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
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 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
Deep Waters
On the unpredictable seas and shores of the early 1900s, sailors search for fortune and love.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
Bill's Lapse Odd Craft, Part 4.
A strong sailor's attempt at sobriety is ruined by his friends and a night of heavy drinking, leading to chaos, regret, and a desperate escape.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
At Sunwich Port, Complete
In a charming coastal town, a frustrated captain and his bumbling assistant navigate maritime mishaps and family drama, blending humor with the challenges of pride and community.
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
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 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 Temptation of Samuel Burge Captains All, Book 8.
A former thief turned preacher must battle his old temptations when staying with a jeweler, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and a night of chaos.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Guardian Angel Ship's Company, Part 7.
Amidst uproarious laughter, a trio of sailors find their friendship tested by trickery and theft, as they navigate a sea of schemes to outsmart and outmaneuver each other.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Constable's Move Captains All, Book 4.
A feud between neighbors spirals into comical chaos as one man's attempts to undermine the local constable backfire in the most unexpected way.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
The Third String Odd Craft, Part 12.
** A lovestruck sailor's comical attempts to win a barmaid's heart result in unexpected fame and a surprising revelation about the true nature of romance.
By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs
An Adulteration Act The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 10.
Two professional men find themselves hilariously out of their element, swindled to work on a ship and must use their wits to turn the tables on a furious captain.
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
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
A Spirit of Avarice Odd Craft, Part 11.
A dismissed man's attempt to reclaim the money raised after he was mistakenly declared dead leads to a series of uproarious events.
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