Crypt of Horror #35

When Karl Hoffman flees with the Kohler diamond, seeking refuge in Malah's remote jungle village, he's not safe from the past—Captain Roger Barrett is closing in, and the jungle itself feels like it's watching.

In "Red Lightning," a honeymooning couple finds themselves drawn into a strange town where whispers of a vampire linger. When the husband wanders out at night, he encounters the creature—only to return to their room transformed, his love now the target of a deadly new hunger.

In the far future, a team of scientists ventures to a distant world in search of life, only to uncover a hidden realm beneath the surface—home to unsettling, eyeless creatures that move in silence through the dark. Written by an unnamed author and illustrated by an unnamed artist, "The Eyeless Ones" unfolds with quiet dread, turning the promise of discovery into something far more unnerving.

Frank Thompson’s delayed flight should have been a minor inconvenience—until the crash that claims hundreds, leaving him inexplicably alive. Now stranded in a city that shouldn’t exist, he finds himself hunted through streets of forgotten faces, where every shadow feels like it knows his name.

In "Curse of the Werewolf," elderly zoologist Emil Sonsine grapples with a monstrous transformation after saving a man’s life with his blood—only to inherit the werewolf curse himself. Torn between his new, terrifying strength and lingering guilt, he faces a painful confrontation when he discovers his longtime sweetheart has chosen another.

In "Reincarnation," a desperate thief stumbles upon a mad scientist’s secret machine promising a fresh start—only to learn that becoming someone new comes with a price he never expected. The story unfolds in just five pages, blending eerie suspense with a chilling twist on identity.

In "The Cry of Satan," Edgar's violent rage leads to the death of his sister, a witch, setting off a chain of vengeance that spirals beyond his control. Delfina, driven by fury, exacts her retribution—only to be undone by the very creature she couldn’t master: Miss Hester’s unpredictable cat, Satan.

In "The Worm Turns," a colossal worm erupts from the earth, overwhelming military forces with its sheer size and relentless advance. Though driven underground by sheer force, the soldiers face a terrifying truth: the creature isn't dead, and their only option may be to destroy it with an atomic bomb.

In "Jackal-Man," fossil hunters venture into a forgotten jungle, drawn by rumors of rare ores—only to find themselves hunted by the relentless Hakkim Rood. When Rood meets a sudden end at the jaws of a prehistoric dinosaur hidden in a secluded warm pool, the survivors are left to wonder what else lies buried in the depths of the wild.

In "Haircut!" from Crypt of Horror #35, Amos Vessels marries Martha for her lumber mill, turning her struggling business into a success—only to betray her and take it all. When her brother steps in to settle the score, the quiet town of timber and secrets begins to unravel.

In "The Vengeance Vat," junk dealer Zane thought he’d buried his past—along with his brother and an old witch woman—but when his wife begins to change, his life unravels in terrifying ways. Haunted by visions and a creeping dread, Zane must confront the consequences of his buried sins. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this chilling 8-page tale from Crypt of Horror #35 delivers a grim, atmospheric descent into retribution.