THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH by EDGAR ALLAN POE [Full audiobook with English subtitles]

"The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story about Prince Prospero, who, seeking to avoid a deadly plague known as the Red Death, isolates himself and his courtiers in a lavish, fortified abbey. They hold a grand masquerade ball in a series of seven intricately decorated rooms, each with a different color scheme.
The final room is draped in black with red windows, creating a macabre atmosphere. During the ball, a mysterious figure dressed as a victim of the Red Death appears, causing fear and confusion among the guests. Despite the prince's attempts to confront the figure, he collapses and dies. The guests then realize that the Red Death has infiltrated their sanctuary. Ultimately, the disease claims the lives of everyone present, underscoring the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it.