To think about what we want in our lives, and what we could change is dangerous. In fact, it’s not only dangerous, it’s terrifying. Think: Would you wish for a better life even if you did not know the ramifications of your desires? In “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs, a mother and father face this very question about their wants, desires, and futures. However, against our best wishes, the outcome is tragic.