Taiwanese history is replete with scary stories set in the dark mists between the mountains and sea as well as with rumor-fueled stories of the weird and paranormal. Tales beyond the pale of everyday experience are regularly tapped for inspiration in both popular and serious literary genres. While most horror stories in Taiwan have been used as vehicles for moral lessons, authors have taken the genre in a myriad of different and interesting directions that have expanded the ‘imagined space’ of literature. Visitors learn more about the distinctive characteristics of Taiwanese horror fiction and, through interactive activities, come to better appreciate the connections between these stories and everyday life.
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