The story revolves around a young woman who lives with her husband and son in a rural village. She is known for her exceptional beauty and kindness. One day, she meets a mysterious stranger who is traveling through the area. He is drawn to her beauty and begins to visit her regularly. As their relationship deepens, the woman's husband becomes increasingly suspicious of the stranger's intentions. The stranger eventually reveals that he has supernatural powers and can see into the future. He predicts that the woman will die soon due to a curse placed upon her by a rival suitor from her past. The woman is initially skeptical but eventually comes to believe the stranger's prophecy. She becomes increasingly withdrawn and isolated, causing tension in her relationships with her husband and son. The story builds towards a tragic conclusion as the woman's fate unfolds according to the stranger's prediction.
By Lafcadio Hearn · First published 1894 · Genre: Fantasy, Folklore, Drama