Raymond’s “Strange Folk Tales”: Bound, Gagged & Tortured

In a chilling custom, a woman named Xiaowei faces a night of torment. Bound in a half-hanging position, her legs bent and knees to the ground, she awaits the next cruel ritual. The scene unfolds with a disturbing tradition: water is forced into her mouth via a syringe, her own underwear used as a gag. The resulting overflow and dry heaving paint a vivid picture of her distress.

The torture intensifies as a wooden clamp is applied to her nose, compelling her to breathe forcefully through her mouth. This is followed by the introduction of an electric shock wheel, promising extreme stimulation and further escalating her ordeal. This episode offers a glimpse into a dark narrative, with the full story held for those who delve deeper into the novel.