Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a gorgeously creepy tale, steeped in Japanese folklore and full of devastating twists.A Heian-era mansion stands abandoned, its foundation rests on the bones of a bride, its walls packed with the remains of the girls sacrificed to keep her company. It’s perfect for a group of thrill-seeking friends reunited to celebrate a wedding. A night of celebration spirals into a nightmare as secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.The house holds secrets, too. Lurking in the shadows is the ghost bride with a black smile and a hungry heart. And she gets lonely down there in the dirt. However, as an adult, I’ve now been exposed to the uniquely terrifying nature of rather mundane things like hospital bills, credit checks, and filing taxes. A stray beastie or three just don’t stand a chance against the soul-crushing misery of having to make a budget. Here are (in my opinion) eight fantastic Japanese horror reads that you should add to cart this season. And once you’re done with them, you should check out this list of new horror novels and this list of under the radar horror reads.
Adult Japanese Horror
Young Adult Japanese Horror
Japanese Horror Manga
If you’ve already got these on your shelves, check out this list of 50 great horror books released in the 2010s. I wouldn’t advise reading this if you’re a spiral doodler. You’ll definitely end up freaking yourself out — and possibly chucking your notebook in a fire.
