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Wieland Or The Transformation: An American Tale

by Charles Brockden Brown

Published: 1798-01-01. 82,912 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

The first major American Gothic novel which blends psychological horror, religious fanaticism, and the uncanny to explore madness, voice-hearing, and moral ambiguity in early America.

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Edgar Huntly or Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker

by Charles Brockden Brown

Published: 1799-01-01. 94,730 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A haunting tale of mystery and psychological suspense follows a young man drawn into a world of secret violence, sleepwalking, and hidden passions. As he unravels dark events around him, the line between reality and the subconscious blurs, revealing the depths of fear, guilt, and obsession.

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Arthur Mervyn Or Memoirs of the Year 1793

by Charles Brockden Brown

Published: 1799-01-01. 149,598 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A young man arrives in plague-ravaged Philadelphia, seeking fortune but finding deception and danger. Caught in a web of fraud, fever, and moral dilemmas, he navigates a city of secrets with naive hope and cunning. This gripping tale of survival and betrayal in 1793 America probes the clash between innocence and a corrupt world, set against a vivid backdrop of chaos and human resilience.

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The Monk: A Romance

by M. G. Lewis

Published: 1796-03-12. 138,255 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A Gothic novel famous for its sensational, lurid content, exploring themes of lust, temptation, religious hypocrisy, and the supernatural.

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The Black Monk, and Other Stories

by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Published: 1894-01-01. 68,689 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

An ambitious scholar is visited by a radiant monk who promises genius, drawing him toward ecstatic heights and ruin. Around this haunting center, finely cut tales follow doctors, clerks, and peasants at quiet breaking points—love curdling, duty clashing with desire, hope flickering in bleak rooms—revealing how self-deception and sudden grace share a razor-thin border.

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The goddess: A Demon

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1900-01-01. 64,192 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

An ancient idol carried from the East brings a wake of terror to London: a jeweled goddess with eyes like emerald flame, a murdered financier, and a woman pursued by whispers of possession. As thieves, skeptics, and a relentless investigator close in, curses seem to think and strike. Is the evil human or divine? A breathless chase through salons and slums tests reason against superstition.

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The Vampyre; a Tale

by John William Polidori

Published: 1819-01-01. 12,734 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A young Englishman who meets and becomes fascinated by a mysterious and charismatic nobleman named Lord Ruthven.

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The Woman with One Hand and Mr. Ely's Engagement

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1899-01-01. 53,321 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A collection of two short stories that blend elements of mystery, the supernatural, and dark romance—hallmarks of Marsh’s popular style in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.

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The Beetle: A Mystery

by Richard Marsh

Published: 1897-09-01. 115,102 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A chilling tale of obsession, disguise, and supernatural menace unfolds as a mysterious figure terrorizes London. Secrets, fear, and suspense intertwine in this gripping story of intrigue, danger, and the unknown.

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The Snake's Pass

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1890-01-01. 96,818 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A wealthy traveler journeys to a small village called Carnacliff in the west of Ireland. While exploring the beautiful but wild landscape, he becomes fascinated by local legends.

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Three Ghost Stories

by Charles Dickens

Published: 1866-01-01. 21,307 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A collection of three supernatural tales exploring themes of guilt, fear, psychological torment, and the unexplained.

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The Lair of the White Worm

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1911-01-01. 56,106 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

Returning to bleak Derbyshire, a young heir is drawn into a feud between a mesmerist landowner and a pale, predatory lady whose estate hides a bottomless pit. Strange rites, a man-sized kite, and disappearances point to an ancient serpent cult coiled beneath the moor. With a mongoose, dynamite, and grim resolve, he hunts a monster that wears a human face.

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The Jewel of Seven Stars

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1903-01-01. 90,516 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

After an eminent Egyptologist is found senseless beside a coffin and a blood-red gem, his daughter and a young barrister uncover plans to revive a long-dead queen whose will may outlast her tomb. As seven lamps are lit and ancient rites assemble in a stormy house by the sea, jealousy, obsession, and a curse tighten—until the past reaches out for a new body.

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The Mystery of the Sea

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1902-01-01. 157,914 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A young Scottish gentleman retreats to the quiet coast of Cruden Bay, Scotland, seeking peace and solitude.

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The Apple-Tree Table and Other Sketches

by Herman Melville

Published: 1922-01-01. 61,384 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A collection of reflective and vivid sketches capturing everyday life, human quirks, and the natural world. Through humor, observation, and insight, each piece offers a glimpse into character, society, and the subtle dramas of ordinary moments.

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Dracula's Guest

by Bram Stoker

Published: 1914-01-01. 58,018 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A daring Englishman, traveling through a stormy Carpathian night, ignores warnings and ventures into a cursed valley. Stranded in a haunted graveyard, he faces spectral terrors and a monstrous wolf with eerie intelligence. This chilling gothic tale, set in a shadowy 19th-century Europe, weaves suspense and supernatural dread, hinting at the dark forces lurking beyond the veil of the living.

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Tales and Stories

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1891-01-01. 129,156 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A collection of haunting and imaginative tales exploring human ambition, love, and the supernatural. From eerie mysteries to moral reflections, each story delves into the darker and more thought-provoking corners of the human experience.

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Mathilda

by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Published: 1959-01-01. 48,365 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A dark and intense tale of forbidden love, obsession, and emotional turmoil. Amid secrecy and inner conflict, the characters grapple with desire, morality, and the haunting consequences of choices that challenge societal norms and personal conscience.

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The Italian or The Confessional of the Black Penitents - Vol. 2

by Ann Radcliffe

Published: 1796-12-01. 54,059 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

The plot intensifies as the secrets, threats, and emotional turmoil surrounding the young lovers unfold. The story continues to focus on the dangerous obstacles they face in their pursuit of love.

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The Romance of the Forest: Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry

by Ann Radcliffe

Published: 1791-12-22. 136,408 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Horror

A classic Gothic novel that combines mystery, suspense, romance, and the supernatural, all set against a backdrop of gloomy forests, crumbling abbeys, and hidden secrets.

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