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What makes a good horror story? Is it because they’re scary? Or maybe because people die? Washington Irving and Edgar Allan Poe are both known for their addictive horror stories bringing your imagination to life, by using vivid words, the characters jump out at the reader. Whether it’s having an axe smashed into your brain, or having your owner stab out your eyes, their stories take us into another land. Their stories come from different backgrounds. For example, Washington was a well respected person from a large, wealthy, aristocratic family. Meanwhile, Poe was a foster child who had a troubled childhood. As you read their stories, you notice the different details told as it relates to their past and previous experiences. Washington Irving was a wealthy, well respected man. He was born on April 3rd, 1783, the youngest of 11 children. He was named after George Washington with George’s blessing. His father was a wealthy mercha