Weird Mysteries #11

In "Voodoo Dolls," a cunning old man, aware his nephew is plotting to steal his fortune, sets a chilling trap using his own gold and a hidden radioactive solution. After his death, his servant follows his final wishes—imbaling the body with the molten gold, cremating it, and placing the ashes in a golden urn. When the nephew, unaware of the truth, runs his fingers through the ashes, he begins to realize the horrifying legacy he’s inherited. The story, illustrated with sharp, moody detail by Eugene Hughes, unfolds with a slow-burning dread, all contained within a single, unsettling premise. The cover, by Bernard Baily, captures the eerie atmosphere with a stark, unsettling image that perfectly sets the tone for this 1954 tale.