As a result, Talia, the bride-to-be, harbors a deep loathing for Cat. We find out early on that the two soon-to-be-newlyweds actually have a history with the narrator Cat she once had a thing for both of them, and there was some grand event that led to a brief falling out between everyone. See, similar to something like Shirley Jackson’s classic Haunting of Hill House, much of the darkness is derived from the main cast and their relationships. It’s a young-person slasher story, a Japanese-flavored horror story, and an attempted meta-text on toxic relationships. The book may seem too short, leaving the reader wanting more, just like the house demanding more lives.The most interesting, and frustrating, thing about Nothing But Blackened Teeth is that it attempts a lot, and I mean a lot, of different storytelling tricks. This is a quick read for horror and mystery fans who like learning about ancient lore. Khaw introduces Japanese lore in this spine-chilling tale. The author enlists the ghost with blackened teeth and yōkai – spirits and demons from Japanese folklore – to claim another sacrifice for the house. Khaw masterfully portrays grief, fear, and dread in this paranormal thriller. This eerie tale combines the myths and historic fashions from ancient Japan, while set in the modern-day. Nothing But Blackened Teeth is the latest novelette by author and award-winning game writer Cassandra Khaw. As the night progresses, secrets better left hidden are revealed, not only by the friends but also by the house they are staying in. The five friends start the night with food, drinking, and an ancient samurai game designed to test their bravery. According to legend, buried under the historic manor are the bones of a bride-to-be whose lover died before they could wed. A thrill-seeking group of friends travel to Japan for a stay at a mansion with a tragic history.
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