Shock SuspenStories #13

In "Only Skin-Deep," a man wakes from a car accident with amnesia and reconstructed features, only to be welcomed by a woman claiming to be his lover—and that together they planned to kill her husband for insurance money. As she leads him to a remote cabin, a momentary stumble triggers a flood of forgotten memories, revealing a truth far more twisted than he could have imagined.

In "Upon Reflection," a guilt-ridden boxer haunted by the memory of a fatal fight sees his own face twist into that of a gorilla—though a psychologist insists it's all in his mind. When he spots a mirror on the street, he confronts the image with mounting dread, leading to a desperate, final act. The story's chilling twist unfolds through a simple, unsettling encounter, leaving the weight of perception and guilt lingering long after the last panel.

In "Squeeze Play," a desperate young man’s life unravels after a secret pregnancy leads to a violent act on a roller coaster, leaving him hunted by both the law and his own guilt. As he flees, hiding his crime beneath the boardwalk and seeking refuge with strangers, his final attempt at escape ends in a chilling betrayal by those who promised to help.