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Finished this book in one sitting. A short collection of ghost stories about the Institute, a research facility for haunted artifacts and the people who work there. One of my only complaints about this book is that it wasn't longer, but I don't think more needed to be said. Each story was delightfully creepy tale. If you enjoy the idea of liminal spaces, the backrooms theory and haunted artefacts this will be the book for you.

Midnight Timetable, by Bora Chung (2023, transl. 2025)
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Premise: Interconnected short stories about a secret Korean facility that houses cursed objects.

Review: There are some wonderfully creative and creepy stories in this volume, which is a good fit for those who want to engage in spooky season content but are tired of the normal Western fare.

Bookish Pair: Uketu‘s Strange Pictures (transl. 2025)

This was my first time reading Korean horror, and “Midnight Timetable” definitely delivered a unique vibe. The setting—a research institute full of cursed objects—is super creepy, and I liked how each short story explored a different haunting. The tale “You Can‘t Come in Here” was the standout for me. That tunnel scene? Totally gave me chills.