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Original Title	棚田裁判長の怪死
Author	橘 外男
Genre	Detective & Mystery
Author Type	Male Author
Summary	Growing up in rural Japan, the narrator was drawn to the imposing, castle-like mansion of the Tanada family, home to his childhood friend, Koichiro. But beneath its ancient stones lay a chilling history: his grandmother's tales of a brutal ancestor, a murdered maid, and a vengeful monk whose dying curse haunted the family for generations. Years later, Koichiro Tanada rises to prominence as a respected Chief Judge, a figure of modern justice. Yet, the past refuses to stay buried. A mysterious duel, a desolate island, and a horrifying discovery shatter the tranquility, forcing the narrator to confront the inexplicable. As strange events escalate – from a sister's tragic death to the judge's own unsettling musical compositions – the doctor must reconcile reason with the eerie possibility of an ancient curse. Can the legacy of vengeful spirits truly transcend time, or is there a more terrifying truth hidden in the shadows of the Tanada mansion.