Synopsis

There are strange things happening in this village by the sea.
I alone seem to be aware of them.

Please… Take me with you…

Note from author

My entry for the June 2026 NOVELOUS x Honeyfeed One Shot Challenge — "Atlas of Anomalies" prompt!

This story was inspired by ghost stories and folktales from the coastal regions of Japan, especially Okinawa.

My entry for the June 2026 NOVELOUS x Honeyfeed One Shot Challenge — "Atlas of Anomalies" prompt!

This story was inspired by ghost stories and folktales from the coastal regions of Japan, especially Okinawa.

Showcase
2Reviews
5.0
Featured Review
AdventFalls
badge-small-bronze
Jun 16, 2026

(Horror is not usually my bag, take that for what it's worth.)

Horror can be a solid fit for the short story format, and Umi is a great example of why.

The small scale of the fishing village...

icon-reaction-1
Loading...
icon-reaction-2
Loading...
icon-reaction-3
Loading...
icon-reaction-4
Loading...
icon-reaction-5
Loading...
icon-reaction-6
Loading...
1
Reaction

Chapter Comments