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Updated by Carding Solano on Apr 06, 2024
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My Top 5 Stories from Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe is a master of the macabre, and his short stories are some of the most chilling tales ever written.

1

The Tell-Tale Heart

A murderer, driven mad by guilt, confesses to a gruesome crime after being haunted by the sound of his victim's heart.

2

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

A man's descent into madness and violence is triggered by his hatred of a beloved pet.

3

The Cask of Amontillado

A tale of revenge and murder, as a man lures his enemy into a deadly trap with the promise of rare wine.

4

The Fall of the House of Usher

A man visits his childhood friend at his decaying family mansion, only to discover a dark secret that threatens to consume them both.

5

The Pit and the Pendulum

A prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition faces a series of torturous trials, culminating in a terrifying encounter with a swinging blade.