William Wymark Jacobs

Writer W. W. Jacobss haunting tale of how a mans cavalier wishes are tragically granted by an exotic but cursed talisman, wreaking havoc on what was previously a content family.

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Hannah Yang

The first time I read this (and watched a version of it) was for an English camp the summer after 4th grade, and I was understandably not a fan because the film was horrifying and gave me nightmares. Returning to it now, I do appreciate how Jacobs has taken the oldie-but-goodie concept of "be careful what you wish for" and crafted an enticing story. While the consequences of the White family's wishes are predictably awful, the writing manages to create suspense and capture a wide range of feelings and motivations within a very short story.

Amani Zaha

Yes, I'm counting short stories toward my reading challenge, because it is December and I have ten books left to read.

(The story was, unfortunately, not very creepy or otherwise captivating.)

Laura Schmidt

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LaToia Bates

Brace yourself for nearly unbearable suspense in this classic horror tale from British author W.W. Jacobs. Virtually everyone has fantasized about what it would be like to be granted three wishes by a magical being. But what if the cost of having your dreams come true was a horrible toll you never expected? This iconic short story is a must-read for fans of the horror genre.

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