The Monkey's Paw / The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 2.

Name: The Monkey's Paw / The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 2.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A modest household receives a visit from a hardened soldier who produces a dried monkey’s paw purported to grant three wishes at a grave cost. Skeptical family members experiment, and a casually spoken wish for money is followed by a work-related tragedy that brings compensation but destroys the household’s peace. Grief drives them to use a second wish to restore their lost son, which prompts a terrifying, implied return at the door. A final wish is used to undo that restoration, leaving the family to confront the perils of attempting to control fate and the unforeseen consequences of fulfilled desire.

About the Author

W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.