In the vein of strange and fearsome female spectres, allow me to introduce you to the rokurokubi. Typically depicted as a normal, if mysterious, young woman during the day, the rokurokubi is actually a youkai with the ability to stretch its neck to supernatural lengths after nightfall. Depending on the story, the rokurokubi may be a largely harmless or even unknowingly cursed maiden, or a sinister blood-sucking fiend. Most are tricksters, and delight in scaring the pants off mortals.

Read more about the rokurokubi when you can, and in the meantime: Guys, beware of strange women, and ladies, don’t go sticking your necks out…