Race for the Moon #4

In "Mystery of the Mountain," strange explosions at Mt. Rushmore send a scientist racing to uncover a cosmic mystery—could an alternate dimension be trying to build a monument to one of their own? The story unfolds with a blend of wonder and suspense, as the familiar landmarks of America become the stage for something far beyond our understanding.

In "Strange Doings in Cell 4-B!", a hardened convict with a hidden gift begins to materialize objects out of thin air, drawing the attention of his cunning cellmate. When the younger man demands he conjure weapons and a car for a daring escape, their plan inches toward success—until the guns vanish mid-escape. The old man believes he caused the disappearance, but a shocking revelation from the warden changes everything.

In "The Uncanny Keys," a man’s curiosity turns dangerous when he steals a set of enchanted keys from a locksmith, only to discover they unlock doors to hidden wonders and riches. But when he tries the final key—a jail key—the doors slam shut, leaving him trapped with no way out and the keys vanished.

In "The Sinister Supermen," a stranded spacecraft encounters a group of criminals who gained superhuman abilities from a nearby atomic test. As the crew fights to survive their relentless attacks, the very power that made them dangerous ultimately leads to their downfall—along with their island stronghold.

In a remote stretch of ocean, a scientific expedition stumbles upon a missing researcher who’s been experimenting with serums to grow colossal turtles—one as big as a house, the other as vast as an island. The discovery raises urgent questions about the limits of science and the mysteries still hidden beneath the waves.

In "I Know the Secret of the Poltergeist!", a meticulous investigator digs into the strange happenings at a newly bought home, determined to uncover rational causes behind the unexplained. But the truth is far more personal—behind the careful notes and probing questions is a poltergeist trying to prove his kind can coexist with humans, without fear or misunderstanding.

In "The Mystery Planet!", a stubborn businessman sets his sights on a distant world teeming with explosive radioactive oil, unaware that its inhabitants—advanced robots—view the resource as sacred. When he demands access to the planet's wealth, he faces resistance from a society whose very existence depends on the oil’s preservation.

In "I Foiled an Enemy Invasion!", a newspaperman stumbles upon a strange pattern in the sudden appearance of alien-themed billboards—each displaying a picture of a two-dimensional alien soldier. As the images spread across the city, he races to uncover their true purpose before the invasion they conceal becomes impossible to stop.

In "It Waits Under the Sea!", a determined explorer pilots a submarine on a daring mission to circle the globe beneath the ocean's surface. Drawn by a mysterious tunnel glimpsed in the deep, he ventures inside—only to find himself ensnared in a hidden underwater facility, trapped in a holding tank with no way to escape.

In "He Wore a Black Beard," a man living with a reclusive inventor is thrown into turmoil when a mysterious visitor claims to hail from the future. Torn between resentment and curiosity, he devises a plan to frame the inventor with the visitor’s help—only to discover, too late, that the time traveler is the inventor’s own future self, and his scheme is destined to backfire on himself.