In this episode of The Short Scare, we explore the twisted world of Edgar Allan Poe with The Tell-Tale Heart. Join your host, Lucinda, and her hapless husband, Lucius, as they explore a tale of madness, guilt, and a heartbeat that refuses to be silenced. It’s a story that reminds us all—no secret can stay buried forever, especially when it beats within your own chest.

As you listen, be wary if you catch sight of a shadow that moves without sound. Balthazar has taken a particular interest in tonight’s tale. They say cats can see what we cannot—perhaps he hears something more in that relentless heartbeat, something that escapes our human ears. In Balthazar’s case, he’s likely just judging us.

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