New Voices in the Dark / Новые голоса в темноте / Shin Yami no Koe - Kaidan

"Manga New Voices in the Dark" is a collection of scary stories that was released in 2006. The manga consists of seven different stories, each with its own unique plot and theme. The first story, "Soiti's Front," follows a character named Soiti Michina as she searches for her long-lost relatives. She arrives in a city where children have a similar habit to her missing brother. The mystery surrounding the children's behavior adds to the suspense of the story. In the second story, titled "Soiti's Beloved Pet," a new addition to Soiti's family is introduced – a kitten. Soiti must navigate a new relationship with the kitten and overcome any challenges that arise. The third story, "Valley of Mirrors," takes place in a quiet canyon where the Kay River flows. On each side of the river, there is an abandoned village with its mysteriously missing inhabitants. The protagonist questions what happened to the villagers and why the villages are now empty. The fourth story, "Only Ghosts," follows the main character, Sigeru, as he encounters a girl covered in blood on his way home. He takes her to the hospital and later finds out that she wants to thank him by setting up a meeting. The mystery of her intentions creates an aura of suspense. The fifth story, "Library of Illusions," explores the consequences of a love for reading and collecting books. This story delves into the dark side of this passion and raises questions about the limits one should set when pursuing their interests. In the sixth story, "Songs in the Darkness," the protagonist, Tamayo, hears a street musician's song while wandering through the city. As time passes, Tamayo realizes that she can hear this song everywhere and at all times, leading to unsettling revelations. Lastly, in the story "Into a Pancake," the manga poses the question of how one should eat honey to avoid falling into a trap. This story explores the consequences of making choices without considering the potential dangers. Overall, "Manga New Voices in the Dark" offers a diverse range of scary stories with intriguing plotlines. Each story presents its own unique element of horror, leaving readers captivated and eager to discover the fates of the intriguing characters involved.