The Raven
A man in despair over a lost lover is visited by a raven that torments him over his tragic circumstances, while only ever saying one word.
The Cask of Amontillado
A scorned man invites his rival to down into a cellar to ‘verify that his expensive cask of Amontillado is legitimate.’
The Tell-Tale Heart
A man attempts to convince the reader of his sanity, and to justify his grisly deeds.
The King in Yellow
The King in Yellow is an anthology series of short stories, the first four of which are cosmic horror tales—all tied together (and frequently driven by) a play of the same name.
The Yellow Wallpaper
A woman, restrained to her house by her husband and sister-in-law, begins obsessing over wallpaper she finds disturbing.