Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 08 May 1900

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. The 8th issue from Volume 5 contains the following 5 stories: > The Tarantula, by Anna McClure Sholl: learn about an efficient method to keep lovers at bay > David and Goliath, by Ellis Meredith: beautiful souls can even be found in gaol > One Chance in a Million, by Harold Kinsabby: what is the secret behind the lovedrops ? > A Deserter, by Algernon Tassin: an unexpected and tragic encounter after years of absence > At Tank Number Eleven, by Frank Lillie Pollock: luck and misfortune often go hand in hand - Summary by Sonia