The Monkey's Paw and The Toll House

<p>W.W. Jacobs's <em>The Monkey's Paw</em> is a harrowing tale of a mystical artifact that grants wishes with devastating consequences. In <em>The Toll House</em> eerie suspense builds as a group of friends confronts a haunted house's malevolent forces. Both stories delve into human greed fear and the unsettling power of the unknown leaving readers with a lasting sense of unease. Jacobs's work remains a masterclass in atmospheric and psychological horror.</p>