
Mary Pakinee Thai, b. 1992
"Have you ever seen a ghost? Maybe in the stillness of night, when the air is heavy with unsaid things? She was once like anyone else, full of dreams and desires. But her love was forbidden, and when it was discovered, those around her were unforgiving. They decided she needed to be punished, and a curse was placed upon her for daring to defy them.
The ritual they performed was meant to bind her, to ensure she would never find peace. Something went wrong—or perhaps, just as they wanted—and the curse took hold. Now, every night, she leaves behind what she used to be, drifting under the moonlight, searching for something to sustain her, even as it fills her with disgust.
The villagers speak of a creature, a nightmare that hunts in the dark. They fear her, but they don’t know the full story. Her name was once Sai, now lost in whispers and fear. Can you guess who she is? Maybe you’ve seen her before, or perhaps you will."