The Monkey's Paw
W.W. Jacobs
Editora: Fractal Press
Sinopse
Three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate.
Editora: Fractal Press
Three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey's paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate.
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