Creepy Worlds #2

When Don miraculously walks away from a devastating explosion without a scratch, his relief turns to unease—because he can't explain how he survived. His inexplicable escape sets him on a collision course with the mystery of a forbidden mountain that rose from the earth a century ago, swallowing every climber who dared scale its misty peaks. As Don ignores the villagers' warnings and begins his own ascent, he discovers the mountain holds secrets far stranger than anyone imagined.

A woman discovers that water in her kitchen sink grants wishes—when she washes her worn dress and wishes for a new one, it emerges pristine and beautiful, and her husband Henry finds the same magic works for his desires. As the couple marvels at their impossible good fortune, they begin to wonder how many wishes remain and what the mysterious water might truly demand of them. B. Krigstein illustrates this 1962 tale of temptation and uncertainty from *Creepy Worlds*.

In "The Cry of the Sorcerers!" from Creepy Worlds #2 (1962), a city slicker scoffs at tales of sorcerers haunting swamp caves—until he finds himself fleeing through the dark, desperate to escape the very real wails echoing from deep within. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story blends eerie atmosphere with a classic tale of hubris and the unknown.

In "The Secret of the Mountain Top!" from Creepy Worlds #2 (1962), a hidden community beneath the earth lifts their mountain above the valley to lure climbers, curious to observe those who dare to scale their home—only to send it back underground after a series of interviews. The story unfolds with quiet mystery, blending wonder and unease as the surface world meets a secret beneath the soil.

In "Let There Be Light," the fading sun casts long shadows as Apollo, the god of the sun, wanders the streets in search of a flame to light his lantern—only to find that matches are too costly for anyone to spare. His hope flickers until a resourceful boy scout, armed with nothing but skill and a pair of sticks, shows him how to make fire through friction.

In "I Went Through the Veil!", a man from 1962 is whisked into a distant future by a girl who claims to love him—only to be returned to his own time. Though separated, she finds solace in the quiet hope that, somewhere ahead, a version of her love might still exist.

In "The Secret Men," Captain Shaw leads his men on a perilous quest through the Rocky Mountains, chasing rumors of a hidden city. When the expedition ends in apparent tragedy, Shaw’s survival reveals a startling truth—his connection to the very place he sought, and a secret that defies belief.

In "The Last Stop," a haunted truck driven by a guilt-ridden man inexplicably parks each day in front of a cemetery, drawn by something beyond his control. The story unfolds as he confronts the mystery of his own actions, only to learn the engine of his vehicle came from a hearse—hinting at a past he can't recall.