The Toll-House / Sailor's Knots, Part 7.

Name: The Toll-House / Sailor's Knots, Part 7.
Author: W. W. Jacobs

By W. W. Jacobs

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A group of acquaintances, urged on by drink and bravado, decide to spend a night in a deserted house long shunned because of its grim reputation. They gain entry, light candles and make a game of keeping watch, but the mood shifts as odd sounds, sudden disturbances and unexplained happenings puncture their confidence. The narrative traces how skepticism yields to unease, showing how suggestion, setting and companionship amplify fear during an overnight vigil.

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W. W. Jacobs

W. W. Jacobs was an English author best known for his humorous short stories and novels, often set in the coastal regions of England. His writing is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and a talent for creating vivid characters. One of his most notable works is "The Monkey's Paw," a classic horror story that explores themes of fate and the supernatural. Jacobs also wrote extensively about the lives of fishermen and the quirks of seaside communities, as seen in his collection "At Sunwich Port." His contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the genre of comic fiction.