Even If You Don't Love Me
I don't understand why this story has good ratings. I dropped this one after 40 chapters, which proved to be 40 chapters too much. This is essentially nothing more than violence, abuse and miscommunication. I tried to give a chance because good psychological/horror stories do exists, but this is straight up bad. Would not recommend.
Waterside Night
This story is heartbreaking. There are so many awful things and aspects to this story. The characters are extremely complex, filled with flaws and room for improvement, but everything is beautifully written. The story deals with trauma and the rebuilding of relationships so well. It was heartbreaking, but so worth it.
PASSION
This seemed interesting from the beginning, but the story is extremely slow-paced and doesn't need to have 100+ chapters. It had moments that kept me slightly intrigued, but I felt more annoyed than anything else when reading this. Some people like it, some find it boring. It's all a matter of preference.
Keep a Dog
Very fucked and certainly not for everyone. It ends rather abruptly, and doesn't really give much room for a plot to develop.
Payback
This story has a very good understanding of guilt, atonement and finding purpose in life. The plot was interesting and the overall development of the story was good. I will say that it felt a little rushed towards the end.
Painter of the Night(Yahwacheop)
After having read the full story, I must say that this is a masterpiece. The story shows elements of historical accuracy, but also yearning, longing and desperation. This is a slow burn that is constructed beautifully with interesting plotlines that all keep the readers engaged, and has flawed characters that get their redemption and development respectively. I can't recommend it enough.
Under the Green Light
This story has a special place in my heart. It deals with overcoming addiction and choosing the better and right path for yourself. The readers get an insight to the characters' past and how that ties into the people they have become, but also how that functions as a catalyst towards change and wanting a better life. Very beautiful.
Guilty Affection
This story has a very interesting concept--the espers and guides--and was really intriguing. The element of suspense is everything, and I really like how the story and the plot slowly comes together. As a reader, you get everything revealed alongside the MC, which I personally enjoyed. However, while it explores important themes--oppression, dehumanisation and codependency--the ending was abrupt and rushed. I don't think it's actually finished.
Crimson Ocean
This is certainly something else. It is basically a story that showcases what Stockholm syndrome and brainwashing looks. I will say that those parts make things interesting, and while there's a little plot development, the story mainly consists of filthy, smutty scenes.
Shutline