japanese tales of the macabre review

The sense of the unknown is very disturbing. In stories like those from Aokigahara Forest, we don't really know if there are truly spiritual forces at play or if it's just the psychological effect of the place. It makes people feel uneasy.

The story of Okiku and the Nine - Plated Samurai is also a famous macabre tale. Okiku was a maid who was unjustly killed by her master. Her spirit is said to haunt the place. She was thrown down a well and after her death, it's believed that her vengeful spirit would count plates over and over again, with the number always being one short, just as the plates she was accused of breaking by her master. This story reflects the idea of vengeful spirits in Japanese folklore.

The fact that they are based on real stories gives them an added layer of authenticity. It makes the horror seem more tangible. For example, when you hear about a real - life tragedy and then a spooky legend grows out of it, like the stories from Aokigahara Forest. You know there are real suicides there, and the idea of vengeful spirits makes it even scarier.

One example could be the story of Okiku and the Nine Plates. It is said that Okiku was a maid who was falsely accused of breaking one of her master's ten precious plates. As punishment, she was brutally killed. Afterward, her spirit was said to haunt the place, counting the plates from one to nine and then making a terrifying shriek at the missing tenth plate.

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Japanese stories often reflect the collectivist nature of Japanese culture. Characters are frequently part of a group, like a family or a community, and their actions are influenced by the group's needs and expectations. For example, in stories about samurai, they are bound by the code of Bushido which emphasizes loyalty to their lord and their comrades. Also, the respect for nature in Japanese stories is a reflection of their cultural connection to the natural world. Shinto beliefs, which hold nature in high regard, are often subtly woven into the fabric of the story.

The sense of the unknown. In Japanese horror stories, there are often elements that are left unexplained. For example, a strange figure that appears and disappears without a clear reason. This makes the viewers or readers constantly wonder and feel a deep sense of unease.

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To write a macabre story, start with a unique and disturbing concept. Develop complex and flawed characters. Use vivid descriptions to make the horror palpable. Build up to a shocking climax and leave the reader with a lingering sense of unease.