Learn Japanese with spooky stories that build real fluency.

This book is a unique collection of Japanese short stories for beginners and lower-intermediate learners (A2–B1, CEFR). Whether you're learning Japanese on your own or with a teacher, these mystery and horror-themed stories make studying more engaging, effective, and fun.

Each story is written in clear and simple Japanese and includes:
・ Audio recordings (downloadable)
・ English vocabulary lists with example sentences
・ Speaking prompts to practice conversation
・ Natural grammar and expressions used in real context
・ Bolded keywords for quick focus while reading

★ Perfect for A2–B1 Learners
If you’ve finished basic grammar and want to move beyond textbooks, this book is your next step. The language is carefully designed for upper-beginners and pre-intermediate learners. You'll reinforce the Japanese you already know—and discover new words and expressions through stories that actually interest you.

★ Includes Audio + Speaking Practice
Each story comes with an audio version so you can listen while reading, shadow sentences, and improve your pronunciation. At the end of each story, you’ll find speaking prompts to help you summarize, react, and reflect in Japanese. This is not just passive reading—it’s active fluency building.

★ Learn Japanese Naturally
Short stories offer the perfect length to enjoy Japanese without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll get used to sentence patterns, improve reading flow, and build listening and speaking skills in context.
This book is a self-study essential for adult learners who want real progress, not just textbook drills.

If you’re tired of boring textbook dialogs and want something more immersive and effective... this book is for you.
Start reading, listening, and speaking today with "Japanese Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediates (A2/B1): Dark Tales".