What Makes A Novel Gothic

There came a time in the world of glamour and money. There was a young and wealthy man named James Brookes. James was the only son of Mr and Mrs Williams Brookes. He was an epitome of wealth and success. His family always got what they wanted through deceit and cunning ways. James met a young girl at a business event named Laurie who he became physically attracted to due to her beauty, intelligence and determination. Laurie didn't agree at first but James got her forcefully and deceitfully. They later got married. Meanwhile, James' parents were responsible for the death of Laurie's parents and the downfall of her family. Laurie was unaware of this because she was only 10 when her parent died. She later found out about this after she got married to James. How will Laurie react to this ? Will Laurie be able to get through this ? What will her marriage to James be like after she had heard about all this ?

My life is terrible enough. My dad died robbing a jewelry store. My sister hates my guts. An enforcer shows up out of nowhere and tells us we owe a shit ton of money. My mom? Ran off with my credit card and all her fancy jewelry at her first opportunity. So that leaves me... With no cash and a pissed-off crime boss. Raoul gives me a choice: pay up or belong to him. Now, I’m stuck in his world, living in a fancy apartment, clashing with his bossy rules, and realizing he might not be all that bad, after all.

(Sekuel novel "Kubiarkan Kau Bersama Selingkuhanmu) Lia harus merasakan pengalaman pahit setelah ia memilih untuk hidup bersama Yoga. Lelaki yang dulu sangat ia cintai. Naasnya, setelah perjalanan rumah tangga mereka arungi, ternyata Yoga adalah pria yang amat egois, tidak mengerti tangung jawab dan tidak tahu cara untuk menghargai istri. Selain itu, sikap Bu Lasmi (ibunda Yoga) dan Melisa (adik bungsu Yoga), tidak kalah buruknya. Mereka tak ubahnya keluarga toxic yang hanya menganggap Lia numpang hidup pada Yoga. Sungguh, pernikahan itu merupakan sebuah ujian bagi Lia. Sebagai istri yang masih mengharapkan adanya iktikad baik, Lia menyembunyikan keburukan sikap Yoga beserta mertua kepada kedua orang tuanya di Banjarmasin. Namun, setelah sekian lama bertahan, akhirnya pertahanan kesabaran itupun runtuh. Lia mulai berontak. Terlebih lagi setelah ia mengetahui pengkhianatan Yoga pada seorang wanita yang bernama Riana. Sakit hati itu berubah menjadi sebuah dendam.

"I limit our relationship to one-night passion. I have no need to bring you into my life." --- In an attempt to forget her lost love, Serena makes a passionate one-night stand with a stranger in Monaco. One night, one decision, one agreement, and one haunting memory. But as fate would have it, destiny has its own plans. The man who shared that passionate night turns out to be the CEO of her new workplace. Can Serena resist when passion and love conspire? Wait until she gets caught up in this unexpected tale of passion and intrigue. Serena and the CEO's lives will never be the same.

Blake: "You think stalkers just watch? That’s cute." His dark chuckle sends a shiver down your spine. "You’re in for a real surprise." Demitri: "When I speak, people obey. It’s that simple. Even you won’t say no to me." Lucas: "Killing isn’t the thrill—it’s the build-up, the precision, the art in it. How can’t you see that?" When a dark romance author ventures onto the dark web in search of real-life inspiration, she makes a daring request: to shadow a stalker, a serial killer, and the mafia’s Don for a week to better understand their worlds. What starts as research for her latest novel quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Blake, the obsessive stalker, Demitri, the commanding mafia Don, and Lucas, the twisted killer, each agree to let her into their lives—but none of them plan to let her go. Now, the author finds herself not just writing a dark romance, but living it, as all three men decide they want her for themselves. The question isn’t just how she’ll escape—but which one of them will claim her first.

Tatiana was only seventeen years old when she forced to go to France by her father after her mother was murdered and her grandfather fell into comatose condition. After 12 years, Tatiana has become a strong and intelligent Captain of Special Operations Unit of French Armed Forces. She acts tough and arrogant but hides her kindness and suffering over her mother’s death,and her dark past caused by the syndicate who abducted her. After returning to the Philippines to have a vacation with a covert mission ordered by their General, Tatiana starts to execute her exciting and thrilling vengeance to annoy the five members of her family. As she follows her first stepbrother who enters the church, she meets Elias Gentry who is also a house boy in their mansion. He a naive man who has a lot of part-time jobs in order to earn money that he wants to give to his family before he enters the seminary. His family doesn’t like his dream of becoming a priest. But he really wants to pursue his ten-year dream because of his love for God. As Tatiana falls in love with him, she discovers the truth behind her mother’s death and her grandfather’s condition. She cleverly makes her mark in the history as she put her own family to jail that surprised the whole country. By giving her right drops of divine to overcome brokenness, Elias makes Tatiana step out of the darkness. But because she broke rules, Tatiana was forced to go back to France to face her punishment under the military law. Elias is left heartbroken but still manages to cling onto her promises. By the grace of the Lord, He brings them back together after a year and continues their divine story.

Tidak semua ibu mertua jahat seperti ibu tiri bak dongeng. Hanya saja, ada mertua yang kerjaannya ikut campur urusan rumah tangga juga kehidupan anak menantunya. Termasuk Gendis. Ibu 4 orang anak yang 'sadis' mendidik anak-anaknya. Bahkan, saat tragedi menimpa anak sulungnya, Gendis tetap pasang badan. Protektif, mengatur demi kebahagiaan anak, menantu dan cucu adalah jalan ninja mencapai tujuannya, yaitu punya keluarga harmonis. Rintangan datang saat cobaan hidup menimpa keempat anaknya bergantian, bisakah Gendis tetap dengan prinsipnya? ••• Novel keluarga, yang seru! Karena latar belakangnya ada beberapa terinspirasi dari kisah nyata. Selamat membaca!

Sequel 2 Novel 'Tante, Mau kan jadi mamaku?' (Judul Sebelumnya OTW Beken) Sebelumnya hidupku baik-baik saja. Aman, tentram, damai dan terkendali. Meskipun aku bekerja sebagai publik figur di dunia entertainment. Tetapi aku tidak pernah mencari sensasi agar viral, atau pun terkena gosip miring hingga menjadi headline di akun lambe-lambean. Hingga akhirnya aku bertemu dengan Thalita Eugenie Alexander. Seorang gadis cilik yang tiba-tiba menarikku ke meja kasir dan ingin membeliku. Lah, dia kira aku ciki atau permen kapas? Seenaknya saja mau dibeli. Namun, berawal dari kejadian itu, hidupku pun mulai kacau setelahnya. Kehadiran Tita dan ayahnya, Aksa Malvino Alexander, si duren sawit berbuntut dua. Perlahan membuat aku mendadak virall. Apalagi, dengan status si duda yang ternyata bukan orang biasa. Makin menjadi saja gosip yang menimpaku setiap harinya. Membuat aku muak, dan ingin sekali resign dari dunia entertainment yang kugeluti. Masalah lainnya adalah, si duda selain narsis parah, juga sangat pemaksa sekali. Aku harus ekstra keras memutar otak dalam menolak lamaran gilanya. "Saya heran, kok ada wanita bodoh seperti kamu?" Heh? Maksudnya? "Padahal ada berlian di depan mata. Bukannya diambil dan disimpan, malah di tolak. Waras kamu?" What the hell! "Saya juga heran sama Bapak. Sudah tahu ditolak, masih aja gigih maksa. Kayak gak ada cewek lain aja diluaran sana. Kenapa? Situ kurang laku, ya?" Nah, kan. Emang enak dibalikin? Pokoknya, lo jual, gue borong, Bang!

Lily Constance Rivera, a billionaire woman moves to Russia to expand her company but that leads to earning herself an obsessed psycho killer who makes her life a living hell. Having no choice, she hires herself a grumpy and ignorant bodyguard, Xander Lev Morozov. Her bodyguard Xander Morozov was a devilishly handsome man with all the features to drive a woman crazy. ‘I wonder if he is a psycho himself’ is what Lily thinks as she finds him a bit too possessive for a mere bodyguard. ‘ Who knows who the stalker is? Can be anyone, your friend, your family, your employee or even me.’ Lily is left out of words, her mind blank as his words leave a deep impact on her. “You are the first one who has made me feel this way, zhemchug(Pearl)”, does Xander hate her or is he fascinated by her? Maybe the stalker has a role in Lily’s heart.See the thriller unfold and reveal mysterious. Find out how the two souls chase their destiny, will Lily survive in between this wicked game of stalking and possession? A novel by moondustwrites The book contains violence and mature themes, so proceed with caution.

🔞🔞🔞Step into a world where shadows kiss silk, where desire knows no era, and where every chapter drips with forbidden hunger. From candlelit chambers in gothic manors to sleek glass towers of modern cities, from masked balls in Venice to the dark embrace of supernatural lovers, this collection dares to cross every boundary of lust. Inside these pages, you will discover: • Old-Fashioned Lusts – Governesses seduced by brooding lords, pirates claiming their captives, priests battling sin with flesh, and marquises who never take no for an answer. • Modern Obsessions – Billionaires who own more than empires, professors who blur every line, stalkers who live in the walls of penthouses, and uncles who want what should never be theirs. • Anthologies of Desire – Courtesans in silk masks, strangers meeting on midnight trains, vampires who bite deeper than blood, demons who crave brides, and werewolves who hunt not prey but mates. Each story stands alone, yet together they weave a tapestry of obsession, submission, and dark passion. With 100 chapters of raw erotic intensity, this is more than a book it is a descent into every secret you’ve dared to dream of and every temptation you’ve tried to resist. Crimson Temptations will not just be read. It will be devoured.