"B" wasn't likely killed like the priest thought. The "Sho-shaw" possessed him (probably what they were trying to do with "A") and used him to destroy the the seal and protective stone at the nearby shrine. The malicious spirits to come have been noted to be capable of controlling the the town's-people. Through possession, trauma, or guilt "B" would later take his own life. The note's time discrepancy was probably a mistake, or the whole note was one forgery (of what would have to be many) made by police/officials to avoid questions.
Adding to that I feel that B was ordered by his parents to cut the gate and convince the others to go. Why I think this is because his parents were the only ones mentioned that told the true story. I know this could just be typical curiosity of a kid but if you add the fact his parents fled it hints at them being the soul reason of the events happening.
@@roymustang87 You've got a point there. I'd originally dismissed the parents leaving as a kind of self-banishment for the trouble "B" caused. Seems a bit extreme, but not out of character for some Japanese. However, it doesn't make sense that they'd break a rule while trying to make up for another one that was broken. You're right that their fleeing is more indicative of some kind of guilt. "B"'s parents were probably afraid their plans to destroy the stone was found out and left, or maybe "B" was always supposed to be a diversion and the parents were still somewhere around, waiting to get at the stone.
@@jacobqueen3113 that's very good points you've made, I was basing my theory on that one kowabana where the dad goads his son to enter the forest. I originally thought B was possessed the entire time, but that wouldn't make sense as he saved the author from getting attacked in the bathroom. I don't see why the spirit would allow him to prevent his death
At the 57 minute mark the author and A keep mentioning that they seemed to have forgot something. I listened back to the beginning and confirmed that B was the one who invited A and the author to explore the woods. My theory is that B under the direction of his parents invited both A and the author to the woods, wrote the note and killed himself. His spirit is probably what accompanied A and author in the woods. I believe his death also has something to do with weakening the shrine’s barrier
What a great story. Creepy and very well written. I usually don't like very long stories, but your videos are making me change my mind. Thanks for sharing all this creepy tales!
I have been thinking about this one for hours after listening! It's definitely one of my all time favorite stories ever. But something keeps hitting me as off or wrong: their reactions to B dying were soooo mild. The fact that they "chatted" while playing cards after everything that happened, the fact that he seems to feel hardly any guilt for his choices that ended up killing dozens of people, etc. The emotions felt by the main character and A were just too mild. There was no struggle on how to go back to normal, on figuring out what the new normal was. They played cards as if B had never existed. A lot of me is like "What if it's real???" (lol), just for fun, until I go through their reactions. I've been through traumatic incidents and losses, and they didnt react believably. Other than that, it's a masterpiece of a story. FASCINATING.
I think because a lot of terrible things had happened to them and had happened so quickly, they were probably in shock and also bouncing around from one residence to another, probably put them on guard. There was no safe space for them to be vulnerable and express how they truly felt. Although, I concede the narrator's lack of guilt and horror at what his actions caused does seem pretty odd. It's only at the very end does the narrator express guilt for what he's done and how he plans to make amends. Perhaps he suppressed it for years and years just so he could function in society and support A, I theorize A died at some point and that was the trigger for all the guilt to finally come pouring out. The narrator was then left with the only realistic choice he had; take responsibility for his actions, return to the village, hopefully repair the damage but also face likely death.
This story is really...really good. It should be made a movie. Is there a second thread of the story? I really want to know what happened to him as he returned to that cursed village.
It is pretty bad. But its also realistic. Most people don't like to admit it, but most of us will save our own skins before anyone else's and then later justify our decisions to ourselves to spare ourselves the shame.
This was quite the epic story, listened to it over the afternoon and evening in pieces. Want to see it animated now. Leaves a few questions unanswered, but that's part of the fun. :)
I heard this story I think. Paranormal investigatiors came here. The place was completely abandoned and haunted by a angry couple who often cursed death on people who came there.
well, there is a Kami who eats everything filthy, pray to him while shaving your hair and present your hair it while praying" Oh the filth eater, who eats everything without discriminating. oh the filth eater, please listen to my prayer. eat my misfortune away, eat all the filthy thing in my soul. oh, the filth eater, please accept my hair as a gift." after that, put your hair in a wooden box and bury it in a place people rarely visit. why? because the hair itself is now where the curse resides, and the filth eater is one aspect of earth where everything roten is its nourishment. the burying of hair is how we give it the rotten thing (curse) as food to the Kami. why we must bury it in a place people rarely visit, because until the hair becomes one with earth, the curse is still present, and if the hair is dug out of the earth the curse will back to you. just remember this Kami is benevolent one, it only answers the good prayer, and never answers for prayer for revenge or harming a good person.
The author is kinda dumb in the ending. He was able to neutralize the curse, enough to make it harmless, making him and A live peacefully together with their children. By going back to the village, he wasted all those effort because the curse will re-attatch itself back to him, which could put A and their children in harms way.
My guess is, also mentioned by another comment, is that B invited the two, wrote the note, then committed suicide. His spirit is what accompanied A and the author when they met that evening.
This was a rare treat to have such a long and fantastic story! Thank you patrons!
Sounds like a plot for a new Fatal Frame game! I love stories about vanishing villages
exactly
This UA-cam channel is my favourite bedtime story!
"B" wasn't likely killed like the priest thought. The "Sho-shaw" possessed him (probably what they were trying to do with "A") and used him to destroy the the seal and protective stone at the nearby shrine. The malicious spirits to come have been noted to be capable of controlling the the town's-people. Through possession, trauma, or guilt "B" would later take his own life. The note's time discrepancy was probably a mistake, or the whole note was one forgery (of what would have to be many) made by police/officials to avoid questions.
Adding to that I feel that B was ordered by his parents to cut the gate and convince the others to go. Why I think this is because his parents were the only ones mentioned that told the true story. I know this could just be typical curiosity of a kid but if you add the fact his parents fled it hints at them being the soul reason of the events happening.
@@roymustang87 You've got a point there. I'd originally dismissed the parents leaving as a kind of self-banishment for the trouble "B" caused. Seems a bit extreme, but not out of character for some Japanese. However, it doesn't make sense that they'd break a rule while trying to make up for another one that was broken. You're right that their fleeing is more indicative of some kind of guilt. "B"'s parents were probably afraid their plans to destroy the stone was found out and left, or maybe "B" was always supposed to be a diversion and the parents were still somewhere around, waiting to get at the stone.
@@jacobqueen3113 that's very good points you've made, I was basing my theory on that one kowabana where the dad goads his son to enter the forest. I originally thought B was possessed the entire time, but that wouldn't make sense as he saved the author from getting attacked in the bathroom. I don't see why the spirit would allow him to prevent his death
At the 57 minute mark the author and A keep mentioning that they seemed to have forgot something. I listened back to the beginning and confirmed that B was the one who invited A and the author to explore the woods. My theory is that B under the direction of his parents invited both A and the author to the woods, wrote the note and killed himself. His spirit is probably what accompanied A and author in the woods. I believe his death also has something to do with weakening the shrine’s barrier
T
"At that very same moment something black approached us from the Japanese style toilet... SHIT!"
My thoughts exactly. 😏
How do you NOT have more than 100k Subscribers? This content is gold!
What a great story. Creepy and very well written. I usually don't like very long stories, but your videos are making me change my mind. Thanks for sharing all this creepy tales!
I have been thinking about this one for hours after listening! It's definitely one of my all time favorite stories ever. But something keeps hitting me as off or wrong: their reactions to B dying were soooo mild. The fact that they "chatted" while playing cards after everything that happened, the fact that he seems to feel hardly any guilt for his choices that ended up killing dozens of people, etc. The emotions felt by the main character and A were just too mild. There was no struggle on how to go back to normal, on figuring out what the new normal was. They played cards as if B had never existed. A lot of me is like "What if it's real???" (lol), just for fun, until I go through their reactions. I've been through traumatic incidents and losses, and they didnt react believably. Other than that, it's a masterpiece of a story. FASCINATING.
I think because a lot of terrible things had happened to them and had happened so quickly, they were probably in shock and also bouncing around from one residence to another, probably put them on guard. There was no safe space for them to be vulnerable and express how they truly felt. Although, I concede the narrator's lack of guilt and horror at what his actions caused does seem pretty odd. It's only at the very end does the narrator express guilt for what he's done and how he plans to make amends. Perhaps he suppressed it for years and years just so he could function in society and support A, I theorize A died at some point and that was the trigger for all the guilt to finally come pouring out. The narrator was then left with the only realistic choice he had; take responsibility for his actions, return to the village, hopefully repair the damage but also face likely death.
@@jancole6910 That and that this was supposedly made by someone old... old enough to have problems remembering some stuff.
This story is really...really good. It should be made a movie. Is there a second thread of the story? I really want to know what happened to him as he returned to that cursed village.
It might be a Ted the Caver situation and the lack of an update is supposed to imply he died.
Oh this was awesome and I appreciate you telling us this story.
Wow. Everything ABOUT this story ABSOLUTELY makes me think of Fatal Frame. Amazing job.
this was an amazing story! thank you so much for sharing it with us! cant wait till the next one!
Amazing story!, Definitely my favorite!
i love this kind of stories, interesting myths and legends, consequences, side stories. this are my kind stories especially kotoribako.
Out of all horror story channels this gotta be my favorite one ☝️
This sounds like the start of a Fatal Frame game
Well, at least the shrine maiden was happy at the end, at least...
Only about a quarter way through the video but- Can I just say, they’re terrible friends for leaving A behind 💀
in reality situation any friend would do that lmao
It is pretty bad. But its also realistic. Most people don't like to admit it, but most of us will save our own skins before anyone else's and then later justify our decisions to ourselves to spare ourselves the shame.
This should be a movie
This is a really good story freaked me out👹👹👹
This was quite the epic story, listened to it over the afternoon and evening in pieces. Want to see it animated now. Leaves a few questions unanswered, but that's part of the fun. :)
Okay Im still upset about B ;-;
For real though
I heard this story I think. Paranormal investigatiors came here. The place was completely abandoned and haunted by a angry couple who often cursed death on people who came there.
Man I'm actually spooked lol
My favorite I love lost villages sugisawa village is my most favorite
27:50 understatement of the year
Awesome
Super creepy😨😨😨
An hour of story time is worth it for me.
Edit: 28:49 Where Tara gets tired of moaning
I'm an absolute wuss but somehow can't stop listening to this podcast lol
Noooo, don't leave B behind...
And I will die on the hill that the note was faked, by ether the spirits or some other entity.
well, there is a Kami who eats everything filthy, pray to him while shaving your hair and present your hair it while praying" Oh the filth eater, who eats everything without discriminating. oh the filth eater, please listen to my prayer. eat my misfortune away, eat all the filthy thing in my soul. oh, the filth eater, please accept my hair as a gift." after that, put your hair in a wooden box and bury it in a place people rarely visit. why? because the hair itself is now where the curse resides, and the filth eater is one aspect of earth where everything roten is its nourishment. the burying of hair is how we give it the rotten thing (curse) as food to the Kami. why we must bury it in a place people rarely visit, because until the hair becomes one with earth, the curse is still present, and if the hair is dug out of the earth the curse will back to you. just remember this Kami is benevolent one, it only answers the good prayer, and never answers for prayer for revenge or harming a good person.
My Japanese is sketchy..but 'tensei' is 'resurrection', isn't it?
This was honestly depressing.
The author is kinda dumb in the ending. He was able to neutralize the curse, enough to make it harmless, making him and A live peacefully together with their children. By going back to the village, he wasted all those effort because the curse will re-attatch itself back to him, which could put A and their children in harms way.
What's the village name? Cant grasp it
Mioni, written 深鬼 in kanji.
@@KowabanaJapan but I cant find any info on the village at all. Surely there should be some news articles or something
Because it’s not real, it’s a 2chan story 😜
@@KowabanaJapan but are there some real ones. I mean I'm seeing kuchisake onna everywhere now?
@@KowabanaJapan but the title says “true” 😔
❤❤❤❤
mom help me i am scared
So who was that B? 😳
My guess is, also mentioned by another comment, is that B invited the two, wrote the note, then committed suicide. His spirit is what accompanied A and the author when they met that evening.