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The Monkey's Paw
- Narrated by: Mike Vendetti
- Length: 24 mins
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"The Monkey's Paw" is a supernatural short story by author W. W. Jacobs first published in England in 1902. Three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate.