Be careful what you wish for…In W. W. Jacobs’ classic horror story, the unsuspecting White family find themselves in possession of a strange and powerful curiosity: a monkey’s paw, enchanted with the ability to grant three wishes to its owner. As the family quickly discovers, any wish will be granted, but there are consequences for interfering with fate.The Monkey’s Paw has inspired countless plays, films, TV shows, and stories since its publication in 1902.Kobo Edi...

W. W. Jacobs was a prolific writer of short stories. His topics were typically humorous and nautical in nature, but they weren't exclusively so. This anthology includes some of his most famous short stories, including "The Monkey's Paw," a story of the supernatural in which a monkey's hand grants three wishes to its owner, but at huge cost.Perfect for readers who crave classic supernatural tales with genuine chills, this collection delivers timeless stories that have haunted reader...

"The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs is a classic and chilling short story that delves into the dark consequences of tempting fate. When the White family comes into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, said to grant three wishes to its owner, they are initially skeptical of its powers. However, curiosity and desperation lead them to make a wish, setting off a chain of events that spiral into a terrifying and unforeseen series of events.As the wishes unfold, the tale takes a hauntin...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it!Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies, occult narratives, this book plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities.This box set includes all the seven volumes of the collection.

The 'HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 200+ Mysteries, Horror Classics & Supernatural Tales' transports readers into a tapestry of eeriness, suspense, and the otherworldly, showcasing a dazzling array of narratives ranging from gothic horror to supernatural mysteries. The collection spans an impressive spectrum of literary styles, offering everything from the psychological horror of Edgar Allan Poe to the chilling atmospheric tales of M. R. James. Each story invites readers to explore the man...

Who doesn't love a bit of surprise, danger, eerie atmosphere, and just the right hint of romance! So, here's presenting to you our best ever gothic collection, with all the well known classics, all the hidden gems, and lots of surprises for all the fans of chills, darkness and mystery out there. Also, our biggest-ever collection is meticulously edited and formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom The Castle of Otra...

Thirteen Victorian and Edwardian ghost stories that send chills up the spine and create an atmosphere sure to make the reader turn on an extra light and push up the back of their armchair against the wall.Set amidst crumbling, ill-maintained churches and imposing cathedrals, on desolate coastland, moors and marshes, even along unlit roads extending into the new suburbs of London, the stories have been chosen for their quality of writing, imaginative range and diversity of character...

This book contains 25 short stories from 5 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature lovers.The theme of this edition is: Horror. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: - Edgar Allan Poe: - The Tell-Tale Heart - The Cask of Amontillado - The Masque of the Red Death - The Pit and the Pend...

From fog-shrouded railway carriages to candlelit séance rooms, from haunted manor houses to snow-swept country roads, the gaslight era produced some of the finest ghost stories ever written—and many of the best have been hiding in the yellowed pages of forgotten magazines for over a century.This collection gathers twenty tales of the supernatural from the Victorian and Edwardian periods, drawn from sources as varied as Belgravia, Bentley’s Miscellany, Temple B...

Step deeper into the mysterious world of the Book of Shadows with this captivating second volume. The Book of Shadows Vol-2 brings together a collection of intriguing writings by various authors, exploring themes of magic, folklore, mysticism, and the hidden forces that shape our world. From ancient rituals and spellcraft traditions to symbolic wisdom and spiritual practices, this volume invites readers to discover knowledge passed down through generations. Each piece offers a glimpse into...

The novel "A Master of Craft" follows the story of Harry Brett, a young man who becomes entangled with the notorious smuggler Captain Flower. The narrative likely explores themes of adventure, deception, and the consequences of one's choices.W. W. Jacobs, whose full name was William Wymark Jacobs, was an English author known for his works of humorous and macabre short stories, as well as novels like "A Master of Craft." His writing often depicted the lives of ordinary people with wit and i...

More curses. More secrets. More shadows… The haunt continues in Volume II. ️ The veil between worlds grows thinner in this spine-tingling second installment of The Book of Shadows. Featuring an all-new collection of occult horror and supernatural fiction, this anthology brings together chilling stories from both acclaimed and underground authors—each offering a fresh descent into darkness. Inside This Terrifying Volume: Haunted relics and forbidden rituals Encounters with spirits...