How Does The Excerpt Exemplify Gothic Fiction Novels & Stories

My breath came in ragged gasps, my lungs burning from the effort. Goosebumps erupted on my skin, and the uncanny feeling of being watched, engulfed me. I hastened my steps through the gloomy road, hoping to get away from whatever was lurking in the shadows. Suddenly, a terrifying roar echoed through the streets, making my skin crawl. I glanced over my shoulder, but saw nothing. Yet, the sensation of being watched grew stronger. I picked up speed, my legs pumping furiously. The creature emerged from the darkness, its eyes glowing like embers. I couldn't make out its features, but its presence filled me with dread.

Haven had no idea what she was getting herself into. As we stepped into the castle's interior, I was enveloped by an atmosphere of somber, gothic grandeur. The black stone walls seemed to absorb the faint candlelight, casting long, ominous shadows across the floor. The ripped curtains, like dark, tattered veils, hung in rows along the windows, filtering the moonlight and casting an eerie, otherworldly glow over the space.