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A collection of short... stories by W W Jacobs. Serpents, skinflints, skivers, suitors and sundry sailors take the foreground in these stories about the East End of London and the mythical village of Claybury at the turn of the century.

When Sergeant Major Morris brings a mummified monkey’s paw to the White family, they embrace it as a morbid curiosity. When they learn that an old Fakir has enchanted the paw, they continue to treat the thing lightly. But the workings of the paw, once set in motion, cannot be undone, no matter what they try.

Considered one of China's great classical novels, Wu Ch'êng-ên's Journey to the West was translated by Arthur Waley in abridged form as Monkey in 1942 and has delighted English readers ever since. It is a riveting adventure story about a priest's quest to obtain holy Buddhist scriptures for the Tang emperor; joining him on this rollicking journey: Sandy, Pigsy, and the mischievous monkey king, Sun Wukong, whose flying cloud and magic cudgel are never far from his infamous deeds.

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

Step into the chilling world of The Monkey’s Paw, a haunting tale penned by W.W. Jacobs in 1902. This dark narrative serves as a cautionary reminder that sometimes, the light at the end of the tunnel might just be an oncoming train. Join Mr. and Mrs. White of Laburnum Villas as they dare to make three wishes granted by the mysterious Monkey’s Paw, despite the ominous fate that befell previous owners. Will they escape the dreadful consequences, or will they too be ensnared by the artifacts sinister power? (Summary by Jim Mowatt.)

The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs is a classic and chilling short story that delves into the dark consequences of tempting fate. When the White family comes into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, said to grant three wishes to its owner, they are initially skeptical of its powers. However, curiosity and desperation lead them to make a wish, setting off a chain of events that spiral into a terrifying and unforeseen series of events.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhang live with their grown son Guisheng who works at a factory. One day an old friend of Mr. Zhang comes to visit the family after having spent years traveling in the mysterious hills of China’s Yunnan Province. He tells the Zhang family of a monkey’s paw that has magical powers to grant three wishes to the holder. Against his better judgement, he reluctantly gives the monkey paw to the Zhang family, along with a warning that the wishes come with a great price for trying to change ones fate.

The Monkey's Paw by W W JacobsA classic ghostly tale for a dark winter's night.

Be careful what you wish for in this chilling audiobook adaptation of The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. A classic tale of horror and fate, this suspenseful short story follows a family who comes into possession of a mysterious talisman that grants three wishes—but at a terrible cost. As their desires turn into nightmares, the eerie atmosphere and creeping dread will keep you on edge until the final moment. Perfect for fans of supernatural fiction, gothic horror, and classic ghost stories, this audiobook brings the timeless tale to life with gripping narration.

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. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization.

The Monkey's Paw is the classic American tale that warns listeners to be careful what they wish for. Both a tale of magic and of horror, a family is thrown in shambles after they receive a mysterious gift: a monkey's paw that can grant the user three wishes. However, their greed overcomes them, and they soon learn that what you wish for is not always what you wanted.

"The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs first published in England in 1902. Three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate.

Be careful what you wish for. W.W.Jacob's famous horror story about the monkey's paw, a talisman which has had a spell cast on it, enabling three people each to have three wishes... which come true with devastating consequences.

An elderly couple living in a remote village with their mischievous sons Herbert are presented with a macabre souvenir from India: a withered monkey's paw. Upon receiving this strange gift, the couple are warned of its dangers - that though it has the power to grant wishes, it exacts a terrible price for them. Disbelieving such fanciful ideas, the old man makes a wish that brings the most terrible events imaginable into their lives.

Three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate! One of the most famous tales of horror!

When the White family comes into the possession of a monkey’s paw that magically grant wishes, they do what many people would do - they wish for money. But every wish has a consequence, and the White family finds they are completely unprepared for what comes next. The Monkey’s Paw is a classic horror tale that gives new meaning to the phrase “be careful what you wish for”.

Si existe una historia «terrorífica», esa es «La pata de mono». Una apacible pareja de ancianos y su hijo reciben la visita de un veterano militar, quien les hace entrega de una pata de mono, un tenebroso talismán capaz de cumplir tres deseos a su portador. ¿Qué es lo que pedirá la familia? Considerado el «cuento perfecto» por García Márquez, esta historia parte del refrán oriental: «Ten cuidado con lo que pides, porque tus deseos se pueden hacer realidad». Un cuento imperdible.

In The Monkey's Paw, W.W. Jacobs delivers one of the most iconic and chilling tales of supernatural horror. The story follows the White family as they come into possession of a cursed monkey's paw, capable of granting them three wishes—but at a terrible cost. As their desires are fulfilled, the consequences of tampering with fate become disturbingly clear, leading to a horrifying and tragic outcome.

"The Monkey's Paw" is the best-known work of writer W.W. Jacobs. Generally acknowledged as one of the most disturbing and brilliant works of short horror fiction ever created, the story was first published in a larger collection of scary stories released in 1902 called "The Lady of the Barge." When the story begins, we meet the White family — an older couple and their adult son — who are given a strange and mysterious talisman: the eponymous dried monkey's paw that is said to grant the owner three wishes.

The paw of a dead monkey is a talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate. One of the most famous horror stories of all time!