William Hickey

Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, tries to bring the magic of Christmas to Halloween Town and kidnaps Santa.

Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere!

U.S. Army war veteran Hazel Motes may not be a believing Christian, but he somehow makes observations about the state of a run-down country church and understands that there are ridiculous frauds on the streets. Memories inspire him to take up, after initially refusing, to take on the part of a traveling preacher when a cab driver insists he looks like one in his new hat. He starts his own new Church of Truth, without the crucified Jesus. His first...

Nicky has embezzled a fortune from his Mafia bosses and is on the run. His only friend, Mikey tries to help him escape; or will he lead him into a trap?

Horror tales feature a marriage for money, rival gamblers, a love potion, blackmail, murder, a magical amulet, Siamese twins, and a comic book artist whose creations come to life.