The Monkey

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The Monkey is a Stephen King short story first published in Gallery magazine in November 1980 and later collected in Skeleton Crew. The story follows Hal, who discovers a sinister toy monkey whose cymbal-clashing performances are always followed by death. Believing he has rid himself of the cursed object, Hal learns that some evils are not so easily escaped.

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The Monkey follows Hal Shelburn, whose childhood is haunted by a wind-up toy monkey that brings death whenever it clashes its cymbals. Believing he has escaped the curse, Hal tries to move on with his life. Years later, the monkey returns, unleashing fresh tragedy and forcing him to confront an evil that refuses to stay buried. Blending supernatural horror, family trauma, and relentless suspense, the story turns a childhood toy into a source of unforgettable terror.

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