The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 1, October 1895)

"The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 1, October 1895)" by Various, is a magazine filled with exciting short stories from different authors writing many years ago. The magazine brings together a bunch of different stories, each one with its own special characters and adventures. From tales of love and loss to mysteries and strange happenings, there’s something for everyone who enjoys a good read. One of the stories included, "In Gold Time" by Roberta Littlehale, tells the story of Bill Bowen, a civil engineer, who remembers a bitter rivalry between two men, Shorty Stokes and Ned Emory, for the love of Grace Blanchard. The story builds on a historical California backdrop for a wild story of passion, jealousy, and murder, capturing a time when things weren’t always fair or safe. The story is engaging and helps to provide many new stories inside the magazine.