The Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 07 April 1900


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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 7th issue from Volume 5, with the following 5 stories:
> Out of the Desert, by Edward Stratton Holloway: will Fate work to reunite star-crossed lovers ?
> Mrs. Thompson's Account of It, by Emily Hewitt Leland: the double occupancy of a room can lead to an unexpected outcome
> On the Turn of a Coin, by Cleveland Moffett: a murder gets witnessed through a vision
> The Man Who Met Fear, by Louise Betts Edwards: even the most courageous man has one weak point
> The Transposition of Stomachs, by Charles E. Mixer: hear all about this ingenious medical solution for gourmets
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