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The Creatures that We Are
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The Creatures that We Are

The Monsters That We Are, TCWA, 异兽迷城
Native Language Chinese
Released 2022
Original Ch.: 1302
Translated Ch.: 1302
Rank: #494
Last Update: January 13, 2026
Original Pub.: Fanqie Novel, Qidian
English Pub.: Wuxiaworld
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8.8

The Creatures that We Are is a popular novel that blends Action, Fantasy, Horror and more. Written by the author Peng Pai. A total of 1,302 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

In a world where monsters dominate, and humans are but one out of ten thousand of the population, Gao Yang, having transmigrated to this world at the tender age of six and led the life of a normal boy until his eighteenth birthday, must seek the truth and survive against all odds—with the help of a mysterious system, a bottom-of-the-list Talent, and the companions he meets along the ways.
What is hidden under the facade of an ordinary city and its ordinary occupants? What are these different manners of monsters, and where is the line drawn between monsters and humans? Could relationship and love be true when all are merely playing their own parts?
Ride along on his journey and find out!
Official blurb translated from Chinese:
An orphan, Gao Yang transmigrated to a parallel world at the age of six, and he was given the gift of a loving family of five.
However, with the coming of his eighteenth birthday, Gao Yang found out by chance that this is no parallel world, but a strange domain where his family and friends can all be terrifying monsters! He almost got killed when he realized the truth, and he would, if not for the system and Talent he acquired at the last moment, Lucky—the longer he lives, the stronger he will become!
Now commenced the battle royale of a lamb among wolves…

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Editor's Note

💡 This is one of the most suspenseful psychological thrillers in the web novel scene. It’s a "Lamb among Wolves" story that will make you question every character's intention. If you enjoyed the tension of The Promised Neverland or the urban mystery of Lord of the Mysteries, this is a must-read.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10
The Creatures that We Are is a masterclass in paranoia. The first few chapters are chilling, transforming a cozy domestic setting into a claustrophobic nightmare. The author excels at world-building through "reveals," slowly peeling back the layers of the "Facade" that monsters have built to mimic human society. The protagonist’s talent, Luck, is handled brilliantly—it’s not a "get out of jail free" card but a survival timer that adds immense stakes to every encounter. While the pacing can be intense and emotionally draining, the mystery behind the monsters and the true nature of the world keeps the reader constantly on edge.

For Fans Of: Psychological horror, urban survival games, "Trust No One" tropes, and high-stakes mystery.

Not For You If: You are looking for a lighthearted power fantasy or if you are sensitive to themes of betrayal and body horror.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Gao Yang (The transmigrator fighting to maintain his humanity while surviving in a city of predators); The "Family" (The primary source of early-game horror and psychological tension).
Power System: Talents & Life Points. Survivors gain "Talents" (like Gao Yang's Luck). The system rewards survival; the longer a human lives without being "eaten" or discovered, the more points they accumulate to upgrade their abilities.
Themes: Identity & Deception, Paranoia, Urban Survival, Existential Horror, The Definition of Humanity.

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