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Web of Evil #4 (1953)
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In "Monster of the Mist," marine biologist Dr. Mornay grapples with the terrifying consequences of his discovery—a giant sea serpent he’s been studying in secret. When his son and the son’s fiancée arrive, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of survival as the creature’s hunger grows and the line between predator and prey blurs.
In "Crime Circus," a troupe of circus performers led by the cunning midget Lilliput turns to crime for fortune, but their heists are plagued by eerie, ghost-like interference. As paranoia sets in and trust shatters, the once-cohesive crew begins to unravel—each member turning on the next in a deadly spiral.
In "Satan's Spectacles," optometrist Harry Lenz is tempted by a mysterious stranger offering enchanted glasses that reveal the hidden thoughts of those around him. With newfound power, Lenz abandons his practice for a life of deception and greed, but years later, the devil returns—not for his soul, but for his eyesight.
In the smoky haze of John Drune’s Devil’s Den, a dancer’s fatal flame dance becomes a haunting reckoning. When Helen, consumed by fire due to her employer’s stinginess, rises from the grave, she brings a deadly rhythm to her revenge—dancing not for applause, but for justice.