In 1831, Edgar Allan Poe went to New York City where he had some of his poetry published. He submitted stories to a number of magazines, but they were all rejected. Poe had no friends, no job, and was in financial trouble. He sent a letter to John Allan begging for help but none came. John Allan died in 1834 and did not mention Edgar in his will at all. This was the beginning of Poe's writing career, which was financially unrewarding during his lifetime. Herein are 6 short stories and 6 poems that will not only make you scream, but prove - beyond a shadow of a doubt - that Poe was, is, and shall forever be, the Master of Horror.