The Cask of Amontillado, by Edgar Allan Poe

In "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, the narrator takes revenge on an old colleague, Fortunato, who has betrayed him. The plot, characterization, and setting are what makes the story as creepy and chilling as it is. Set in a dark place underground the Montressor's house, with dark details and a cunning way of tricking Fortunato, this short story shows just how extreme some people can get when it comes to getting their revenge. This was my favorite short story I have read because of how cleverly put together and well thought it was. I enjoyed every sentence of the story and I wished that it could be expanded somehow into a novel or made into a movie. My favorite part was how Fortunato screamed for help and mercy as the Montressor casually walled him in and enjoyed the sound of his screams, then cries, then the silence. I would recommend anybody who is a fan of Poe to read this short story because it portrays some of the greatest work Poe has ever done. - Reviewed by Gamer, grade 9. [Librarian's note: this short story can be found in several formats in the Library, including The Pit and the Pendulum and Other Stories (an annotated, illustrated edition), Tales of Terror (on audiobook), and Edgar Allan Poe: Graphic Classics (adapted in graphic novel form).] .