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The use of siren spells and love charms to win endearment and riches continues to attract the mind and heart of modern men and women. For beneath the surface of our workaday world, there flows deeply every man's desire for romantic mastery and future fruitfulness. The storied enchantment of witchcraft—of beguiling princesses to be won by valiant deeds—is instilled in each of us by the mankind-old lore of the past. And no matter what the nature of our everyday occupations, the longing for mystic thrills remains in full reign. It is no wonder therefore that fantasy, stories dealing with the witchery of the past and the romantic mystery of the future, continues to dominate and fascinate the discriminating reader. This new number of

presents the following exciting stories:
 * | THE SAPPHIRE SIREN by Nictzin Dyalhis
 * | THE SAPPHIRE SIREN by Nictzin Dyalhis
 * | THE SAPPHIRE SIREN by Nictzin Dyalhis

Though she was queen-goddess in a world of monsters and magic, she needed the strong arm of a fighting American to save her throne and champion her heart! THE PHANTOM DICTATOR by Wallace West

What was it about "Willy Pan", the screen cartoon, that seemed to fascinate so many people? It seemed to be a drug on their very minds—what new terror was behind it?

The solution of the mystery that lay hid in an ancient silver key was something that required courage to dare the worst horrors of Hell.


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