Nagabe

Shiva told a little white lie, and it is having devastating consequences. Reeling from the horrific events, Auntie tells Teacher how Shiva began living in her house. The curse will work a cruel fate.

Shiva's aunt comes with soldiers to take the young girl home. Teacher unsuccessfully tries to defend Shiva but is overcome. Meanwhile, chaos reigns in the small hamlet on the Inside and Shiva questions where she really belongs.

Although Shiva has been afflicted with the curse of the Outsiders, mysteriously she remains human. Meanwhile, the Insiders' revelation from their Holy Father portends trouble for both Shiva and Teacher.

Teacher and Shive have left their home with soldiers in pursuit. Their efforts to hide seem useless as the other cursed quickly find them again.

"In a world split between the Inside and the Outside, those living in both realms are told never to cross over to the other side, lest they be cursed. A young girl named Shiva lives on the other side, in a vacant village with a demonic guardian known only as 'Teacher.' Although the two are forbidden to touch, they seem to share a bond that transcends their disparate appearances. But when Shiva leaves Teacher's care to seek out her grandmother, the secret behind her mysterious living arrangement comes to light."--Provided by publisher.