English Gothic

When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes.

In Metsan Valo, her family home on Lake Superior, Anni Halla’s beloved grandmother has died. Among her fond memories, what Anni remembers most vividly is her grandmother’s eerie yet enchanting storytelling. By firelight she spun tall tales of spirits in the nearby forest and waters who could heal - or harm - on a whim. But of course those were only stories.

When a former stripper turned doctor unexpectedly to finds herself face-to-face with the man whose heart she broke—a ruthless mafia boss who she once promised forever, tensions explode. Years ago, his family forced her to leave, but now the holiday season has brought her back into his world of danger and desire. Beneath the twinkling lights and snowfall, old wounds resurface, and sparks reignite, leaving her torn between the life she’s built and the reason she left. Can the magic of Christmas give them a second chance, or will their fragile reunion be short lived?

Threatened with destruction unless he fashions a wife for his Creature, Victor Frankenstein travels to England where he meets Mary and Kitty Bennet, the remaining unmarried sisters of the Bennet family from Pride and Prejudice. As Mary and Victor become increasingly attracted to each other, the Creature looks on impatiently, waiting for his bride. But where will Victor find a female body from which to create the monster's mate? Meanwhile, the awkward Mary hopes that Victor will save her from approaching spinsterhood while wondering what dark secret he is keeping from her.

With her husband off fighting at World War I’s eastern front, Petra Kurková embraces her fleeting freedom, roaming the city at night with her camera. A born witch, she’s discovered that she can capture the souls of the dead on film. Her supernatural skills don’t go unnoticed by the enigmatic Josef Svoboda. He’s recruiting a team of sorcerers to infiltrate the front lines, where the bloodshed of combat has resurrected foul creatures. Petra’s unique abilities will be needed against the most dangerous enemies of all—those ever present, undead, and unseen.

Jutting from sparkling turquoise waters off the Italian coast, Isle Isola is an idyllic setting for a wedding. In the majestic cliff-top villa owned by the wealthy Compton family, up-and-coming artist Claire Hunter will marry handsome, charming Jack Compton, surrounded by close family, intimate friends…and a host of dark secrets.

"Joe Giampaolo has written the most helpful and informative guide to the Gothic genre. The Reader's Companion to the Gothic Genre is written in clear and understandable language, providing the student of literature and the faithful reader of Gothic novels with a guide to understanding the genre's origin and the elements that place a novel in this genre." ~ Readers' Favorite This essay is the third installment in the Reader's Companion collection and it is a brief analysis of the Gothic genre in British literature from its origins in the middle of the 18th century to the ghost stories and ...

The Vampires are Running the Asylum! Wormwood Asylum, a private mental hospital located in Southwest Virginia, specializes in treating adolescent psychoses, including Renfield’s Syndrome, an obsession with drinking blood. But when a young man is committed to Wormwood because he believes he’s a vampire, it turns out he wasn’t lying, and soon rapacious revenants are running rampant through the rural mountain community. To fight the blatant bloodsuckers, the local sheriff teams up with a candy striper and her moonshiner grandpa, who just happens to have an arsenal of war-grade weapons ...

The latest thrilling collection of “Vampire for Hire” stories featuring vampire private eye, Samantha Moon, including: Silver Hammer - When a silver hammer appears in the hands of one of Samantha Moon’s closest friends―along with a bloodthirsty need to use it―the vampire detective is about to discover just how clever the Universe can be... When Sam Met Santa - When Santa Claus shows up at Sam Moon's door, it's hardly the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. What happens next, however, is another story... One Swallow - A murdered wife. A desperate husband seeking revenge. ...

Nicola Claire's captivating new Gothic romance series introduces a dark and sinister early settler New Zealand at the end of the nineteenth century - brightened by a fearless and talented heroine and a loyal and secretive police inspector... Free spirit. Brilliant. A Liability? Doctor Anna Cassidy has been trained by the best; the former Chief Surgeon for the Auckland Police Force. She knows how to dissect a body. She knows how to treat any ailment. And she knows how to find a cause of death. But society is not ready for a female surgeon. Fighting for what she believes in has been ingrained...

Ignite Your Imagination with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts for gothic, dark romance, cosmic horror and paranormal storytelling! Unleash your inner storyteller with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts! Perfectly crafted for writers, enthusiasts, and dark fiction lovers alike, this book is your ultimate guide to conjuring up tales that will haunt your readers after the sun comes up. Dive into a treasure trove of eerie, twisted, strange and enchanting prompts designed to spark creativity and bring your most spine-chilling ideas to life. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting ...

They Never Left When disgraced journalist Rex Mallory returns to the small town of Whisper Ridge, he expects rust, rumors, and a few ghosts from his past. What he doesn’t expect is a missing woman, a mutilated corpse, and the burned remains of a notebook that points to decades of disappearances. As Mallory digs deeper, he uncovers chilling whispers of an abandoned asylum, a preacher with too many secrets, and a sheriff who doesn’t take kindly to questions. Every lead pulls him closer to a horrifying truth buried beneath the town’s sleepy surface—one the townspeople are willing to ...

Beneath the brilliance that was behind The Age of Innocence and Ethan Frome was a dark side. A dark side which produced magnificent tales of the unseen influences in our lives, such as "Mr. Jones", "The Eyes", "Kerfol", "The Ladie's Maid's Bell", and "The Looking Glass".

A haunted call. A decaying mansion. A darkness that refuses to die. Father Gomez has spent years battling the supernatural, but nothing prepares him for the chilling summons that draws him to Belle Palm—a once-grand Louisiana estate shrouded in secrets and shadow. Joined by his loyal partners, Hibbs and Dr. Ling, Gomez is thrust into a labyrinth of ghostly apparitions, cryptic symbols, and a haunting that defies all reason. As the team delves deeper into the mansion’s history, reality itself begins to unravel. Sinister forces stalk the halls, trust frays, and the boundary between past ...

The year is 2059. For two centuries, the Republic of Scion has led an oppressive campaign against unnaturalness in Europe. In London, Paige Mahoney holds a high rank in the criminal underworld. The right hand of the ruthless White Binder, Paige is a dreamwalker, a rare and formidable kind of clairvoyant. Under Scion law, she commits treason simply by breathing. When Paige is arrested for murder, she meets the mysterious founders of Scion, who have designs on her uncommon abilities.

THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, BLADE & UNDERWORLD, anyone? A Riveting Dark Fantasy Continuation by New York Times, USA TODAY and Amazon Top-100 Bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett. Prepare for an enthralling sequel with the latest installment in the Reflection series. Immerse yourself in a world of chaos, intrigue, and unbreakable bonds as Beth Jasper navigates the tumultuous landscape of Papilio. Beth, a rare female warrior Reflective, has escaped the brutality of Sector One only to find her home world in turmoil, thanks to Reflective Ryan. Flesh trade has ravaged the female Reflectives, ...

🔥50 SHADES meets GONE GIRL, anyone?🔥 A Dark Billionaire Romantic Thriller by New York Times, USA TODAY and Amazon Top-100 Bestseller Marata Eros "Thorn the untouchable finally meets someone who touches him. So deeply, in fact, he's willing to go to any lengths to protect her..." 💔 Dive into the #1 Amazon Bestselling series loved by fans for its dark secrets, raw passion, and heart-pounding suspense. ✨ Meet Thorn: Known as “the untouchable,” Thorn thrives in a world of shadows and secrets. Tasked with opening new flesh clubs for billionaire Jared “Mick” McKenna, Thorn’s ...

London, 1925. Glamorous medium Gloria Sutter made her fortune helping the bereaved contact loved ones killed during the Great War. Now she's been murdered at one of her own séances, after leaving a message requesting the help of her former friend and sole rival, Ellie Winter. Ellie doesn't contact the dead—at least, not anymore. She specializes in miraculously finding lost items. Still, she can't refuse the final request of the only other true psychic she has known. Now Ellie must delve into Gloria's secrets and plunge back into the world of hucksters, lowlifes, and fakes.

After thirty-four years in the same weatherworn farmhouse on Dagger Lane, Tommy Hearst thought he knew every creak and whisper the old place could conjure. But when he uncovers a rotting corpse sealed behind wallpaper and hears his dead mother's voice carved into mirrors, he realizes the house isn't haunted—it's alive. As the walls breathe and whisper secrets long buried, Tommy is pulled into a horrifying family legacy—one bound in blood, sealed with silence, and broken by his very birth. Something ancient stirs beneath the floorboards. Something that has been waiting. Watching. ...

A stand-alone dragon shifter romance about a powerful dragon prince are in pursuit of his lifelong mate. Wind Dragon Lilith was born into a family of dragon slayers. When she finally sets eyes on the ultimate prize, Storm, the Wind Dragon, she can’t deny her unexplainable draw to him. Should she kill him to please her family or explore the world that he’s opened up to her? If you like raw emotions, royal dragon-shifter romances, insta-love, steamy romantic encounters, and page-turning love stories, you’ll love the Element Dragon series. Author’s note: This is a steamy romance with ...