Short Stories

A Tell Tale Heart is a short story that has a distinct style of writing. Throughout the story, Poe repeats many words to emphasize the emotions conveyed, which ultimately creates a very intense piece.

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~hyper/poe/telltale.html

I also think it is very powerful when a story can arise emotions in yourself. I read this story when I was younger, and read it again just now and still feel extremely creeped out. I think when a story can make you feel scared or nervous or sad or excited, then the piece has done it's job!