New e-book: A Strange Story, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Set in early 20th‑century Japan, the story unfolds against the backdrop of war and uncertainty. At its heart is Tieko, a young woman troubled by her husband’s absence and haunted by uncanny visions. Her brother Murakami recounts these experiences, where reality merges with hallucination, and the recurring figure of a red‑capped porter embodies her inner fear and fragile state of mind.