Tag: Determined Protagonist

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More Than Brothers

by Salted Fish — 2001, our freshman year. Through various clues, we brothers in the dorm unanimously suspected that Xiang Lei might be gay, and so we half-jokingly, half-seriously tried to get him to confess. Under pressure, he eventually admitted it. As if urgently needing some kind of proof, we began endlessly joking about Xiang Lei’s sexual orientation while unconsciously distancing ourselves from him physically and emotionally. Xiang…
1. Chapter 0 – Prologue
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2. Chapter 1 – Xiang Lei’s Senior Year
  4.3 K Words • Jul 26, '25
3. Chapter 2 – Military Training
  2.3 K Words • Jul 26, '25
Drama • Gay • LGB • Slice of Life
52 195.9 K Dec 3, '25 Salted Fish 3 Completed
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Back to the Qin Dynasty to build the Epang Palace

by Salted Fish — If you often fantasize about transmigrating to some imperial dynasty to become an emperor, prince, or universally adored heartthrob, this story will teach you that imagination is always rosier than reality. What awaits you after rebirth isn’t necessarily a crowd of wealthy, powerful, and impossibly handsome men—it might just be a life of backbreaking labor.
1. Oneshot
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Historical • Isekai • Satire • Short Story
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How to Handle a Team Invitation from My Arch-Nemesis

by Salted Fish — In Lin Wei’s previous life, the empire and the magical world were at odds like fire and water. The continent burned in the flames of war, and lives cried out under the blade. As the eldest son of a duke, he hid his summoner talent to serve the empire and perished alongside his arch-nemesis, Duan Yu, in the final battle. After being reborn, Lin…
1. Chapter 1 – The Magic Academy on the Island
  1.8 K Words • Jun 19, '25
2. Chapter 2 – The Arch-Nemesis on the Same Boat
  1.7 K Words • Jun 19, '25
3. Chapter 3 – The Mermaids in the Center of the Sea
  1.8 K Words • Jun 19, '25
Action • Adventure • Apocalyptic • Boys Love • Drama • Fantasy • High Fantasy • Western
116 224.9 K Feb 23, '26 Salted Fish 11 Completed
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Bei Cheng Tian Street

by Salted Fish — “Painful fate is still fate; love that brings wounds is still love.” “Some loves can be healed by time, others cannot—truly cannot.” “In his eyes, he saw a warmth that would never change, deeper than vows or passion.” “I resolve everything, leaving no regrets. Only by ending the past can new life begin.” This is Lin Ze’s story: his youth, his love, and his…
1. Chapter 0 – Prologue
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2. Chapter 1
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3. Chapter 2
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Contemporary • Drama • Gay • LGB • Slice of Life • Tragedy
49 171.2 K Nov 30, '25 Salted Fish 7 Completed
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Rumor

by Salted Fish — Rumor has it that during their first meeting, Jiang Ruo was dressed in a cheap suit, standing in the hotel lobby asking people for an “overnight fee.” After receiving the cash, he counted it twice, and his head lifted to meet Xi Yufeng’s gaze. Across the revolving staircase, one of them stood with his hands in his pockets, looking down with averted eyes, while…
1. Chapter 1 – Two Worlds
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2. Chapter 2 – High-Quality Goods
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3. Chapter 3 – Had Enough Yet
  2.6 K Words • Jun 12, '25
Boys Love • Contemporary • Drama • Slice of Life
64 178.8 K Nov 30, '25 Salted Fish 3 Completed
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The Favored Minister

by Salted Fish — At eighteen years old, the young marquis of the Duke’s manor, Xu Chun, had been yearning for a male companion. He wanted someone older, who would be considerate. He wanted someone good-looking; that was a given. He wanted someone skilled—after all, the first time must set a good precedent. So he could enjoy the boundless pleasures of life! After much deliberation, he set his…
1. Chapter 1 – The First Meeting
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2. Chapter 2 – Redemption
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3. Chapter 3 – Imperial Edict
  2.2 K Words • Jun 10, '25
Boys Love • Historical • Slice of Life
241 643.5 K Jan 17, '26 Salted Fish 45 Completed
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Flight Traces

by Salted Fish — Bian Ji had flown for nearly ten thousand hours, progressing from a cabin attendant to a regional chief steward, but unfortunately, in his tenth year of his career, he encountered an aviation accident. Fortunately, there was a scare but no real danger, and he survived the ordeal. After comforting the passengers and disembarking, Bian Ji sought out a man, partly to thank him for…
1. Chapter 1 – Welcome On Board
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2. Chapter 2 – MAYDAY!
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3. Chapter 3 – Save the Rush for Next Time
  1.9 K Words • Jun 6, '25
Boys Love • Contemporary • Gay • Slice of Life
75 135.4 K Dec 4, '25 Salted Fish 1 Completed
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In the Cage

by Salted Fish — “Who am I? Where am I?” Underground, in an iron cage, silver. Note: Violence, gore, death, cruelty, depravity, promiscuity, shocking scenes. 1-10 ……… Island of Saints 11-15 ……. The Panopticon 16-18 ……. Mount Luoji 19 …………. Butter Knife
1. Chapter 1 – Island of Saints α
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2. Chapter 2 – Island of Saints β
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3. Chapter 3 – Island of Saints γ
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Action • Adventure • Alternate Universe • Body Horror • Dungeon • GameLit • Gay • Gothic • Grimdark • Horror • Mystery • Short Story • Suicide / Self Harm • Survival • Western
19 103.8 K Nov 30, '25 Salted Fish 18 Completed
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Ancient God Chirp

by Salted Fish — Chi Qiong was the only surviving ancient divine phoenix in the heavens and earth, having slumbered for billions of years before being awakened by a mediocre spirit contract master named Yun Xiguang in modern times. He discovered that the wings that once overshadowed the heavens had turned into tender little wings, and his once majestic figure that towered over ancient beasts had become a…
1. Chapter 1 – Spirit Contract
  2.9 K Words • May 27, '25
2. Chapter 2 – History
  1.9 K Words • May 28, '25
3. Chapter 3 – Heavenly Fire
  3.2 K Words • May 29, '25
Adventure • Boys Love • Comedy • Fantasy • Magical Realism • Non-Human
89 205.2 K Nov 30, '25 Salted Fish 7 Completed
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