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The Phantom of the SkyAuthor: Edogawa Ranpo
| Original Title | 天空の魔人 |
|---|---|
| Author | 江戸川 乱歩 |
| Genre | Detective & Mystery |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Three young members of the Boy Detectives Club—a bold leader, a brawny athlete, and a timid yet clever boy—venture to a remote mountain hot spring during spring break. Their tranquil getaway takes a chilling turn when a local maid whispers of a spectral "Giant’s Arm" terrorizing the village: an unseen force snatching livestock and crops from the clouds. Skeptical yet intrigued, the boys probe further, encountering eerie accounts of mangled animals and a farmer’s tale of his son being plucked into the sky by a monstrous limb. Their curiosity turns to dread when they witness a white dog mysteriously levitate and vanish midair, confirming the legend’s grim reality. As bizarre incidents escalate—including a vanished freight train car—the trio uncovers inconsistencies hinting at human deception beneath the supernatural facade. Racing against fear and mounting danger, they employ logic and teamwork to untangle the truth, balancing skepticism with courage in a mystery where shadows hold secrets darker than any ghost story. |
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