Her eyes—sharp like a knife slashing souls.
Her skin—fair like the finest jewel.
Her hair—dark like the darkest coal.
Her beauty—unmatched by any damsel.
Her eyes—magnificent and full lips—majestic
Her figure—God-given and Heaven-fated.
Inked lace on her chest and metal lace on her dress;
All to charm and enchant—to make their love to her their faith.
On her flank, two magpies and a lotus dwell,
Enhancing her charm, reigning above any man and woman.
Heavenly lotus hidden below her navel.
Her name—Mae Kru Bulan.
Her thin, perfectly shaped, dark red lips have moved constantly since the ritual began. Now, a middle-aged woman's shoulder was showing red ink from a long tattoo needle inside the school of Mae Kru Bulan, a woman of great merit who'd inherited tattooing art from her ancestors.
Not just in the district or Phop Phra, but almosteveryone in Tak province knew her. When it came to white magic, magic that enhances one's popularity andreputation, Sak Yant, and Long Na[2], she was the go-to person.
Of course, these things were personal beliefs that couldn't be forced upon anyone. Mae Kru's tattooing skills were meticulous and beautiful, unmatched by anyone. She was also renowned for her ability to bring back husbands who'd strayed to their secret lovers.
Mae Kru had tattooed many famous celebrities. It was well-known that Mae Kru Bulan didn't perform charming spells for those who wanted to steal someone else's man or use it for improper purposes. She was popular among women.
Rarely did she tattoo men unless they had a feminine heart. She despised men who used their charming spells to manipulate women, violating the moral codes she upheld, which would degrade the power of magic in both the student and the teacher.
The school was a single-story wooden house with good ventilation and a natural cool breeze. The floor was covered with a large, thick carpet to welcome students and visitors. It was also used for rituals.
The school wasn't completely enclosed; the fronthad a waist-high gate, making the building visible from the outside. Thesurrounding area was plain concrete with a shoe rack on the side. It resembleda typical magical master's school with a high chair for Mae Kru and revered PorKae masks[3], Buddha image, flower trays, incense, candles, and various offerings.
But the most striking feature from the first stepinside was the statue of Ruesi Ta Fai[4] and a large incense pot standingat the front. The actual living quarters were adjacent to the school, a moderntwo-story concrete house, but no one had ever seen inside as it was private.One would only see the school and the exterior of the house.
On a typical weekday evening, it was normal to see only a few women visiting the school, unlike on weekends when many people came.
Mae Kru Bulan's beauty could be described as the epitome of Thai femininity, with a captivating and unforgettable face. If she walked by, one would turn back for another look. Her sharp, almond-shaped eyes were always sparkling, making it hard for any student to joke around with her.
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Mystery / Thriller"If you don't come to see me tonight, don't expect to sleep peacefully." ***** Inked lace on her chest and metal lace on her dress; All to charm and enchant-to make their love to her their faith. On her flank, two magpies and a lotus dwell, Enhancin...
