"It had a spell put on it by an old fakir... a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives." — W. W. Jacobs A mysterious talisman grants three wishes—but at a dreadful cost. In this haunting and unforgettable story, the White family comes into possession of a monkey’s paw said to contain ancient, mystical power. But when their desires are granted with cruel twists of fate, they discover too late that tampering with destiny brings consequences no one can control. One of the most iconic horror tales ever written, The Monkey’s Paw explores the dark tension between free will and fate, temptation and consequence. Step inside a fog-drenched Victorian home and witness the chilling power of a single wish gone horribly wrong.