Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 08 May 1896

Step into the enchanting world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that captivated audiences from 1895 to 1922 with its original short stories steeped in the uncanny and fantastical. This eighth issue features five compelling tales, including For Fame, Money, or Love? by Rodrigues Ottolengui, where a piano composition unveils a musicians final thoughts; A No Account Niggah by Leonard M. Prince, showcasing a clumsy recruit who proves his worth in a critical moment; A Hundred Thousand Dollar Trance by Eugene Shade Bisbee, where a renowned hypnotist proposes a shocking experiment; The Misfit Gown by Elmer Cook Rice, capturing the heated campaign for a charity club presidency; and The Shifting Sand by C. C. van Orsdall, detailing a mans lifelong obsession with uncovering a treasure chamber. Dive into these captivating narratives, expertly summarized by Sonia.