What would you wish for if you were given the chance to change your fate?
When Sergeant-Major Morris brings the White family a strange talisman from India, he warns them that the monkey’s paw has the power to grant three wishes— but that those wishes come with a terrible price.
At first, Mr. White is amused by the old soldier’s warning. But curiosity, hope, and a desire for something more set the paw’s power in motion. What follows is a chilling tale of suspense, grief, and the consequences of trying to bend fate to human desire.
First published in 1902, W. W. Jacobs’s The Monkey’s Paw has become one of the most enduring supernatural tales in English literature. Its simple premise, steadily mounting tension, and unforgettable final moments have made it a classic of horror and suspense.
