I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with such a title or concept. It might be about a character who is in a very weak or near - death state, perhaps physically or metaphorically, and the story could revolve around their struggle, hope, or the events that led them to this 'barely breathing' situation.
I don't know who the author of the 'barely breathing novel' is. There are so many novels out there and without more information it's impossible to say.
The sense of impending doom. In a 'barely breathing horror story', the characters might be in such a desperate situation that they are 'barely breathing', which creates an intense atmosphere of fear as the reader anticipates their possible fates.
Imagine a group of hikers who get lost in a forest that seems to have a life of its own. One of them gets seriously injured and is 'barely breathing'. As night falls, they start to notice strange lights and hear unearthly howls. The injured hiker's condition deteriorates, and the group realizes that there are malevolent entities in the forest that are attracted to the 'barely breathing' state. They have to fight for their survival while trying to keep their dying friend alive.
The breathing tube in the man buried alive story is crucial as it's his only link to survival. It allows him to get the air he needs while being in such a dire situation. Without it, he would surely suffocate.
There was this girl who always had her headphones on. One day, she sat by the window. She took a deep breath in, and the music in her headphones seemed to amplify. It was a beautiful melody. As she breathed out, she closed her eyes. In her mind, she was in a meadow, the music creating the scene. With each inhale, she felt more alive, and with each exhale, she drifted further into the story the music was telling.
Yes, there are some manga that might be on the edge of being too suggestive but still have great stories. For example, 'Monster' by Naoki Urasawa. It has complex characters and a thrilling plot that keeps you engaged, without any hentai elements. It delves deep into the human psyche and moral dilemmas.
It could be seen that there were some novels about the breathing cultivation system. Among them were " The Salted Fish Life of a Godly Tycoon "," The Net King's Breathing Technique Begins "," The Interstellar Cultivation Guide "," The Thousand Layer Pagoda Cultivation System Levels Up to 999 Levels in Seconds "," My System Is Super All-rounded "," I Have an AFK Farming Cultivation System "," Naruto's Strongest Cultivation System "," Battle Break Begins from Pursuing the Goddess "," The System Gives Me a Simple Breathing Technique to Become a Saint "," Ten Thousand Times Cultivation System Breathing Can Become Super Divine ", and so on. These novels covered different topics and storylines, and readers could choose to read them according to their interests.