Strange Suspense Stories #74

Strange Suspense Stories #74 This issue is an anthology containing at least two stories. "The Thing on the Mountain" follows adventurers Bill and Tom Waler who encounter a mysterious gray creature on a mountain peak that threatens to kill them, with Tom finding the only escape route is straight down. "The Mutants" depicts space explorers from Captain Norville Soames's crew discovering a seemingly idyllic alien planet with beautiful flora and fauna, though danger lurks in hidden places, while a female crew member with mutant features prepares to shoot an unsuspecting explorer. Additionally, a backup story involves an old man and his dog causing trouble, including burning Mrs. Carter's house, after which the dog's strange compulsion to play in the ruins puzzles its owner.