Mystic #13

In "The Men from Mars," a young man named Henry becomes convinced that everyone around him is an alien in human disguise—Martians who have quietly replaced humanity. After seeking help from a reclusive doctor, he learns the terrifying truth: Earth was conquered long ago by shape-shifting invaders. When he finally looks into a mirror, the revelation shatters him.

In "A Monument to Mortimer!", a mischievous boy’s sudden death sets off an unexpected chain of events when he finds himself recruited by Death himself—only to turn the tables in a twist that redefines what it means to be remembered. The story unfolds with a blend of dark humor and eerie charm, as one boy’s final act becomes a legend etched in the afterlife.

In "The Son of Rasputin," a man's chilling experiment in psychological control takes a deadly turn when he conditions his beloved actress to shoot his rival at the sound of a bell. When a fire breaks out in his home, the same bell triggers her reflex—this time, she turns her gun on the firemen who come to save him, leaving him to perish in flames.

In "Pep Talk!", a group of survivors from a post-apocalyptic world where atomic war has shattered civilization gather to share grim tales of endless conflict. As they prepare to fight their neighbors with crude weapons, the weight of history repeats itself in a haunting cycle of violence and despair.