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Strange Mysteries #4
Strange Mysteries #4 (1953) An anthology issue featuring multiple stories, including one in which Crandall explores a decrepit old manor house and discovers a family history revealing that one of his ancestors was hanged as a criminal, leading to supernatural occurrences. Another story involves a man named Elmer who transforms into a creature of the night after consuming mysterious food, terrorizing those around him while claiming he will make friends with them through fear. A third tale features a group stranded on an island searching for their missing companion Richard Evans, only to discover he has built a hidden power plant and is responsible for mysterious supernatural phenomena occurring on the island, culminating in tragedy when one character is caught in the building's supernatural shadow.