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Mister Mystery #15
This issue contains multiple horror and suspense stories. The featured story "The Time Machine Murder" tells of a scientist who develops a miraculous antiseptic drug to cure all disease, only to have his colleague Walter Harvey steal credit for the discovery and announce it to the scientific world first. Consumed with rage and seeking revenge, the protagonist devises a plan to use a time machine to travel into the future, kill Harvey, and return to the present with a perfect alibi. Additional stories include tales of reincarnation and supernatural horror, such as one involving a swami's mysterious methods and another featuring grave robbers and supernatural curses.