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The monkey's paw

Book • 1902
This version of 'The Monkey's Paw' is part of the Oxford Bookworms series, which adapts classic stories to make them more accessible to younger readers.

The story revolves around a mummified monkey's paw that has the power to grant three wishes, but with dire and unintended consequences.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Chris Plant as a short horror story from 120 years ago.
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The "Too Many Games" Problem (Jason Schreier)
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Brian Kohl
when discussing wish fulfillment in fairy tales.
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166: Potty Talk and Shrek Fulfillment
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Ben Shapiro
as an example of how wishes can have unintended consequences.
Mailbag Sunday
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Erica Rex
as a reference to explain the potential negative consequences of psychedelics.
PT 614 - Erica Rex: Scientific Integrity, Psychedelic Research, and the Religious Leader Study
Mentioned as a chilling horror story about unintended consequences and being careful what you wish for.
The Monkey's Paw - A Halloween Special Story

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