India, Oct. 28 -- Countless writers have delved into the realm of horror, but none have danced with the darkness as elegantly as Edgar Allan Poe. In a brief life spanning just four decades, the American author and poet elevated the macabre to a high art form, one that continues to inspire and unsettle readers to this day. So this Halloween, we revisit our favourite horror stories by Edgar Allan Poe that are not for the faint-hearted.

Considered one of the architects of the modern short story and horror tales, Poe's writings are marked by a distinct structure and a masterful command of concise language. He also employs striking imagery that transforms each piece into a deep dive into the darkest corners of the human psyche, madness and gu...