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The paw of a dead monkey is a talisman that grants its possessor three wishes, but the wishes come with an enormous price. The Monkey's Paw is a classic horror short story written by author W. W. Jacobs, first published in England in 1902.

En una noche tranquila en Laburnam Villa, una familia común recibe la visita de un viejo amigo que trae consigo un objeto extraordinario: una pata momificada de mono a la que se le atribuye la capacidad de conceder tres deseos. A simple vista, parece una oportunidad fascinante; lo que nadie sabe —ni siquiera ellos— es que cada deseo arrancado al destino puede cobrar un precio inesperado que cambiará sus vidas para siempre.

Step into the chilling world of The Monkey’s Paw, a haunting tale penned by W.W. Jacobs in 1902. This dark narrative serves as a cautionary reminder that sometimes, the light at the end of the tunnel might just be an oncoming train. Join Mr. and Mrs. White of Laburnum Villas as they dare to make three wishes granted by the mysterious Monkey’s Paw, despite the ominous fate that befell previous owners. Will they escape the dreadful consequences, or will they too be ensnared by the artifacts sinister power? (Summary by Jim Mowatt.)

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A podcast about the Bible and church history from a Oneness Pentecostal perspective. Host: Jacob W. Jones Pastor of River City Pentecostals in Decatur, AL Video of episodes are also uploaded to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones

William Wymark Jacobs (1863 - 1943) was an English short-story writer. "The Monkey's Paw" is a classic horror story whose title refers to a shrunken monkey’s paw that is said to have the power to grant its possessor three wishes.

The four stories in this compilation, not by James, are meant to serve as prime illustrations of the best work of a few of his contemporaries and immediate antecedents.

El miedo es una de las sensaciones más intensas que puede sentir el hombre. Desde las épocas más remotas, las historias de terror le permitieron poner bajo control sus emociones más profundas. Situaciones que sobrepasan las leyes naturales, fenómenos desconocidos, fuerzas ocultas, seres imaginarios o reales, pero siempre enigmáticos, siempre monstruosos. Porque la incertidumbre es atractiva, el relato de horror genera nuevos sentimientos, y devela luces allí donde sólo habitan las sombras.

This volume starts with the famous M. R. James story of occult revenge, "Casting the Runes", about a slighted occultist out for murderous revenge using his diabolical black arts to achieve it. It was adapted into the equally chilling movie Night of the Demon in 1957. Next up is another famous classic, W. W. Jacobs' "The Monkeys Paw", a brilliantly written tale of greed and getting what you wish for. The third story is "Hop-Frog" by Edgar Allan Poe - a classic yarn about the grisly revenge conjured up by a mistreated court jester.

An eclectic collection of many of the spookiest classic tales of horror, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The New Catacomb"; Edgar Allan Poe's "Masque of the Red Death", "Hop-Frog", and "The Cask of Amontillado"; W. W. Jacobs's "The Monkey's Paw"; Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"; and Algernon Backwood's "The Willows".

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories that blend humor and horror, each with a surprising twist that will keep you on your toes. Summary by Inkell.

Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik: 10 Meisterwerke des Genres. Mit dabei: In der Gruft (H.P. Lovecraft), Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (R.L. Stevenson), Die schwarze Spinne (J. Gotthelf), In der Tiefe des Maelstroms (E. A. Poe), Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow (W. Irving), Die Affenpfote (W. W. Jacobs), Der Vampyr (J. Polidori), Der Sandmann (E.T.A. Hoffmann), Der Garten des Bösen (N. Hawthorne).

Am Lagerfeuer oder in der kalten Winternacht wurden sie früher erzählt: Gruselgeschichten, von Generation zu Generation weitergetragen. Ein eigenes literarisches Genre entwickelte sich daraus, und weltberühmte Autoren betätigten sich auf diesem Feld. Hören Sie klassische Geschichten und Novellen, die sich mit den Themen Horror, Schauer und Grusel befassen, darunter: Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde, Der Sandmann, Der Vampyr von John Polidori, zahlreiche Geschichten von Edgar Allan Poe, Die Insel des Dr. Moreau von H.G.

'Os contos que compõem esta coletânea foram selecionados dentre os mais populares, incluídos alguns pouco conhecidos do público brasileiro, como Joseph Sheridan le Fanu, M.r. James e W.W. Jacobs. esperamos que nossas escolhas dêem tanto prazer ao leitor quanto o que nos proporcionou a...

A Pata do Macaco é um conto de terror clássico sobre a família White, que recebe um talismã macabro: uma pata de macaco capaz de conceder três desejos. Apesar dos avisos sobre as terríveis consequências, o Sr. White faz um desejo que traz tragédia à família. Desesperados, eles usam os desejos restantes na tentativa de reverter o dano, apenas para descobrir que mexer com o destino pode ter resultados aterrorizantes e irreversíveis. A história é uma reflexão sombria sobre os perigos de desafiar o desconhecido e os caprichos do destino.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. When you consider the depth of literary talent available over the extraordinary length of Queen Victoria’s reign, allied to the fascination with their all things spiritual on ‘the other side’, then perhaps it’s simply right place, right time. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

Classic plays and ghost stories, as performed by the residents of Ambridge and friends - plus bonus drama Dead Girls Tell No Tales. Borsetshire's queen of amateur theatricals, Lynda Snell, never misses the chance to put on a Christmas show. Her productions are always a big hit with Ambridge audiences - and now, Archers fans can enjoy these top-notch performances alongside them (as well as eavesdropping on the shenanigans backstage).

Organizational change doesn’t have to be so difficult. Leading change expert Jake Jacobs shares eight fail-safe ways to make any change initiative at any organization easier, faster, and more effective. In this book, Jake Jacobs provides eight levers that can transform the typical change process into something far smoother and more efficient - he calls the new process "leverage change". Jacobs offers proven advice and real-life examples that will accelerate every step of the change process.

Never before released audio programs! Throughout the 1970's Dr. Samuel J. Citron took it upon himself to interview leading authorities on special topics in contemporary Jewish history, mostly relating to the State of Israel. Over the course of ten years of painstaking work, he completed the...