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Prepare for a unique gastronomic adventure that transcends life and death! This captivating book explores the fascinating theme of ""life and death and eating,"" unravelling the customs and legends surrounding human and ghostly consumption. Chinese food culture is renowned for its significance, as it is often said ""To the people, food is heaven."" This emphasis on food extends even into the realm of the supernatural. Eating is not merely a pleasure for gourmets in the mortal world; it holds a special place among the spirits. From the rituals of the ""consolation feast"" performed by the bereaved to the ""soul return set meal"" for souls on the night of their return, and the offerings of ""burning joss paper"" during the Ghost Festival, the customs surrounding ""ghost food"" reflect the influential relationship between the culture, the history, psychological factors and the social status quo.
- AuthorShi Zhiming, Pan Qicong
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2020
The world operates on the principle that all injustices will eventually face their karmic reckoning. When one relinquishes their grasp on the mortal realm, their soul does not vanish, but rather seeks to reenter the world. Amid the vast tapestry of humanity, there are individuals who possess a keen awareness of the duality of yin and yang, as well as a profound connection to the spirit world. The Ghost King delves into sixty mesmerizing supernatural tales, encompassing a myriad of enigmatic phenomena such as suicide, wrongful death, haunted houses, sea disasters, tormented souls, ghostly sightings, witchcraft, water spirits, malevolent entities, exorcisms, psychic occurrences, soul summoning, spiritual laws, spirit investigation, treacherous journeys, past and present lives, hair-raising calamities, possessed dolls, and urban legends. With every tale, no corner of heaven and earth is left unexplored, inviting readers on an immersive journey through the realms of the supernatural.
- AuthorPan Shaocong
- PublisherCosmic Publishing House
- Publication Date2019
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"Magic Disaster" is an enthralling tale of youthful adventure, chronicling Mira's journey as she leaves home in pursuit of a magical mentor. Throughout her odyssey, she confronts numerous calamities and surmounts formidable obstacles, ultimately emerging as a formidable mage. However, delving deeper, the narrative can be seen as a poignant saga of vengeance, delving into the intricate nuances of the vengeful mindset and the far-reaching repercussions of seeking retribution.
- AuthorZhang Jian
- PublisherWen Yun Publishing House
- Publication Date2014
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In the deep, deep jungle, there lives a group of special species unknown to humans - the Demon Servants. The Demon Servants and humans originally had nothing to do with each other, until one day, a human stepped into their home deep in the jungle... Since then, humans have become involved with them, and some Demon Servants have left the jungle and come to the human world. If you meet them, is it luck or misfortune?
- AuthorSu Fei
- PublisherXin Ya Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date2023
Kevin, a boy prone to losing his temper, found himself in a heated argument with his mother one day, prompting him to flee from home and seek solace in the depths of the forest. It was there that he stumbled upon Witch Mo Mo, whose unassuming appearance belied an unsettling aura, leaving Kevin shaken by their unexpected encounter. Recognizing the detrimental impact of Kevin's explosive temper on his relationships with his mother and classmates, Mo Mo resolved to journey to the human world to offer her assistance. However, Kevin, misconstruing Mo Mo as a malevolent witch, resorted to employing various means to retaliate against what he perceived as ""witchcraft"" and bullying.
- AuthorSu Fei
- PublisherXin Ya Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date2021
In the heart of the dense jungle resides an enigmatic and elusive species, unknown to humankind—the Demon Samurai. Initially, the Demon Samurai and humans coexisted without interference, until a fateful day when a human intruded into their jungle abode. Since that pivotal moment, humans have become intertwined with the Demon Samurai, leading to the departure of some Demon Samurai from the jungle to venture into the human realm.
- AuthorSu Fei
- PublisherXin Ya Cultural Enterprise Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date2022