The Tenth Plate: A Ghost Story of Eternal Counting and Vengeance

Author:   Vishvākālātāmi Raksha
Publisher:   Independently Published
ISBN:  

9798249049539


Pages:   124
Publication Date:   19 February 2026
Format:   Paperback
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The Tenth Plate: A Ghost Story of Eternal Counting and Vengeance


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In the shadowed mansion of Edo's Banchō district, young servant Okiku arrives to serve the formidable samurai lord Aoyama Tessan. Among the household's most sacred treasures are ten irreplaceable Korean plates-symbols of honor, fortune, and unbreakable legacy. But when Okiku refuses her lord's forbidden advances, jealousy and rage ignite a deadly trap. Accused of stealing the tenth plate-one cunningly hidden by Aoyama himself-Okiku endures brutal interrogation and torture in the mansion's depths. Defiant to the end, she meets a horrifying fate: slain and cast into the ancient well behind the house. Her body sinks into darkness, but her spirit does not rest. Each night, a soft, dripping voice rises from the well: ""One... two... three..."" counting to nine, then erupting in a blood-curdling wail that shatters sleep and sanity. Aoyama's household unravels-servants flee, allies turn mad, and the curse spreads beyond the walls. Pale hands grip the well's rim; long black hair trails in shadows; the counting invades dreams, mirrors, and minds. As the onryō's vengeance grows, a loyal samurai uncovers the hidden truth, descending into the well's horrors. Yet even shattering the tenth plate and completing the count cannot silence her. The wail evolves into something inescapable, eternal-echoing through generations, from Edo's rainy nights to modern Tokyo's forgotten corners. A gripping blend of historical kaidan and psychological horror, The Tenth Plate reimagines Japan's most iconic ghost story-Bancho Sarayashiki-with chilling detail, atmospheric dread, and unrelenting supernatural terror. Perfect for fans of classic Japanese folklore, vengeful spirits, and tales where guilt counts forever.

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Author:   Vishvākālātāmi Raksha
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.177kg
ISBN:  

9798249049539


Pages:   124
Publication Date:   19 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

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