Best of 2024 | Never Bet the Devil Your Head — Edgar Allan Poe

Toby Dammit cannot resist a reckless wager—especially one involving the Devil and his own head. In Edgar Allan Poe’s “Never Bet the Devil Your Head,” a habitual gambler meets a challenge that gives his favorite expression a sinister new meaning. This Best of 2024 presentation pairs Gothic menace with Poe’s absurd, macabre humor as an exasperated narrator tries to account for his friend’s behavior. Hear a complete classic horror story about temptation, bravado and the terrible cost of a careless bet, narrated by Henrique Couto for Weekly Spooky. Bonus episodes & support: https://weeklyspooky.com/join More scary stories: https://weeklyspooky.com/ Story submissions: [email protected]