Letter To Fortunato

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The eyes reading the letter before you shout only be read coming forth of my passing into a ternal rest. Once I have breath the last Siri Mailands is one only this letter can be brought to the light to the eyes of the person who shall read my last thoughts for everyone to know the truth behind the revenge that I sought out. I, Montresor, haveth a confession. The insult ventured upon me to revenge. The impunity bestowed upon Fortunato was just and this is why.

The reading of the following use a person will read this mess have dinner and must have a glass of wine sipping entire reading of this confession. If you do not follow this rule, you will be haunted by the spirit of Fortunato every time there is a full moon. Please be cautious of the

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