Uncanny Tales #23

In "The Lucky Stiff!" from Uncanny Tales #23 (1954), a homeless man stumbles upon a tattered coat that seems to hold an impossible secret—its pockets are stuffed with cash that vanishes the moment he takes it off. With no way to prove he didn’t steal the money, he becomes a target of suspicion and fear, trapped by a fortune he can’t keep.

In a 1954 tale of paranoia and hidden truths, a science fiction editor faces professional ruin when a new assistant with an unnervingly constant smile begins to outshine him. As his career unravels and his grip on reality slips, he uncovers a horrifying secret beneath the smile—one that defies belief and leads to a violent confrontation.

In "Ask Me No Questions," a father’s playful answers to his son’s curious questions take a surreal turn when the boy, skeptical of the stork tale, blows his father’s moose horn—only to summon a flock of storks carrying babies. The story unfolds with gentle whimsy, turning a simple exchange into a quiet marvel, as the line between joke and wonder blurs.

In "Look Homeward, Werewolf!" from Uncanny Tales #23 (1954), a mysterious werewolf hires a local boatman to ferry him across a treacherous river, warning that even a drop of water will trigger a violent transformation. The boatman, confident in his skill, promises to keep the creature dry—until the sky opens and rain begins to fall.