Haunt of Fear #15

In "Chatter-Boxed!", a man prone to cataleptic episodes takes extreme precautions to avoid being buried alive—no embalming, a phone in his coffin, and a desperate hope for rescue. When an accident triggers a fit and he’s presumed dead, he wakes to a terrifying reality: trapped in a sealed coffin with dwindling air, his frantic calls to loved ones and doctors go unanswered. With time running out, he makes one final, fateful attempt to reach the operator—only to find the entire system overwhelmed by a single, historic date.

In "All Washed Up!" from Haunt of Fear #15, a desperate man’s plan to win his love takes a deadly turn when he murders a wealthier rival and hides the body in an old well—only to lose the stolen diamond ring in the process. When he returns to retrieve it, the corpse’s grip on his ankle pulls him into the dark, unyielding depths.

In "Death of Some Salesmen!" from Haunt of Fear #15, a stranded salesman finds himself trapped in the unsettling home of an elderly couple whose household appliances seem far too well-maintained—each one bearing the grim testament of a previous salesman. As the old man returns with a gleaming meat cutter, the salesman realizes too late that his wares may not be the only thing on display.