Edgar Allan Poe, known as "the father of short stories, " has written many short stories. A few examples are " The Cask of Amontillado, " " The Tell-Tale Heart, " and " The Fall of the House of Usher. " Poe is known all over the world for his eerie, spine-tingling tales of horror. " Reading a story terrifies and delights you" (Sohn,1964,p.1). This nineteenth century writer made a serious impact in the short story and poem writing category forever. Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massechusetts to David Poe and Eliza ....