'The Curse of the Monkey's Paw' is a light horror anthology that consists of five offerings.

1)  A little on the life of W. W. Jacobs.

2)  A poem by M. R. Williamson that explains 'The Monkey's Paw'.

3)  'C Cove's Kraken' -- a short story about a young girlneho leads a normal life until it is changed by a series of events that brings a monster from the ocean.

4)  'Crearure From the Hope Chest' is anshort story two, teenage sisters whose family moves into an old farm house left to them during the Depression Era.  Upon exploring the equally old abandoned home across the woods from them, they discover a terrible secret while trying to help an abused young boy.

5)  'The Paw That Rocked the Cradle' is a short story about a young couple who find a mysterious and a seemingly ancient artifact.  Discovering its purpose, the young wife decides to test its powers.