Step into the enchanting world of The Black Cat, a monthly literary magazine that captivated readers from 1895 to 1922 with its original short stories steeped in the uncanny and fantastical. This eighth issue of volume 2 features five intriguing tales The Passing of the Polly Ann by Collins Shackelford, where a shipwreck survivor reveals a shocking truth; The Obsequies of Ole Miss Jug by Jean Ross Irvine, a heartwarming story of children honoring their beloved dog; A Modern Goliath by J. C. W. Brooks, U.S.A., which delves into a gripping court-martial trial; The Colby Girls by Charles Bryant Howard, showcasing two resilient spinsters braving a tempest at sea; and Trans-Saharan Station 15-M by J. E. Pember, a harrowing tale of survival in the scorching Sahara. Summary by Sonia.