The Tell-Tale Heart

"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe is a first-person story that explores the mind of an unnamed narrator who insists on their sanity while recounting a murder they committed. The narrator describes their careful planning and the gruesome details of the act, which revolves around the old man's distinctive eye. As the story unfolds, the narrator becomes increasingly overwhelmed by their own senses and guilt, leading to a haunting culmination.