Just Don't Want to Die

A private detective (supporting character) accidentally stumbles into a bizarre Nordic town. The townsfolk collectively fall into nightmares, then disappear one after another. As a once-in-a-century rainstorm threatens to drown the entire town, the detective uncovers a secret hidden in the depths of the dark sea— A slumbering deity in an ancient abyss is about to open its eyes. ———— Detective (lighting a cigarette): Later, I realized I’d become a matchmaker for an unspeakable eldritch god. Detective (dejected): I was the one who brought two eldritch beings into human society. Detective (weary): In my old age, I found they were still traveling the world. Detective (serene): Ah well, there’ll always be another investigator. ———————— PS: Episodic format. The first story uses plot to introduce the protagonist, so a supporting character appears first, with perspectives from others. A fictional world, eerie atmosphere, pseudo-Lovecraftian. No characters or names from Cthulhu Mythos will be used. —————— 1st Story: 1925, Black Reef Town 2nd Story: 1927, London 3rd Story: 1930, Orient Express (The Orient Express was a real European train.) 4th Story: 1930, Venice 5th Story: 1958, Arctic 6th Story: 1959, Jamaica 7th Story: 1959, Sable Island 8th Story: 1959, Moon 9th Story: 1960, Georgia 10th Story: 1960, Chile

A meteorite capable of destroying Earth's civilization is approaching, riddled with unsettling mysteries. For the future of humanity, nations of the Earth Federation are forced into a survival race, launching various scientific and biochemical projects. Now, accidents and disasters follow one after another. Everything is about to unfold… The protagonist, Lu Di, is a slacker who just wants a peaceful life, but the whole world has gone awry. —————————— PS: Absurdist style, containing exaggerations and fictional elements. No science here, just wild twists.

The protagonist Mo Li is a legendary miracle-working doctor. He has a secret—he is actually a fish demon in human form. But apart from him, there are no other demons in the world. The protagonist travels far and wide, searching for his kind. Yet, instead of finding his kin, he keeps getting caught in trouble he never asked for. *"What a rare treasure. Since it was discovered by your village, to prevent leaks, all of you must die."* The protagonist, who happens to be staying in the village: ... *"Those who achieve great things care not for trivialities—better to kill a thousand by mistake than spare a single suspect. Burn it all!"* The protagonist, resting at an inn: ... *"If you fail to cure her, you will all be buried with my beloved consort!"* The protagonist, inexplicably dragged into the palace upon arriving in the capital: ... *"Hahaha, you’re all mocking me! Admit it—you look down on me! How dare mere insects like you despise me?"* The protagonist, passing by as a sword is pointed at his face: ... Protagonist (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ Damn it, do I, a fish, have to teach you humans how to behave? P.S. Just a playful table of contents—don’t take the incoherent phrasing too seriously. Ignore it.

Cats are adorable, but what if a city suddenly faced a cat as colossal as Godzilla? A disaster strikes... For many years, through many events and countless people... none had managed to "awaken" the war god Yiluoka. Until one day, his cat was struck by someone. Protagonist: "Even ghosts wouldn’t believe the things I’ve been through..."

Substitute actor Jian Hua discovers one day that acquaintances and strangers alike are searching for him through various channels, even a certain government agency. Ability Group Leader: Comrade Jian Hua, on behalf of the state, I am here to tell you about a newly discovered world secret. Protagonist: What? Ability Group Leader: Actually, our world is a book. Protagonist: WTF? Ability Group Leader: And you will become the final villain in this series of seven novels. Protagonist: ... The protagonist's feelings are as the title suggests. Book Traveler A: We grew up together as childhood companions. Shouldn't I be the white moonlight in your heart? Protagonist: ... Book Traveler B: I once did you a favor. Shouldn't you trust me implicitly? Protagonist: ... Book Traveler C: I'm so understanding and helpful, shouldn't we be good buddies who advance to the next base? Protagonist: ... The protagonist's feelings are as the title suggests.