11. The Masque of the Red Death
The red death was a fictional plague that swept over the land. Prince Prospero and one thousand other people of noble birth have taken refuge in the prince's estate so they don't catch the plague. They basically party for a while, when they notice a mysterious figure. In the end, they discover that the mysterious figure is Red Death itself, and all the guests succumb to the plague.
10. Hop-Frog
Hop-Frog is the court jester. He is also a crippled dwarf. After being ridiculed and abused by the king and his comrades, Hop-Frog takes his revenge. He convinces the men to dress up as orangutans chained together. Hop-Frog attaches the chain to the ceiling. and hoists the men up. He climbs up to them, and sets them on fire, making his escape through the roof.
9. The Pit and the Pendulum
Some would say that this belongs higher on the list, but personally, it's not one of my favorites. However, it's story of torture, Inquisition, and pendulums still is quite fascinating.
8. The Fall of the House of Usher
The illness, the destruction, the creepiness. All of these factors make the Fall of the House of Usher a great classic story.
7. The Premature Burial
It involves being buried alive, and the intense fear of it happening. Pretty freaking awesome.
6. The Tell-Tale Heart
Murdering a poor old man, just because of his hideous eye. Well, I guess a good dose of insanity helped as well. Anyway, The Tell-Tale Heart has a heart that just won't stop beating; even after the owner is dead and dismembered beneath the floorboards. Gotta love insanity, right?
5. The Gold-Bug
I hate bugs, but i love this story.
4. The Raven
"Quoth the Raven, Nevermore."
3. The Black Cat
Another story of insanity, dismemberment, and cats. I'm pretty sure it isnt possible to not enjoy this story.
2. The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Killer monkey. Need I say more?
1. The Cask of Amontillado
I love stories that involve trapping people alive behind a wall...
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