Kolchak: The Night Stalker story. Another 'snapshot' story. "This fellow had come in a few hours ago, and had eased into a series of bourbons-on-the-rocks like a guy slipping into a warm bath. He hadn't said more than two words to me since about three glasses ago..."

Kolchak: The Night Stalker story, in which Carl experiences Culture Shock. Be sure to read Author's Notes. "In front of me, the Amazon Rainforest rose majestically like a verdant wall; behind me, the mighty river slid past silently. Neither gave the impression of being especially pleased to see me there."