The intensity of the emotions. In BL novels like this, the love is often expressed in a very raw and passionate way. The characters might be 'idiots' in the sense that they struggle with their feelings at first, which makes the story more relatable.
Here are some recommended TL secret love novels:
1. [A Faintly Smiling] and [Thinking of Morality]: These two novels are both famous works and meet the requirements of the person seeking recommendations.
2. " Attacked in the Midnight ": This novel tells the story of an awkward emperor being attacked by a cute transmigration. Although the ending may not completely meet the requirements of the person who requested the recommendation, the plot and the heart-wrenching elements may attract readers.
3. " Love·Qing ": The main characters of this novel are Chu Shan and Xu Qingchuan. It tells the story of the black-bellied Chu Shan and the poor and ordinary Xu Qingchuan. Although it was slightly torturous, the ending was good.
4. << Fiery Colt >>: This novel was written by Han Shu. It tells the story of a one-way crush and a two-way crush. The plot might make the readers feel heartbroken.
Please note that the novels recommended above may not completely meet the requirements of the person seeking the recommendation, but they contain some elements of torture and secret love.
There are also some BL - focused websites and forums where fans share and discuss their favorite BL stories. You can join these communities to get recommendations and sometimes direct links to read the stories. However, be careful about the legality and safety of the sources on such less - regulated platforms.
There are several dedicated BL manga websites. For example, Mangago and Kissmanga have a decent selection. But be careful as some of these sites might not be legal or safe.
Some libraries might have digital collections of BL manhwa. Also, you could check out social media groups or forums dedicated to BL manga, where people often share recommendations and links to where you can read them. Just be cautious and follow the rules and regulations of the platforms.