Haunted Tales #1
In "The Weird Wager," a behind-the-scenes twist turns the set of the film *The Gladiator* into a battleground of ancient magic and modern ambition. When actress Sandra uncovers the cursed Trumpet of Dis among the movie’s props, she’s drawn into a dangerous gamble—one that could grant her power over her rivals, but at a cost she may not survive. Written by Richard Hughes and illustrated by Charles Nicholas, this eerie 1973 tale blends Hollywood intrigue with mythic dread, all captured in a striking cover by Charles Nicholas.
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During the making of the film, "The Gladiator," Sandra discovers the Trumpet of Dis among other real Roman artifacts to be used in the movie. When she learns that, by blowing the trumpet, she'll come under the spell of the ancient Roman god Dis and will share his powers, she decides to blow it and get revenge on the other cast members who do not want her to star in the film.
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