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James Van Pelt

Rock House

Published Oct 16, 2020 · 7,429 words (28 minutes) · 228 views

Classic Fantasy Horror Edgar Allan Poe House of Usher old loves libraries Books reading literature

An old college buddy contacts Allan to visit the “strange edifice of my rock house home,” as he put it, and to “salve my maladies and afflictions.” Intrigued and troubled, Allan takes up the invitation. What happens after is a deep dive into literature, obsession, and a desire for permanence.