A Warning to the Curious, and Other Ghost StoriesA Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories is supernatural tales by British author M. R. James. The story follows Paxton, an antiquarian who uncovers one of the legendary crowns of East Anglia, believed to protect the country from invasion. After taking the crown, Paxton becomes haunted by its supernatural guardian. Despite efforts to return the artifact, Paxton meets a tragic end, and the narrator, along with his friend Long, is left to grapple