Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 4, June, 1923: The unique magazine: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 4, June, 1923: The unique magazine is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Various.
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"Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 4, June, 1923: The Unique Magazine" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This particular volume presents a variety of thrilling and chilling tales, showcasing the genre of weird fiction which often delves into the uncanny, the supernatural, and the bizarre. It features a range of characters, including intriguing figures like Colonel Knight and Ah Wing, who navigate treacherous circumstances filled with suspense and intrigue. The opening of "Weird Tales" introduces readers to a mélange of literary offerings with a particular focus on a story titled "The Evening Wolves," which centers around Colonel Knight, a man hunted by the remnants of a criminal gang he once led. Knight's desperation leads him to Ah Wing, a mysterious Chinaman, as he seeks refuge. Set against a backdrop of dark alleys and hidden doors, the narrative hints at supernatural elements intertwined with themes of deceit and danger, as Knight confronts the ghosts of his past. In this atmospheric and suspenseful beginning, the story sets the stage for a tense confrontation between Knight and his old comrades, positioning Ah Wing as a pivotal character whose intentions remain shrouded in mystery.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Weird Tales, Volume 1, Number 4, June, 1923: The unique magazine
- Author credits: Various
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories -- Periodicals
- Fantasy literature, American -- Periodicals
- Fantasy literature, English -- Periodicals
- Horror tales, American -- Periodicals
- Horror tales, English -- Periodicals
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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