El barril de amontillado

The story's tension is so palpable — I wonder what techniques Poe used to keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

His calmness and calculated actions made me question how much we really understand about vengeance and justice. Was it just me feeling unsettled?

The underground vaults add such a haunting quality — do you think Poe intended the environment to reflect the characters' inner darkness?