Fearful Freaks #[nn]

In "Monster in the Mist," the ancient Dorset monster—summoned long ago by Druids to repel Roman invaders—rises once more to haunt the mist-shrouded countryside. With the help of his companion Wendy, Doctor Christopher Fenn turns to the forbidden pages of "The Devil's Catalogue" in a desperate bid to summon the ghosts of Roman soldiers and face the beast they once fought.

In 17th-century England, Geoffrey Marshall’s fleeting wish for courage leads him to a fateful bargain with a stranger who offers a charm to grant it—only to later face the Devil’s claim. Decades later, in the present day, Bud Harper, burdened by his own fear, stumbles upon the same cursed charm, unaware of its dark history. When the Devil returns to collect, Bud’s newfound bravery proves stronger than the old pact, and he sends the demon packing with a sharp retort—no soul was ever truly his to take.