Tales of the Unexpected #16

When the young bard Gerald Bard stumbles upon Thor’s enchanted hammer, he discovers it can summon rain—just in time to save his village from drought. But his moment of triumph is interrupted when Thor himself arrives, demanding the hammer’s return, and the truth emerges: it was Loki who stole it from the god in the first place.

In "I Was a Spy for Them," a scientist secretly works for alien invaders, feeding them Earth's secrets—until he reveals a hidden countermeasure they never saw coming. The story unfolds with quiet tension as loyalty is tested and the true nature of the mission begins to unravel.

Kirk Randall, desperate and cunning, wields an ancient Egyptian ring to become nearly invincible—so long as he never touches the ground. But when his plan unravels on a rooftop garden, his escape becomes a trap he may not survive.

In "The Interplanetary Line-Up," detective Herb Jennings dives into a science-fiction writers' masquerade ball, where the line between fiction and reality blurs. As he navigates a sea of costumed guests, he must stay sharp to spot the subtle clue that reveals the alien among them—before the truth slips through his fingers.