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Portrait of W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

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".

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Ship's Company, the Entire Collection by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

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.

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The Monkey's Paw
The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 2. 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.

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Bill's Lapse
Odd Craft, Part 4. 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.

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Short Cruises 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.

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At Sunwich Port, Complete 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.

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Deep Waters by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

Deep Waters

On the unpredictable seas and shores of the early 1900s, sailors search for fortune and love.

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The Madness of Mr. Lister
Captains All, Book 9. 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.

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The Ghost of Jerry Bundler 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.

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The Castaway
Odd Craft, Part 2. 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.

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The Guardian Angel
Ship's Company, Part 7. 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.

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The Temptation of Samuel Burge
Captains All, Book 8. 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.

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(100)
Prize Money
Sailor's Knots, Part 10. 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.

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The Money Box
Odd Craft, Part 1. by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

The Money Box Odd Craft, Part 1.

Two sailors attempt to secure their hard-earned wages with a trustworthy comrade, but hilarious chaos erupts as their impulsive nature clashes with their goal of financial responsibility.

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The Three Sisters
Night Watches, Part 6. 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.

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Sea urchins 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.

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Captains All
Captains All, Part 1. by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

Captains All Captains All, Part 1.

** Three sailors hilariously compete for a widow's love until a shocking discovery sends one running back to the sea.

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(100)
The Third String
Odd Craft, Part 12. 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

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Breaking a Spell
Odd Craft, Part 6. 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

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Short Cruises 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.

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Captains All and Others by W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

Captains All and Others

In a world of salty tales and quirky characters, a grumpy sailor finds himself caught in comical misadventures as he attempts to navigate love and life on land.

By W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs

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