Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 01 October 1896

Step into the enchanting world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that ran from 1895 to 1922, showcasing original short stories steeped in the uncanny and fantastical. In this first issue of Volume 2, youll find six captivating tales that promise to intrigue and entertain. Discover The House That Jack Built by Harold Donovan Hilton, where a young man unravels the mysterious history of an old house. Experience In the Garden of a Villa by R. George Smith Jr., as a lark reflects on her tragic love life through the lens of a duchess. Marvel at A Peg-Leg Ghost by Wellington Vandiver, where skepticism gives way to belief in the supernatural. Delve into How the Run Was Stopped by Richard Stillman Powell, where an ingenious ruse saves a bank from bankruptcy. Explore My Friend, Walker by Geraldine Meyrick, a haunting tale of a mans perilous communication with horses. Finally, ponder the musings of a dying scholar in In an Hour by Warwick James Price. Join us for a journey through ima