The Tell-Tale Heart | You Fancy Me Mad

Classic Reading | The Tell-Tale Heart | A Gothic Descent into Guilt and MadnessA careful plan.A watching eye.And a secret that refuses to stay unheard.In this episode of Tales Under A Broken Sky, we return to one of the true classics of horror: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.This reading explores obsession, control, and the slow unraveling of a mind convinced of its own clarity. It is a masterclass in quiet tension, building patiently until certainty fractures and everything begins to come apart.For many, this is a first doorway into horror. For others, a story that never quite loosens its grip.The Tell-Tale Heart is a chilling meditation on guilt and self-deception, told through tightening rhythm and creeping dread. Expect literary horror, claustrophobic atmosphere, and the sense that madness doesn’t arrive suddenly.It accumulates.If you’re drawn to classic gothic fiction, unreliable narrators, and stories that echo long after the final line, this one is for you.If you enjoyed this, you might also like The Muse or Virtual Hell, original stories exploring similar themes.Follow the show for more original horror, dark fantasy, and reflective audio fiction, released every two weeks.Content Warning: Murder, MadnessTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:48 - The Telltale Heart00:23:20 - Background Discussion00:29:05 - Listener Support00:29:37 - The Forest of The Red Wolf (Trailer)