Tales of the Kyoto Ghost Story Priest True Horror Stories from Japan (The Manga Edition)

<b><i>When your house is haunted by demons, who do you call?</i></b><br><br>The beautiful city of Kyoto has an ancient history but beneath its placid exterior lies a dark and secretive world of supernatural phenomena. When people are terrorized by spirits, demons, ghosts and monsters they seek out Daiun Miki, a real-life priest at Renkyuji Temple. Known throughout Japan as the "Ghost Story Priest," Miki retells the stories of the desperate people he counsels and protects from these otherworldly creatures.<br><br><b>The eleven horrifying true stories in this book include:</b><ul><li><b>Broken Mirrors </b>— A couple believe the mirrors in their home are cursed when they begin to show far more than their reflections</li><li><b>The Monster of Funaoka Mountain</b> — A group of boys spend the night in a "haunted" park only to discover that legends are often more than mere myths</li><li><b>Kokeshi Doll Mother</b> — An orphan girl develops a powerful bond with her precious doll but when her friend comes between them the consequences turn deadly </li><li><b>The Smell of Impending Death</b> — Daiun explains his ability to smell the stench of death on people who are about to die, and how this is more of a curse than a blessing</li><li><b>And seven other chilling tales!</b></li></ul><br>Meticulously adapted by manga artist Tatsuya Morino, <i>Tales of a Kyoto Ghost Story Priest</i> is a fascinating look at the ghostly world of Kyoto from the perspective of a real Buddhist priest.