Horror - Page 212

"The progeny of light shall emerge from a dying planet..." During a vacation on a small island, Shiina Tamai explores the waters near an ancient shrine and encounters a peculiar starfish-like creature. After nearly drowning, Shiina is rescued by the silent creature with wide, innocent eyes, whom she names Hoshimaru and befriends. To her amazement, Hoshimaru changes shapes and takes Shiina on a flight through the clouds. However, Shiina's dream quickly turns into a nightmare as she and Hoshimaru get caught up in a conflict between warring extraterrestrial groups engaged in a battle aboard colossal beasts known as Shadow Dragons, with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance.

Warning! This is a collection of seriously scary tales! A mysterious day in a certain town. The price of a promise. The desire to accelerate the progress of mankind. This collection of tales explores the strange possibilities of our reality. Warns against overambitious desires, and reminds us why horror opens our eyes to the wider world. It’s sure to send a chill down your spine! (Source: Shogakukan Asia) Included Stories: 1. Seguchi-san (セキグチさん, Mr. Sekiguchi by Isao Sakamoto) 2. Luna-chan to Yubikiri (ルナちゃんとユビキリ, A Pinky Promise with Luna by Rei Nanase) 3. Kindan no Hyakumonogatari (禁断の百物語, A Hundred Forbidden Stories by Eiko Komuro) 4. Utsuro no Shoumen (虚ろの正面, In The Face of Emptiness by Mayumi Yokoyama) 5. Sakana no Namida (魚の涙, Tears of Fish by Junko Nose) 6. Jigoku no Bishounen (地獄の美少年, The Handsome Young Man from Hell by Ryouko Mizoguchi) 7. Shiroi Hako (白い箱, The White Box by Kyuuko Morooka) 8. Mushi ni Negai wo (虫に願いを･･･, Wish Upon an Insect by Wakana Makihara) 9. Sangeki no Yakata (惨劇の館, The House of Tragedy by Kirara Himekawa)

A smoke-filled alley in Chinatown harbors Count D's Pet Shop. The pets sold here aren't your everyday variety and the Count prides himself on selling Love and Dreams in the form of magical creatures that come with an exclusive contract. But buyers beware. If the contract is broken the Count cannot be held accountable for whatever may happen. A fascinating and macabre look into the very soul of human nature.

Get immersed in the turbulent history of Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, a captivating member of a wealthy family cloaked in secrets, deceit, and inexplicable sins. The Cain Saga, antedating the Godchild series, tracks Cain's journey to unearth the truth about his ancestry in his formative years, as he grapples with new enigmas at every turn. Moreover, this anthology encompasses several self-contained narratives, namely "The Boys Who Stopped Time," "Double," and "Ellie in Summer Clothes."

Kyoko's grandfather makes a strange request of her on his deathbed... That she kill her own father, who has been hidden away in a mountain cave feeding on carrion because he is --- the Centipede King! Originally published in the March 1995 issue of Suspense & Horror.

From Suspense & Horror 1998/08. A dark comedy superhero oneshot from the Suspense & Horror magazine genius Hirono Takuya, who has only had one short story printed in book format. After 3000 years, the superhuman Sick Bag is resurrected at the North Pole. He confronts the warlock named Chilled, now known as Master Shindera!! What will be the outcome of the greatest battle in history!?

A girl's memories, emotions and humanity are shattered like so many pieces of a puzzle. Lacey, a girl who's lost everything falls into a labyrinth of chaos. To step inside, is to step into a world of chaos and death. The Gibbet Room. Even so, the girl opens the door, to find what she has lost, herself.

On the last day before he leaves his allegedly haunted house, Kinako-sama, who claims to be the mightiest spirit on earth, will do her utmost to frighten a man who is completely incapable of sensing spirits.

Various stories about dolls, ranging from horrifying to heartwarming, "Playing with Dolls," "Mannequin," "Marie with Blue Eyes," and "Ventriloquist's Love. "Ritual," in which four good friends made a deal with the devil to confirm their friendship. Misuzu Yamada, who is overshadowed at school, stops by a fortune teller's house because of her love life. There, Misuzu finds the means to change herself, and her final choice is... "Love's Wish Comes True". (Source: Sukima, translated)