The Monkey's Paw - W.W. Jacobs

The Monkey's Paw - W.W. Jacobs

"The ambience of the house had become grim. It was raining hard and loud thunder could be heard continuously. Mr. White startled as they heard a loud bang of a door above. His wife and son tried to soothe him but their efforts were in vain. After what seemed an eternity, the three of them rose and went to bed to put an end to this gloomy night."