a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something. A curse could be very specific at times, wishing pain on only one person. Curses can come from many things, but for this child, it was an extremely troublesome supernatural.

It had latched on to them from birth, making sure not to let go any time soon. It was like an omen of death, cursing the child's every movement.

Whispering could be heard through the small towns streets. A child, around the age or 10, was walking down an alley. A dark aura was looming over the small child as they made their way to the town's local shrine.

Leaving a prayer, they turned around and greeted the supernatural.

"Aku, when will my time be over?" The cursed child asked.

Screeching erupted from the dark mist, blood curdling screams were heard in the background, before a frightening voice said: