H. P. Lovecraft: The Outsider
H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Outsider” tells the story of a solitary individual who lives alone in a dark, ancient castle, completely disconnected from the outside world and human contact. Driven by fragmented and dark memories, the protagonist lives in overwhelming isolation, surrounded by books and darkness, unaware of his appearance and origin. His longing for the light and the outside world compels him to climb to the top of the castle, where he has a terrifying experience.