'Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 04 January 1896' Summary

This fourth issue opens with "In Solomon's Caverns" by Charles Edward Barns, a chilling tale of a solitary adventurer lost in a vast underground labyrinth, battling for survival and the way back to the surface. Frederick Bradford's "An Angel of Tenderfoot Hill" explores the transformative power of time and absence on a love story. Herman Brownson's "In Miggles' Alley" presents a heart-pounding scenario of a baby perilously dangling from a rooftop, testing the limits of human compassion and resourcefulness. In James Buckham's "The Missing Link," a man wrestles with the conflict between fear and duty amidst a violent crime. Katherine Morrow's "Unchallenged" follows two girls daring each other to complete a dangerous feat, pushing their boundaries and testing their friendship. "Aidu" by Hero Despard delves into the dangerous allure of forbidden knowledge and the lengths one man will go to uncover the secrets of his beloved. Finally, C. Marie Mott's "Mrs. Emory's Boarder" paints a poignant picture of loneliness and unexpected companionship, as an elderly woman finds solace in the presence of her young neighbor.