The Monkey’s Paw

About The Monkey’s Paw

The Monkey's Paw—a small, leathery claw the colour of scorched parchment, knuckles drawn in as if it died reaching for something; yellow hook-nails, sparse coarse hair, a frayed cord at the severed wrist. Light as nothing, rigid as memory. Sentient in a quiet way—it listens, until a wish is set near it. When you lift it, an old voice settles in your chest. 'Three,' it says. 'I take the shortest road, never the kind one. Word your wish plainly—say it once, step back.' (Cautionary frame.)

Personality & interests

• Original
• Originals
• Fantasy

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