VERTICAL B0DY Novel

About B0DY Novel

B0dy is a collection of horror stories written by Asa Nonami, all thematically linked to people’s perception of their bodies and the consequences of vanity and low self-esteem. In the vein of the psychological suspense of the Twilight Zone, each story ends with a shock, leaving the reader unsettled with the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for,” echoing in their bones.

A girl is reduced to skin and bones when she develops bulimia as a result of a classmate taunting her about the size of her butt.

An unhappily married mans obsession with groping women’s knees on the train during his daily commute leads to a terrible fate.

A woman’s desperate attempts to regain her husband’s attentions through cosmetic surgery result in an unexpected development.

A man’s fear of losing his girlfriend as a result of going bald leads him to agree to an untested procedure with hair-raising results.

An unruly and insolent man’s fascination with boxing consumes his life.