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The Death of Edgar Allan Poe

The Death of Edgar Allan Poe

Ep. 3 - Red Death

Sep 15, 2026 · 27m

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In this episode, Poe reveals to John Mackenzie that not all spirits who visit him are seeking justice, some are demons, while others are supernatural agents carrying out a darker form of judgment. He recounts the origins of The Masque of the Red Death , inspired by a mysterious masked spirit who demands that Poe tell the story of a man who has lived, and died, across multiple lifetimes delivering justice to the corrupt and powerful. ​ Poe also reveals the tragic spirit behind The Pit and the Pendulum , a tortured man who asks him to rewrite his death with a happier ending so that he can finally find peace. But as Poe returns to the cold darkness outside the restaurant, he encounters yet…