Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge enters the Core Zone of the Underground Morgue before midnight for a trial mission.
• He encounters Li Xu and Ma Wei, two crematorium workers who had previously explored the morgue and survived encounters with monsters, including a girl holding an apple and corpses stitched with red thread.
• Chen Ge discovers three secret passages in the Core Zone, each corresponding to a Mortuary Pool in the Middle Zone.
• He finds an iron door leading to a clean room filled with medical instruments and a modified operating table with a groove filled with fragrant liquid.
• The White Cat leads Chen Ge to a smaller room filled with photos of homicide victims, each labeled with a patient number and diagnosis. One of them is Patient No. 41, diagnosed with claustrophobia and aquaphobia, with a treatment plan involving reenacting his traumatic childhood abuse.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his calm and reliable demeanor, even in desperate situations, inspiring Li Xu and Ma Wei to follow him.
• Li Xu and Ma Wei show remorse for their previous actions and express determination to help Chen Ge survive the night.
• The White Cat displays increased intelligence and initiative, leading Chen Ge to the iron door and the smaller room.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The dark history and secrets of the Underground Morgue.
• The exploration of psychological trauma and its potential treatment.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge, Li Xu, and Ma Wei form an uneasy alliance, with Chen Ge taking the lead in navigating the Core Zone.
• The White Cat and Chen Ge work together to explore the Core Zone, with the cat leading Chen Ge to important locations.
• Chen Ge, Li Xu, and Ma Wei share information about their encounters with monsters, helping each other understand the threats they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge discovers the Underground Morgue's true purpose: a Core Zone built from corpses by the Ghost Stories Society's President.
• He finds photos of victims, each with a written treatment plan, revealing the society's deranged methods.
• Chen Ge realizes that the society has been active for five to six years, using untraceable methods to create ghost stories.
• He finds a hidden room with the President's workspace, containing documents detailing the society's crimes.
• Chen Ge discovers another hidden room with a double bed and photos of a girl, suggesting a personal connection for the President.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Realizes the true extent of the Ghost Stories Society's activities and their President's ambition.
• The President: Revealed to have a personal connection to a girl, hinting at a possible weakness.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between justice and insanity.
• The consequences of unchecked power and ambition.
• The destructive nature of untreated mental illness.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the White Cat: The cat guides Chen Ge through the rooms, helping him discover hidden entrances.
• Chen Ge and the President (absent): Chen Ge learns more about the President's methods and possible motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge discovers Dr. Gao's past and his connection to the Ghost Stories Society.
• He finds a room filled with medical instruments and strange items, suggesting Dr. Gao attempted to revive the dead.
• The White Cat is attracted to a door, hinting at a blood-red world behind it.
• At 11:55 PM, the Core Zone starts to change; blood begins to seep from the walls, revealing hidden corpses, and monsters emerge from the corridors.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Realizes Dr. Gao's past and his own mission's potential connection to the door.
• Dr. Gao: His past is revealed, showing his struggle with mental illness and his wife's death.
• Li Xu and Ma Wei: They are terrified by the emerging corpses and monsters.

Significant Themes

• The burden of the past and mental illness (Dr. Gao).
• The attraction of the unknown (White Cat, Chen Ge).
• The consequences of curiosity and exploration (monsters emerging).

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge interacts with Li Xu and Ma Wei, who warn him about the changing environment.
• Chen Ge observes and thinks about Dr. Gao's past, connecting it to his own mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge, Li Xu, and Ma Wei find themselves in the Core Zone of the Underground Morgue at midnight.
• The corpses in the walls come to life, their eyes opening and bodies moving in a horrifying display.
• Chen Ge and the others take refuge in a room, but the corpses break through the iron door.
• Chen Ge leads them through a Blood Door, entering a new world, with the door set to disappear in one minute.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates remarkable courage and composure in the face of extreme horror, thanks to his recent experiences with the Black Phone.
• Li Xu and Ma Wei show resilience and trust in Chen Ge, choosing to follow him through the Blood Door.

Significant Themes

• The duality of human nature, as seen in Dr. Gao's public persona and his secret life as the President of the Ghost Stories Society.
• The power of preparation and adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, as demonstrated by Chen Ge.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge takes a protective role towards Li Xu and Ma Wei, ensuring their safety and guiding their actions.
• The group's trust in each other deepens as they face increasingly terrifying situations together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge enters Dr. Gao's world through the Blood Door in the Underground Morgue.
• He finds himself wrapped in a blood membrane that makes breathing difficult and isolates him from his ghosts.
• The world behind the door is a grotesque, blood-red landscape filled with blood vessels and blood threads.
• Chen Ge discovers a Model Head in his backpack that can communicate with him, revealing that he needs recognition from this world to break the blood membrane.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his resilience and adaptability in the face of the new, terrifying environment.
• Li Xu and Ma Wei show signs of panic and fear but follow Chen Ge's lead.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: The world behind the door reflects Dr. Gao's inner self, highlighting the disconnect between his perception and reality.
• Isolation: Chen Ge's isolation from his ghosts and the difficulty in communicating with Zhang Ya emphasize his vulnerability in this new environment.
• Recognition: The need for recognition from Dr. Gao's world to break the blood membrane underscores the importance of understanding and acceptance in navigating this realm.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge interacts with the Model Head, which provides him with crucial information about gaining recognition from Dr. Gao's world.
• Chen Ge reassures Li Xu and Ma Wei, encouraging them to follow him despite their fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge enters the Core Zone of the Underground Morgue, a world made of flesh and blood.
• He encounters a Little Girl in a white dress who seems out of place in this bizarre world.
• Chen Ge helps the girl pick up an apple, and afterwards, his breathing becomes smoother.
• He follows the girl and exits the Core Zone into the Middle Zone, finding Mortuary Pools with no corpses inside.
• He hears a male teacher lecturing students in a Dissection Room.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows bravery and caution in exploring the world behind the door. He tries to communicate with the Little Girl, showing kindness and understanding.
• Little Girl: Initially scared and nervous, she warms up to Chen Ge after he helps her. She seems to be a resident of the world behind the door but retains her humanity.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the grotesque world made of flesh and blood and the humanity of its residents.
• The importance of respect and understanding towards those who have passed away, as reflected in the Pledges posted on the doors.
• The value of life and the purpose of medical education, as discussed by the male teacher in the Dissection Room.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Little Girl: Chen Ge tries to approach the girl, but she is initially scared. After he helps her, she warms up to him, and they share a brief moment of understanding.
• Chen Ge and the male teacher (off-screen): Chen Ge overhears the teacher lecturing students about the value of life and the purpose of medical education.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge encounters a stern male teacher in the Dissection Room who respects the Cadaver Teachers.
• A monstrous creature, the Hollow-Faced Humanoid Monster, approaches from the Flesh Corridor.
• Chen Ge hides in the Dissection Room and discovers that the male teacher is a lunatic like the others, seeing the world behind the door as normal and outsiders as deformed.
• Chen Ge learns the male teacher's name, Liu Zhengyi.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge remains curious and brave, willing to explore the unknown and interact with the strange beings.
• Teacher Liu is revealed to be a lunatic who respects the dead and sees the world differently, displaying kindness towards Chen Ge despite his odd behavior.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perception and reality continues, with Teacher Liu's perspective adding another layer to the distorted world.
• The respect for the dead and the use of corpses for learning is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Teacher Liu interact, with Chen Ge trying to gather information and Teacher Liu displaying unexpected kindness towards Chen Ge, seeing him as a victim of bullying.
• Chen Ge and the Hollow-Faced Humanoid Monster have a tense encounter, with Chen Ge hiding to avoid detection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge meets Liu Zhengyi, a kind-hearted teacher, and they form a rapport.
• Chen Ge attends a dissection class with Liu Zhengyi, learning human anatomy and Thanatology.
• During the class, Liu Zhengyi is assimilated by the Blood World, turning hostile.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows empathy and understanding towards Liu Zhengyi, and learns quickly during the dissection class.
• Liu Zhengyi: Initially kind and just, but becomes hostile after being assimilated by the Blood World.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between life and death, and the reality of death as seen through dissection.
• The hidden darkness in people, as hinted by Chen Ge's warning to Liu Zhengyi about the people around them.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Liu Zhengyi: They form a bond, with Liu Zhengyi showing concern for Chen Ge's well-being and Chen Ge showing respect and admiration for Liu Zhengyi.
• Chen Ge and the Blood World: Chen Ge's presence in the dissection room causes the Blood World to react, assimilating Liu Zhengyi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge is trapped in the Blood World, unable to use his ghostly companions due to a blood membrane.
• Teacher Liu, controlled by the Blood World, drags a student corpse out of the classroom, feeding it to a monstrous entity.
• Chen Ge discovers that there are five types of 'people' in the Underground Morgue: Principal, teachers, students, security guards, and logistics staff.
• Chen Ge finds the sealed Morgue No. 8, which was not recorded in the school archives.

Character Developments

• Teacher Liu, now a monster, loses his sanity and is controlled by the Blood World. He retains his memories and professional skills but is driven by primal urges.
• Chen Ge becomes more determined to uncover the secrets of the Underground Morgue and deal with the threats within.

Significant Themes

• The Blood World's alteration of reality and perception, making the monstrous seem normal to its inhabitants.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds, with Chen Ge facing insurmountable challenges alone.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Teacher Liu's dynamic changes as Teacher Liu becomes a monster. Chen Ge must navigate this new relationship to survive.
• Chen Ge and the White Cat's bond deepens as the cat exhibits more independent behavior and seems to grow larger.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge enters the Blood World and overhears monsters discussing experiments.
• He learns that the Ghost Stories Society has been using victims' Lingering Spirits as logistics staff.
• Chen Ge witnesses the staff feeding corpses to vessels in the morgues.
• He encounters two doctors arguing and two monsters discussing their fear of Dr. Wei.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge's understanding of the Blood World deepens as he learns about the experiments and the society's manipulation of victims' spirits.
• Dr. Wei, a mysterious and feared figure, is introduced. He questions his own mortality, hinting at his complex mental state.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and exploitation: The Ghost Stories Society's use of victims' spirits as laborers highlights their disregard for life and morality.
• The blurred line between life and death: Dr. Wei's confusion about his own mortality reflects the distorted reality of the Blood World.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge observes the interactions between the monsters, revealing their fear of Dr. Wei and the experiments.
• The doctors' argument hints at a power struggle or disagreement within the society.
• Chen Ge's presence is unknown to the characters in this chapter, allowing him to gather information undetected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge encounters the Old Woman from Warehouse No. 8, who is alive and remembers her past.
• Chen Ge deduces that the Blood World keeps certain individuals alive for their usefulness, like Liu Zhengyi and the Old Woman, who are likely top-tier physicians.
• Chen Ge concludes that the Blood World wants to resurrect someone and needs these doctors for the experiment.
• Chen Ge speaks to the Old Man in the morgue, revealing the truth about the Blood World and his own perception of it.
• The Old Man struggles against the Blood World's influence but ultimately fails, losing his memory of Chen Ge.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: He remains calm and analytical, piecing together clues about the Blood World and its inhabitants.
• The Old Man: Initially confused and disbelieving, he struggles against the Blood World's influence, demonstrating his strong will and resilience. However, he ultimately succumbs to the Blood World's control and loses his memory.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Blood World's influence and control.
• The power of memory and will in resisting the Blood World's manipulations.
• The potential usefulness of certain individuals to the Blood World, leading to their continued existence.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Man: Chen Ge tries to help the Old Man understand and resist the Blood World's influence. The Old Man initially struggles but ultimately fails to maintain his memory and independence.
• Chen Ge and the Monsters: Chen Ge's interaction with the Old Man draws the attention of the Monsters, leading to a confrontation in the morgue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge discovers the Old Woman (Wei Jiuqing) has been keeping records of his actions, including self-inflicted wounds.
• A Monster with a hollowed-out skull approaches Warehouse No. 4, but the Old Woman scares it away.
• Chen Ge agrees to take the Old Woman to Warehouse No. 8, where he believes something important is locked.
• Chen Ge forcefully opens the door to Warehouse No. 8, attracting "Security Guards" with hollowed-out skulls.
• Inside Warehouse No. 8, Chen Ge finds Dr. Chen from the Jiujiang Children's Welfare Institute imprisoned in a flesh-and-blood container.
• The Old Woman finds his own body's container and recalls his past.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his strong willpower and determination, even in extreme pain.
• The Old Woman (Wei Jiuqing) regains some memories of his past life after seeing his body's container.

Significant Themes

• The theme of memory and identity continues, with the Old Woman regaining fragments of his past.
• The theme of determination and willpower is highlighted through Chen Ge's actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Woman form a temporary alliance, with Chen Ge helping the Old Woman reach Warehouse No. 8.
• The Old Woman's past interactions with the monsters in the Blood World are hinted at, showing he's not entirely unfamiliar with them.
• Chen Ge and the Old Woman work together to enter Warehouse No. 8, facing the "Security Guards" together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Old Woman regains his memories and resists the Blood World's influence.
• Chen Ge faces numerous Monsters attacking him from outside the Corpse Storage room.
• The Old Woman and Chen Ge decide to escape, but Chen Ge wants to confront the gathering Monsters first.

Character Developments

• The Old Woman recovers his memories and displays remarkable resilience and determination, showing a gentler side despite his stern exterior.
• Chen Ge gains a newfound confidence and readiness to face the increasing number of Monsters.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
• The importance of memory and identity.
• The theme of facing one's fears and challenges head-on.

Character Interactions

• The Old Woman and Chen Ge work together to decide their next course of action, with the Old Woman providing guidance and Chen Ge showing unwavering resolve.
• Xu Yin, the Red-Clothed Man, joins Chen Ge in facing the approaching Monsters.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge releases all ghosts and monsters from his Comic Album, defeating the Security Guards and saving Dr. Chen.
• Dr. Chen reveals he's not actually named Chen; he was asked to use this surname for a task in the western suburbs of Jiujiang by another person with the same surname.
• Chen Ge decides to help other doctors trapped in the Blood World, despite the Old Woman's warnings about increasing danger.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge shows his strategic and leadership skills by commanding his ghosts and monsters to defeat the Security Guards.
• Dr. Chen is revealed to be a complex character with a mysterious past, hinting at a connection to the Chen surname.
• The Old Woman shows concern for Chen Ge's safety, indicating a growing trust in him.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and teamwork, as Chen Ge's ghosts and monsters work together to defeat the Security Guards.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Dr. Chen faces the aftermath of his involvement in trafficking children.
• The importance of perseverance and determination, as Chen Ge decides to help other doctors despite the risks.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge interacts with his ghosts and monsters, treating them as colleagues and showing confidence in their abilities.
• Chen Ge and Dr. Chen have a tense interaction, with Chen Ge showing curiosity about Dr. Chen's past.
• The Old Woman and Chen Ge have a growing rapport, with the Old Woman showing concern for Chen Ge's safety and agreeing to guide him further into the Blood World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The novel "House of Horrors" has achieved an unprecedented feat, becoming the first newcomer in the Suspense and Supernatural category to claim the throne on Qidian, a popular web novel platform.
• The novel's average subscription count has exceeded fifty thousand, breaking the record for main-site suspense and supernatural novels across the entire web.

Character Developments

• The author, Air Conditioner, expresses pride and gratitude for the novel's success and the support of readers.
• The author reflects on the challenges faced by suspense and supernatural novels and the significance of this achievement.

Significant Themes

• Achievement and success
• Reader support and engagement
• Overcoming challenges and breaking records

Character Interactions

• The author directly addresses and thanks the readers, expressing gratitude for their love, companionship, subscriptions, and votes.
• The author wishes all readers a prosperous and lucky 2019, encouraging them to pursue their goals and aspirations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge learns from the Old Man about the Door Pusher's absence and the Blood World's purge.
• They decide to search for the Principal first, starting with the laboratory.
• In the laboratory, they find an experimental subject who is a victim of the Ghost Stories Society.
• The two doctors in the lab are revealed to be organ smugglers and a pervert.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his confidence and strategic thinking, planning to clear the area before the Door Pusher returns.
• The Old Man shows his knowledge of the Blood World and the monsters within it.
• The two doctors in the lab are revealed to be morally corrupt and willing to abandon their humanity for survival.

Significant Themes

• The corruption of power and the lengths people will go to survive.
• The consequences of past actions, as seen in the experimental subject's fate.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Man work together, with the Old Man leading the way and Chen Ge taking the initiative in dealing with threats.
• Chen Ge's interaction with the two doctors in the lab foreshadows a confrontation, as he reveals his intention to treat them as the Skull-Crushing Doctor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge and Xu Yin defeat the two doctors from the previous chapter.
• The White Cat guides them through the Blood World, avoiding blood vessels.
• They encounter a large group of "Security Guard" monsters, which Chen Ge analyzes and decides are not suitable to be taken out as employees.
• Chen Ge and his group fight their way through the "Security Guards" with Xu Yin leading the charge.
• They reach the Operating Room, guarded by a normal-looking door with a painting of Dr. Gao's former home.
• Inside the Operating Room, they find Dr. Gao standing beside a massive blood pool.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge demonstrates his calm and analytical thinking even in battle, showing growth as a character.
• Xu Yin proves to be an invaluable asset in combat, showcasing his power and speed.
• The Old Man reveals more about Dr. Gao and his wife, hinting at his complex character.
• Bai Qiulin shows potential to become a Red-Clothed employee, indicating Chen Ge's growing ability to cultivate his employees.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the warmth and normalcy of Dr. Gao's former home and the grotesque, distorted Blood World.
• The theme of redemption and finding release, as Chen Ge aims to help the monsters find peace.
• The exploration of the power dynamics and relationships between Chen Ge and his employees, particularly Xu Yin.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and the Old Man work together, with the Old Man providing valuable insights and guidance.
• Chen Ge and Xu Yin fight side by side, with Xu Yin taking the lead in combat.
• Chen Ge considers cultivating Bai Qiulin as his next Red-Clothed employee, showing his growing ability to recognize and nurture talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ge meets Dr. Gao in the Underground Morgue, surrounded by flesh and blood.
• Dr. Gao reveals he knew Chen Ge would come and that he has been investigating him.
• Chen Ge learns about Dr. Gao's methods and justifications for his actions.
• Dr. Gao reveals that Chen Ge has also pushed open a "Door" and is a "Door" pusher.
• Dr. Gao proposes a deal: if Chen Ge agrees to three tasks, he will help Chen Ge find what he needs most behind his own "Door".
• Dr. Gao stalls for time, preparing a monster (Xiong Qing) to attack Chen Ge.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows curiosity and determination to understand the world behind his own "Door". He maintains a calm demeanor despite Dr. Gao's revelations and the impending danger.
• Dr. Gao: Reveals his inner thoughts and motivations, showing a complex and rational side. He also displays fear when discussing Chen Ge's "Door".

Significant Themes

• Despair and Madness: Both characters grapple with their own forms of despair, leading them to push open "Doors" and enter twisted worlds.
• Understanding and Acceptance: Chen Ge seeks to understand Dr. Gao's perspective, while Dr. Gao wants Chen Ge to accept his true nature as a "Door" pusher.
• Choice and Consequence: Dr. Gao gives Chen Ge a choice, but with clear consequences, highlighting the theme of agency and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Dr. Gao: Their conversation reveals their shared understanding and mutual respect, despite their opposing stances. They engage in a battle of wits, with Dr. Gao attempting to manipulate Chen Ge, and Chen Ge trying to gain information and control.
• Chen Ge and Xiong Qing: Chen Ge prepares to face Xiong Qing, showing no fear or hesitation, indicating his determination to overcome this challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiong Qing, a powerful ghost, attacks Chen Ge in the Operating Room.
• Xu Yin, a Red-Clad Specter, protects Chen Ge and battles Xiong Qing.
• Chen Ge engages Dr. Gao in combat, using his ghosts and weapons.
• Dr. Gao uses the corpses stored in the Flesh Factory to surround Chen Ge.
• Zhu Xinrou, a half-body Red-Clad Specter, is summoned to attack Dr. Gao.

Character Developments

• Xiong Qing is consumed by hatred and resentment towards Chen Ge.
• Chen Ge demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking.
• Dr. Gao remains calm and collected, using his environment and resources to his advantage.
• Zhu Xinrou's appearance reveals her vengeful nature and strength as a fierce ghost.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, as Chen Ge and Dr. Gao clash.
• The power of resentment and vengeance, shown through Xiong Qing and Zhu Xinrou.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Dr. Gao faces the ghosts he has wronged.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Xu Yin work together to fend off Xiong Qing.
• Chen Ge and Dr. Gao engage in a battle of wits and strength.
• Zhu Xinrou and Dr. Gao face off, with Zhu Xinrou seeking revenge for her past suffering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Corpses controlled by Dr. Gao attack Chen Ge in the final six minutes.
• The foul-smelling boy's stench affects the corpses, slowing them and reducing their aggression.
• Zhu Xinrou, a Half-Red-Clothed, displays her strength amidst the corpses.
• Dr. Gao reveals his wife, a top-tier Red-Clothed entity, as the core of the door and his world.
• Chen Ge charges at Dr. Gao, with Men Nan, his Alter Ego, holding off the Red-Clothed entity.
• Dr. Gao remains calm, hinting at an overlooked detail.

Character Developments

• Chen Ge: Shows determination and desperation, willing to risk everything to defeat Dr. Gao.
• Dr. Gao: Reveals his wife's true form and expresses curiosity about Chen Ge's psyche.
• Men Nan: Forced out by Chen Ge, he holds off the Red-Clothed entity, showing his power and resentment.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Chen Ge and Dr. Gao reaches its climax.
• The power of Red-Clothed entities and their significance in the story.
• The theme of risk and desperation in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ge and Dr. Gao: Their interaction reveals Dr. Gao's understanding of Chen Ge and his confidence in victory.
• Chen Ge and Men Nan: Chen Ge forces Men Nan out to help him, showing his strategic thinking and desperation.
• The Red-Clothed entity and Chen Ge: The entity's power is revealed, and she attempts to stop Chen Ge's charge.