Siamese Dark Amulet
On a leisurely and carefree journey through Thailand, Qi Yan stepped into a somber temple that seemed as though it shouldn’t exist. By chance, he received a peculiar amulet from a mysterious monk. Little did he know, it harbored a powerful and malevolent spirit. Inviting such a force is easy; sending it away is not. Some temptations cannot be abandoned so simply. Those who consort with darkness must always pay a price. It was this very amulet that transformed his once peaceful life into one of terror and strangeness. When the living seek the power of spirits and ghosts, it is known as “spirit offering.”
Siamese Dark Amulet
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“Time flies and never returns~ Memories can only be savored~~…”
Thailand, a country close to the equator, knows nothing of spring, summer, autumn, or winter. Only three seasons exist here: hot, cool, and rainy. Even during the coolest days, the temperature might dip to twenty-four degrees Celsius—considered “cold” by local standards!
It is not a wealthy country, but everywhere happiness abounds. A land of devout Buddhists, over ninety percent of the people hold their faith with sincerity. Yet, in this sun-drenched place, where the teachings of Buddha seem boundless, extremes meet: Thailand is also notorious in Southeast Asia for its dark and sinister corners.
“You’re bound to change, like time that won’t turn back~ I really can’t remember the next line~~…” Dressed in a white tank top and shorts, flip-flops on his feet and aviator sunglasses perched on his nose, Qi Yan strolled languidly along the streets of Chiang Mai, humming a classic by the late queen of Thai pop, a tune familiar to every local.
Unlike the wild enthusiasm of Phuket or the decadent revelry of Bangkok, Chiang Mai—one of Thailand’s top three tourist cities—radiates a sense of leisure and a gentle pace. Even the heat cannot easily stir irritation in the heart.
For Qi Yan, carefree moments like this were not uncommon. It had been a full year since he graduated from university. In that time, he had cycled through seven jobs, with a few months of unemployment in between.
Like most young graduates, his mind was unsettled, his ambitions high but skills lacking. H
