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The Black Cat Vol. 04 No. 02 November 1898, by Various
The Black Cat (1895-1922) 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.<br>
This is the second issue of Volume 4 with the following stories: <br>
The Pillow of Justice, by E. S. Innet / A Novel Suicide Club, by Walter Browne / A Subterranean Experience, by M. Bourchier Sanford / The Yellow Umbrella, by James Buckham / Branded in the Valley, by Martha Pierce
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Post by Kitty »

and a new Cat is launched. 8-) (As in the previous issues, please only one section per reader in this project)

Looking forward to the next stories

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May I claim section 2?

Thank you!

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Just for a change may I read section 5?
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GregGiordano wrote: February 5th, 2024, 3:34 amMay I claim section 2?
hey Greg, first in :) thank you, it's yours

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alanmapstone wrote: February 5th, 2024, 3:36 amJust for a change may I read section 5?
hi Alan, welcome back to the Black Cat. 8-) I remember you read one story around the beginning when we started out with this series.

edit: checked, it was already two stories, actually :thumbs:

I'll sign you up, have fun, and thanks

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May I have section 4, Yellow Umbrella? Thanks.
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JulieB3 wrote: February 5th, 2024, 4:37 amMay I have section 4, Yellow Umbrella? Thanks.
yes you may, thank you, Julie :thumbs:

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I'll take sec 1, the Pillow of Justice
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pyledriver wrote: February 6th, 2024, 3:14 pmI'll take sec 1, the Pillow of Justice
yes, thank you :) cool to have you read for another Cat 8-)

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Could I try the last section?
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Inkell wrote: February 6th, 2024, 3:38 pmCould I try the last section?
judging from the title, you'll go spelunking, so bring a torch :mrgreen:

thanks for making us fully claimed Inkell, and we move to readers found...

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Section 5

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Tomorrow is the 12th anniversary of my joining LibriVox :roll:
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alanmapstone wrote: February 14th, 2024, 9:32 am Section 5

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Tomorrow is the 12th anniversary of my joining LibriVox :roll:
Congratulations, Alan! I know that is quite an accomplishment!
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Here is section 3: https://librivox.org/uploads/kitty/blackcat0402nov1898_3_various_128kb.mp3 (30 mins, 7 secs)
A very long one but it had such a strong opening I just had to see where it went
alanmapstone wrote: February 14th, 2024, 9:32 am Tomorrow is the 12th anniversary of my joining LibriVox :roll:
Congratulations, Alan! :birthday:
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