Megans Reading Revelations | The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs [Full audiobook with English subtitles] @megansreadingrevelations | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
This is an audiobook reading of the creepy short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs.

Summary:
The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs is a supernatural short story that revolves around a magical talisman and its tragic consequences.

The story centers on the White family: Mr. and Mrs. White and their son, Herbert. They come into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, which has the power to grant three wishes to its owner. However, the paw also brings dire consequences for those who use it.

Despite warnings from a friend, Sergeant-Major Morris, about the paw’s dangerous nature, Mr. White makes a wish for money. Shortly after, Herbert dies in an accident at work, and the family receives compensation that matches the amount they wished for. Grieving and desperate, Mrs. White convinces Mr. White to use the paw to wish Herbert back to life.

As they await their son’s return, they are horrified when they hear a knock at the door, suggesting that Herbert has returned but in a horrifying state. In a panic, Mr. White makes a final wish, and the knocking stops.

The story ends with the implication that the family is left to deal with the consequences of their wishes, emphasizing the theme of unintended consequences and the dangers of tampering with fate.