My favorite horror story is "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe, it has been ever since I read it. If you haven't read it, you should. I especially like the first line,

"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge."

OK so maybe it's not the most catchy first line ever, but it's much more funny when you live, like I do, with a guy called "Fortunato." It makes me chuckle maniacally and think sinister thoughts whenever he insults me.

...and then I reach for some bricks and a bottle of wine.