001 - The Man with the Lucky Eye by John W Harding

Step into the fascinating world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that captivated readers from 1895 to 1922 with its original short stories of the uncanny and fantastical. In this eighth issue of Volume 3, immerse yourself in five extraordinary tales > The Man with the Lucky Eye, by John W. Harding experience a night of suspense as a professor is held hostage and confronted with an unusual ransom. > Me and Mose, by Annie E. S. Fearing discover how poor money management can lead to unexpected challenges. > The Cross of Fire, by Bert Leston Taylor and Edward Ward join a man lost in the woods as he uncovers a remarkable scientific invention. > A Witness of War, by Virginia Woodward Cloud witness how a surprising discovery alters the course of an auction. > The Copeland Collection, by Margaret Dodge explore the tragic consequences of mismatched marriages. - Summary by Sonia