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Monkey's Paw

Monkey's Paw

The Monkey's Paw, written by W.W. Jacobs in 1902, is a horror short story that explores the consequences of tampering with fate. The narrative follows Mr. and Mrs. White, who, despite warnings, use a mystical monkey's paw that grants three wishes. As they make their wishes, they discover the dark and tragic repercussions that befall them, highlighting themes of greed and the unpredictability of fate. This story is notable for its chilling atmosphere and moral lesson about the dangers of desire.

The Monkey’s Paw was written in 1902 by W.W. Jacobs. It’s a dark brooding tale which promises from the start that the li...

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W. W. Jacobs

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1905

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1909

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1902

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Good Intentions: Ship's Company, Part 3.

Manners Makyth Man: Ship's Company, Part 12.

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1900

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1904

W. W. Jacobs

The Head ofthe Family:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

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TheToll-House:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

1907

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1926

W. W. Jacobs

Dialstone Lane, Part 4.

Prize Money:Sailor'sKnots, Part10.

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Striking Hard: Deep Waters, Part 10.

ThePersecutionof BobPretty: O...

1903

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Dirty Work: Deep Waters, Part 11.

Paying Off: Deep Waters, Part 2.

Stories of W.w. Jacobs: An Index to All Volumes and Stories

The Weaker Vessel [night Watches, Part 4.]

A Golden Venture: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 11.

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1905

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Peter'sPence:Sailor'sKnots, Pa...

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Bill's Paper Chase: Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 3.

The Vigil [night Watches, Part 8.]

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Stepping Backwards [night Watches, Part 5.]

Cupboard Love: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 5.

Sam's Ghost: Deep Waters, Part 4.

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EstablishingRelations:Odd Craft,Part 7.

1925

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Over theSide:CaptainsAll, Book 6.

1897

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TheBoatswain'sMate:Captains...

1907

W. W. Jacobs

Fairy Gold: Ship's Company, Part 4.

The Bequest: Ship's Company, Part 6.

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Keeping Watch [night Watches, Part 2.]

Family Cares: Deep Waters, Part 7.

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Friends in Need: Ship's Company, Part 2.

Back to Back [night Watches, Part 1.]

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1919

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A Spirit ofAvarice: OddCraft, Part11.

1906

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An Adulteration Act: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 10.

LawyerQuince: OddCraft, Part5.

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FourPigeons:CaptainsAll, Book 7.

1905

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Made to Measure: Deep Waters, Part 3.

The Well: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 4.

Three at Table: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 12.

Bill'sLapse: OddCraft, Part4.

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Dialstone Lane, Part 2.

Fine Feathers: Ship's Company, Part 1.

In the Library: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 6.

The MoneyBox: OddCraft, Part1.

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Blundell'sImprovement:Odd Craft,Part 3.

1906

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Captain Rogers: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 7.

The Unknown [night Watches, Part 7.]

A Mixed Proposal: The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9.

Bob'sRedemption:CaptainsAll, Book 5.

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The Guardian Angel: Ship's Company, Part 7.

Dual Control: Ship's Company, Part 8.

Breaking aSpell: OddCraft, Part6.

1902

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Watch-Dogs: Ship's Company, Part 5.

TheCastaway:Odd Craft,Part 2.

1916

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The ThirdString: OddCraft, Part12.

1903

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1935

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Dixon'sReturn: OddCraft, Part10.

1959

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Husbandry: Deep Waters, Part 6.

The NestEgg:CaptainsAll, Book 3.

1943

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The Understudy [night Watches, Part 3.]

AdmiralPeters: OddCraft, Part14.

1909

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The ChangingNumbers: OddCraft, Part8.

1906

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1931

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For Better or Worse: Ship's Company, Part 10.

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1905

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1900

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