The Oblong Box

During a sea voyage from Charleston to New York, the narrator becomes intrigued by his friend Wyatt, who is traveling with his wife and an unusually large, coffin-shaped box. Convinced that the box holds a valuable painting, the narrator speculates about its contents. As the voyage progresses and tragedy strikes, the true and macabre nature of the box is revealed, exposing a chilling secret about Wyatt's devotion and grief.