Haunted Tales #1

In the year 2253, Earthmen land on a planet of mesmerizing women, where silk-woven homes and insect-eating customs hint at a deeper mystery. Engineer Lance finds himself drawn to Lactra, and their romance leads them back to Earth—only for her true nature to reveal itself in a chilling twist.

In "The Witche's Curse [sic]," a man worn down by his wife’s cruelty takes a desperate walk one night and stumbles upon a witch who grants him a wish—any form he desires. He asks to become a fearsome black knight, determined to end his torment, but when the deed is done, his guilt and desire for recognition lead him to confess to the police. The witch’s curse, however, is swift and merciless: she turns him into a rat, and the creature is hanged for the very crime he claimed to have committed.

In the shadowy glare of a 1973 Hollywood set, actress Sandra stumbles upon the ancient Trumpet of Dis while filming *The Gladiator*. Drawn by its eerie power and the promise of retribution against those who’ve undermined her, she dares to blow it—unaware of the god’s awakening.