The Monkey's Paw

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The Monkey's Paw

By: W. W. Jacobs

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

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Originally published in 1902, "The Monkey's Paw" is a classic horror short story written by author W. W. Jacobs. In the story, the paw of a dead monkey is a talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, but the wishes come with an enormous price.

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Public Domain (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

W. W. JacobsJeffrey KaferBlackstone Audio, Inc.

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A simple story well told and well narrated. Hits all the right scary keys - has everything that a tale of horror requires

Horror classic

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