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Calling You
Otsuichi - 2001
Tokyopop Fiction presents Calling You--a unique, beautifully written, and truly unpredictable collection of stories.A girl creates a cell phone in her imagination, which she uses to communicate with others...A young boy discovers his new friend has the power to heal others--and together they learn about true friendship and sacrifice...A miraculous flower proves the eternal power of love can combat the tragedy and horror of a deadly train accident...Connected with Otsu-ichi's hit manga, Calling You, this collection is certain to delight readers who enjoy heartfelt, supernatural mysteries.
Winter Sleep
Kenzo Kitakata - 2005
An artist's quest for growth from one of the world's greatest stylists. Nakagi, an ex-con painter who has sequestered hismself in a mountain cabin, is trying to elevate his art. The only thing breakin his solitude are the visits of two women: an art dealer who wants him to produce the sort of paintings that she would like to buy from him, and a young aspiring, and soulful apprentice. When Nakagi welcomes an escaped felon into the emotionally fraught fold, and begins to teach him to pain well. Winter Sleep awakens to a literally incendiary climax.