CHILDREN OF THE EARTH
Author: Sushi Honda
Crushed Fates: A Summer Suspense Two people—a man and a woman—die after being struck by a train. They had nothing in common except for one bizarre detail: both died with their heads crushed beyond recognition. High school student Makoto, who lost his older brother in the incident, crosses paths with Hoshikazu, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother. Together, they begin to uncover the truth behind these strange deaths and discover the involvement of a shadowy organization. Could it be that their loved ones were not victims of tragic accidents or suicides, but were manipulated into their deaths? And what is the connection to the grotesque, otherworldly creatures that emerge in the shadows? A chilling and suspenseful tale unfolds as two boys set out to unravel the mystery during one unforgettable summer.