Gothic Fiction Examples

Emma Caldwell's ordinary life as a librarian in Willow Creek is turned upside down when she receives an enigmatic invitation to the reading of a stranger's will at Haverstone Manor. What begins as an inexplicable summons quickly spirals into a labyrinth of secrets, danger, and intrigue. As Emma delves deeper into the manor's mysteries, she discovers she's not the only one with a stake in its secrets. Fellow guests, each with shadowy motives, vie for a piece of the late Lord Haverstone's enigmatic legacy. Amid ancient symbols, cryptic maps, and peculiar artifacts, Emma uncovers the existence of a machine designed to manipulate time itself. Guided by clues left by the deceased lord, Emma must navigate a gothic maze of shifting alliances, hidden chambers, and eerie warnings. Her companions, including a sardonic teenager and a glamorous but cunning relative of Haverstone, are as unpredictable as the dangers lurking in the shadows. When betrayals come to light and an old foe reveals their true intentions, Emma finds herself the reluctant guardian of a power that could reshape existence—or destroy it. As the stakes rise, she must unravel the truth about Haverstone’s experiments and decide whom she can trust, all while racing to prevent the manor’s secrets from falling into the wrong hands. Blending gothic suspense, unexpected humor, and thrilling twists, "Haverstone's Legacy" is a gripping tale of mystery and courage, where every choice could mean the difference between salvation and catastrophe.

“I think there’s a foible in my code...” “These obnoxious voices won’t leave me alone...” ‎ ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ Xiao Lee Tatsunumi is considered to be the perfect girl. She can dance and sing. Her interests are very dynamic when it comes to sports. She won multiple competitions as a gold medalist at a very young age and she's loved by everyone. She's... just basically and naturally good at anything. But then, as goes by the saying: “When everything's seem so blissful, there comes tragedy that’ll make you remorseful.” ‎ ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ The person she loved the most left her heart crushed eternally; as her once a dream in life became her greatest downfall. What could be the “worst” thing to happen if the world she’s in was no longer Earth? ‎ ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ ‎ Genre: Teen Fiction, Science Fiction

They're said to be the spirits of unearthly beautiful women. So beautiful, the men who get a sight of them fall in love and die. So beautiful, women get insane and commit suicide, unable to comprehend the existence of women so celestial. Their voices pour like honey in your ears, leading you to your doom. Their dance is a blessing for your eyes and is the last thing you will see. All places and characters in the story are pure fiction, work of the author. Any resemblance to real places and events is a strong coincidence. One thing is not fiction, though. Beware of the woods the next time you go. If you hear the melodic laughter and the tender singing somewhere far in the distance, hidden in the darkness of the night, know to run. Leave immediately, or know you'll be their next victim.

Sofia is an editor known for her discipline and closed-off heart. Theo, the bestselling romance novelist she’s assigned to, is charming, intuitive, and dangerously flirtatious. As they revise scenes together late at night, the tension between them grows—blurring the line between fiction and real desire.

Juked: A slang soccer term meaning: faked out, deceived, confused your opponentSee examples Daniel Zavaro and Quincy Watson:As the rising star in Houston, Daniel has found fame as Captain of his Pro soccer team and the city’s most eligible bachelor. Daniel has everything – except someone special – and that suits him just fine. He doesn’t want, or need, complications.Quincy has baggage, and lots of it. After a tragic accident spins her world on its axis, she finds herself as a single mother, raising a newborn nephew she never knew she had. Between parenthood, her full-time job, and dealing with the suffocating grief of losing her sister, every day is a struggle. When they begin to cross paths often, an unlikely friendship starts to evolve. Feelings change. Lines get crossed. Before they know it-- they’ve been Juked.Contains explicit content and is recommended for readers ages 18+.Juked is created by M.E. Carter, an eGlobal CreativePublishing Signed Author.

A collection of short, tantalizing tales that explore the intimate and forbidden. From secret rendezvous to unexpected passions, each story offers a seductive escape into a world where desire knows no limits. This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, events or locales is purely coincidental. Perfect for those who crave a quick, steamy read.

In a haunting piece of paranormal fiction, after the ancient forces of light and darkness harness their powers into eight separate rings, humanity itself becomes its only hope. However, things go horribly wrong when jealousy, family, love and secrets cloud the sane judgement of the ring bearers. Will humanity be able to save itself, or will our fate be to fall into the hands... of Kayos?

Skye Harris, a 24-year-old with nothing to her name except an old Subaru wagon and now a gothic style Victorian home that she bought at a Memphis house auction. She is determined to rebuild her life after wasting 6 years in an abusive relationship. While working on renovations of her new home, she begins to feel another presence. Jesse Martin has been alone in his old family home for some time. Some families have come and gone. Even some businesses as well. However, when a dark-haired beauty enters through the front door of his home, he is surprised to find that she can see and touch him. The two occupants of this old Victorian home begin to form a connection that bridges the space between the world of the living and the spirit world.

before all man can remember, monsters roam our lands, special group of people named keepers has known the history of how monsters were vanquished and removed from our world. all monsters are now fiction, can be read in books and heard in legends, however, another group of people seeks chaos and want to free these monsters known only from our books and legends.

Time waits for no one, What if it does for love? The eternal bonds of love, Never untie the souls that bind. It continues... Is there anything more thrilling than a soulless ghost falling in love with a human? Will the human be cordial enough to get haunted by a ghost in trading her mortal life? Mrtyu, a young girl and her friends travelled to a secluded town to project on historic gothic villas, which were later transmogrified into a horror theme park called De Morte Villas, named after a ghost. Along with enjoyment, the thrills at the theme park went horribly awry in the De Morte Villas, where they unintentionally awakened numerous buried mysteries and evils. Hexa De Morte is trapped in his villas, waiting for half a century. Did Mrtyu awaken any sleeping ghosts with their secrets? Why is Hexa waiting for? Let's take a ride to the nerve-freezing horror theme park, De Morte Villas, with Mrtyu and her friends to discover the mystery and history of the ghost, Hexa De Morte.