Horror #19

In "Im Dunkeln lauert der Tod," Brad Horton flees a train into a forest, desperate to hide stolen money—only to fall into an ancient well. Trapped in a surreal loop, he finds himself back at the train, then the well, where a mysterious stone demands a nickel for each wish. With a growing fortune bought through increasingly desperate wishes, Brad’s luck turns when officials arrive to question his sudden wealth. The story, illustrated with stark, atmospheric precision by Mort Meskin and George Roussos, unfolds in chilling, dreamlike detail, with Nick Cardy’s cover capturing the eerie stillness of the moment before the nightmare begins.