mysterious story; strange tale
Refers to a tale or account that is eerie, uncanny, or filled with strange happenings. Often used in literary or narrative contexts.
He participates in a gathering where they share mysterious stories night after night.
その作家は怪奇小説や奇譚を得意としている。
That writer specializes in horror fiction and strange tales.
strange stories and curious tales
Composed of 奇 (strange, mysterious) and 譚 (story, tale). The kanji 譚 is a less common variant of 談 (talk, story), giving the word a more literary or classical feel.