What is Horror?
Horror is a type of genre that really brings out the different fears and phobias in people. The stories are typically filled with mythical creatures that attack, haunt, stalk, or even kill the characters in the story. Horror stories are filled with thriller elements, which could include graveyards and full moons, that set a creepy tone for the story. The characters usually seem a little eerie and often the protagonist of the story is the one either getting killed or doing the killing.
Connection to "The Cask of Amontillado"
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This story is horror fiction because the main task of the story is to kill someone. This provides for a creepy tone set by the author and makes the reader interested in the plot. The protagonist is extremely intelligent and this also helps create the eerie atmosphere because he knows how to get away with the murder.
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Other Stories Include.......
Moonlit Road |
Haunter of the Dark |
Night Shift |