Atrocious Fairy Tales for Adults

I think that the genres under this title are misleading. It contains distinctive horror and psychological elements. I suppose this manga is unassuming with its almost western-looking cover, but I am surprised by how little attention it has received over the years. It's a reimagining of three classic fairy tales: Cinderella, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood. Each story is quite short, so I won't divulge too many details about the plot. It is set in a more modern world with show business and technology. It follows a theme upon which murder occurs and the central characters try to deceive the reader into rooting forthem, although I can't say with certainty whether that continues to be the case in the final story or not, since it was never finished. The artwork stands out and suits the atmosphere of the stories well. It is notably mature, with striking black detailing against stark white that gives the panels an illusion of glowing. The women are depicted as having an old-fashioned elegance with a gothic flair, and the men are generally handsome. It looks more or less like the cover art. The likelihood of this manga being continued in the future is slim to none because the story writer, Murasaki Hyakurou, was tragically murdered in 2010. It's a devastating story. I hope my review will encourage others to read his work.