Creepy Worlds #111

In "I'll Live Forever," a man stumbles upon an isolated island where its inhabitants propose eternal life in exchange for lifelong servitude. Though tempted by the promise of forever, he chooses to return to his ordinary world, leaving behind the island’s eerie offer.

A human spacecraft is crippled by meteors in the void of space, its crew frozen lifeless as it drifts through the cosmos—until the derelict vessel mysteriously finds itself in orbit around an unmapped world and revived by an unseen force. When the crew awakens, they discover that benevolent extraterrestrials have rescued them, repaired their ship, and improved their technology, delivering a message of peaceful intent before sending them back to Earth. Now the commander faces a choice that could reshape humanity's future in the stars.

Officer Sam Barton of the NYPD works tirelessly with the Police Athletic League to steer neighborhood kids away from crime, but his efforts face fierce opposition from small-time mobster Clip Foster, who uses his own influence and resources to keep young people like Billy Foster—his own brother—under his thumb. When Barton's crusade to reach the Raiders gang lands him framed for assault, he finds himself suspended from duty and his reputation in tatters, leaving the very kids he's trying to help vulnerable to Foster's control. Can the truth come to light before Foster's grip on the neighborhood tightens completely?

Dr. Stuart Baintree arrives in the high Andes to investigate his uncle's mysterious death, armed with only a cryptic letter about a legendary Inca treasure called the Star of Venus. Deep beneath an ancient temple, he discovers a hidden cavern powered by an active volcano—and the impossible: a living Inca priestess who guards both the jewel and a fearsome winged creature. Now trapped between molten lava and an ancient guardian myth brought to terrifying life, Baintree must decide whether to claim the treasure or escape with his life.

When the Giant Jaguar arrives to thank a greeting card company for their holiday cards featuring his massive form, he’s met with more than just gratitude—something’s off in the cheerful designs. Written by a mysterious hand and illustrated with eerie precision, the cards hide a secret that could unravel more than just a hero’s confidence.