Hyakumonogatari

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Set in Edo Period Japan, the narrative revolves around the haunting game of Hyakumonogatari, where participants share ghostly tales while lighting candles. As each story unfolds, a candle is extinguished, culminating in the eerie anticipation of the horned blue spirit, Aoandon, appearing in the mirror when the final candle is snuffed out. This tradition intertwines folklore and suspense, exploring themes of fear, storytelling, and the supernatural.