Prolific pulp author Manly Wade Wellman has been singled out not for his robust body of work, but his amazing name. Taking a crack at two of his short stories, the boys are in for some weird tales of strange science and vengeful animal spirits. Also, Doctor Satan makes an appearance (and some demands).
“Back to the Beast” (November 1927) and “Dead Dog” (August 1938) both published in Weird Tales. Read along here.
With famed detective Nancy Drew finally coming to the public domain, David and Kaela begin the first of her many mystery adventures. An old man’s secret will becomes the subject of great interest for the teenage sleuth and she sets out to find what he did with it, all while gossiping with her dad and sassing the local rich snobs.
“The Secret of the Old Clock” by Carolyn Keene, published in 1930. Read along here.
Our first discovery is an ancient self-help book published a century ago. Will it actually teach the boys how to become better kissers? Abysmii gets sick. Allen becomes a sheik. David issues a moratorium.
“The Art of Kissing” by Clement Wood, published in 1926. Read along here.
