Gothic Psychological Suspense

An isolated castle. A young girl in a turret room. A ghostly figure that pursues her at night. Anna spends her days, and some nights, wandering the shadowy halls and winding staircases of her mother’s sprawling castle estate, The Manor. Peeking out of the huge windows, peering up at its resplendent ceilings, and looking out across the sprawling natural landscape as the sun sets over the heavily wooded forest outside, Anna feels overwhelmingly intrigued, and undeniably trapped. Sometimes, she hears eerie noises coming from the attic above, and the crypt underground, both of which she has ...

Step into the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death, a gothic masterpiece that explores the illusion of safety, the inevitability of death, and the futility of escaping fate.

After a tragic accident she can’t quite remember, forty-something-year-old beloved Hollywood actress Annette Taylor finds herself bound to a wheelchair with several injuries. Living in Crawford Manor, the Gothic Hollywood mansion from the film that made her famous, has become too much for her to handle alone, so she must rely on her estranged child star sister, Sophia, to help take care of her. Shortly after a serial killer targeting actresses emerges, the sisters agree to be filmed in the house together for renowned producer and director Frank Baxter’s new documentary about their life.

Bridal Veil of Deception by H. Wilhelm Starkweatheris a gripping mystery set in 19th century Edinburgh. This historical fiction thriller weaves a tale of suspense, intrigue, and dark secrets in the heart of Victorian Scotland. Follow the enigmatic protagonist, Edgar Ravenswood, as he navigates the treacherous social and political landscape of Edinburgh. Witness the clash between old and new, tradition and progress, as Edgar unravels a web of deceit that threatens his family and legacy. Experience the gothic atmosphere of Ravenswood Castle and the shadowy alleys of Edinburgh, painted in ...

The Mill in The Village by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a gripping psychological fiction novel set in the ancient city of Winton in Hampshire, during a haunting period of familial conflict and dark secrets. The primary genre of the book is Psychological Fiction. This compelling tale invites readers into a mysterious and atmospheric setting where the past and present collide, exposing the shadowy corners of the human psyche. A mill steeped in ancient curses and family secrets. Three brothers entangled in a web of psychological turmoil. A mysterious girl with a supernatural aura who disrupts ...

One hot summer's day, John Cole decides to shut his bookshop early, and possibly forever, and drives out of London to see his brother. When his car breaks down on an isolated road, he goes looking for help and finds a dilapidated house. As he approaches, a laughing woman he's never seen before walks out, addresses him by name and explains she's been waiting for him. Entering the home, John discovers an enigmatic clan of residents all of whom seem to know who he is, and also claim they have been awaiting him arrival.

Cat’s twin sister, El, has disappeared. But there’s one thing Cat is sure of: her sister isn’t dead. She would have felt it. She would have known. To find her sister, Cat must return to their dark, crumbling childhood home and confront the horrors that wait there. Because it’s all coming back to Cat now: all the things she has buried, all the secrets she’s been running from. The closer Cat comes to the truth, the closer to danger she is. Some things are better left in the past....

Secrets on the Breeze by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a mesmerizing psychological fiction novel set in the evocative coastal town of Dunnet, Maine. This haunting tale explores themes of love, loss, and the mysteries that linger in the hearts of its inhabitants, weaving a spellbinding narrative that captures the essence of human emotions. Unveil the secrets hidden in the breeze of a small coastal town, where every whisper carries a story and every shadow holds a secret. Experience the enigmatic allure of Dunnet's rugged shoreline and dense forests. Follow the journey of a lone visitor ...

In this intriguing and action-packed paranormal mystery, a young woman is forced into marriage to save her dysfunctional family and their opulent estate. When Suzanna Dirkston learns that her father, a wealthy shipping tycoon, is dead, she knows it was no accident. Forced to return to the family estate, Suzanna is quick to sense the air of mystery and intrigue that hangs over the house and its inhabitants. Her shock grows when she learns that her father, true to form, is still trying to manipulate her even from the grave. His will stipulates that she must marry a man he has chosen. If she ...

As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable, but their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend. Villa Aestas in Orvieto is breath-taking, but it has a dark past: in 1974 it was rented by a notorious rockstar, who was joined by up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon and his girlfriend, Mari. By the end of the holiday Pierce is dead, and Mari goes on to write one of the greatest horror novels of all time.

In a windswept cottage overlooking the sea, Wilder Harlow begins the last book he will ever write. It is the story of his childhood companions and the killer that stalked their small New England town. Of the body they found, the horror of that discovery echoing down the decades. And of Sky, Wilder's one-time friend, who stole his unfinished memoir and turned it into a lurid bestselling novel, Looking Glass Sound. This book will be Wilder's revenge on Sky, a man who betrayed his trust and died without ever telling him why.

Nine-year-old Samuel lives alone in a once-great estate in Surrey with the family’s housekeeper, Ruth. His father is dead, and his mother has been abroad for months, purportedly tending to her late husband’s faltering business. She left one night while Samuel was sleeping. Beyond her sporadic postcards, Samuel hears nothing from his mother. Samuel’s life is otherwise regulated by Ruth, who runs the house with an iron fist. As rumors in town begin to swirl, Samuel wonders whether something more sinister is afoot. Perhaps his mother did not leave but was murdered - by Ruth.

It was a homecoming. Aspiring novelist Elizabeth Farmer thinks all of her dreams are finally becoming a reality when she and her husband move to the quaint, seaside tourist town of Haven. But reality and fiction intertwine as Elizabeth discovers the disturbing secrets of her new home, in a haunting story that moves between past and present, examining the constructs of our most meaningful relationships, the concept of the American dream, and the murky depths of the human psyche.

Pubblicato nel 1886, Lo strano caso del Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde, è considerato una pietra miliare della letteratura di tutti i tempi. Il capolavoro di Stevenson analizza l'eterna lotta tra il bene ed il male con una potenza drammatica che lo ha reso un’opera di portata universale. Il tema del “doppio” emerge prepotentemente dagli esperimenti del dott. Jekyll, il quale esplorando il lato oscuro di ogni essere umano, incontra il suo spaventoso alter ego: Mr. Hyde.

Psychic Spirit by Steven Detmers is a paranormal novel, a supernatural mystery set in London during the late 19th to early 20th century. This gripping fiction delves into the hidden depths of the human soul, exploring the intersection of faith and the supernatural. Overview: Samuel Atwater, a renowned psychic researcher, crosses paths with Reverend Tyrus Spencer, a successful yet troubled clergyman, and his enigmatic senior curate, Timothy Coogan. Beneath the surface of Spencer's esteemed position lies a profound sadness, and an unsettling tension brews between him and Coogan. Intriguing ...

It is 1993 and Thomas Penmarsh has lived in Finisterre, the house by the sea, all his life, sleeping each night in the room with the barred window. He's only 48 but has been an old man since one evening in 1967 when he lost everything he valued. However, now his controlling mother has died and he is master of the house. When Esmond, his cousin and childhood confidant, comes to live with him, Thomas is overjoyed - Esmond always looks after him. But is Esmond all that he seems?

Death, accidental and early, has always been Abby Walters's preoccupation. Now 33 and eager to settle down with her commitment-shy boyfriend, a recurring dream from her past returns: a paralyzing nightmare of being buried alive, the taste of dirt in her mouth cloying and real. But this time the dream reveals a name from her family's past. Looking for answers, Abby returns home to small-town Minnesota for the first time in 14 years, where she reconnects with her high school crush, now a police detective on the trail of a violent criminal.

Penny and Hattie, orphaned sisters in a small town, are best friends, bound together to the point of knots. But Penny, at the mercy of her brutal husband, is desperate for a fresh start. Willing to do anything for her older sister, Hattie agrees to help. A match is struck, and a fire burns Penny's marriage to the ground. With her husband gone, Penny is free, and the sisters, it seems, get away with murder. But freedom comes at a cost. More than a year after the fire, a charming young man comes to town. Their love for him threatens the delicate balance.

In From the Dead, E. Nesbit crafts a haunting and poignant gothic tale of love, betrayal, and regret beyond the grave. When Arthur Marsh drives away his devoted wife, Ida, with cruel words born of wounded pride, he seals a tragic fate neither can undo. Months of heart-wrenching loss follow until a mysterious telegram summons him to her deathbed—but it is too late. Or is it? What follows is an unforgettable encounter between the living and the dead, where the heart’s deepest yearnings clash with fear, guilt, and the chance for redemption lost.

On the death of her aunt Gwyn, Lowri returns once more to Gwyn’s home on the remote island of Anglesey, Wales, with young daughter Ruby in tow. Lowri hadn’t seen her aunt in years, but this beautiful island offers a fresh start. Yet right away, strange things begin to happen. Ruby insists an old woman is visiting her when no one else is watching, and a tattered old doll keeps being left for Ruby to find. Then Ruby goes missing. Desperately seeking answers no one seems to have, Lowri looks to her dark family past for clues.