The Black Cat Vol. 06 No. 01 October 1900


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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.
This is the first issue from Volume 6, with the following stories:

> Through the Forbidden Gates, by Carroll Carrington: a naval officer is sent on a dangerous mission
> A Human Chameleon, by Newton Newkirk: what can make a man invisible ?
> Mr. Corndropper's Hired Man (a Companion to "Ely's Automatic Housemaid"), by W. M. Stannard: the perks of having an untiring farm help in the house
> A Sister to the Borgias, by Joanna E. Wood: learn about the mystery of a most fatal woman
> Dematerialization (a Travesty on Stockton's "Amos Kilbright"), by C. Mason: an unexpected outcome at a séance

- Summary by Sonia