Uncanny Tales #43

In "The Hidden Answer," a curious question sparks a whimsical journey: when asked how many people live on the moon, Chester takes a literal trip there in a rocket to find out. With a mix of wonder and humor, he interviews the moon’s inhabitants directly, uncovering a surprisingly precise number—63—through a lighthearted, imaginative exploration of space and curiosity.

In "The Building That Grew," a man named Kent finds himself trapped inside a skyscraper that never stops expanding—until a new floor appears beneath the ground, revealing a hidden civilization beneath the city, building their own towering marvel deep below. As he makes contact with the underground people, Kent begins to wonder just how far this strange structure reaches, and what it means to be part of something growing beyond comprehension.

In "Don't Nobody Move," Dukes' time machine accidentally halts time itself, freezing everyone in place. Though he dismisses the device as useless and destroys it, the sight of the frozen world proves enough to deter an alien invasion.

In "Double Identity!", a disillusioned juggler named Travis finds an unexpected escape when he swaps places with Larka, a mysterious performer who matches his skills. Drawn into a world beyond Earth, Travis is whisked away to Larka’s home on Mercury, where the rules of identity and reality begin to blur.

In "The Man Who Saw a Groplin," Floyd’s strange ability to see invisible Groplins grants him uncanny access to future events, turning him into a reluctant celebrity. When he finally appears on television to share his secret, the revelation sends shockwaves—then he vanishes before everyone’s eyes.