Jikininki

Okay kiddo, so jikininki is a really scary thing in Japanese folklore. They're kind of like ghosts, but not the friendly kind like Casper.

Jikininki are said to be spirits of people who were really greedy or selfish in life. In fact, they were so greedy that even after they died, they couldn't let go of their attachment to material things. So now, they wander around the world at night, searching for human food and valuables to hoard.

These spirits are said to have very scary appearances. They often have long hair and fangs, and sometimes they're even described as having human bodies with animal heads.

But here's the really creepy part, kiddo: some stories say that jikininki can actually transform into humans to trick people into giving them food or valuables. So you never know who might actually be a jikininki in disguise, looking to steal your cookie or your favorite toy!

Now, I know this might all seem really scary, but it's important to remember that jikininki are just a legend. They're not real, just like dragons and unicorns. So you don't need to be afraid of them, okay?