Tales of Horror #7
In "The Man Who Tricked the Devil!", a compassionate woman’s act of kindness leads to a shocking twist when the beggar she helps reveals a terrifying secret: he’s a 350-year-old man cursed by Satan, and her fate is now inescapably tied to his. Written and illustrated by Jack Sparling, this chilling tale from Tales of Horror #7 (1953) unfolds with creeping dread as every attempt to flee only brings death to those around her. Howard Rosenberger’s haunting cover captures the story’s dark, timeless menace.
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A woman feels sorry for an old beggar and gives him some money for food. The beggar becomes infatuated with her and asks her to marry him. When she finds out he is actually rich she agrees. It turns out he is over 350 years old and has been cursed by Satan. When she tries to get away from him, every person she encounters dies. She realizes that she can't escape from him and is destined to be his wife forever.
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