The pit and the pendulum - Edgar Allen Poe

'Death,' I said, 'Any death but that of the pit!'

The pit and the pendulum - Edgar Allen Poe

Yet, for a wild moment, did my spirit refuse to comprehend the meaning of what I saw

The Raven - Edgar Allen Poe

And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!

Dr. Jekyll and mr. Hyde - R L Stevenson

Here then as I lay down the pen and seal up my confession, I bring the life of that unhappy Henry Jekyll to an end