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You make up your mind to put your history expertise to work, diving headfirst into the murky depths of Thai folklore to unravel the enigma of these eerie deaths. There's a flicker of excitement, a buzz you've not felt in years. It's as though the gears of your life, stalled in a dusty classroom, have been oiled and jolted into motion. The next morning, you find yourself standing in front of the colossal stone statue of a serpent, a Naga, in the heart of Bangkok. The statue is hauntingly beautiful, its body coiling and uncoiling with an eerie sense of realism, the scales shimmering under the harsh sunlight. According to the old tales, Nagas are powerful creatures, protectors of the water, and occasionally, bringers of death. Your gut tells you there's a connection, a strand linking the Naga to the disturbing incidents in your neighborhood. You head to the National Library, spending days in the hushed silence, pouring over old scrolls and texts. Thai mythology is a maze, a labyrinth of gods, demons, and spirits, each with their own intricate tapestry of stories. As you delve deeper, you feel like you've stumbled onto something big, something that makes your skin prickle and your heart race. There are patterns, bizarre similarities between the ancient tales and the present-day horrors. And then there's the "Krasue." A ghostly woman in Thai folklore with a penchant for blood and entrails, capable of detaching her head from her body, trailing her innards along. A chill runs down your spine as you realize the victims in your neighborhood were found with their insides...gone. Could the legends be real? You start visiting local temples, interviewing monks and shamans, trying to piece together this terrifying puzzle. The locals look at you with a mix of apprehension and curiosity. There's a word they whisper when they think you're not listening - "Farang." Foreigner. An outsider, meddling in things beyond his understanding. But you're too deep in now to back out. Night after night, you find yourself drawn to the scene of the crimes, the quiet alleys, and bustling night markets, now stained with an undercurrent of fear. The city that once seduced you with its beauty now reveals its hidden fangs, and yet, you're enthralled, captivated by the enigma that's wrapping itself around you. Your life in Arizona feels like a distant dream now. You're no longer just a history teacher - you're a detective in a foreign land, wading through a quagmire of myths and fear, racing against the clock to stop a nightmare from Thai folklore that has seemingly come to life. And despite the danger, despite the fear, you can't help but feel alive. Because for the first time in your life, you're not just existing - you're living. You're a part of a story, a dark, thrilling tale that's writing itself around you. And you're eager to see where this twisted path leads.

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