The Black Cat was a monthly literary magazine that published original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many of the magazine's writers were unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for it. The magazine's stories were often dark and suspenseful, and they often explored the themes of death, madness, and the supernatural. The Black Cat was a popular magazine during its time, and it helped to shape the development of the horror and fantasy genres. This specific issue includes stories about a couple who cannot escape their past, a tramp who finds empathy while watching children play, an adventurer who encounters a strange old woman and dangerous plants, a man who can read people's minds, a man who has a horrible experience at a barber shop, and a woman who is confronted by a man from her past.