#roderickusher

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[dannyhellman]

Vincent Leonard Price Jr., born May 27, 1911

"Roderick Usher," illustration by Danny Hellman, 2/27/23

[dreadfulechoesdark]

I’m Roderick Usher. I was born on October 7th. I always lived in the dark shadows of my mind, so my story was as deep as I could tell. For quite some time, I found myself struggling with my illness, hyperesthesia. I was highly sensitive to touch, sound, and light. This condition always pushed me to the limit of giving up on things I used to do, like writing poetry and riding my horse. I had a twin sister called Madeline. I always thought of her as my counterpart. She was bold, confident, and strong, or maybe she had to be, as she was the only sane person in my family. All I could remember about my mother was that she suffered from a mental illness that deteriorated her mind and body over the years. I feared that I would share her fate. My friendship with Edgar helped me to see things differently during the years we spent together. We had been friends since childhood. He shed some light into my darkest thoughts and made me believe everything was possible.

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[dreadfulechoesdark]

When we were 17, Edgar, Madeline, and I met in the small town we all called home. It was a gray afternoon when I introduced Edgar to my sister for the first time. The three of us lived in the same place our entire lives, but it wasn’t until that day that our paths truly crossed. Madeline was always the center of attention, even in our quiet village. Edgar seemed captivated by her from the moment they met.

“You’re Madeline, right?” he asked with a smile.

She nodded, happily. “Yes, and you must be Edgar. My brother told me a lot about you.”

I appreciated Edgar’s company—his mind was sharp, and his presence brought some relief to the loneliness of the Usher house. But despite our growing friendship, I felt a sting of envy whenever I saw the way he looked at her.

Later, I tried to change the subject. “So, what did you think of Madeline?” I asked Edgar. I tried to sound casual.

“She was impressive,” he replied.

When I saw Madeline, I couldn’t help asking, “What did you think of Edgar?”

She laughed softly. “He seemed nice, maybe even a little mysterious.”

In the end, I realized that, even though I valued Edgar’s friendship, something felt wrong. The bond between him and Madeline was something I could never reach. Every time I saw them together, a knot tightened in my chest. No matter how much I cared for him, I knew there wouldn’t be room for all three of us. One of us had to disappear.

[patokon]

My attempt at painting Roderick Usher #painting #literaryfigures #edgarallanpoe #houseofusher #roderickusher #poe #horror #acrylic #beginner

[gmgarts]

House of Usher