Shadows of the Usher Curse

This chapter explores the psychological and supernatural tensions between Roderick, Philip, and Madeline within the haunted House of Usher. A confrontation regarding Madeline's fate leads Philip into a whirlwind of guilt and burgeoning paranoia, especially surrounding the theme of premature burial. As the chapter escalates to a fiery climax, it reveals the tragic consequences of familial curses and the haunting realities of madness.