Write a contemporary version of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher”, focusing on mental illness.

Reinterpret Poe’s classic from the point of view of Roderick Usher. Recreating the psychological horror in a more modern, urban setting, delve into the debilitating effect of mental illness. Discuss the themes of isolation, fear, the influence of the environment on mental well-being, and the impact of societal pressures and how they can manifest as literal ghosts in our lives.

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