Answer:
W.W. Jacobs
Explanation:
The Monkey's Paw is the most famous tale by the British writer William Wymark Jacobs (1863–1943), who wrote about humor and ghosts at the beginning of the last century. The story is also a very influential narrative within horror literature, with numerous adaptations and variations launched for cinema, radio and television.
Written in 1902, the plot follows a couple who, upon receiving the visit of their son and a friend, discover that a stuffed monkey's paw can grant three wishes at a terrible price. The father asks for £ 200 to test the item, which he receives in the form of insurance paid for the son's death the next day. In mourning, he asks the young man to resurrect, which immediately causes a series of knocking on the doors. Afraid of what he will find, the father again asks the firstborn to remain buried. The mother opens the door and finds no one.
