Black Cat Vol. 04 No. 02 November 1898

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 second issue of Volume 4 with the following stories: > The Pillow of Justice, by E. S. Innet: join a dangerous expedition to find a hidden ruby mine in the jungle > A Novel Suicide Club, by Walter Browne: a detective is tasked with preventing a seemingly organized suicide mission > A Subterranean Experience, by M. Bourchier Sanford: follow the adventurous struggle to escape the underground prison > The Yellow Umbrella, by James Buckham: witness a miraculous escape from a torrential waterfall > Branded in the Valley, by Martha Pierce: a vendetta that takes a tragic turn - Summary by Sonia