The Hand of Fate #8

In the heart of Borneo, anthropologist Lasker uncovers ancient magic from a wary witch doctor—only to return years later and unleash a deadly curse upon the native chief who murdered his brother. The jungle holds secrets, and some spells are meant to stay buried.

In a tale of eerie romance and hidden malice, a magic mantelpiece clock ticks only as long as a couple's love endures—until it stops cold when their affection fades. When a jealous husband tries to destroy the clock by planting a bomb inside, the device claims him instead.

In "Canyon of the Living Dead," a pilot searching for missing aircraft above the Andes stumbles upon a hidden, ghostly version of Shangri-La—where time stands still and the past refuses to die. As he flees the eerie valley, he returns with bombs, determined to end the haunting mystery. The story’s haunting atmosphere and surreal twist leave the fate of the canyon—and its secrets—forever uncertain.

In "A Hand of Fate Mystery #2," a desperate newspaperman trades his soul for the power to know the news before it happens, unleashing chaos as rumors and fear spread. A year later, the devil returns to claim what was promised—just as the reporter pens his own obituary.

A young couple seeking refuge at a friend’s isolated cabin in the woods find themselves trapped under the eerie glow of a full moon, where the shadows stir with something far more dangerous than they imagined. When the night brings a monstrous presence prowling the trees, their trust in their friend begins to unravel—until a desperate act forces a terrible choice.

A scientist's experimental serum accidentally revives the corpse of a long-dead pirate, unleashing a towering zombie upon the bayous. As the creature terrorizes the countryside, a desperate attempt to stop it leads to a final, explosive confrontation.