The Monkey's Paw

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Across
  1. 1. a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  2. 3. the author hints a future event to build tension and entertain the audience
  3. 5. to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience
  4. 7. in a quiet and tranquil manner
  5. 9. blemished by injury or rough wear
  6. 12. moving with great haste
  7. 15. an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  8. 16. an excessive gullible belief in the supernatural
Down
  1. 2. a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  2. 3. a Muslim or Hindu monk regarded as a holy man
  3. 4. filled with wonder and delight
  4. 5. going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  5. 6. in a friendly manner
  6. 8. immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  7. 10. the act of giving up, as a claim or office or possession
  8. 11. a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils
  9. 13. with stubborn determination
  10. 14. evil or harmful in nature or influence