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The Monkey's Paw
W. W. Jacobs
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The Monkey’s Paw was written by W.W. Jacobs. It’s a dark brooding tale which promises from the start that the light you see at the end of the tunnel is actually an oncoming train. Mr and Mrs White of Laburnum Villas step out toward that light by taking up the three wishes granted to the owner of the Monkey’s Paw. Terrible things have happened to previous owners of this artifact but surely the Whites will fare better than those who have gone before…
The Monkey’s Paw was written by W.W. Jacobs. It’s a dark brooding tale which promises from the start that the light you see at the end of the tunnel is actually an oncoming train. Mr and Mrs White of Laburnum Villas step out toward that light by taking up the three wishes granted to the owner of the Monkey’s Paw. Terrible things have happened to previous owners of this artifact but surely the Whites will fare better than those who have gone before…
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"To look at," said the sergeant-major, fumbling in his pocket, "it's just an ordinary little paw, dried to a mummy."
He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Mrs. White drew back with a grimace, but her son, taking it, examined it curiously.
"And what is there special about it?" inquired Mr. White as he took it from his son, and having examined it, placed it upon the table.
"It had a spell put on it by an old fakir," said the sergeant-major, "a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it."
His manner was so impressive that his hearers were conscious that their light laughter jarred somewhat.
"Well, why don't you have thre. . . Read More
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مخلب القرد
في مراهقتي كان الدكتور (أحمد خالد توفيق) مؤلفي المفضل، ذلك المزيج المذهل من السخرية والرعب في (ما وراء الطبيعة)، وذلك المزيج المبهر من الخيال والسخرية في (فانتازيا) كان يدير رأسي، ويجعلني أتلهف لأعداد السلسلتين وأحصل عليها كما يحصل العاشق على قبلة – يتخيلها، ينتظرها ومن ثم تدير رأسه لأيام
What is the most anthologized piece of short horror fiction ever?
I'll give you a hint. It is not anything by Poe.
That's right. The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacob. Say whatever you want about this old warhorse. However, it was often the first real horror story many of us had read. It is responsible for
A happy family and a monkey's paw which brings misfortune
Listened to this short story to kill a moment of boredom and I really enjoyed it.
Not heard this tale for years and like they say the old ones can be the best.
I certainly had the atmosphere with the lights off late at night and rain thundering down on the roof.
Awesome.
عارف ثيمة "دكتور فاوست" صفقة مع الشيطان ؟
اتكررت ف افلام اجنبى كتير
و عربى كمان قام بدور الشيطان مرة يوسف بك وهبى و مرة محمود المليجى
و مرة حتى عادل ادهم
تخيل ان فى ناس ف كل الافلام وا لروايات اللى اتبنت على الثيمة دى
كان فى ناس بتطلب ببراءة وا ريحية و بشكل مباشر
اللى يطلب اكل ..فلوس ...بدلة.... حب فلانة
تعرض معظمنا لهذا الموقف..يتم دعوتك لزفاف إحدى قريباتك بمحافظة اخرى..وما ان تنتهي الضجة.. حتى تكتشف انك نسيت ان تأتي معك بكتاب وان النوم في استحالة رؤيتك للعنقاء..وكانت كاميرا الموبايل في هذا العصر خيال علمي ما بالك بالكتب المحملة بالإنترنت على التليفون
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