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In this 1893 English horror classic, a mummified monkey's paw is rumored to hold a sinister spell. When a family obtains the paw, they are granted three wishes that seem harmless but soon unfold in unexpected, horrific ways. The tale explores the dangers of tampering with fate and the terrible consequences of assuming control over destiny.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: W. W. Jacobs
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