"The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

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06/17/20 • 15 min

In this chilling Gothic tale, the narrator tries to convince us of his own sanity - while detailing a murder he has committed. He outlines his reasons, his calculated method, and eventually, the manner of his ultimate unraveling. Edgar Allan Poe was renowned for his preoccupation with the macabre. This story is another fascinating illustration of his ability to explore the dysfunctional mind.

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"The Hanging Stranger" by Philip K. Dick

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