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| Original Title | 妖婆 |
|---|---|
| Author | 芥川 竜之介 |
| Genre | Modern Short Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the heart of Taisho-era Tokyo, publishing heir Shinzō finds his orderly world shattered by the sudden disappearance of O-toshi, the maid he secretly loves. Desperate for answers, he consults Oshima-baasan, a notorious spirit-channeling crone. But instead of hope, Shinzō uncovers a terrifying truth: O-toshi is trapped, a pawn in the monstrous sorceress’s dark rituals, destined to be sold to a wealthy stockbroker. Oshima-baasan wields uncanny powers, weaving a sinister web of supernatural phenomena that threatens not only their burgeoning love but their very lives. With time running out and reality bending to the sorceress's will, can Shinzō defy this ancient evil, or will he and O-toshi be consumed by the dark forces lurking beneath Tokyo's modern veneer? |
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