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Nothing But Blackened Teeth

Pages
128
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Cassandra Khaw's Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a gorgeously creepy haunted house tale, steeped in Japanese folklore and full of devastating twists. A Heian-era mansion stands abandoned, its foundations resting on the bones of a bride and its walls packed with the remains of the girls sacrificed to keep her company. It’s the perfect venue for a group of thrill-seeking friends, brought back together to celebrate a wedding. A night of food, drinks, and games quickly spirals into a nightmare as secrets get dragged out and relationships are tested. But the house has secrets too. Lurking in the shadows is the ghost bride with a black smile and a hungry heart. And she gets lonely down there in the dirt. Effortlessly taking the classic haunted house story and turning it on its head, Nothing but Blackened Teeth is a sharp and devastating exploration of grief, the parasitic nature of relationships, and the consequences of our actions.

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About the author

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Cassandra Khaw

Cassandra Khaw, born August 31, 1984, is a Malaysian writer of horror and science fiction who also works as a video game scriptwriter for studios including Ubisoft Montreal, and has written for tabletop RPGs and as a games journalist. Their fiction has appeared in Tor.com, Clarkesworld, Fireside Fiction, Uncanny Magazine, and Nature. Their novella Hammers on Bone was a British Fantasy and Locus Award finalist, and their novel The Salt Grows Heavy and USA Today bestseller Nothing But Blackened Te...

Characters

The Ghost BrideAntagonist

A vengeful spirit with a black smile and a hungry heart, haunting the Heian-era mansion after being sacrificed to keep her company.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is the book "Nothing But Blackened Teeth" based on a true story?

    No, "Nothing But Blackened Teeth" is a work of fiction. It is a horror novella by Cassandra Khaw.

  • Does Nothing But Blackened Teeth have a film adaptation?

    A film adaptation of Nothing But Blackened Teeth was announced, with production company XYZ Films acquiring the rights.

  • How does Nothing But Blackened Teeth connect to Japanese folklore?

    The novel draws heavily on Japanese folklore, particularly the concept of yurei, or vengeful spirits, and the specific legend of the hungry ghost bride.

  • Is Nothing But Blackened Teeth a standalone novel?

    Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a standalone novella, offering a complete story within its pages.

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