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Bureau of Paranormal Investigation

"The Bureau of Supernatural Investigation" (Min Tiao Ju Yi Wen Lu) is a thrilling Chinese web novel series by Er Dong Shui Shou, blending mystery, supernatural, and adventure. It follows Shen La, a special forces soldier who awakens a mystical "Third Eye" during a mission, leading him to join the secretive Bureau of Folk Affairs Research—an organization handling paranormal cases. Alongside the cunning Sun Desheng and the enigmatic immortal Wu Mian (Wu Ren Di), Shen La uncovers ancient conspiracies, battles supernatural threats, and navigates a hidden world of cultivators, ghosts, and forgotten legends. With dark humor, rich lore, and pulse-pounding cases—from resurrected corpses to cursed relics—this series expands into spin-offs like The Legend of Wu Mian, exploring centuries of secrets. Adapted into anime and comics, it's a must-read for fans of supernatural suspense. Disclaimer This is a non-profit, unofficial English translation of the Chinese novel 《民调局异闻录》 (Bureau of Paranormal Investigation), written by 耳东水寿. All rights to the original work belong to the author and the original publisher. This translation is created for the purpose of language learning, cultural exchange, and introducing Chinese literature to an English-speaking audience. No commercial gain is involved. If the original author, copyright holder, or authorized representative requests removal, this translation will be immediately taken down without objection. Please support the official release if one becomes available.
MysteriousXu · 8.1k Views

Devil's Advocate: Angel on Trial

In the boundless realm of Heaven, where celestial order reigns supreme, one trial has the power to change everything. Devil’s Advocate: Angel on Trial is a sprawling epic that challenges the very foundations of divine law, plunging its readers into a courtroom saga that spans over a thousand chapters, filled with twists, revelations, and moral conflicts that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Seraphiel, once a shining beacon of Heaven’s grace, now stands accused of the greatest sin in the eyes of the divine: heresy. Her crime? Defying the doctrine that has governed the heavens since the dawn of time. Yet, the truth of her actions remains shrouded in mystery. Was she truly guilty, or is there a darker force at work one that will threaten not just her soul, but the very fabric of celestial law? At the heart of this monumental trial stands Lucien, a fallen angel who has spent centuries in the shadows, exiled for his own transgressions. Now, summoned from obscurity to serve as Seraphiel's defense, he must navigate a court where nothing is as it seems. The Court of Eternal Judgment, the highest authority in Heaven, has always been revered as infallible but Lucien’s return signals the beginning of a reckoning. As he delves deeper into the trial, he uncovers hidden truths and forbidden secrets, suggesting that Heaven’s unblemished image is a carefully crafted lie. Lucien’s journey is no longer just about defending Seraphiel it becomes a battle for the very soul of Heaven itself. For every piece of evidence uncovered, every forbidden truth revealed, more questions arise. Why have angels been silenced for centuries? What is the true cost of unquestioning obedience? And how far will the celestial beings go to protect their own corrupt order? As the trial unfolds, Lucien faces not only the wrath of the Celestial Judges—Metatron, Uriel, Raphael, and others but the unsettling revelations that challenge everything he once knew about Heaven, the angels, and himself. The law that once bound Heaven in harmony now feels like a cage, one that keeps its denizens imprisoned in a system of fear, manipulation, and conformity. But Lucien is no longer the obedient angel he once was. With each new discovery, his resolve hardens. He will not stand by while Heaven’s corruption is swept under the rug. But the battle grows more complex as the celestial realms themselves begin to fracture. Other factions, long hidden from mortal and divine eyes, start to make their presence known. Some seek to uphold the old laws, while others like the rebellious faction led by Aethon, the First Prosecutor hope to tear the system apart from within. As the trial enters its most dangerous phase, Lucien must confront the heart of the celestial order itself. The lines between right and wrong, angel and demon, justice and tyranny, blur beyond recognition. The stakes have never been higher. Heaven’s very foundation hangs in the balance. And Lucien’s role as both advocate and challenger forces him to grapple with his own place in this world and whether he’s ready to expose the truth, no matter the cost. Will Lucien succeed in his mission to expose Heaven’s corruption, or will the ancient forces of divine law crush him under their weight? Can he save Seraphiel from an unjust fate, or will he become a martyr to a system that no longer believes in mercy? This is no ordinary courtroom drama. This is a war for the heart of Heaven. Devil’s Advocate: Angel on Trial is a thousand-chapter epic that weaves together courtroom strategy, divine intrigue, philosophical dilemmas, and action-packed sequences in a tale of redemption, betrayal, and the quest for justice. With each chapter, the web of lies unravels, exposing dark secrets and moral ambiguities that challenge the very nature of good and evil. Will Lucien—and by extension, Heaven survive the trial, or will it collapse under the weight of its own corruption?
Favour_Emeka01 · 13.2k Views

The Greatest Superhero

The Greatest Superhero? Is there even such a thing? Is it the hero who protects the people, saves the day or is it the hero who makes sure the monster dies A world where an age old life force called Archaic Energy powers every living thing. A world where Humanity battles against extinction from what lies on the other side of the Archaic spectrum. The Fiends ( monstrous beautiful creatures bent on man's demise ) A story of a person that seeks love but finds despair, time and time again. A man deranged withing his own senses but perfectly sane in his soul. An adventure where we wiill find death, joy and despair but we hope for what was in the middle. They all do. But indeed He was only human for a short time. Can a being be both a man and a fiend? There are people who don't know war, who only know comfort and safety. Then there are people whose comfort lies only in war and violence. The world is deranged like him. Forever questioning morality and lieing in place of giving answers The story pushes people to edge--testing their title of Superheros who claim to be self sacrificing.Theo does not know what He is or what He will become. What is He supposed to be? Will He emerge from these mad times of chaos to become. THE GREATEST SUPERHERO. Or Will it emerge from the bedlam and bring about ruination as THE FINAL FIEND. What to expect. ( Be warned ) Core reality's of Life. War Love Hate Existential Horror Romance Rage Humour Symbolism Fighting ( Violent and brutal battles ) Death ( lots of it. I mean no one's safe in this book ). Genocide. Morality Anthropocidal desires Severe mental illness A whole lot of Gore Minds twisted by the thoughts they have (Maladaptive cognitions) A grotesque need to cause death and destruction (Thanatos). To put it simply. Before you is a highly action packed story filled with dread, romance and an unpredictable poetic plot. Its a novel not afraid to address the parts of life that people ignore. The parts of reality we try not to think about, the parts we run away from. It is the Journey of Theo and what he decideds to become. A hero or a Fiend.
GIGAKINN · 18k Views

ASTRIX : Cursed City Chronicles

They’re not your typical cops. They hunt what lurks in the dark. ASTRIX—a covert supernatural police force—exists to protect the living from threats beyond human comprehension. Demons, curses, ancient spirits, rogue powers—when the unnatural bleeds into the real world, ASTRIX steps in. Unseen. Unheard. Unmatched. But when Diglith, a remote city in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, becomes the epicenter of gruesome supernatural killings, ASTRIX has no choice but to move in—publicly. Thirty people are dead. Women burned to ashes. Men slaughtered trying to save them. No suspects. No clues. Only whispers of a curse. A team is deployed: Alpha Shakti Rathore – fierce, feared, and physically unmatched. Head Protector Dev Rathore – her sharp, emotionally closed-off brother. Protectors Mehar Naaz – intuitive, passionate, and haunted by her past, and Ved Pratap – broody, brilliant, and hiding more than one secret. Joined later by Primus Maya Mehra, a force no one saw coming—calm on the outside, deadly within. As the Diglith case unravels, the mysteries deepen, and new cases emerge—ghost possessions, time loops, cults, shape-shifters, forgotten gods—each darker and deadlier than the last. But it’s not just monsters they're fighting. Love blossoms in the shadows, hearts collide under pressure, and tangled romance, betrayal, and forbidden desires threaten to tear the team apart. Sibling loyalty will be tested. Love triangles will burn. And secrets will change everything. All the while, a mysterious voice guides them—the elusive Supreme, the head of ASTRIX. Heard only through encrypted calls, their true identity remains unknown... for now. One city. Countless secrets. A team of supernatural enforcers caught between love and duty. Welcome to ASTRIX.
Love_Library · 691 Views