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A little girl named Shiva and a tall monster named Teacher live together in the woods. Teacher lies to Shiva and tells her that her aunt will return soon, knowing that the aunt will never come. The nearby town fears Teacher and Shiva both, fearing a curse that affects outsiders--and anyone outside the town is an outsider. Is it a metaphor for cults? Xenophobia? I don't know, but Teacher is a scary-looking monster who is actually a sweet and selfless soul and that is the way to my heart. Can't wait to read more.