The Monkey’s Paw

The story starts with the Scullin family celebrating a New Year’s Eve party in their home.  At the party they are given a monkey’s paw by a friend who has just returned from India. Legend has it that the mummified monkey’s paw has the ability to grant three wishes to its owner.  Unfortunately, great misfortune often follows the granting of these wishes.  In short, be careful what you wish for.  Ignore the warning… at your own peril.  This story is a cautionary tale about the danger of wishing for things – there may be unexpected consequences.