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A jealous sailor husband, a pretty but bored young wife and a grey parrot with a masterly command of bad language and an attitude to match. The perfect ingredients for a slapstick comedy from th master of humorous writing.

El miedo es una de las sensaciones más intensas que puede sentir el hombre. Desde las épocas más remotas, las historias de terror le permitieron poner bajo control sus emociones más profundas. Situaciones que sobrepasan las leyes naturales, fenómenos desconocidos, fuerzas ocultas, seres imaginarios o reales, pero siempre enigmáticos, siempre monstruosos. Porque la incertidumbre es atractiva, el relato de horror genera nuevos sentimientos, y devela luces allí donde sólo habitan las sombras.

A delightful collection of humorous classic tales by some of the world's greatest racconteurs.

An engaging collection of short stories from some of the world's greatest racconteurs. Included are 'My Favorite Murder' by Ambrose Bierce; 'The Black Poodle' by F. Anstey; 'The Doll’s House' by Katherine Mansfield; 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs; 'The Mortal Immortal' by Mary Shelley; 'A Curious Dream' by Mark Twain; 'Regret' by Kate Chopin; 'One Thousand Dollars' by O. Henry; 'The Dreamer' by W. W. Jacobs; 'The Fly' by Katherine Mansfield; 'The Inconsiderate Waiter' by J.M. Barrie; and 'The Purloined Letter' by Edgar Allan Poe.

A riveting collection of stories of ships, sailors, adventures on the high seas and maritime mysteries. The Tale by Joseph Conrad. The Saloon Passenger by E. W. Hornung. The Terrible Story of the "Mary Russell" by J. G. Lockhart. Marooned by J. G. Lockhart. A Rash Experiment by W. W. Jacobs. The Mystery of the Mary Celeste by J. G. Lockhart. Smoked Skipper by W. W. Jacobs. The Flying Dutchman by J. G. Lockhart. The Cabin Passenger by W. W. Jacobs. The Ship that saw a Ghost by Frank Norris.

William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943) was an English author of short stories and novels, well known for his comedies involving rural Essex characters. His most famous story, "The Monkey's Paw" (1902) is a tale of intense psychological horror. "The Old Man of the Sea" is a farcical comedy about a young man, George Wright, who tries to win a lady’s hand by pretending to be the only heir of a rich uncle.

Am Lagerfeuer oder in der kalten Winternacht wurden sie früher erzählt: Gruselgeschichten, von Generation zu Generation weitergetragen. Ein eigenes literarisches Genre entwickelte sich daraus, und weltberühmte Autoren betätigten sich auf diesem Feld. Hören Sie klassische Geschichten und Novellen, die sich mit den Themen Horror, Schauer und Grusel befassen, darunter: Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde, Der Sandmann, Der Vampyr von John Polidori, zahlreiche Geschichten von Edgar Allan Poe, Die Insel des Dr. Moreau von H.G.

Night Watches is a collection of humorous and often touching stories told by a night watchman along the English coast. Featuring sailors, tricksters, and ghostly encounters, these tales blend comedy, suspense, and the everyday struggles of working-class life.

Cuidado com aquilo que você deseja! Neste episódio, a família White recebe a visita de um amigo que acaba de retornar de uma viagem à Índia, trazendo consigo uma curiosa mão de macaco empalhada. Mas atenção: ela promete realizar três desejos, cada um acompanhado de consequências inesperadas e misteriosas. Este emocionante episódio de Histórias Fantásticas e de Mistério do Vovô Edgar, produzido pela NarraKids, é inspirado em uma história escrita por W. W. Jacobs e foi adaptado para o público infantil com uma narrativa mágica e instigante que combina suspense e descoberta.

Be careful what you wish for in this chilling audiobook adaptation of The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. A classic tale of horror and fate, this suspenseful short story follows a family who comes into possession of a mysterious talisman that grants three wishes—but at a terrible cost. As their desires turn into nightmares, the eerie atmosphere and creeping dread will keep you on edge until the final moment. Perfect for fans of supernatural fiction, gothic horror, and classic ghost stories, this audiobook brings the timeless tale to life with gripping narration.

Los esposos White reciben de visita al sargento Morris, quien les muestra una pata de mono que, según creencias de la India, concede tres deseos. Cuando iba a tirar el amuleto al fuego, el dueño de casa se lo compra. Esa noche, por jugar, la señora White pide un deseo. A partir de ese momento, la vida de esta familia da un importante punto de giro.

"La pata de mono" es un relato de terror escrito por W. W. Jacobs que sigue la historia de una familia que encuentra una pata de mono mágica. La pata de mono es supuestamente capaz de conceder tres deseos a su poseedor. Sin embargo, pronto descubren que cada deseo viene con un precio terrible. A medida que la familia hace uso de los deseos, se desata una serie de eventos perturbadores y trágicos que los sumergen en un torbellino de terror y remordimiento.

There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.

America's black intellectuals - writers, historians, educators, and community activists - have made major contributions to the struggle for equality and human rights throughout American public life. The key streams of thought that gave rise to the intellectual traditions associated with African Americans emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries. These same traditions continue to develop and influence social and political processes today.

African American literature is the body of literature produced in the United States by writers of African descent. It begins with the works of such late 18th-century writers as Phillis Wheatley. Before the high point of enslaved people narratives, African-American literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. The genre known as slave narratives in the 19th century were accounts by people who had generally escaped from slavery, about their journeys to freedom and ways they claimed their lives.

England 1901: In einem abgelegen Haus auf dem Land lebt das ältere Ehepaar White mit seinem Sohn Herbert. In einer kalten und nassen Nacht erfahren sie von Sergeant-Major Morris, einem von Alkohol und Krankheit gezeichneten Freund des Hausherrn, das Geheimnis einer aus Indien stammenden, getrockneten Affenpfote, die angeblich die Macht besitzen soll, Wünsche zu erfüllen. Damit nimmt das Unheil im Haus der Familie White seinen Lauf...

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Welcome to the Fiction on the Web audiobook series, featuring a collection of short stories with a different theme for each volume. Lovingly curated by the owner of Fiction On The Web, Charlie Fish. Come and share in the joy and power of short stories. The theme of this volume is Ironic Wish Fulfilment. What happens when your dreams actually do come true? Does eternal happiness await? Or will you be visited by nightmares?

Si existe una historia «terrorífica», esa es «La pata de mono». Una apacible pareja de ancianos y su hijo reciben la visita de un veterano militar, quien les hace entrega de una pata de mono, un tenebroso talismán capaz de cumplir tres deseos a su portador. ¿Qué es lo que pedirá la familia? Considerado el «cuento perfecto» por García Márquez, esta historia parte del refrán oriental: «Ten cuidado con lo que pides, porque tus deseos se pueden hacer realidad». Un cuento imperdible.

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.