The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs | Classic Horror

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Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it.In this episode of Dead Men Tell Tales, The Curator presents W.W. Jacobs' legendary tale of fate and consequence: "The Monkey's Paw."When the White family receives a dried, shriveled talisman from an old soldier, they are promised three wishes. But as they soon discover, fate cannot be meddled with without paying a terrible price. A story of suspense, grief, and the horror of the unknown.Story: The Monkey's PawAuthor: W.W. Jacobs (1902)Narrated by: The CuratorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dead-men-tell-tales-classic-audiobooks--6850612/support.

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Be careful what you wish for; you might just get it.In this episode of Dead Men Tell Tales, The Curator presents W.W. Jacobs' legendary tale of fate and consequence: "The Monkey's Paw."When the White family receives a dried, shriveled talisman from...

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