tagged with #tearjerker. You're welcome.

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