Hop-Frog

"Hop-Frog" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that follows a dwarf who becomes a jester for a king known for his practical jokes. After suffering an injustice, Hop-Frog enacts a clever and dramatic form of revenge during a masquerade, resulting in a striking and memorable climax. The story is often analyzed as a reflection of Poe's personal sentiments and features his characteristic dark and twisty storytelling.