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Ghostly Darkness of Kanata

Author Noct Koike
Paperback
5.04"W x 7.15"H x 0.6"D   | 5 oz | 36 per carton
On sale Dec 09, 2025 | 224 Pages | 9781787747999
Rated T

A gripping supernatural thriller that blurs the line between reality and the afterlife, where one woman’s obsession with ghosts leads her into a world of terror.

After a heart-stopping encounter with an unearthly apparition, a young woman becomes fixated on the spirits that linger in the shadows. Drawn into a chilling journey to confront the very essence of fear, she steps into a world where the boundary between the living and the dead fades into oblivion.

An eerie story written by Noct Koike and brought to life by their haunting artwork, Ghostly Darkness of Kanata takes you on a nerve-wracking adventure into the unknown. Every page pulses with the tension of everyday moments—suddenly infected with the uncanny, as spirits and phantoms intrude on a world that seems so familiar.

As the heroine delves deeper into the occult, her quest to understand the afterlife soon reveals that terror doesn’t always come from the unknown, it hides in the places we think we know best. The ghosts she seeks might just be the ones chasing her.

In this supernatural thriller, prepare to face your deepest fears, as the lines between life and death, safety and danger, vanish into the darkness. Will she survive the haunting force she’s invited into her life? Or will she become one with the ghosts of Kanata?
Noct Koike is a master of atmospheric horror and psychological suspense. Known for blending the supernatural with deep character exploration, Koike’s works often delve into the eerie, unsettling moments that challenge our understanding of fear. His writing in Ghostly Darkness of Kanata is a testament to his ability to make the supernatural feel dangerously close to reality.
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"If you love Junji Ito books, then this is for you!" Big Bald Murph

"If you like horror that's more unsettling than bloody, this one is for you! And if you've never tried horror manga, this one is a good start." Chill with Eli

"The art perfectly captures the horrors of the ghostly world while also showing us how it slowly changes the waking world." GamingTred Comics

About

A gripping supernatural thriller that blurs the line between reality and the afterlife, where one woman’s obsession with ghosts leads her into a world of terror.

After a heart-stopping encounter with an unearthly apparition, a young woman becomes fixated on the spirits that linger in the shadows. Drawn into a chilling journey to confront the very essence of fear, she steps into a world where the boundary between the living and the dead fades into oblivion.

An eerie story written by Noct Koike and brought to life by their haunting artwork, Ghostly Darkness of Kanata takes you on a nerve-wracking adventure into the unknown. Every page pulses with the tension of everyday moments—suddenly infected with the uncanny, as spirits and phantoms intrude on a world that seems so familiar.

As the heroine delves deeper into the occult, her quest to understand the afterlife soon reveals that terror doesn’t always come from the unknown, it hides in the places we think we know best. The ghosts she seeks might just be the ones chasing her.

In this supernatural thriller, prepare to face your deepest fears, as the lines between life and death, safety and danger, vanish into the darkness. Will she survive the haunting force she’s invited into her life? Or will she become one with the ghosts of Kanata?

Creators

Noct Koike is a master of atmospheric horror and psychological suspense. Known for blending the supernatural with deep character exploration, Koike’s works often delve into the eerie, unsettling moments that challenge our understanding of fear. His writing in Ghostly Darkness of Kanata is a testament to his ability to make the supernatural feel dangerously close to reality.

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Praise

"If you love Junji Ito books, then this is for you!" Big Bald Murph

"If you like horror that's more unsettling than bloody, this one is for you! And if you've never tried horror manga, this one is a good start." Chill with Eli

"The art perfectly captures the horrors of the ghostly world while also showing us how it slowly changes the waking world." GamingTred Comics
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