The Monkey's Pap Short Story

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The family lost their son and the guy was scared to face the old man in his sleep. The guy was going to kill the old man and their son was killed while at work. It is about a guy who has to kill an old man and a family who were gave a Monkey’s Paw.
The family was wondering where their son was and the guy has to kill the old man. The guy has to kill the old man and get arid of his body. The family was told by the soldiers that their son was killed at work and they gave the father a Monkey’s Paw for 3 wishes and were gave 200 pounds of money. The guy was stuttered because the old man would not stop moving and the family were shocked that they lost their son. “Who’s there?” pg. 91 of Telltale Heart and “Check.” Pg. 105 of The Monkey’s Paw. The

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