004 - The Passionate Snake by Ella Higginson

Step into the world of The Black Cat, a captivating monthly literary magazine published from 1895 to 1922, renowned for its original short stories that delve into the uncanny and fantastical. This second issue of volume 2 features five intriguing tales Silas F. Quigley - To Arrive by Lewis Hopkins Rogers, where a mysterious letter leads Mr. Quigley on an unexpected job-seeking adventure; The Polar Magnet by Philip Verrill Mighels, revealing the shocking method a sculptor employs to craft lifelike casts; Fitzhugh by W. MacPherson Wiltbank, a humorous tale of an untalented mans quest for fame that takes an unforeseen twist; The Passionate Snake by Ella Higginson, exploring a snakes grim realization of human treachery; and Professor Whirlwind by Allen Quinan, recounting a mans harrowing experience inside a tornado. Join us for these spellbinding narratives brought to life by the voice of Sonia.