Fiction - Gothic

Melissa thought she knew the shape of her life-living in a quiet town, wrapped in the kind of love that feels timeless. Mornings filled with laughter, evenings tangled in warmth, and a beautiful house that holds a shared history with the man she trusted...

Saltglass is a quiet coastal ghost story set on the seafront between Tynemouth Castle and Whitley Bay.After winter storms strip the sands, museum volunteer Hannah Ward catalogs finds from the Black Middens and logs a small shard of green sea glass, drilled for a...

The epic conclusion in the All the Dark Souls Trilogy.Still reeling from their journey, Joss Brevyn-along with her assistant, Henrik, and the lost prince, Callan Ronen-have finally made it to Aselian. But what should have been a celebrated homecoming has been marred with tension,...

In this "creepy as hell" (Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author) queer retelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne classic gothic horror story, Rappaccini's Daughter, a young woman is lured to a lush estate owned by a botanist who might be hiding dark secrets. Cordelia Beecher...

A darkly beautiful, eerie, hypnotic novel about two elderly sisters living alone at the edge of the world. In a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. Evelyn and Lily have only ever known...

The death of Ruth Parker reunites her daughters, three women scarred by a childhood of mysterious secrets and nightmares. Now they must choose a less violent path-or embrace their mother's terrifying legacy.Author: S. P. MiskowskiISBN-13: 9798218810702Publisher: Grimscribe PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/14/2025Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h...

Illustrated Edition with 20 Beautiful Illustrations, Summary, Characters List, and Author Biography Immerse yourself in the haunting world of The Mysteries of Udolpho, one of the finest works of Gothic fiction, in this beautifully illustrated edition. Journey with Emily St. Aubert, a young woman...

When up-and-coming artist, Asher Blakely, is invited to compete for a prestigious art mentorship hosted by his hero, the reclusive celebrity artist Leviathan Marks, he'll do whatever it takes to win. Because Asher isn't just any fan. He's spent hours of pain and thousands...

"He came to forget the past. She was never meant to be part of his future."When struggling novelist Kayden Hale moves into a quiet seaside estate, he expects silence, solitude, and time to finish his book. What he finds instead is a house full...

I will make them fear me... Let them see how dangerous a woman scorned can be.Getting trapped in Faerie by the brutal Bone Court lord was not a part of Eve's revenge plan. After failing to murder Liam in exchange for Sage's help to...

"The Marble Faun," Nathaniel Hawthorne's final completed novel, is a compelling exploration of art, sin, and redemption set against the backdrop of 19th-century Italy. Also known as "Transformation," the story follows the experiences of four American artists-Hilda, Kenyon, Miriam, and the mysterious Donatello-as their...

Elinor and Marianne are two daughters of Mr. Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances....

Wuthering Heights is Emily Brontë's only novel. It was first published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell and a posthumous second edition was edited by her sister Charlotte. The name of the novel comes from the Yorkshire manor on the moors on which...

Not all remains tell the same story. Some whisper of cold-blooded murder, others of forbidden rituals, and a few hum with truths that were never meant to surface. Where the Dead Speak and Secrets Refuse to Stay Buried delve into the chilling intersection of...

Crocker spends his summers at Asquith, a fictitious lakeside resort. He is surprised to see his old friend the Celebrity, who has also decided to vacation in Asquith. The Celebrity has decided to travel incognito in order to lessen the burden of his celebrity....

Have you always wanted the Greatest Horror Stories Ever Written? Look no further. The experienced editorial team at Grapevine Publishers has put together this curated bundle. This Classic Collection features books of acclaim which have stood the test of time and influenced the world....

When friends Mina and Lucy take a much-awaited trip, they come across an eerie and supernatural mystery. What is this creature of the night? Trade in horror for the most adorable Count Dracula we've seen in his 124-year history! Sneak a glimpse of the...

When Ingrid flees a violent husband to become a housekeeper in the Scottish Highlands, she discovers the family she works for has a much darker history than her own.Who haunts Strathbairn? Why are the adult McCleod children at each other's throats? And why does...

Over the past twenty years, Jeremy Billingsley has published short stories in numerous print and online sources. His fiction reaches from his roots in the South -- having lived in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi -- to the horrors he's imagined. His observations reflect...

Poems for the thought behind the romance in your mind. Poems that are the kind of poems that make you wonder why you are alive. Poems that leave behind the very thought of time. Poems for the gothically inclined.Author: J. L. BaumannISBN-10: 1941880371ISBN-13: 9781941880371Publisher:...

In this neo-Victorian novel set in the fictional county of Duncain, spiritualism impacts an Anglo-Irish family. Following the death of her father, Alice Crofton returns to her family's crumbling house, believing she will settle the estate and leave. But nothing in Duncain ever truly...

Kick back and enjoy this mini-anthology of spine-tingling short stories from Diane Wing, author of "Thorne Manor And Other Bizarre Tales" and "Coven: Scrolls of the Four Winds." Another Walk in the Park: A familiar walking path leads to a disturbing encounter in an...

In this enthralling gothic novel, Clara Reeve takes the foundation laid by Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto and crafts a unique narrative set against the backdrop of medieval England. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic...

Bram Stoker's "Dracula" remains a cornerstone of horror fiction and a definitive example of the gothic novel. Journey to Transylvania and the haunting coastal town of Whitby in this timeless tale of darkness and suspense. A classic of literature, "Dracula" explores themes of good...

"Clara Vaughan, Volume II" by R. D. Blackmore delves into a gripping tale of murder, revenge, and psychological suspense. As a classic of gothic fiction, this novel explores the intricate emotions and dark secrets surrounding a family touched by tragedy. The story centers on...

Venture into the shadowy realms of the supernatural with Arthur Conan Doyle's gripping mystery, "The Mystery of Cloomber." Set against the evocative backdrop of the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan, this tale explores themes of revenge and the unsettling presence of ghosts. Prepare to...

Experience Henry James's chilling masterpiece of psychological horror, "The Turn of the Screw." This quintessential ghost story delves into the unsettling experiences of a young governess tasked with caring for two children in a remote country estate. As she begins to suspect the presence...

A spellbinding tale of contemporary suspense that begins with a mysterious homecoming and ends in a shattering explosion of passion, greed, and murder. And all because a stranger says her name is... Amanda. Others have claimed to be Amanda Daulton, but now a beautiful,...

Author: Wren BlackburneISBN-13: 9798218691196Publisher: Soulshard InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2025Pages: 410Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.91d

Author: Sarah Nicole LemonISBN-10: 0063441586ISBN-13: 9780063441583Publisher: Harper VoyagerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2026Pages: 368Format: Hardcover

A young woman undertakes a terrifying journey--and a terrifying transformation--in this genre-blending speculative suspense novel set in South Korea and the US which mixes fantasy, gothic vibes and queer longing, with a shot of feminist body horror. Fairytales are for children. Until the day...

Author: T. a. SpencerISBN-13: 9798231838882Publisher: T. A. SpencerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/17/2025Pages: 386Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.86d

Author: Nadine BellsISBN-10: 196791110XISBN-13: 9781967911103Publisher: Quill & Crow Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2026Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

Author: Emily BrontëISBN-10: 0143139142ISBN-13: 9780143139140Publisher: Penguin BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2026Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.44h x 5.50w x 0.72d

Author: H. M. JonesISBN-13: 9798349657238Publisher: H.M. JonesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2025Pages: 330Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.88d

Author: Harvey Oliver BaxterISBN-10: 1739520890ISBN-13: 9781739520892Publisher: Harvey Oliver BaxterLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2025Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.46d

Every heart has its thorns.In this haunting and evocative collection, the writers of the Novelitics Writers Collective lead readers through tangled vines and shadowed corners of the human soul. Midnight in the Garden offers a fresh, unexpected exploration of the seven deadly sins-lust, gluttony,...

Cherish Emily Brontë's beloved classic for generations with this heirloom edition. A timeless tale of haunting and passionate love and obsession, Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights is one of the most enduring classics in English literature. Originally published in 1847, the novel follows the tragic...

Lesbian vixens from another dead world thread through moon-drenched cornfields and opulent drawing rooms in this literary horror remix of iconic gothic sagas.Agnes is wasting away. In a bed of velvet and silk, she dreams of death--and Mary.Mary--a wraith with bloodstained gown and mouth--drips...

Parents should pass down stories, not spirits...Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.But when they travel to his ancestral home...

A twisty spin on a gothic classic, Just Like the Brontë Sisters pairs Olympic skiing with romantic suspense, perfect for fans of Rachel Hawkins and Lisa Jewell."With a fast-paced story and no shortage of shocking plot twists, Just Like the Brontë Sisters is a...

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a gothic novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The work is also known as The Strange Case of Jekyll Hyde, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, or simply Jekyll & Hyde.It is about a London...

Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf PART I by is a Gothic novel that blends elements of horror, mystery, and adventure, set against a dark and eerie backdrop. It delves into themes of transformation, the supernatural, and the consequences of curses. Written in the 19th century, the...

Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf PART II by is a Gothic novel that blends elements of horror, mystery, and adventure, set against a dark and eerie backdrop. It delves into themes of transformation, the supernatural, and the consequences of curses. Written in the 19th century, the...

"The Skeleton Key" by Bernard Capes is a gripping blend of mystery, Gothic fiction, and supernatural horror that transports readers into a world of chilling intrigue and psychological suspense. Set against the backdrop of Victorian literature, the novel weaves a tapestry of ghost stories,...

7 Best Short Stories - Vampires is a fascinating collection of stories that explores the mythical figure of the vampire in various facets, combining horror, suspense, and romance. Each story in this selection immerses the reader in dark and atmospheric narratives, where the supernatural...

Wielandor the Transformation An American TaleCharles Brockden BrownSet sometime between the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, Wieland details the horrible events that befall Clara Wieland and her brother Theodore's family. Clara and Theodore's father was a German immigrant who founded...

Sir Walter Scott esteemed her "the first poetess of romantic fiction." Jane Austen borrowed prodigiously from her-and sent up the steamy overwroughtness of her writing-in Northanger Abbey. British author ANN RADCLIFFE (1764-1823) pioneered the Gothic romance as popular fiction with her 1789 debut novel,...

William Beckford, born in 1759, the year before the accession of King George the Third, was the son of an Alderman who became twice Lord Mayor of London. His family, originally of Gloucestershire, had thriven by the plantations in Jamaica; and his father, sent...

Step back in time to fifteenth-century Paris with Victor Hugo's masterpiece, "Notre-Dame de Paris," a sweeping tale of romance and destiny set against the backdrop of the city's iconic cathedral. A cornerstone of historical fiction and a celebrated gothic novel, this classic explores the...