The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride
长夜无狼
by Xnoval Originals · Romance · 27 chapters · complete series
The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride is a Romance web novel by Xnoval Originals, with 27 chapters.
Synopsis
Thirty-two-year-old Ethan McCray returns home for his father's funeral, but a hidden diary shatters the family's perfect facade. He discovers his late father was a victim of a sinister conspiracy involving a substitute bride and a traitor within the clan. As Ethan digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deception protecting powerful interests. His investigation leads him to Alice McCray, the ruthless clan leader who guards the family's legacy at any cost. Meanwhile, Detective Judy Walker investigates a series of disappearances that connect to the family's dark past. At the heart of the storm is Nora Carter, the captive Luna, who has endured years of imprisonment. Ethan must navigate the treacherous politics of the McCray dynasty, facing off against Jack Hansen, a corrupt friend with a hidden agenda. The truth is buried deep, and the night is long.
主角回乡参加父亲葬礼，借一份被隐匿的日志揭开替身新娘与家族内鬼的惊天秘密。
Chapter 1: Rainy Night Clinic
Austin’s rainy season always comes with a bone-deep, damp chill. Raindrops hammered against the glass facade of the Silent Tree Psychological Clinic, popping and snapping like a million tiny marbles tapping against an eggshell on the verge of cracking. Ethan McRae sat in the leather chair in the reception room, his fingers idly tracing the rim of an Americano that had long since gone cold. A coffee ring had spread across the wooden desk, a dark brown circle with blurred edges, looking strikingly similar to that water-damaged photo from his father’s files twenty years ago.
The doorbell rang once, sharp and urgent. The man who walked in was Mark, about thirty-five, wearing his signature gray hoodie. The hood was still up, wet strands of hair dripping water onto the carpet, leaving a trail of dark footprints. He didn't sit immediately; instead, he stood by the entrance, staring at the map of the Austin skyline hanging on the wall behind Ethan.
"I'm new here," Mark’s voice was hoarse, with a tremor he was clearly trying to suppress. "The referral said the doctor here was... special."
Ethan didn't speak right away. His gaze lingered for two seconds on the heavily worn metal band of the watch on Mark's wrist. The inside of the band had a tiny serial number etched into it—the telltale sign of black-market goods. He stood up and pulled the blinds closed, shutting out the soft patter of the rain. The indoor lighting was dim and yellow, stretching their shadows into long, twisted shapes projected through the slats of the blinds, looking like rows of silent prison bars.
Details
- Author
- Xnoval Originals
- Genre
- Romance
- Status
- Ongoing
- Chapters
- 27
- Length
- 358382 words
- Updated
- Updated 2026-11-09
- Languages
- 简体中文, 繁體中文, English
Frequently asked questions
Is The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride complete?
Not yet — The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride is still being serialized, with 27 chapters published so far.
Who wrote The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride?
The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride was written by Xnoval Originals.
How can I read The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride?
You can read The Long Night: Secrets of the Substitute Bride online on Xnoval. The first 3 chapters are free, and the book is available in 简体中文, 繁體中文, English.