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In the synopsis for “Sailor Costigan and the Turkish Menace,” Steve Costigan lands in the bustling city of Singapore and inadvertently gets entangled in a case of mistaken identity and crime. As Steve walks down a back street at night, he witnesses a robbery where a bulky man assaults another man and steals his briefcase. Steve chases the assailant but loses him in the maze of dark alleys.

A WITCH SHALL BE BORN is one of the original sword and sorcery novellas by Robert E. Howard about Conan the Cimmerian. It was written in only a few days in the spring of 1934 and first published in Weird Tales in December 1934. 

Queen Taramis of Khauran awakens one day to find her identical twin sister, Salome, staring her in the face. As an infant, Salome was deemed a witch due to a crescent-shaped birthmark on her chest. This birthmark was believed to be a sign of evil, so she was left in the desert to die. However, a magician from Khitai (China) found Salome, brought her up, and instructed her in the art of sorcery.

“A Two-Fisted Santa Claus” by Robert E. Howard features Steve Costigan, the rough and tumble sailor, unexpectedly thrust into the role of Santa Claus. On a journey that mixes humor with action, Costigan finds himself in a series of misadventures involving bandits, mistaken identities, and a mission to bring joy to children at a mountain mission during Christmas. This tale combines Howard’s signature style of robust storytelling with a festive theme, showcasing his ability to weave humor into his action-packed narratives.

“The Right Hook” is a gripping boxing tale that revolves around Steve Harmer, a boxer with a formidable punch but a fragile chin, leading to a series of defeats that make him contemplate retirement. His return home and a chance encounter with Gloria Murken, his old flame, draw him back into the ring for one final, dramatic bout with unexpected stakes.

“Over the Rockies in a Ford” is a story of an adventurous and daring journey undertaken by Bill Smalley and his partner Steve Bender as they attempt to cross the Rocky Mountains in an old 1917 Ford, facing numerous challenges and unexpected encounters along the way. Written on November 15, 1921, when Howard was in High School. About 3000 words.

THE HONOR OF THE SHIP. Featuring Steve Costigan. The title was given by Glenn Lord. One of the last Costigan stories written.

Steve Costigan, a respected fighter and crew member aboard the Sea Girl, encounters John Zachary Grimes, a newcomer with a quiet but firm demeanor from Kentucky. Their interaction aboard the ship sets a foundation for conflict and mutual respect, woven through physical confrontations and moral decisions.