A Collection of Strange Tales: A compilation of supernatural stories spanning the Three Realms
When the midnight wind sweeps past the old locust trees in the graveyard, when lanterns in an abandoned village flicker in and out through the fog, when the laughter of a woman in red mingles with the sound of bells from the underworld... Here you'll find all the eerie wonders and romance you could ever wish to hear about.
This collection features dozens of bizarre supernatural tales, from mountain spirits and secrets of the underworld to fox immortals repaying kindness and evil ghosts claiming lives, weaving a portrait of all living beings across the realms of yin and yang.
These stories offer both biting satire of a bleak reality, exposing corrupt officials and the flaws of the imperial examinations in a world of ghosts and monsters, and tributes to sincere affection: lovers who remain devoted despite belonging to different worlds, and immortals and demons who support one another across boundaries, bringing warmth to the cold depths of the netherworld.
From the archaic eeriness of the strange tales of the Wei and Jin dynasties to the graceful delicacy of Ming and Qing romances, every story is a mirror, reflecting the many faces of the human world and the demons lurking in our hearts.
When you open this book late at night, you might hear the faint scrape of fingernails digging into the earth outside your window, or catch a glimpse of a red figure flashing past in the mirror. Don't be afraid. The ghosts and monsters are inviting you to join them on a fantastical journey of love, hate, reincarnation, and redemption.
