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| Original Title | 僧 |
|---|---|
| Author | 小川 未明 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In a secluded village, the seasons turn, and lives unfold, marked by the recurring arrival of a silent, ageless Monk. He comes and goes, chanting sutras, his Buddhist gong a serene counterpoint to the villagers' growing unease. For with each visit, a shadow falls, and a life is lost. What begins as a chilling coincidence soon hardens into a terrifying certainty, binding the fate of the dwindling community to the Monk's mysterious appearances. As fear takes root, villagers grapple with a profound question: is this enigmatic figure a harbinger of inevitable demise, or does his timeless vigil hold a deeper, more unsettling truth about their very existence? |
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