Cask of Amontillado

"The Cask of Amontillado" is a chilling and suspenseful short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. Set in an unnamed Italian city, the story follows the narrator, Montresor, as he seeks revenge against his perceived enemy, Fortunato. Montresor lures Fortunato into his family catacombs under the pretence of tasting a rare wine, the Amontillado. However, what begins as a friendly encounter turns into a...