The Black Cat Vol. 03 No. 05 February 1898


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The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine.
This is the fifth issue of Volume 3, with the following five stories:
> "In the Power House", by Clarence Maiko: never try to betray the love of a powerful electrical machine
> "The Man Down Cellar", by Sewell Ford: locking an unknown person in a cellar may not be such a bright idea
> "The Evening Spirit", by Albert Bigelow Paine: two men receive news from the afterlife
> "The Love Chase of Austin", by Juliet Wilbor Tompkins: will a silk stocking lead to true love or not ?
> "My Detective Instinct", by Emma M. Wise: a detective is tasked to investigate an unusual suspect
- Summary by Sonia (1 hr 54 min)

Chapters

In the Power House, by Clarence Maiko 24:42 Read by Greg Giordano
The Man Down Cellar, by Sewell Ford 13:38 Read by Paula Messina
The Evening Spirit, by Albert Bigelow Paine 19:33 Read by Julie Burks
The Love Chase of Austin, by Juliet Wilbor Tompkins 27:43 Read by Meredith Womac Cook
My Detective Instinct, by Emma M. Wise 29:09 Read by SaraHale