What is the secret hidden in a family clinging to a bloody path? 'Chido' by Kiiko Mori, winner of the Creative Award 2024, to be published by Shincho Bunko nex

The work by Kiiko Mori, which won the Shincho Bunko nex Award at the Creative Award 2024, one of Japan's largest creative contests, is being published as a book. 'Chido,' which includes an entirely new chapter and significant revisions to the winning entry, will be released by Shinchosha on Thursday, May 28, 2026. One summer day, a college student named Niinae suddenly disappeared. Her lover, Hikari, seeks help from Kanako, who can 'see' supernatural phenomena, fearing it might be a 'curse of my family.' However, what Kanako sees is a 'Chido' (bloody path) binding far beyond imagination. Why did Niinae disappear? And what is the true nature of the curse plaguing the Oyama family? It is a chilling horror novel revolving around ancient customs. The work has also been slated for a manga adaptation by artist Akihi Enaka, scheduled to begin serialization in 2027.