'Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 12 September 1897' Summary

The twelfth issue of "The Black Cat's" second volume presents a diverse collection of chilling tales. John M. Ellicott's "Sombre" plunges readers into a deadly arena where a woman must save her beloved pet bull and her fiancé. Alden Lyman's "The Debut of Mandana" unveils the lengths someone is willing to go to for social acceptance. Livingstone B. Morse's "Number Seven" explores the unnerving impact of a persistent ticking clock on the psyche. Percie W. Hart's "Information Wanted" presents a haunting mystery as an old diary reveals a series of unexplained disappearances. Finally, Shannon Birch's "In Memory of Tom Satan" challenges common beliefs about black cats, suggesting they are not always harbingers of doom. These stories offer a glimpse into the dark corners of human experience, exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the ever-present unknown.