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The King of Terror in the MaskAuthor: Edogawa Ranpo
| Original Title | 仮面の恐怖王 |
|---|---|
| Author | 江戸川 乱歩 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In Tokyo’s Ueno Park, two young members of the Boy Detectives Club venture into Madame Nakaso’s eerie Wax Doll Museum—a windowless, white-domed building filled with uncannily lifelike figures. Drawn by rumors of its macabre exhibits, Inoue Jirou and timid Noro-chan explore scenes of historical intrigue and masked villains, including a chilling depiction of the enigmatic Iron Mask. But their curiosity turns to shock when the Iron Mask suddenly stirs to life, fleeing into the night. The boys’ pursuit unravels a sinister plot involving a phantom thief known as the Terror King, who infiltrates a wealthy estate to steal a priceless artifact. As renowned detective Akechi Kogorou investigates, he faces abduction aboard a shadowy ship and must outwit his captors in a deadly game of disguise. Blending Gothic mystery and daring escapades, this tale weaves waxen horrors, secret identities, and a race against time—where nothing is as it seems, and even dolls may hide living nightmares. |
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