Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In a quaint inn, Fan Sheng encounters a young woman preparing for something significant. After a meal, he observes her meticulous grooming process, suspecting she is getting ready for a guest. However, the scene takes a tragic turn when she attempts to hang herself, her final moments filled with horror. Fan Sheng calls for help, but it’s too late; the Zhu Ren notes the eerie similarity to Fan Sheng's wife's fate. The Chronicler reflects on the tragic nature of resentment leading to suicide, emphasizing that the woman, even in death, is trapped in the memory of her final moments, unaware of her fate.

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