The Tell-Tale Heart
By Edgar Allan Poe
Driven by a madness he cannot name, an unnamed narrator becomes obsessed with the old man's "vulture eye." As the tension builds, he plots a chilling act, believing he can outwit the forces of fear and guilt. But even after the deed is done, the beating of a phantom heart haunts him, thundering louder and louder in his mind. Is it his imagination, or something far more sinister?
Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a dark descent into the mind of a man unraveling under the weight of his own conscience. This haunting tale of obsession, murder, and the inescapable grip of guilt is a masterclass in psychological horror that has captivated readers for generations.