"The Monkey's Paw" is a classic short story by W. W. Jacobs that explores the dangers of tampering with fate. It tells the tale of a magical, cursed paw that grants three wishes, but with unintended and tragic consequences. This story is part of the collection "The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 2," which features a variety of engaging and suspenseful tales.
Grief
Magic
Supernatural
Curse
Thriller
Family
Psychological
Ghosts
Dark Fantasy
Monsters
Folklore
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (1)
GenreHorror
Length24 mins
Publish dateJan 1, 1902
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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About the author
W. W. Jacobs
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