This is a little short story I had to write for an Edgar Allen Poe assignment in college inspired by The Black Cat. This is my first time writing a horror story so I hope you enjoy :) The story is about a man called Viktor who has some form of mental health problems, growing more and more paranoid that his family hates him, he invites them all over to his house for a dinner party. The story takes place immediately after Viktor has finished the final murder so I can build upon the consequences of his actions.