Haunted Horror #26

In "The Gossips!", three spiteful old women wield their cruel whispers like weapons, turning lives to ruin with nothing but words. But when their victims return from the grave, the tables turn in a chilling tale of retribution that’s as sharp as a rumor and just as deadly.

In "Map of Doom," a newlywed couple discovers an ancient World Atlas from 79 A.D. hidden in a sinister old house, only to find that altering any map within it causes the corresponding real-world location to change instantly—when the husband traces Manhattan, the city is struck by an invisible force. As they test the book’s terrifying power, the couple begins to manipulate global events, using the atlas to bend world leaders to their will.

In "The Head Man," the greedy dealer Herr Schwill becomes fixated on uncovering the true nature of Baron Kroger’s mysterious collection—only to discover, too late, that the Baron’s prized possessions are far more unsettling than he ever imagined.

In "Shrunken Skull," a desperate search for the missing Johnathat Scott leads a group of men to the Valley of Gold, where they find him living peacefully with a tribe of natives. But Eric Ramon’s greed turns deadly when he murders Scott and hides the crime by shrinking his head—only to awaken a vengeful spirit that won’t rest until justice is served.

In "Voodoo Dolls," Jo finds herself trapped in a growing nightmare as her husband's fascination with the black arts takes a deadly turn. When he uses voodoo dolls to kill her father and their family dog, she realizes the only way to survive is to fight back—before he turns his dark rituals on her.