The Hand of Fate #20
In "Death Was the Bridegroom," a chilling tale from the winter quarters of a famed circus, a moment of hesitation during a high-wire act sets off a haunting chain of events. When an aerialist chooses not to catch his partner, the fallout is anything but mortal—ghostly retribution unfolds beneath the big top. Cover by Jim McLaughlin, with typeset lettering, this 1953 issue delivers a classic, spine-tingling story from Ace Magazines.
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"Of the many fascinating tales of circus life, the one which has astounded students of the supernatural most, occurred twenty years ago in the winter quarters of a famous circus..." Aerialists' squabble under the big top. To catch or not to catch. One lets the other down, followed by a ghostly revenge.
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