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Heroic Spirit: All My Past Lives Were Summoned By My Daughter is a captivating fantasy novel that follows Shen Changqing's journey through the Xuanhuang Realm and his subsequent passing after the birth of his daughter. Upon his death, he discovers the World Tree, enabling him to shape various lives throughout history with each reincarnation fruit…

Urban Legend Demolition Office is a captivating web novel that delves into the mysterious world of urban legends and the unique Demolition Office tasked with managing them. Led by Director Xu Ming, the office operates with a set of strict rules to maintain control over urban legend areas, ensuring safety and order. Employees possess the…

In the Korean web novel 'The Huntress is the Wolf’s Bride,' readers are transported to a village near the forest where Leti, a skilled huntress celebrated for her remarkable archery skills, resides. Despite the intimidation she invokes in the men around her, Leti remains confidently unbothered. When tasked with a mundane errand to her grandmother's…

Painted Skin, also known as 画皮, is a captivating Chinese novel by Pu Songling featured in the collection Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. This cautionary tale masterfully weaves elements of horror and morality, following the story of Wang, a scholar who falls prey to his desires by sheltering a demon disguised as a mesmerizing…

Classic of Mountains and Seas, also known as Shan Hai Jing or 山海经 in Chinese, is a venerable text dating back to the pre-Qin era, renowned for being the oldest geographical compendium brimming with captivating myths and legends. Offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient geography, natural resources, mythology, witchcraft, and religious beliefs, this ancient tome…

Duke Ludendorff and the Beast of the Forest is a captivating light novel in Japanese, blending action, drama, romance, and fantasy elements. The story follows Fujimori, an architectural history student, as he delves into the mysterious world of Count Hachigaya's residence, owned by the enigmatic German noble, Julian Ludendorff. Surrounded by dense forests and cut…

Wang Liulang, part of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, is a captivating Chinese folklore tale rich in drama, fantasy, and tragedy. The story revolves around the deep friendship and moral integrity between Xu, a humble fisherman, and Wang Liulang, a benevolent ghost who repays Xu's kindness by assisting him. The narrative beautifully illustrates the…

“The Legend of the White Snake” is a Chinese folktale about Bai Su Zhen, a transformed snake spirit, and her love for Xu Xian. Despite challenges from the jealous monk Fa Hai, who seeks to break them apart, their love endures through trials, culminating in a triumphant reunion.

In the Korean web novel 'My Bari' or '나의 바리', Mujang, the god of the underworld, has been imprisoned in Mount Dongdae for two thousand eight hundred years as divine punishment. Bari, an abandoned princess, has roamed the underworld for a decade in search of a cure. Legends suggest that Bari needs to bear the…

In the captivating web novel 'Tale of the Moon Waiting for the Night' by an anonymous Japanese author, readers are introduced to Yohana Sakaki, a high school student whose life takes a supernatural turn when she encounters the powerful Yashiro family, known for their exorcist abilities as Kamutsukasa. After a fateful incident at a summer…