When fate knocks, you might wish you hadn’t answered. This two-page activity plunges students into W.W. Jacobs’s chilling tale of desire, consequence, and the eerie cost of tampering with destiny. With guided analysis and text led questions, students will explore how suspense, irony, and symbolism transform a simple wish into a haunting lesson in grief and regret. Perfect for Gothic literature units, short story analysis, or “Let’s talk about fate and fear” days, this resource helps students unp