The Monkey's Paw

What would you wish for if you could have anything? William Wymark Jacobs raises this age-old question when the White family stumble upon a monkey's paw with the power to grant wishes. When their wish for riches goes awry, they are forced to face the truth - that all actions have consequences, magically granted or not. Over time, Jacobs' novel has become a classic horror story, boasting an impressive amount of adaptions. Including an episode of `The X-Files', `The Simpsons', and `Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943) was an English author. Despite being famed for his quick-witted comedies, his most successful novel came from his experiments within the horror genre. His most notable works include `The Monkey's Paw', `The Toll House', and `Jerry Bundler'. Jacob's unique ability to couple the everyday with the unthinkable makes his works unmissable for fans of Stephen King, and all classic horror.