Masque of the Red Death

First published in a 1842 edition of Graham''s Lady''s and Gentleman''s Magazine, The Masque of the Red Death follows Prince Prospero''s attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey. Indifferent to the suffering outside and believing he and his wealthy guests to be safe, Prospero hosts a masquerade ball, which is stalked by a mysterious stranger dressed as t...