W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. He is best known for his story "The Monkey's Paw".
Ship's Company, the Entire Collection
In a world full of everyday mishaps, a man's reluctant decision to wear a fancy suit ignites a hilarious chain of events, showcasing the amusing clash between personal comfort and societal pressures.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Madness of Mr. Lister Captains All, Book 9.
A miserly, hard-drinking sailor's life turns upside down after befriending the ship's cook, leading to dark humor and misunderstandings that make everyone think he has gone crazy.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Breaking a Spell Odd Craft, Part 6.
A man's belief in witchcraft leads him on a ridiculous quest to uncover his curse, only to become the town's biggest joke when his plan hilariously fails.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Bedridden and the Winter Offensive Deep Waters, Part 8.
When a homeowner opens his doors to soldiers during the war, he finds his quiet life hilariously overrun with chaos and comical characters.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Toll-House Sailor's Knots, Part 7.
In a haunted house with a dark past, a group of friends joke through the night, until an unthinkable situation makes them question if the stories are indeed real.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Deserted Sailor's Knots, Part 1.
A disgruntled soldier's bid for freedom takes a hilarious turn when he swaps army fatigues for face paint and finds himself caught in a theatrical and romantic farce.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Dual Control Ship's Company, Part 8.
A man's quest to win a woman's heart results in a series of comical blunders due to terrible advice and social missteps, making a birthday party an event no one will forget.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Short Cruises
In an early 20th-century world filled with suspicion, a man's attempt to create a simple alibi to appease his jealous wife unravels into a series of hilarious mishaps and mistaken identities.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Castaway Odd Craft, Part 2.
After years lost at sea, a man's homecoming turns chaotic when a fortune-teller's predictions threaten to unravel his marriage and expose secrets he'd rather keep buried.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Night Watches Complete Series
An accident-prone man refuses compensation for an injury, setting the stage for a series of hilarious mishaps and quirky encounters.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
At Sunwich Port, Part 5. Contents: Chapters 21-25
In a quaint coastal town full of quirky characters and tangled relationships, a wedding stirs up comical chaos, surprising alliances, and unexpected romance.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Prize Money Sailor's Knots, Part 10.
When a man unexpectedly wins a coveted prize, his neighbors, convinced he cheated, launch hilarious schemes to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs, revealing the thin line between community and distrust.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Sea urchins
A young boy's pirate dreams clash hilariously with the grumpy realities of life at sea, creating a comedy about growing up and the nature of imagination.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Ghost of Jerry Bundler
In a cozy inn filled with ghost stories, travelers find out that the scariest ghosts are sometimes just a prank gone wild.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Three Sisters Night Watches, Part 6.
In a chilling household beset with greed and looming dread, three sisters find themselves ensnared by a ghostly promise that threatens to destroy them all.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Monkey's Paw The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 2.
A family's life turns into a nightmare when they obtain a mysterious artifact that grants wishes, but at a terrifying cost.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Vigil Night Watches, Part 8.
In a hilarious battle of nerves, a timid suitor's quest to prove his courage turns chaotic when his girlfriend's overbearing father tries to sabotage him with a ghostly prank.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Short Cruises
In a world of misunderstandings and marital mishaps, an innocent man must resort to elaborate schemes just to appease his wrongly accusatory wife.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Stories of W.W. Jacobs: An Index to All Volumes and Stories
From eerie supernatural events to humorous social encounters, this compilation unlocks a world of short stories reflecting maritime settings and diverse human experiences.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Salthaven
In a coastal town at the turn of the century, a businessman and his clerk's lives become entwined with family drama and romantic possibilities.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs