The Monkey King’s Redemption

A clay monkey became an evil spirit that haunted an ancient temple and the nearby villagers....

The Mysterious Woman and the Sorcerer's Intervention

A scholar met a beautiful woman during the lantern festival and took her home. He lived with her for half a year, unaware that she was a ghost. His friend and a Taoist priest discovered the truth and tried to exorcise her with talismans....

The Ungrateful Man and the Faithful Fox

The community condemned Liu for his shameful behavior, and the fox, expressing disappointment, left. Liu, scorned by his neighbors, had to flee with his family, their destination unknown....

The Phantom Feast: A Tale of Unseen Visitors

Officer Yang's household faces a mysterious haunting. His daughter-in-law is visited by a ghostly old woman who invites her to a supernatural banquet. A thick fog envelopes the house, and despite attempts to expel the ghost, the ethereal festivities continue....

The Foxes and the Taoist

The article tells a story of a Tang Dynasty official, whose son was afflicted by a demon fox. He invited three different people who claimed to have the ability to cure his son, but they turned out to be foxes themselves. The story is a humorous and satirical depiction of the superstition and deception in the ancient society....

Filial Devotion and the Encounter with Fox Spirits

This is a story from ancient China during the Jin Dynasty, which tells of the encounter between a filial son and a couple of supernatural beings....

From Man to Beast and Back: A Tale of Redemption

The ghost wrapped it in a tiger's skin, and it transformed back into an old tiger. Full of regret, it focused on reciting Buddhist scriptures. More than a year passed, and it transformed back into a human form. From that day on, it never dared to leave the monastery until its death....

The Legend of the Silkworm's Promise

This story conveys a tragic and mystical legend. An innocent jest triggers a tragedy, a loyal horse sacrifices its life to fulfill an impossible love between itself and the daughter. An ignorant and hasty young girl loses her freedom and happiness. A remorseful father, due to his misunderstanding and cruelty, loses his only family. A mysterious transformation turns the daughter and the horsehide into silkworms, bringing wealth to humanity in the form of silk. A serendipitous discovery reveals the origin of mulberry trees and silkworms. A profound allegory teaches us the preciousness of love and life....

The Tale of Xiao Long: A Tragic Transformation

When strong winds and waves are raging, they observe that the water surface beside the house remains calm while the rest of the lake is turbulent. When the wind subsides and the water clears, they can still see the city walls and buildings on the lakebed, perfectly visible....

The Speaking Cat: A Tale of Consequences

Demons are created by human actions, and if you don't treat them as monsters, they will vanish on their own. Seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, the extraordinary becomes ordinary....