Lord of Mysteries (Novel) - Recommendations
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The Villain Wants to Live (Novel)
- Ch: 362
- 2020 - 2022
The mid-level boss of my company’s AAA-game. Deculein, a villain who dies in 999 out of the 1000 playthroughs. Now I have transmigrated in his body.
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Both the novels have a great plot and NO PLOT HOLES! Additionally, both novels offer mysteries with themes of duality weaved elegantly and delve into the very competitive space of putting the characters into irreversible situations. And most of all, the characters aren't stupid or mentally retards where they can't even think about a situation instead could be considered by the reader's standards not only by the writer who has to mention again and again that MC is smart.
The Academy's Undercover Professor (Novel)
- Ch: 675+
- 2021 - ?
What happens when a man from Earth must masquerade as a stranger he only just met? Well, when the catch is that he's been thrown into an entirely different world, the answer is a headache and a half. Oh, and don't forget—that stranger just so happens to be a new professor at the empire's premier magic academy. Will Gerrard, now Ludger Cherish, be able to blend in amongst the magically gifted? Or will the original Ludger's own sham of an identity come back to bite him?
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Both MCs are very mysterious in their own ways.
Both MCs have godlike powers.
Secondary Characters play a big role in both novels.
Deep Sea Embers (Novel)
- Ch: 480+
- 2022 - ?
On that day, the fog blocked everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he stepped through the thick fog and confronted a completely subverted and fragmented world—the old order had vanished, strange phenomonoms dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society, and isolated island city-states and fleets of ships challenged the sea that had become the last ember of lights for the civilized world. All of this while the shadows of the old days were still stirring in the deep sea, waiting to to devour this world that was about to die. But for the new captain of the ghost ship Vanished, there was only one question he had to consider first— Who knows how to drive this ship?!
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No Spoilers Recommendation! Everything is a very rudimentary intro and comparison without giving away plot.
If you like either of these novels, then the other one is an almost guaranteed enjoyable read (You can also read my reviews on both for a more in-depth look on a sepcific novel).
The vibes of both stories are exactly the same, with the ever-present looming presence of incomprehensible horrors casting a shadow over the entire story. Both have clear Lovecraftian cosmic horror elements, along with SCP elements of numbered anomalies, or artifacts that need to be sealed by official orginizations.
Mysteries are also strongly present throughout both, giving the reader the same spine-tingling dread of slowly unveiling the truth behind the mind-numbing horrors that were hidden in plain sight. Madness and the corruption and loss of control from knowing too much is also present in both worlds. The pacing of unveiling mysteries slightly differ, but in the end both novels are the slow-paced type of plot that leaves room for hundreds of enjoyable chapters to read.
However, even with all of the similarities, they are completely seperate from each other and choose different paths of the same genre, most notably in the unique and fleshed-out world-building of both worlds.
Lord of the Mysteries chooses the route of focusing more on the cosmic horror of the cosmos and underground, with more emphasis on the cosmos. Klein, the protagonist, started out with no power in a poor family, building up his power from nothing, which subsequently affects his actions where his power is built off of facades and different identities where he can never truly reveal himself to anybody. It is a dangerous world where he is alone, in constant danger of death, and can only try to reach a level where he can protect the people he cares for.
In contrast, Deep Sea Embers has a different world that is built on a similar premise of cosmic horror, but focusing more on a world less familiar to us readers on Earth--a foreign world where 90% of the world is ocean, along with other pieces of world building that add to the uneasy fear permeating the world. Compared to the cosmos in Lord of the Mysteries, the Ocean is the main focus of the horrors and madness of the world. However, Duncan, the protagonist, had a very different starting point compared to Klein where he already wields a vast amount of power, and can already protect the people he cares for. Duncan also has multiple identities, except the main difference is that he has people he can rely on, people he can share these identities with and doesn't really have to act around. It is also a dangerous world, but he isn't alone like Klein, and is never truly in any danger. It shows a different light to the strange and dangerous world, even having comedic undertones occasionally. Those with Thalassophobia be warned.
TLDR for similarities and differences:
Similarities:
- Cosmic horror, SCP inspiration
- world building and vibes
- mysteries
- slow pacing
- multiple identities
Differences:
- cosmos vs. ocean
- weak to strong vs. strong from the start
- tragic undertones vs. comedic undertones
World of Immortals (Novel)
- Ch: 688
- 2008 - 2010
The World of Immortals, it is the world every mortals long for. For many, it is an eternal glory to distort the dimension and enter the World of Immortals. But the vicissitude of time is simply merciless, the legends regarding immortality had long been forgotten. However, a miracle shall rise once more! An immortal was about to distort the dimension with martial arts and cut all ties with the mortal world. The protagonist, Xiao Chen, was caught up in it and accidentally brought to the World of Immortals. What will they find in the vast world beyond the rift?
Age of Adepts (Novel)
- Ch: 1532
- 2016 - 2019
A data loving young man from Earth has an accident which transports him to a dark land filled with terrifying creatures and magical powers. Fortunately for him, he has a Biological Assistance Chip to ease his path. However, things in this bizarre and strange world are not always as they seem, and, though it is a tremendous asset, the chip doesn’t always work as expected. With all of the crazy creatures and magical mayhem around him, one can only wonder what the future holds for this young man…
The Divine Hunter (Novel)
- Ch: 640
- 2020 - 2022
Luo Yi, a high school dropout in his original world, was isekai’d into the world of the Witcher 3. Starting out as a weak boy named Roy in the village of Kaer, Lower Posada, he was determined to grow stronger, no matter what it took. The first step toward becoming a legend was to kill. And his first kill was… a rooster. ‘You gain 1 EXP.’ Of course, Roy had his own cheat system like all the other isekai protagonists. His first step to becoming a legend started now…
Way of the Devil (Novel)
- Ch: 1213
- 2017 - 2018
Lu Sheng was an ordinary civil servant in the modern world. After waking from a drunken stupor one day, he found himself trapped in a dangerous world where demons, ghosts and supernatural monsters terrorize the land. In this world, ordinary mortals live in dark fear and helplessness, without any means to fight against the supernatural. As Lu Sheng struggles desperately for survival, he stumbles upon a game mod he had designed for a mobile phone app in his previous life. It unexpectedly becomes his special ability, which enables him to instantly level up any skill he learns, albeit at a cost. Thus, Lu Sheng begins his journey, striving for power beyond the reach of a mortal as he treads the way of the Devil…
The Devil’s Evolution Catalog (Novel)
- Ch: 1204
- 2016 - 2022
Mo Ke, a middle-aged good-for-nothing-loli-loving shut-in virgin found himself in the unlikely role of a hero one day when he decided to take an uncharacteristic stroll outside of his lair on Valentine’s Day. Under the glaring headlights of an oncoming truck, he dove into the middle of the road to save the love of his life, a random loli, and his nemesis, a random pretty boy, in the process heroically sacrificing himself for the two brats. With the knowledge that he did something productive for once, he passed away into the darkness only to find himself reincarnated into a different world. A world of swords, magic, devils, elves, a host of other fantastical races and of course, humans. Join Mo Ke as he embarks on a journey born of jealousy, desperation, determination and stupidity, to evolve, find his lost pee pee, finally return home and destroy the world with an army of devils???
Astral Pet Store (Novel)
- Ch: 1581
- 2019 - 2022
What’s not to love about my new life after transmigrating into a pet-centered world? There are mighty creatures that come in all shapes and sizes. They can either be cuddly companions, helpers in your daily life, daring scouts or strong fighters. Or all of the above. Not bad, huh? I have a family, but the fact is completely overshadowed by my younger sister. She thoroughly hates my guts, and she makes sure that I know this. Every. Single. Day. Did I mention that she’s disgustingly talented while I am a bottom feeder? A terribly handsome one at that. I have free rein to run the family business on my own. A small and quaint Pet Store. It should have been great if not for the fact that the previous owner of this body was born with ZERO affinity to handle Astral Pets… It wouldn’t be a proper transmigration without a gimmick or a system to pave my road to greatness, don’t you think? I have one, but I don’t know if I would be better off without it…
I Am the Fated Villain (Novel)
- Ch: 1507+
- 2020 - ?
Immediately after Gu Changge realized he had transgressed into a fantasy world, the world’s protagonist, and fortune’s chosen, vowed to take revenge on him. Envied by all, he not only has the female lead head over heels for him but he’s also treated as a distinguished guest wherever he goes. Fortunately, Gu Changge’s prestige and power are superior to everyone else’s, so shouldn’t it be easy to trample on a mere fortune’s chosen? Hold on… There’s a system dedicated to milking and harvesting from the protagonist? Gu Changge smirked. “Seems like even fate wants me to fulfill my destiny as the Villain of this world!”