Gothic Suspense

fl got regreesed one month before her mother death, her mother was a detective who died (or murder by mafia?) saving a boy.now fl is going to save her mother no matter what it takes by uncovering the truth behind her mother death in her previous life. but she got unexpected help from a boy (our ml) whose eyes first look dead now he is obsessed with fl. who is this boy and what power does he hold? uncover suspense, romance and obsessed mafia boss.

Dark Ballerina is a gothic horror novel centered around a haunted music box hidden inside a desolate, decaying house. The box contains a delicate porcelain ballerina who dances to a melody no one can name—and it torments the families who live there, generation after generation. The story follows Eleanor March, who returns to the house she fled as a child to claim her inheritance. But once inside, she finds herself drawn into a chilling cycle of ghostly echoes, repressed memories, and a growing suspicion that the music box isn’t just haunted—it’s alive, and it remembers her.

[Mature Content, No Rape] “Every year, a girl is taken. This time, Elira volunteered—only she didn’t.” In a remote village where vampire lords demand a tithe of blood, sixteen-year-old Elira is sacrificed to protect her younger sister. But when she arrives at the ancient and cursed estate of Lord Calvorn, she discovers the blood tithe is not just a cruel tradition—it’s a trap wrapped in secrets, power, and prophecy. Haunted by forbidden dreams, stalked by a northern vampire who speaks in riddles, and marked by a power she doesn’t yet understand, Elira begins to unravel a legacy buried by centuries of silence. The estate pulses with ancient magic. The mirrors whisper her name. And the master of the house watches her too closely… as though he remembers something she has yet to recall. In a house of monsters, what if the real danger is the blood in her own veins? Fans of slow-burn romantic tension, gothic intrigue, and dark court politics will fall into the shadows with Elira—where nothing is as it seems, and every drop of blood tells a story. “In a house of monsters, she’s told to fear him. But when his heartbeat calls to hers, she starts to wonder: which of them is the real danger?”

Meet Evelyn, a Lumen princess with a heart full of light, unexpected humor, and a quiet strength forged through years of endurance. Meet Ivan, the Vampire prince whose icy silence masks a fiery rage capable of reducing enemies to ashes. Literally. Thrown together in a gothic academy full of power-hungry nobles, twisted professors, and more secrets than spellbooks, these two are about to uncover truth buried about the gods and hidden by bloodlines. With enemies lurking in the shadows and ancient darkness threatening to rise again, what happens when the secret about them begins to unravel? Now, in the new era filled with: Ancient prophecies. Forgotten powers. One cosmic bond. Under new names and forgotten memories, two souls stirred, drawn by fate again. But will they follow the destiny written for them… or carve out one of their own? Ready to fall into a world of magic, betrayal, slow-burn romance, and sizzling tension? Then stay tuned, because when light meets flame… sparks don’t just fly. They ignite a war.

Every man she defeats makes her stronger. Every woman she touches unlocks new power. And her harem of dangerous beauties only keeps growing. Kuina was once a broken girl, scarred by violence, fueled by rage. Until a gothic-winged temptress handed her a potion… and a world of magic opened at her feet. A world where men fought for control… and failed. A world where strength comes from pleasure, passion, and raw will. Now, every battle, every kiss, every connection fuels Kuina's rise. She’s not just building power — she’s building an unstoppable sisterhood. Meet her chosen: Kylie, the goth seductress with spells darker than night. Mira, the redheaded warrior who fell in battle… and rose again by Kuina’s side. Lika, the quiet hypnotist who sees everything… and blushes at anything. Piper, the chaos-tongued killer with a smile like wildfire. And looming in the shadows, Namo, the last man standing. He watches. He fights. He fails. While Kuina rises, bold, fierce, and free. No shame. No limits. No kings. Only women. Only power. Only Kuina.

The **Lóngxīa Empire** rots. Emperor Feng drowns in decadence and fear, oblivious to the whispers of returning powers. At the empire's decaying heart resides **Prince Yan Ling** – a figure of ridicule and dread. Born the night the celestial **Jade Heaven Dynasty** fell, his stark white hair and frail, prematurely aged body mark him as the cursed **"Child of the Shattered Star,"** blamed for his mother's death and the empire's decline. Confined to a crumbling pavilion, he paints landscapes ignored by the court. But Yan Ling's art is a lie. He is the **Nightless Blade**, the fallen architect of the **Great Suppression**. Three centuries ago, to prevent cosmic annihilation, he shattered his godlike power, scorched his meridians, and bound the world's memory of Qi and immortals within **Nine Suppression Scrolls**, paying with his vitality and sanity. His paintings are not idle hobbies; they are seals, patching the cracks in reality, containing echoes of a forgotten, violent past. Each stroke costs him fragments of his dwindling life. 'The mortal emperor hidden sword' is a tale of gothic eastern fantasy, where the brushstrokes of a dying artist hold back the tides of chaos, the weight of forgotten history crushes the present, and the deepest bonds are those forged in silence and sealed in ink. It explores the cost of salvation, the burden of memory, and the fragile beauty cultivated in the shadow of thorns.

They told him he was too small. Too weak. Too ordinary. But Leo Brenner was never built for ordinary. From a muddy backyard in Dortmund to the dazzling lights of Germany’s biggest stadiums, Golden Resilience follows the raw, untold journey of a boy with nothing but a ball, a dream, and an unbreakable spirit. Rejected by the very club he idolized, Leo is forced to start from scratch—fighting through self-doubt, brutal training grounds, crushing injuries, and fierce rivalries. When the world saw limitations, Leo saw opportunity. When they shut the door, he trained in the dark. And when his name was forgotten... he made sure they’d never forget it again. More than just a story of football, this is a battle for identity, survival, and legacy. As Leo claws his way back toward the club that once gave up on him, the question remains: - Can a boy the world counted out become the legend they never saw coming? Golden Resilience is a powerful novel of heartbreak and hope, a suspense-filled rise to greatness that will leave you breathless and believing in the impossible.

Detective Liam Vance's world unravels when a series of chilling disappearances points to a sinister cult and an entity lurking in the shadows. Cryptic symbols, haunting whispers, and a growing sense of paranoia grip him as he delves deeper into the mystery. Can he trust anyone, even his closest ally, when the lines between reality and nightmare blur? In a city where fear is a weapon and the "shadow" feeds on despair, Liam must confront the darkness that threatens to consume his mind and soul. Genres and Tags *Horror *Thriller *Suspense *Psychological *Mystery *Supernatural *Detective

[WARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC CONTENT] When a jaded male prostitute dies and awakens in the decadent golden city of Prismillya, he finds himself at the bottom of a brutal underground caste system where slaves are ranked, owned, and traded like currency. Reborn in the delicate, cursed body of Loona—a femboy succubus marked as "Guttermeat"—he’s locked in the lowest level of a prison brothel-city ruled by lust, power, and cruelty. But Loona has one secret: with every body he conquers, he steals a piece of his partner’s strength. Armed with wit, seduction, and a thirst for revenge, Loona decides he won’t just survive this hell—he’ll fuck his way to the top. ------------------------------------------------------------------ I started writing this upon request from multiple people. This novel is pure smut, plain and simple, but will include some amount of plot just for the sake of it. If you want to read a novel balancing smut and story in a similar light, check out my primary novel "My Femboy System." This novel takes place within the same universe just so you know. Also, before you ask me, yes, I need to be registered into a mental hospital. Happy reading! Updates will be once a week for this one. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Additional tags: Dark Fantasy, Erotic Fantasy, Smutty Isekai, Gothic Dystopia, Prison Break, Queer Fantasy, Urban Dungeonpunk, Slave System Hierarchy, Fantasy Erotica, Magical Realism

I used to think obsessive male leads were kind of hot. You know, the intense stares, the undying devotion, the way they’d burn the world for the woman they love? Swoon, right? Wrong. That fantasy went up in smoke the moment I woke up in the body of Sonia Mitford. The heroine of The Crimson Devotion. The first obsessive romance fantasy novel I ever read. The one that ended on a mysterious hiatus. The one with Marius Wittelsbach, a charming, possessive psychopath who thinks an ankle shackle is a love language. Now I’m trapped in a velvet-draped prison, shackled to a bedpost like some porcelain doll in a gothic fairytale. And Marius? He’s worse than I remembered. Sweet, soft-spoken, and utterly unhinged. "You don’t need to be afraid. I’ll take care of you." Translation: I’ll murder anyone who blinks in your direction and serve you tea over their corpse. "Anyone who bothers you... anyone who looks at you the wrong way... I’ll get rid of them for you." I thought I was playing the role just fine. Smiling. Nodding. Pretending not to be horrified. But then, plot twist. Alessio Slovene, the forgettable side character, walks in looking like a golden retriever knight and drops this bomb: he’s actually the crown prince in disguise. And he’s been investigating Marius. Finally, a lifeline. Maybe. Because people are vanishing. The body count is rising. And every time Marius kisses my forehead and calls me “Nia,” I feel one step closer to becoming the tragic heroine in a blood-soaked love story. Obsessive male leads aren’t dreamy. They’re terrifying. And I might be in way over my head.

Title: The Third Force Genre: Political Thriller, Urban Fiction, Suspense Synopsis: In a country hijacked by a corrupt two-party system, the people suffer while politicians thrive. Amid the chaos, a 20-year-old idealist named Abdul Ghaffar rises from a humble Assembly Member to a voice of hope. But just when the nation begins to believe in him, he's framed, imprisoned, and erased from political memory. Broken. Betrayed. Forgotten. For five years, Abdul rots in prison, abandoned by allies and crushed by scandal. But in the shadows, a different kind of revolution brews. Abdul returns—not as a hero—but as a servant to the very forces that destroyed him. And just when the world gives up on him, he strikes with secrets that shake the foundation of power. Now, he's not just fighting for reform—he’s rewriting the rules of politics itself. A gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, and tactical warfare in modern governance. If you love suspense, power struggles, and watching the underdog become unstoppable, The Third New Force will leave you breathless.

Our Heart’s Echo By Dulnusa Synopsis: If love is erased from your mind… can it still echo in your heart? In a near-future world where memories can be edited, erased, or sold, Eliora Kasem is one of the best neuroscientists in the Bureau’s elite Memory Regulation Unit—until she discovers a forbidden truth: she once loved a man the system forced her to forget. Across the city, Aaren Cael, a blind pianist with synesthesia, plays melodies he can’t explain and dreams of a woman he’s never met. When their paths cross again, neither of them remembers the past—but something in their souls does. As fragmented memories begin to surface, Eliora and Aaren are drawn together by a powerful force that defies science, time, and control. But the Bureau is watching. And love that resists erasure is considered a dangerous flaw. Now, hunted by the system they once served, Eliora and Aaren must piece together their past before it’s wiped out again—this time, for good. A story of memory, music, and a love that refuses to be forgotten. ✨ Slow-burn romance ✨ Emotional suspense ✨ Near-future mystery ✨ Soul-deep connection that defies all logic

Transported into a cursed land infested with dark creatures and eldritch horrors of all kinds, what would you do to survive? With nothing but fractured memories and a pragmatic mindset, how would you outsmart and escape the onslaught of the nightmarish aberrations? Especially when the world itself seems to want you dead. This question was meant for someone, someone with no identity. Teleported into such a cruel world, Dean was hellbent on surviving. He would survive, find out the secrets to his past... and maybe, just maybe, find a family he could call his own. …That he swore to accomplish. Even if it meant wading through rivers of blood and stepping over mountains of corpses. Additional tags: Dark fantasy + Dark souls element, supernatural + psychological horror and finally: Mystery, tension and suspense + ground breaking lore and world building. [WSA 2025 Entry.]

When guarded bookseller Lena discovers her grandmother’s hidden diary, she uncovers a dangerous truth—one tied to architect Ryan’s father’s mysterious death. Trapped together during a hurricane, they unravel a conspiracy buried in blueprints and betrayal, while fighting an attraction as volatile as the storm outside. But the powerful Calloway family will kill to keep these secrets buried. Some legacies aren’t inherited—they’re stolen. (The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Verity in this romantic suspense full of shocking twists, slow-burn tension, and a love story written in secrets.)

Two centuries ago vampires and witches formed a treaty, an uneasy alliance with one singular purpose, to seal away an abomination so horrific that even the undead fear it. The Chesterwoods, the family of witches responsible for the beasts imprisonment, have silently stood guard until tragedy strikes. The unthinkable happens to Sarah and the treaty is shattered. Consumed by grief, anger, and the drive for revenge she unleashes the monster known as Malik from his eternal resting place. Freed from his prison, Malik eagerly and gleefully sets to work slaughtering vampires just as he did two hundred years ago. Sarah wanted a weapon she could use but she got more than she bargained for... War is coming, Death beckons, blood runs, and the Devil is loose. As the nights become bloodier Sarah isn't sure if she his ally, a means to an end, or simply his next meal... Requiem for the Damned is a gothic horror series with elements of action and supernatural intrigue. New chapters are posted weekly on Mondays and Fridays, join the hunt with Malik and hang on tight, it's going to be a bloodbath.

After losing her husband, Claire Betancour seeks refuge on the peaceful Island of Blue Herons. As newly elected mayor, she balances motherhood, duty, and the delicate peace of a close-knit community. But when a trusted school crossing guard vanishes and whispers of addiction resurface, Claire is forced to confront not only the fragility of those around her—but her own limits. With her daughter’s safety at stake and long-buried tensions bubbling up, Claire must make hard decisions that could reshape the island forever. A heartwarming yet quietly suspenseful tale of responsibility, redemption, and the bonds that hold a small community together.

love remembers what betrayal tries to erase.” After a scandal tears Haera and Ethan apart, fate leads her back with his twins in tow... LOVE IN A LONG SUSPENSE Blurb: She was born with beauty, brains, and a trauma that made her fear every touch. He was a ruthless CEO—cold, proud, and desired by all—until his heart chose her. Haera Park never believed in love. Not after witnessing her father’s betrayal and growing up with a fear of men. But when a marriage contract arranged by their mothers ties her to Demian Xu, the arrogant heir of the Xu family, she is thrust into a world of love, betrayal, heartbreak—and fate. When a cruel scheme tears them apart, Haera vanishes abroad carrying a secret that could change everything: she is pregnant with Demian’s twins. Years later, she returns, successful, stunning, and unrecognizable—but fate is not done with them yet. Can love survive lies, misunderstandings, and time? Or will Haera’s heart forever remain locked away?

[COMPLETED] Set in the city of Tokyo, Japan. The world ended after the explosion of a Chemical Plant alongside a virus, leaving the remaining survivors of Tokyo to retreat to an underground base, governed by the Prime Minister of Tokyo, the outside world inhabitable to them. Young Kimura Hiro, a victim of the incident (Black Storm), wakes up blind in an underground base, along with a group of kids quarantined in the same room away from the rest civilians. They are told of the shocking disaster and 100 of them, the sole survivors of a virus responsible for wiping out half of humanity, their cellular structure altered by it making them faster, stronger, and different from the normal average human beings. All hope turns to the Bio-genetics as a means of reclaiming the surface (The outside world), but a much greater threat awaits them on the surface, unlike anything they have ever seen. What lies in store for the Bio-genetics? Find out as you experience the thrilling dark adventure of the Bio-genetics, through trials and harsh cruel reality, as they strive to reclaim the surface lost to them. A/N: This book is anime based... containing a series of action, military, romance, and suspense, if you are into these... then this is the right book for you. [WARNING] Mature Contents, Strong Use Of Language, Bloody Scenes! DISCLAIMER: I Do Not Own The Pictures Used, Credits To The Owner.

THE UNBROKEN Gothic Romance • Spiritual Rebellion • Fantasy Horror Elena Rosaria was born a witch in chains. Branded by the Church, betrayed by her own blood, and forced to survive in the shadows of an empire that hunts her kind. But then her life collides with Viscount Seamus Matteo- a brooding heir with a taste for danger and a heart drawn to her fire. Their connection sparks a forbidden passion that defies the Church’s rule. As war brews between the old faith and a rising resistance, Elena must reckon with a violent past, prophetic visions, and the price of power. Seamus would burn the world to protect her. But it is Niegal Matteo, his exiled uncle and a gifted healer, who may hold the key to not only Elena’s survival, but the fate of magic itself. In a land of holy inquisitions, blood-bound magic, and saints who are not what they seem, three haunted souls must choose: surrender to the roles they were born into… or become something unbroken.

One night, one chance, one choice! Everything seems normal until monsters emerge everywhere and plunge into into chaos. Some call it the apocalypse, others the end of days. However, for Dean, it's something else entirely. It's a chance to change his fate. He has nothing left to lose, but everything to win. This night will push him to his limits. Survival is just the beginning. The real question is-will he rise or fall? Get ready for an action-packed adventure filled with suspense and horror! And well, it wouldn't be a good story if there weren't some romance, right?

In a twist of fate, writer Adara Rossi is accused of a crime she didn't commit. Kidnapped in the dead of night, her salvation comes in the form of Lian, a mysterious man with red eyes who can change his shape at will. Trapped in a web of lies and deceit, Adara must navigate a world where truth is as elusive as the shadows that haunt her. As she fights to prove her innocence, she discovers that in this deadly game, even her protector may be her executioner. Every revelation leads to more questions, every ally may be an enemy, and every truth, a lie in her intricate deception. Can you trust the one who tells the story? Or is it just an illusion? Dive into this world of suspense and mystery, where nothing is as it seems.

"Run for your lives for the dark knights approach us"cried the aged villager.  The sound of doors and windows being shut could be heard from any angle of the small village of Translyvania in the forested region of central Romania.  Who could have thought that such a peaceful,happy and fun evening would end so soon all thanks to the "dark knights"    Who are the dark knights?Who is their master?No living soul in the whole of Translyvania has ever seen or caught a glimpse of the master of the dark knights who is also the Alpha of Translyvania .      "Who is he"asked a little girl of 10 to her mom.  "Shhhh"exclaimed her mom.    "Do tell me more about him mom" the girl cried.    "I'll tell you all about him if you so wish to know "  "Does he not have a mate?"  "He hasn't gotten her yet"      *I'm coming to get you my little kitten"          WHO EXACTLY IS THE MASTER?  WHO IS THE LITTLE KITTEN? JOIN ME ON THIS AMAZING, ENCHANTED, SUSPENSE FILLED,TRAGEDY,ROMANCE,AND IMAGIGINATIVE RIDE TO FIND OUT MORE.

Saving a magical gothic world is already too much for one boy to bear, but leading the church of a powerful goddess alongside a swarm of nuns who all want his attention? Lucian Bishop might just be out of his depth. But what choice does he have? After transmigrating into Altareign — a magical dark world filled with rune magic, the occult, demons, and heretics — Lucian's task is deceptively simple: Destroy the shadow that threatens the world, unite the Church, and end the use of dark magic! Heavy is the head that wears the halo… but with a convent of powerful (and gorgeous) nuns by his side, perhaps the path of divinity won’t be so difficult after all.

The Ashbourne Bride A darkly seductive gothic romance set in a world of power, secrets, and forbidden longing. When Adele is wed into the prestigious Ashbourne family, she steps into a gilded world where appearances are everything—and love is a dangerous illusion. Trapped in a life chosen for her, she must navigate the sharp edges of high society, whispered betrayals, and a passion that refuses to stay buried. But behind the grand estate and flawless smiles lie secrets that could ruin everything. And as desire and defiance ignite, Adele must decide how much she’s willing to risk for freedom—and for a love that was never supposed to exist.

In a world where technology has redefined humanity, the Evergrace twins aren’t just heirs to an empire—they are its most dangerous creation. Born into a dynasty that controls breakthroughs beyond government comprehension, Ren and Yui Evergrace are the perfect heirs: brilliant, beautiful, and engineered to be unstoppable. Enhanced with forbidden biotech, quantum-linked neural implants, and self-replicating nanites, they are more than human—they are the next evolution. But their bond is their most powerful weapon. Yui, the gentle sister who never raises her voice, can kill with a whisper. Her tears dissolve flesh. Her touch rewires minds. And her love for Ren is the only law she obeys. Ren, the charismatic heir who could have anything, wants only one thing: to protect the twisted devotion that defines them. He knows what Yui is—what their family made her—and he has never feared her. Only the world that would try to take her away. When corporate rivals, intelligence agencies, and even their own family begin to question the twins’ loyalty, the Evergrace estate becomes a battlefield of autonomous drones, memory-altering fields, and synthetic plagues. But the true threat isn’t the enemies outside their walls—it’s the fracture growing between them. As Yui’s control over her bioweapons wavers and Ren’s hunger for power grows, they must decide: Will they rule together? Or will the love that made them unstoppable become the flaw that destroys them? — A dark, high-tech gothic tale of twisted devotion, cutting-edge science, and the price of immortality. (Think "Succession" meets "Annihilation," with the psychological tension of "Gone Girl" and the biopunk aesthetic of "Deus Ex.")

Synopsis: After forging the Pact of Crimson Hearts with the mysterious and dazzling Tachibana, Machio’s life takes a sudden turn—from mildly embarrassing to full-blown humiliating. The soul-thread that ties him to Tachibana now acts like a cosmic magnet... but instead of attracting noble allies or wise mentors, it only summons sadistic women with a twisted sense of affection! From gothic vampire ladies who want to "train" him like a pet, to overpowered exorcist girls who think making him dress in frilly outfits will "purify his spirit," Machio can't walk five steps without getting dragged into some new mortifying situation. Each encounter chips away at his dignity—and Nariyuki, being the best worst friend ever, documents it all for the memes. Meanwhile, Tachibana, secretly a little jealous but way too proud to admit it, tries to "protect" Machio... which somehow only makes the sadistic rivals more interested in stealing him away! As Machio struggles to uncover the mystery of their cursed bond, he must also survive a daily gauntlet of teasing, traps, and "punishment games" — all while desperately trying not to break the fragile soul-thread that now ties his fate to Tachibana’s. Because if he dies of humiliation… she does too. And so begins the most chaotic, ego-shattering love story across time. Genres: Romantic Comedy, Supernatural, Action, Sadistic Humor Tags: Vampire Princess, Cursed Romance, Sadistic Love Interests, Humiliation Comedy, Soul Bond, Destiny, Disaster Best Friend

The story follows Avery, a young woman who was seeking shelter from the rain, who accidentally bumps into the infamous Alexander Gibson- a handsome billionaire playboy, who happens to be a mafia Lord. This chance encounter sets off a series of events that lead to a forced marriage between Avery and Alex. As Avery navigates her new life, she faces betrayal, confronts violent challenges and discovers unexpected friendships, all while dealing with the complexity of being married to a powerful and dangerous man. The novel combines the elements of romance, drama and suspense.

The Loyalty Game Psychological Drama | Political Family Suspense When Governor Tunde Iroko’s mother needs a caregiver, he launches a secretive, high-stakes contest: The Loyalty Game. With a $6,000 monthly prize, candidates from all walks of life compete in a series of intense psychological tests to prove their worth and their loyalty. But this isn’t just about caregiving. It’s a battle of trust, secrets, and survival under constant watch. Friendships form, alliances crack, and betrayal lurks behind every smile. As the game unfolds, the candidates and the governor’s family must confront harsh truths about power, love, and what it really means to care. Who will win the game? And at what cost? Dive into The Loyalty Game—a gripping tale of suspense, heart, and human ethics.

Love does not know impossible Love is life .Michael PlayThe famous lawyer fights the world for a woman whom I love her adoration.Braa, Bakra and Joa traveled in order to get closer to her and marry her a story of a romantic drama suspense

The Shadow Sovereign Zane Ryde, a charismatic genius and heir to one of Earth’s top three wealthiest families, meets a dramatic end during a deadly storm aboard his luxurious yacht. Reincarnated as Taren Etheris in the mystical world of Eldoria, he awakens with the enigmatic Low Profile System guiding his path. Tasked with mastering his hidden Creation Magic, Taren rises as the Obsidian Sovereign, blending a low-profile merchant life with a ruthless anti-hero persona. Facing Starcracks, treacherous dungeons, and the sinister Dusk Circle, he uncovers his Aetherian royal bloodline and a secret quest to reclaim Earth as a Supreme Godking. **Genre:Isekai LitRPG with Dark Fantasy Elements **Themes: Power, duality, revenge, and epic world-building Dive into a thrilling journey of a reborn icon turned shadow ruler, wielding cosmic magic and commanding a secret order. With stunning battles, a gamified system, and a gothic noir twist, this tale promises an addictive blend of strategy, mystery, and unrelenting ambition that will keep you hooked from the shadows to the stars!