The Beast with Five Fingers by W. F. Harvey is a collection of thrilling horror stories ranging from realistic nightmare scenarios and terrifying portrayals of the uncanny. Excerpt: "' - the hand was writhing in agonized contortions, squirming and wriggling upon the nail like a worm upon a hook. 'We'll keep it there until it dies,' he said. 'May I burn in hell, if I ever open the door of that safe again."