Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 05 February 1896 is a captivating collection of short stories that will transport readers to another time and place. The stories are diverse in subject matter, ranging from romance and adventure to mystery and suspense. Each story is carefully crafted and showcases the talent of the various authors featured in this issue.

One standout story is "The Stolen Rembrandt," a thrilling tale of art theft and deception that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The twists and turns in this story will leave readers guessing until the very end.

Another standout is "The Midnight Caller," a haunting tale of a mysterious visitor who brings both terror and revelation to a small town. The atmospheric writing and eerie details in this story create a sense of unease that lingers long after the final page.

Overall, Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 05 February 1896 is a must-read for fans of classic literature and short fiction. The stories are well-written, engaging, and provide a glimpse into the past that is both entertaining and enlightening. Readers will find themselves enthralled by the vivid imagery and compelling characters within these pages.

Book Description:
The Black Cat was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine.
The fifth issue has the following 6 stories:
"The mysterious card", by Cleveland Moffet : a man desperately tries to understand the horrible message which utterly destroyed his life
"Tang-u", by Lawrence E. Adams: through excellent eyesight, a young boy saves the lives of a battleship-crew
"The little brown mole", by Clarice Irene Clinghan: after several years of separation, a man comes home and finds his wife quite a changed person
"A telepathic wooing", by James Buckham : too shy to approach the woman he loves, a young doctor tries out an unusual method to propose to her
"The Prince ward", by Claude M. Girardeau: a dead woman's ghost takes revenge on the woman who took away her husband
"A meeting of royalty", by Margaret Dodge: a chance encounter with a young girl sets a man down memory lane
- Summary by Sonia