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 Yellow Wallpaper
A woman, restrained to her house by her husband and sister-in-law, begins obsessing over wallpaper she finds disturbing.