Chapter 45: The Blood Queen Ghost
The setting was the early 1950s, a time when the countryside was filled with mountains and dense forests. Especially at night, walking along the roads, the wind would whisper through the trees, stirring the branches and leaves of the wild woods, accompanied by the eerie howls of unknown creatures, easily stirring up thoughts of ghosts and monsters.It was during such a night that a widow embarked on a journey to visit her parents who lived in the neighboring village. The path she had to take led through two barren mountains with only a narrow trail to cross.As she set out under the dark, starless sky, she lit a kerosene lamp to guide her way. Along the path, the sounds of mountain insects and strange birds filled the air, and she noticed the scarcity of houses around. In those times, oil was precious, and villagers extinguished their lamps early, leaving everything shrouded in darkness.Despite the eerie atmosphere, the widow was remarkably brave and not easily frightened. She traversed more than half of the journey swif