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| Original Title | 悪魔の舌 |
|---|---|
| Author | 村山 槐多 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | On a clear May night, a man receives a cryptic telegram from Kaneshiro, an enigmatic poet known for his unsettling demeanor. Intrigued by the message’s riddle—*“Kudanzaka 301”*—he ventures to the shadowy slope, only to find police swarming Kaneshiro’s home. His friend has died by suicide, stabbing his heart with fire tongs. A hidden clue in the telegram leads the narrator to a concealed bundle beneath a gutter stone, containing a chilling manuscript that unravels Kaneshiro’s descent into madness. \nThe document reveals a cursed existence: plagued by a grotesque, needle-covered “Devil’s Tongue,” Kaneshiro becomes consumed by an insatiable hunger for increasingly abhorrent fare—rotten flesh, insects, and finally, human meat. His confession spirals into a nightmare of guilt and horror, culminating in an unspeakable act that seals his fate. The narrator is left trembling, grappling with the revelation that his friend harbored a monstrous secret far beyond human comprehension. \nEerie and atmospheric, this tale weaves mystery with psychological terror, luring readers into a labyrinth of decay and obsession—where the line between man and monster dissolves into darkness. |
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