Dead of Night 5-A

"Deep Down"
Reprinted from Uncanny Tales #29.
The groundskeeper is shocked to see men crawl out of burrows. They ask his help in return for riches. When he agrees, they take him deep below the surface to a tunnel, where an enormous gold nugget blocks the opening. On the other side wait ravenous monsters. Who can figure out how to claim the treasure? 4 pages.

"The Worst Thirst"
Reprinted from Journey Into Mystery (Vol 1) #18.
In a desolate part of the country, there is a drought, and only one family has a functional well. This drives the others mad, and its not long before murder and theft are in the wind. 5 pages.

"The 13th Floor"
Reprinted from Adventures Into Terror #12.
A property manager is approached by a grotesque man who demands to rent his 13th floor. The manager states his build has no 13th floor, but the visitor insists. The manager agrees under duress, and there are strange visitors to the building for the next year, although nobody sees a 13th floor. The Manager insists on inspecting the premises at the end of the lease, intent on making money on the space. He is warned that the 13th floor is not for the living, but his greed gets the better of him. 5 pages.

"One Must Die!"
Reprinted from Adventures Into Terror #16.
A scientist's experiments in animal survival instincts are cruel. His wife has fallen in love with his lab assistant, and the two plan his death so they might be together. The scientist discovers the plot, and his next experiment is with human subjects. 5 pages.