Illustration for 《張誠》in《聊齋誌異》
Amidst trials and separation, the tale of Zhang brothers’ sacrifice and reunion unveils love and resilience in a touching saga of family bonds and undying hope.
Chinese Weird Gallery
Illustration for 《小翠》in《聊齋誌異》
The story is about a clever and smart fox bride named Little Cui, who repays a debt of gratitude to her benefactor, turns danger into safety and changes the fate of his son.
Illustration for 《小二》in《聊齋誌異》
The story depicts a girl named Xiao Er. Amidst a fallen family and afflicted lineage, she, with intellect, kindness and magic, carves her own path, showcases extraordinary wisdom and benevolence.
Illustration for 《羅剎海市》in《聊齋誌異》
The story depicts the countries of Roshak and the Dragon’s Realm. Roshak deems beauty as monstrous, granting power to the ugly; The Dragon’s Realm is exceptionally beautiful, esteeming talent.
Another Illustration for 《張誠》in《聊齋誌異》
Zhang brothers’ enduring sacrifices, separation, and eventual reunion showcase unwavering familial love and resilience in the face of adversity.
Illustration for 《聶小倩》in《聊齋誌異》
Compelled by a millennium-old demon, the female ghost Nie Xiaoqian harms people through seduction. Admiring the impoverished scholar Ning Caichen’s true virtue, she refrains from causing harm and follows him home.
Illustration for 《木雕美人》in《聊齋誌異》
The merchant witnessed dogs carrying wooden figures of a lady and a boy, performing vividly, astounded by their lifelike acts.
Illustration for《促織》in《聊齋誌異》
This story tells of the Ming Dynasty where the royal family enjoyed cricket fighting. The protagonist’s son accidentally caused misfortune by killing the intended offering cricket. Later, he transforms into a cricket and becomes a champion, bringing luck to the family.
Illustration for《仇大娘》in《聊齋誌異》
Qiu’s family faced adversity due to treachery. Despite challenges, Qiu, as a daughter of the family, revived their prosperity through her relentless efforts, restoring the family’s stability and wealth.
Illustration for《紅玉》in《聊齋誌異》
This story tells how the fox spirit, Hongyu, aided the impoverished scholar Feng Xiangru, after a tragedy struck his family. She helped him raise their children and restore the family’s fortune.
Love Story of the Flying Head Demon Clan
What is a Flying Head Demon?
The Flying Head Demon, known as 飛頭蠻/飛頭䝤 in Chinese and Hitouban in Japanese, originates from Gan Bao(干宝)’s records in the Jin Dynasty’s ‘In Search of the Supernatural(《搜神记》).‘
This mythical creature, also called ‘辘轳首’ (rokurokubi), appears normal during the day but transforms at night. Its neck extends longer than a giraffe’s, and the head detaches, flying out the window while the body remains seemingly asleep.