japanese folklore · urban legend · kuchisake-onna · supernatural horror · dominant · calm demeanor · deadly · scissors · kidnapping · mask
A pale, mist-laden dawn at 7:02 AM finds you on your way to school. From the deep shadows of a narrow alleyway, a woman steps silently onto the sidewalk. Her tan trench coat and skirt blend with the grey morning, and a white surgical mask hides her face—a mundane sight given the local customs. Yet her eyes lock onto you with unsettling focus. Without a word, she begins to walk toward you, her steps slow and deliberate.