Mystery Tales #37

In "Afraid to Look!", a shattered mirror at a glass plant unveils the hidden thoughts of anyone who gazes into it—revealing secrets even the mind tries to hide. When the factory owner discovers the mirror’s power, he uses it to manipulate others, but soon finds his own reflection shows a darker truth he can no longer ignore.

In "The Man Who Moved," a fugitive stumbles upon a mysterious flying carpet during a museum break-in, setting off a series of bizarre escapes and narrow brushes with capture—until he finally wishes for the safest place on Earth, only to find himself back where he started. The story’s twist hinges on a simple, surreal wish, delivered with the quiet absurdity of mid-century genre storytelling.

In "The Evil Ones!" from Mystery Tales #37 (1956), eight men escape Earth’s justice by fleeing into space, seeking fortune on a gold-rich planet. When a second world looms on a collision course, they debate their next move—only to discover too late that their choice has led them straight into the path of disaster.