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鬼
Ghosts
By 叶紫 (Ye Zi) • 1935 • 1863 chars
A skeptical son clashes with his devout mother over her belief in spirits.
Drama
Supernatural
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画皮
The Painted Skin
By 蒲松龄 (Pu Songling) • 17th Century • 1260 chars
A scholar encounters a beautiful woman who turns out to be a demon in disguise.
Supernatural
Drama
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狐妾
The Fox Concubine
By 蒲松龄 (Pu Songling) • 17th Century • 1361 chars
A government official takes a fox spirit as his concubine.
Supernatural
Drama
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Poem
破庙
The Abandoned Temple
By 徐志摩 (Xu Zhi Mo) • 1923 • 271 chars
A man takes shelter from a violent storm in a deserted temple and experiences a terrifying vision.
Drama
Supernatural
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白光
White Light
By 鲁迅 (Lu Xun) • 1922 • 2546 chars
A restless clerk experiences a mystical revelation that fills him with purpose
Psychology
Supernatural
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桃花源记
The Peach Blossom Spring
By 陶淵明 (Tao Yuanming) • 421 AD • 320 chars
A timeless tale describing a hidden utopia where people live in harmony.
Philosophy
Supernatural
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董永遇仙传
Dong Yong and the Heavenly Maiden
By Anonymous (from 清平山堂話本) • Circa 12/13th Century • 4071 chars
A filial young man sells himself to bury his father and is rewarded with a heavenly wife who helps him repay his debt.
Drama
Supernatural
Comedy
Satire
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Fable
种梨
Growing Pears
By 蒲松龄 (Pu Songling) • 1766 • 464 chars
A greedy seller is tricked by a Taoist priest.
Supernatural
Satire
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Poem
洛神赋
Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess
By 曹植 (Cao Zhi) • Circa 222 AD • 907 chars
A mortal encounters a divine spirit, longing for connection beyond reach.
Philosophy
Supernatural
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