A mad scientist performs experiments into the science of pain. Bound and gagged, her lab rat is unable to escape as Dr Woods tests the effects of hot wax, clamps and paddles on bare skin. 

A captured spy and an agent suspected of fraternising with him, both bound, interrogated and beaten. If he won't talk to save his own skin, he might to save that of his lover.

Young Charlie is a sailor with secrets. Investigation by the Excise leads to the local pub, where landlady, barmaid and Charlie are subjected to strapping and interrogation. Who will be the first to break? 

Officer Julia Danby is researching Psychic Weapon 'C', dubbed 'the Cuckoo'. She will shortly experience first hand this dangerous telepath's strange affinity with pain.
 

A woman waits in a dark room. The man in the long leather coat wants information from her, but is that all he wants? He takes her down, and piece by piece dismantles her resistance.