Why does the author describe the house as hostile in the story the feather pillow?

The author describes the house as hostile in "The Feather Pillow" to create an eerie and unsettling atmosphere for the reader. This description helps set the tone for the supernatural events that occur in the story, adding to the suspense and mystery surrounding the feather pillow and its effects on the protagonist. The hostile nature of the house also reflects the idea that the supernatural presence within it is malevolent and threatening.