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| Original Title | 蜘蛛の夢 |
|---|---|
| Author | 岡本 綺堂 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the heart of Edo's turbulent Bunkyū era, fourteen-year-old O-masa recounts the summer that shattered her innocent world. Her quiet life with her mother takes a dark turn when she spots her Uncle Genzo, the family's steadfast guardian, with a mysterious woman near their home. Soon, whispered rumors of his scandalous 'unsavory pastime' and mounting debts begin to unravel the reputable Aizuya family. When a tragic lightning strike claims the life of the enigmatic woman, and Uncle Genzo's daughters vanish, O-masa finds herself caught in a chilling web of secrets, betrayal, and inexplicable misfortune. As her family's stability teeters on the brink, she uncovers a hidden world of dangerous obsessions and desperate choices. Is it merely a string of tragic coincidences, or does a more sinister curse lurk beneath the surface, spinning a terrifying 'spider's dream' for all who dare to enter its grasp? |
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