Mizuchi Do Hofuku Roku 1 (Alphapolice Bunko) [Light Novel]

[Machine Translation] On the surface, Jyudo is a Chinese herbal medicine and general store that has been in business since the Edo period. However, its true identity is as a "retribution shop" that takes on unredeemed grudges. People with dark hearts are drawn to Jyodo as if by something. Even though they are paid a huge amount of money and bear an unforgivable karma, can there be salvation for those who wish to take revenge? Betrayed by her fiance, a woman's hatred turns into a snake and devours the man she loves. A woman's obsession is so deep and sad that it turns her into a snake and devours the man she loves. What is the sad decision made by the young sister for her brother, who is out of control? The fate of a young man who is unmanageable - "Pinocchio". A man who pays tribute and devotes his heart to a woman, but still cannot win her love, vows to take revenge on her. The woman who continues to play with the man ends up in "Princess Bright Night". Three sad and terrifying tales of the mysterious. Winner of the Alpha Police Terry Novel Award.

蛟堂-表向きは、江戸時代より続く漢方薬局兼雑貨屋。だがその真の姿は、晴らせぬ恨みを引き受ける「報復屋」。心に闇を抱えた人々は、何かに吸い寄せられるように蛟堂へと導かれていく。莫大な報酬を支払い、消えることのない業を負うとしてもなお、報復を望む彼らに救いはあるのか-陰陽道の天才にして、「蛟堂」十二代目店主、三輪辰史が紡ぐ現代の怪異譚、ここに開幕。婚約者に裏切られた女の憎しみは、蛇と化して愛しい男を食い殺す。深く哀しい女の執念-「清姫」。無軌道に暴れる兄へ、幼い妹が下した哀しき決断とは。傍若無人な若者の宿命-「ピノッキオ」。物を貢ぎ、心を尽くしてもなお愛を得られない男は、女への復讐を誓う。男を翻弄し続ける女の結末-「赫夜姫」。哀しくも恐ろしい、三つの怪異譚を収録。アルファポリスミステリー小説大賞大賞受賞作。