A serial killer is on the loose. Rakucho. A city where anything goes; the dirtier, the better. Shinji Narumi is Rakucho's number one host. That is, until a younger, better looking man takes his place. Now he's struggling to make ends meet, and people keep talking to him about retirement. With rising debt and dwindling customers, prospects look grim, but Shinji won't give up without a fight. Before long, the body of a dead host shows up in the streets of Rakucho. It's followed by another, and another. Someone is murdering hosts, and Shinji soon realises that he's being set up. Or is he? How do the murders relate to him, and who is this mysterious woman in the trench coat and face mask that keeps following him around? How much is Shinji willing to sacrifice in pursuit of his goal? Will he risk it all for one final shot at the top? Or will he too fall victim to the strange woman in the trench coat? Click the buy button right now to step into the dark, shady streets of Rakucho, where not all who enter make it out alive... The Torihada Files is a series of stand-alone Japanese horror novels set within the same universe. Featuring ghosts, curses, and other supernatural horrors you'll find only in Japan, each story in The Torihada Files can be read independently of the rest. Featuring illustrations by Emiru the Yurei.

Kirei (The Torihada Files)

Literature & Fiction

Devlin, Tara A.

Genre Fiction

Independently published

You thought it was over? Not even close.Ever felt eyes watching you while you were alone? You might be haunted by Sukima-onna, but don’t worry, she’ll make sure you’ll never be alone again…
What was the terrifying meaning behind thousands of strings seemingly tied at random around a small, sleepy town?
How can you stop the prophecy of the terrifying Kudan, the cow with a human face and predicts certain doom?
Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends Vol. 2 is back with over 70 brand new urban legends straight out of Japan, all painstakingly researched and—for many—translated into English for the first time. From supernatural creatures to medical mishaps, horrific crimes to chilling secrets of the entertainment industry, nobody does horror quite like Japan.
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Review\n"This book truly opens your eyes to Eastern culture and their views on the supernatural, many of which seem to respect the dead. This book left my spine tingling and had my heart racing for more. Can't wait to read volume two at some point." -Jeremy, Goodreads 
"For whatever reason Asian horror is just creepier than any other horror I read or watch. The stories in this book are no exception." -Heather, Goodreads\nTired of the same old creepypastas? Look no further. 
Want to know how to open the demon’s gate, or reach a parallel universe? 
Think you can withstand the curse of a god hidden deep in a place that’s not supposed to exist? 
Would you play Kokkuri-san, knowing it might be the last game you ever play? 
In Kowabana: ‘True’ Japanese scary stories from around the internet Vol. 1 you’ll find over 100 raw Japanese tales of terror. These tales, originally posted anonymously to the internet and translated for the first time right here, paint a picture of Japan that most don’t see, and a horror most have never experienced. These are the ‘true’ terrifying tales told around the internet campfire by everyday people; warts and all. You’ll find tales of vengeful ghosts and yurei, murder and suicide, cursed objects and haunted shrines, abandoned buildings and crowded city trains, yokai and much, much more. 
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What really lies in the forest's depths? Aokigahara is a mystery. Born out of an explosion, its roots twist and turn, the dense trees seeming to swallow anything that enters it whole. In recent years it has gained renown as a "suicide forest," but it wasn't always this way. Aokigahara: The Truth Behind Japan's Suicide Forest is fully researched from Japanese sources and looks at the history of the Sea of Trees, how it came to be, and why it became known worldwide as a popular suicide spot. It looks at why people choose the forest, the procedures the police follow when a body is discovered, and how the government is trying to turn its current image on its head. Delve into the truth behind many of the forests terrifying legends, and discover why Aokigahara isn't just a "suicide forest," but an important part of Japan's spiritual and cultural history. Get ready to enter the Sea of Trees and uncover the real truth hiding in its dark depths.

Aokigahara: The Truth Behind Japan's Suicide Forest

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

She won't stop until they're all dead. Yotchan's only ever known one family; his brothers in arms. The yakuza. He'd die for them, and they'd die for him. But a job gone wrong might finally spell the end for all of them. An innocent woman is dead, leaving her young son an orphan and throwing their well-laid plans into chaos. It's not long until those present at the scene of the crime start showing up dead, and Yotchan realises that the danger is far from over. A mother's vengeance knows no bounds, and this one is now striking at them from beyond the grave. Can Yotchan and his brothers escape from her ghostly grasp, or will she drag them all down with her? And what will Yotchan's boss, the only father figure he's ever known, do when he realises that Yotchan has been lying to him all this time? Click the buy button right now to step back into Rakucho's dark, seedy streets, and uncover the deadly truth that lurks in the shadows. The Torihada Files is a series of stand-alone Japanese horror novels set within the same universe. Featuring ghosts, curses, and other supernatural horrors you'll find only in Japan, each story in The Torihada Files can be read independently of the rest. Featuring illustrations by Emiru the Yurei.

Kazoku (The Torihada Files)

Ready for another round of terrifying horror? If your grandmother warned you not to stop for anything on the road at a certain time of night, would you heed her warnings, no matter what you saw? Could you stop yourself from investigating a creepy old house while on camp with friends, even knowing you might all come to regret it? How do you stop the ghost haunting your workplace when nobody believes you and now it's getting too close for comfort? In Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet Vol. 6 you'll find over 150 brand new creepypastas from Japan. From haunted jobs to haunted buildings, unbreakable curses to vengeful ghosts, horrific humans to manic monsters, the Kowabana series is dedicated to bringing you the best horror, thriller, suspense and supernatural stories you've never seen before. Click the buy now button and discover the true horror for yourself right now.

Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet: Volume Six

Think you know urban legends? Think again.“Creepy, informative and super well written.”
Perhaps you’ve heard of Kuchisake-onna, the slit-mouthed woman who cuts your mouth from ear to ear?
How about Sugisawa, the cursed village that damns all who stumble upon it?
Did you know that people lurk in the suicide forest waiting to claim victims of their own?
Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends features over 60 of the most terrifying legends to come out of Japan, all painstakingly researched and—for many—translated into English for the first time. From supernatural creatures to medical mishaps, horrific crimes to chilling secrets of the entertainment industry, nobody does horror quite like Japan.
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Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends: Volume One

Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet: Origins

It won’t stop chasing her.
But what exactly is it?
“A fast-paced, original, creepy read!”
Megu’s life was at rock bottom. No money, no friends, nothing but a dead-end job with a boss that hated her. But a chance encounter with a beautiful woman on the street—and the thing chasing her—changed her life forever.
What does the dark shadow want? Why do people close to this woman keep dying? Can Megu escape the creature before it comes for her as well? And is she ready to risk her own neck to save the life of a woman she’s just met? A woman she finds herself inexplicably attracted to...
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The Torihada Files is a series of stand-alone Japanese horror novels set within the same universe. Featuring ghosts, curses, and other supernatural horrors you’ll find only in Japan, each story in The Torihada Files can be read independently of the rest.
Featuring illustrations by Emiru the Yurei.

Kage (The Torihada Files)

Watch your step. Do you have what it takes to explore the ruins of a once prosperous, now mysteriously abandoned shrine? Would you step inside a house said to curse all who enter? What is the truth behind the tunnel that's said to have living sacrifices buried within its walls? Reikan: The most haunted locations in Japan explores forty two ghost spots from around the country. From abandoned shrines and hospitals to rundown homes and haunted forests, discover some of the most famous haunted locations Japan has to offer and learn how they became haunted to begin with. These aren't your regular haunted houses. Click the buy button and discover the real terror lurking in the dark right now.

Reikan: The most haunted locations in Japan: Volume One

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