Classic Gothic Novels

Frankenstein, Dracula, The Castle of Otranto. The haunting novels that invented the gothic genre.

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley · 1818 · Horror

The classic tale of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. A groundbreaking work of science fiction and gothic horror. Read free →

Dracula

Bram Stoker · 1897 · Horror

The quintessential vampire novel. Count Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England to spread the undead curse. Read free →

The Turn of the Screw

Henry James · 1898 · Horror

A governess becomes convinced that the two children in her care are being haunted by former servants. A masterwork of ambiguity and psychological terror. Read free →

The Mysteries of Udolpho

Ann Ward Radcliffe · Mystery

The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Ward Radcliffe is a public-domain mystery work, free to read online in full. One of Project Gutenberg's most-downloaded titles. It is catalogued under Horror tales. A full text excerpt is included below, with EPUB and Kindle editions. Read free →

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