The Fantasy Fan, November 1933: The Fans' Own Magazine — John Shaqi
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The Fantasy Fan, November 1933: The Fans' Own Magazine
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At one time there was a woman of rank living in London who was hated
by everyone. When she died, she was not missed, but her spirit haunted
her home every night. After a number of years someone saw her approach
one side of a room and paw at a wall. Then she disappeared. The wall
was removed and many valuable papers were discovered, including one
that proved she had murdered her husband. Her ghost never appeared
after that. It seemed that at last she had repented her evil
existence, and was trying to redeem her soul.
The guard of the London prison tower was making one of his nightly
rounds when he discovered a peculiar light emanating from the utmost
tower. Upon climbing up he noticed that it was an unearthly blue-white
light which permeated everything within, but seemed to have no point
of origin. Within this baleful gleam he saw the spirits of those that
had died in the London tower through the ages--warriors of the time of
Henry the Eighth--and noblemen of all periods. They were marching in a
solemn procession. Suddenly everything faded and the guard found
himself in utter darkness.
There are many other ghost stories of London--such as phantom hands
appearing above the water of the Thames, sworn to by witnesses to be
gospel truth--but our reason forces us to reject them.
Recently, the noted Weird Tales author, Elliott O'Donnell, released
his book, "Ghosts of London," which relates further tales of this
nature.
THE END
SCIENCE FICTION IN ENGLISH MAGAZINES
by Bob Tucker
(Series Three)
An all-science-weird magazine started in England to last for just one
issue. The title was "Argo Weekly." The number contained various stf
stories concerning everything from prehistoric animals to the "End of
the World."
A late September number of "The Wizard" carried a fair story of
another Martian invasion entitled "Raiders from the Red World." The
invaders landed among the native tribes of Africa, instead of New York
City, the usual landing place. And, incidentally, they were not slugs,
giants, or etc., but just ordinary human beings.
"The Skipper" published a humorous story named "Ginger Snapp." In this
tale, an old professor invents a contrivance that emits a ray which
disintegrates metal by the push of a button. More rays! The
professor's son is surprised to see his dinner disappear while
monkeying with the mechanism.
As a rule, English magazines have covers that would make Buffalo Bill
or Nick Carter quit work. They are very "dime novelish" at times, and
go to extremes to amaze the reader.
A request has come in for a female stf enthusiast, who would
correspond with American readers, so here she is, to you who wish a
foreign penpal: Miss Molly Upchurch, 139 Byron Rd., Small Heath,
Birmingham, 10, England.
* * * * *
Join "The Fantasy Fan Fraternity." See the "Club News" in this issue
for complete information.
MY SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTION
by Forrest J. Ackerman
Part Three
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