Step into Junji Ito’s earliest nightmares—where horror first took root. From the master of horror manga, Junji Ito, comes a chilling collection of early short stories showcasing the beginnings of his unsettling genius. In Deserter, eerie soldiers return from war, cursed dolls take on lives of their own, and ordinary people stumble into the grotesque and nightmarish. These tales are equal parts surreal, disturbing, and fascinating, perfect for fans who want to see the roots of Ito’s trademark terror.