The Monkey's Paw

It was a cold night. Mr. White was playing chess with his son, Herbert, and commenting on the blowing wind. Mrs. White was knitting by the fire. They were waiting for Sergeant-Major Morris, a man who had served in the British Army in India for twenty-one years and had many stories to tell about wild places, brave adventures, wars, plagues, and strange people. When Mr. White asked about the monkey’s paw, the old soldier explained that it had been enchanted by a fakir and was capable of granting three wishes. However, he seriously advised the family to throw it away to avoid terrible consequences. What curse was linked with the monkey’s paw? What serious and horrible consequences will the family face by not listening to the Sergeant-Major’s advice? What wishes will the family make, and will they be granted as they expect? Read this suspenseful horror story to find out!