The Monkey's Paw

The mysterious monkey's paw, once enchanted in India by a mighty fakir, grants three wishes to its owner. But alas, the next gullible wretch to take it in hand is unaware of the cost that must be paid for their fulfillment... The collection also includes other works by Jacobs, united by a mystical theme, both serious and truly frightening, as well as ironic, teasing the reader with hints of the supernatural, ultimately receiving unexpected but quite realistic explanations; as well as playful tales belonging to the author's favorite genre of sailors' yarns about the wonders of the ocean depths.