'The Tell-Tale Heart' is a macabre short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. It follows an unnamed narrator as he tries to convince the reader of his sanity whilst describing the gruesome details of how he murdered an old man. First published in 1843, 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is considered one of Edgar Allan Poe's greatest works, and will be performed by one actor, unabridged, to an online audience, live on Facebook.