The Masque of the Red Death
Why do the Prince's guests avoid the seventh room in the story, The Masque of the Red Death?
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The seventh room is decorated in black velvet and lit by the fire burning behind a redstained glass window. The effect of the red light, however, is "ghastly in the extreme," and as a result, the room is avoided by most of the guests.
The Masque of the Red Death