"First Encounter" tells a story like this: She, a gentle and virtuous woman, with a hint of medicinal scent, was the missing treasure in his... more>> heart. He, by chance, intruded, leaving scars, but due to too many entanglements of family background, he could never fulfill his wish. Originally, love was thought to be just the eternal companionship of two people, but there are moments when supporting characters take the lead. In Xia Gancao's world, there is love, friendship, and familial affection. Those simple and unpretentious feelings, neither intense nor weak, can be utterly intoxicating. She is like a woman beside us, possessing all the emotions and desires, yet calmly observing the joys and sorrows of the world. <<less

Here, there are no all-powerful ghosts; the true evil lies in the malice of the human heart. Here, there are no recycled clichés; the real... more>> horror breathes down your soul. With eerie and refined prose and unexpected plot twists, Hóng Niángzi constantly stirs your sensitive and fragile nerves, immersing you in a rich blend of fear, melancholy, heartache, and affection, all while you revel in the thrilling read. <<less

Xiao Wu, Mu Fan, Liu Sisi, and Ling Fei'er are two couples who rent an old, traditional courtyard house.... more>>

One night, the power went out, so the four decided to play the `Pen Spirit´ game. But in doing so, they broke two major rules of the game: they asked the `Pen Spirit´ how it died and forgot to send it away at the end.

(T/N; 笔仙; Bixian, the actual meaning in English is ´Pen Fairy, but the translator feels that the Fairy is identical to a visible creature that has positive energy and is often depicted with beautiful creatures, for example: Tinkerbell, etc. But in this story, looking at the storyline, this is a story about a spirit summoning game board or the same as OUIJA, with a lot of negative energy and dark vibe. So, the Translator will use the word 'Pen Spirit' instead of 'Pen Fairy´.)

They were warned that if they didn´t properly send off the `Pen Spirit´, it would haunt them relentlessly. This curse would only end with their destruction.

A mysterious old woman dressed in black, an eerie black cat, strange looks from their neighbors, lurking shadows, a landlord who lives in a cemetery, and haunting songs that play in the dead of night—all these leave the four trapped between nightmare and reality, on the verge of collapse.

Who has been possessed by the ´Pen Spirit´? How can they lift the curse? Behind the string of terrifying events, who—or what—is lurking in the shadows?

This novel has been made into a film with the title ´Death is Here´, directed by Guan Er. The film was released in all cinemas in China on June 8, 2012, and online playback platform: IQIYI. <<less

A secret known to no one, a truth unseen by anyone. For the first time, Hóng Niángzi reveals the century-old eerie tale of her hometown in Xiangxi.... more>>

University students Xie Nan, Shao Dongzi, and Su Kun take advantage of a long holiday to visit their hometown in Xiangxi. By chance, they encounter the mysterious death of a distant relative, an ancient and enchanting heirloom, and a mad, even inescapable maze of confusion that silently descends upon them.

Upon returning to campus, the tolling of a bell calling for souls begins to sound, and tragedies occur one after another.

Strangely similar nightmares and a series of bloody incidents shake everyone´s hearts. A mysterious organization known as the ´´Ghost Stories Association” becomes entangled in the events. The president´s su*cide, the sudden appearance of a new president with peculiar poisonous mushrooms, and rituals add to the growing confusion. <<less

Yu Ying, who runs a private clinic, and Cheng Ji, a chief physician at the hospital, are an enviable model couple. Yet, in their increasingly mundane lives, her body is neglected, and her emotions are deeply suppressed.... more>>

After Wu Borong, a successful man, visited Yu Ying's clinic, he became intensely attracted to her. After a while, Yu Ying gave in, her body waking up to the affair, and what started out as physical desire turned into love, leaving her helpless to break free.

At the same time, Yu Ying adopted a baby girl under pressure from her in-laws, and her initial reluctance turned into a strong sense of motherhood over time.

The decadent, irresistible affair and her strong bond with her child and family are on opposite sides of the coin. Yu Ying's world appears to fall apart one piece at a time when the affair is revealed and the biological mother demands that the adopted child be returned.

However, another body and soul, full of freedom and autonomy, reincarnates when the first, forced to live behind a mask, dies. <<less

Wealthy young woman Tang Shishi returns from her travels, bringing back a rare and beautiful piece of red silk. She shares this exquisite fabric with her several charming female friends, creating a sense of camaraderie and excitement among them.... more>>

As the girls become enamored with their dazzling outfits made from the red silk, a series of unbelievable and eerie events begins to unfold. Everyone who comes into contact with the Red Silk seems to be cursed, facing inexplicable misfortunes and dark happenings. The question lingers: what kind of evil curse does this beautiful red silk carry? <<less