Hop Frog by Edgar Allan Poe
"Hop-Frog" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe about a court jester, Hop-Frog, and his friend Trippetta, both dwarfs who are mistreated by a cruel king and his ministers. Seeking revenge for their abuse, Hop-Frog devises a sinister plan involving a masquerade, ultimately leading to a fiery and gruesome fate for his tormentors. The story explores themes of revenge, justice, and the consequences of cruelty.