Gothic Themes American Jnovels

In the decaying Gothic city of Gebraucht, once famed for its miraculous medicine, a mysterious plague has twisted many into nightmarish beasts. Cut off from the world, survivors formed The Hunters—warriors wielding enchanted weapons and embracing forbidden rituals to reclaim their city. As the Hunt begins, Yuli Yasui B. Hoffen, a newly inducted Hunter, steps into the chaos, determined to purge the horrors. But beneath the blood-soaked streets, the city's darkest secrets lurk, waiting to be uncovered.

Fog shrouded Victorian London, but not the 1888 we’d recognise. There’s a whiff of revolution in the air, not to mention lycanthropy in the shires. As Mr Eiffel’s tower nears completion in Hyde Park, famed Egyptologist Sir Percy Tiverton returns with his latest find — a nameless book so mysterious not even the Royal College of Alchemists can decipher its runes. Alexander Faversham is England’s foremost champion of derring-do, but his legend is built on sand. Loyal-to-a-fault manservant Bill might know more about his master’s heroics than either are letting on. When the nameless book is stolen, Bill’s entanglement threatens to bring his carefully constructed façade crashing down. There’s something nasty lurking in the shadows and it wants its book back. Who would dare confront the tentacles slithering from the sewers? When the Empire needs a hero, it doesn’t always get the one it expects. Gothic/Cosmic Horror/Alt History

A weak, powerless boy in a modern-medieval world of monsters, powers, magic, and guns, on his way to become the strongest man in the world, but at what cost...? (WARNING: THIS NOVEL CONTAINS DARK, ADULT THEMES)

David traveled to America and became an inspector for the most powerful law enforcement agency, the IRS. On December 3, 2021, America Congress passed a piece of legislation. It stipulated that from now on, any criminal activity, whether smuggling, robbery, fraud, etc., had to pay full taxes to the IRS. Since then, David had become the nightmare of all criminals in America. Until one day, his blade reached towards the heads of Freemasonry and the Federal Reserve!

Having traveled to America in the year 1862, this was the beginning of a dream, the finest of times. What constitutes a true master of success? Having some notable descendants hardly counts for anything. To build an Oil Empire alongside Rockefeller To place Carnegie on the throne of the steel magnate To help Ford propel the industrialization of automobiles worldwide To lead Edison to monopolize the future of the electrical industry To be an Angel Investor for Morgan's capital Hear this, applause!

It is a Kray's time to grow. Hehe. Themes : fantasy, 18+, Healer, masseur, incest, smut, dungeons, adventure, etc. --- Read 12+ Chapter (Un-edited) on patreon. --- patreon.com/Velga

Soren was young, breathtaking, and praised for his beauty everywhere he went. But behind closed doors, his life was a gilded cage. To his family, he wasn't just beautiful, he was a rare gem they had acquired, a rare gem that they could sell for a fortune. His home was a prison. And when he was sold to be bred by the cold warhead Kieran Dain, he felt whatever light he had left in him dull. Content Warning: This story contains the following themes that may not be suitable for all readers: -Omegaverse dynamics (including heats, ruts, pheromones, and hierarchical roles: Alpha, Beta, Omega) -Explicit BL (Boys’ Love) romance -Power imbalances & dominance themes -Violence Reader discretion is advised.

"Welding Dreams in Uncertain Times" is a poignant tale of one man’s fight to reclaim his purpose in a rapidly changing world. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Ahmedabad, this story explores themes of perseverance, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of those who refuse to give up.

(Warning: 2nd Perspective Story) 23 year-old Sienna is far from calling herself an artist– she is a fraud. With a single stroke of her brush, she creates art works unlike any other– hallucinations on canvases. Wishing for what any artist would want, a chance for fame and as well as her master's praise, she found herself confronted with an opportunity of her lifetime. To paint for nobility. No matter how shrewd she is welcomed into the new world of art... She finds herself drawn to the allure of wealth, and love along the path. A gothic tale of art, ambition and déception.... Between her obsession and true love, Seinna Muller will be conflicted.

In the vibrant heart of Harlem, Maya, a talented journalist, balances her demanding career with the desire for something more. A chance encounter with Deja, a charismatic salon owner, ignites a conversation that challenges Maya's perspective and reveals a hidden ambition. "Concrete Roses" explores themes of female empowerment, self-belief, and the journey towards creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.

who hands their feet into malbuja, better behave or face the consequense in a form of a 6'9ft native american man hunting you down like an animal. wrath is a novel story about townman and his "reasonable" killing spree and life. set in oregon around the 70s, malbuja is a small town with a dark past and unmarked area of the oregon's map. townman himself is a nihilistic anti-hero who not just a savage, but also sadistic in the way he kills his victims and he's coming for them.

Updated every Wednesday and Sunday! Everyone wants to be the greatest, but for most people, that's nothing more than a pipe dream; for others, they feel like it's their destiny. Gladiators of the Gridiron is a story that follows two boys who are two sides of the same coin on their journey through their high school American Football careers to become the greatest of all time.

Magnus Caffeine wasn’t always the Demon King. One day, he just woke up in a dark, gothic castle, surrounded by kneeling demons, with a cup of suspiciously bitter tea in his hand. Apparently, he’s in another world now—one with dragons, magic, and absolute chaos. But honestly? He’s not interested in world domination. He just wants to chill. Unfortunately, being an all-powerful Demon King comes with responsibilities, annoying subordinates, and heroic idiots who won’t leave him alone. Between dodging war declarations and dealing with demons who expect him to be some ruthless tyrant, Magnus has one simple goal: Drinking tea and lazing around. But with old memories creeping in, mysterious voices in his head, and an entire world expecting him to be either their savior or destroyer… will he really get to enjoy his coffee break? ----------------------- This Novel is written with the help of chat Gpt and my idea. it is solely for people to enjoy.

Genre:Horror,Gothic,Urban Sumary:Set in late 60s,The new post man,27 year old,got a new job in a different town,the people in it was very generous and loving,but,something feel very odd about it

Title: Love in Tokyo Genre: Romance, Drama Synopsis: Toriyama Migasawa, a reserved and introverted young man, navigates his complicated life in Tokyo after his family's move from Kyoto. When his mother hires a beautiful and kind-hearted maid, Bella, Toriyama's life is forever changed. As Toriyama and Bella grow closer, they must confront their troubled pasts and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Bella, a half-Japanese, half-American woman, is fleeing a dark history of human trafficking and abuse. As they fall deeply in love, Toriyama and Bella must face the dangers that lurk in the shadows of Tokyo's glittering streets. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the forces that seek to destroy them? Themes: - Love and redemption - Overcoming trauma and abuse - Self-discovery and growth - Cultural identity and belonging Target Audience: - Young adults (18-30) - Fans of romance and drama genres - Anyone interested in stories about overcoming adversity and finding love

After death, one can enter the Asylum. A place where time and space lose meaning, and the value of your soul hangs on your every action. Where creatures lurk in the darkness, and where devils shine bright in the morning daylight. When Nyx is welcomed into the grand halls, the bells toll in pity for the lamb to be slaughtered. In the grand game of survival, Nyx finds himself lost in the tangled web of lies, spiraling into an inevitable outcome- his final exit from the stage. Yet, the sacrificial lamb, when placed on the altar, is a god in its own right. Note: The horror part will apply to a more severe Gothic, psychological and mild eldritch style horror. No ghosts/zombies or specific paranormal tropes.

Students keep disappearing in Lucianne's boarding school as she falls for her enigmatic professor. She investigates, but what happens when all her leads point to him? (This novel is written in British English so some words are spelled differently.)

In the vampire-ruled empire of Nocturne, 19-year-old Cecilia Lockwood is chosen as a Bloodbound – a human sacrifice to the cruel and captivating Crown Prince, Cassiel Von Nocturne. Bound by a blood oath she never wanted, Cecilia is meant to be nothing more than a source of sustenance, a vessel for his power. But her blood is different, intoxicating, and it awakens something dark and possessive within him. Trapped in a world of gothic castles, bloody rituals, and forbidden desires, Cecilia vows to resist, to escape. But the line between hatred and a dangerous attraction blurs, threatening to consume them both. Her blood holds the key to an ancient curse, her choices, the fate of an empire, and escape might be the most dangerous choice of all.

Once he traveled through time, Schiller became Batman's teacher and a professor of psychology at Gotham University. On his first day, Bruce Wayne entered the psychological clinic. Schiller had no choice but to open the American comics chat system and posted the first message: Batman asked me the meaning of life, how should I answer? Waiting online is quite urgent. Schiller Andel Rodriguez is a world-class criminal psychology master and the most famous psychology professor at Gotham University. His students include both superheroes and super criminals, but he does not belong to any of them. Batman likes to call him "

Qingteng Academy, a prestigious boarding school shrouded in perpetual autumn rains, harbors a secret older than its century-old Gothic architecture: every reflection lies. When transfer student Wu Hao discovers claw marks bleeding rust-red warnings beneath his desk—“DON’T TRUST THE WINDOWS”—he’s drawn into a lethal game of distorted realities. His only ally, honor student Meng Qing, hides pulsating scars beneath her bandages and whispers forbidden truths: the school’s mirrors are alive, their silvered surfaces breathing in time with a trapped god. The rules unravel with each chapter: 3-second lag in mirror reflections predicts deaths. 317 rusted keys hidden in cadaver lab jars unlock doors that shouldn’t exist. 7:17 AM, when sunlight fractures through the cracked dormitory windows, resets the campus—erasing victims but not their screams.

Meet the world's greatest superhuman American Man Defender of global peace and protector to all! the world is safe under his watch... right?

Wang Xiao, a game developer, traveled through space and time and took possession of the body of a young American writer named John Smith who drowned in 2006. He might as well enjoy his life now that he has been reborn. He invested in companies , wrote novels and scripts and won the favor of many women along the way. [ The story might feel slow at times with all the slice-of-life moments and character interactions, but they’re what makes it special. ] ------------- Smut - Harem - Mature

[ WARNING MATURE CONTENT] Derick Salvador is a 22-year-old Asian American who was diagnosed with psychopathy at the age of 6, for as long as Derick could remember he had always been fighting battles within himself, trying to keep his demons at bay. Cassandra Wellington is a 20-year-old African American with family issues, she's quite boring to most people but pricks the interest of the one and only Derick Salvador. PS cover picture from Pinterest

[WSA 2025 OFFICIAL ENTRY!] WARNING!!! EXTREMELY SMUTTY, CONTAINS FORBIDDEN THEMES, AND MOSTLY SUITABLE FOR 18+. This one is dedicated to everyone who still lives in the closet of society. _____ Who said boys cannot love themselves? Who said love must conform to society norms? Who said a boy cannot be the center of attraction of other boys? Well, this is a perfect blend of forbidden university romance, which will eventually blossom into an adventurous journey. _____ Akira, the son of the richest scandalous Asian father, and always absent promiscuous mother, is left to deal with life and figure out what he truly wants for himself. Well, the beginning of his unconventional adventure starts in his fourth level at Zhao Zongming Memorial University, with his roommate Mark, a black American transfer student from the United States. From there, he engulfs himself with forbidden romantic experiences and adventures. What will be his fate? How will he deal with the scandal that'd almost claim his life? To find out, read 'Forbidden Boys' University,' only on Webnovel. P.S. Don't forget to send your amazing gifts, add to your collections, and also recommend to others.

A 21st century American is transmigrated into ancient china as a two year old Chinese village boy, can this boy adapt to this cruel time period or will he be buried in history…. as the boy survives in this world he finds out that this is a world of martial arts and secrets that history has forgotten may come to light….. (please note that this story was originally supposed to be a fanfic but i couldn’t find the right world, so i created my own, hence the novel)

What is a life worth living? Whether to hold ourselves accountable to others or to the values we hold? Judgement and fairness on opposing sides of the balance. Death, inevitable. To live beyond it. *** Themes of suicide, be warned.

Hitomi Yoshida, daughter of an American-Japanese couple. A fan of online games and stories, she is killed and sent to another world by the grace of the goddess Artemis. With her unique "world oracle" ability, she must navigate a steep path to survive. As she prevents the world she was sent to, she faces the apocalypse.

A 55-year-old American book sales executive and ex-silkscreen artist, Michael Jameston, wakes up in an unimaginable situation: he now occupies the body of Constantine Palaiologos, the Despot of Morea. With survival as his goal, he embarks on a quest to alter the course of a world teetering on the edge of profound transformation. Come along for an extraordinary adventure as Michael forges a fresh future and redefines the destiny of an empire!

A story about a certain Child of Destiny and his journey on the road to Immortality. This is a Side Story based in the Villain Verse. Main Story (Villain: The Play of Destiny) Yes, you can read it even if you haven't read the Main Story. Warnings: > Dark Themes > Incest > Tragedies > Large Harem > Gore

Chasing Whispers is the story about..... That's the mystery. But, on surface level, this is the story about Lucian Cole, a mastermind, a Genius. Going through his dual life, navigating adversities. If you like intelligent characters with smart strategy and plannings mixed with psychological-criminal thrillers/dark themes, this might just be the one for you.