Monkey’s Paw, The

di W. W. Jacobs (Autore)

SPA Publishing, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. One of the most enduring and unsettling tales of supernatural fiction, ***The Monkey’s Paw***explores the dark consequences of tampering with fate. First published in 1902, W. W. Jacobs’ chilling short story has become a classic cautionary tale of desire, loss, and unintended consequences. The story begins with the White family, who come into possession of a mysterious monkey’s paw said to grant its owner three wishes. Despite warnings about its sinister power, the family cannot resist the temptation to test its magic. What follows is a harrowing chain of events that reveals the terrible price of interfering with destiny. Atmospheric, tightly written, and deeply haunting, The Monkey’s Paw captures the essence of Gothic horror: the creeping sense that fate, once challenged, will exact its due. Its twist ending has secured its place as one of the most memorable and frequently anthologized ghost stories in English literature. This audiobook edition brings Jacobs’s suspenseful prose to life, immersing listeners in a tale of growing dread and devastating inevitability. Perfect for fans of ghost stories, supernatural fiction, and timeless horror classics, The Monkey’s Paw remains a powerful reminder: be careful what you wish for.

• Autore: W. W. Jacobs
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:22:23
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: SPA Publishing
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798347846795