Modern Gothic

Gothic tales of landlords, madness, and haunting comings of age explore the blurred lines between dreams and reality, featuring sinister requests, ethereal housemates, and a glass-encased jungle.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2024
Publisher: Fly on the Wall Press

Tales of tyrannical landlords, obsessive descents into madness, and haunting comings of age await you in this chilling journey through nightmarish tales. Encounter landlords with sinister requests, ethereal housemates, and a glass-encased jungle built by an eccentric father. These gothic stories blur the lines between dreams and reality, weaving a tapestry of macabre encounters and festering secrets.

In one tale, a young woman moves into a dilapidated mansion with a mysterious landlord. The landlord demands strange favors, such as collecting human bones and performing rituals in the basement. As the woman delves deeper into the mansion's dark history, she discovers that the landlord is a former doctor who performed unethical experiments on his patients. The woman must confront her own demons and confront the landlord's twisted desires before it's too late.

In another tale, a family moves into a haunted house that is haunted by the ghost of a former owner. The ghost is vengeful and seeks to harm anyone who enters the house. The family must work together to uncover the ghost's secrets and find a way to exorcise it before it destroys their lives.

In a third tale, a young man moves into a glass-encased jungle built by his eccentric father. The jungle is filled with dangerous animals and plants, and the young man must navigate his way through the treacherous terrain to find his way out. Along the way, he encounters a group of strange creatures who offer him guidance and protection.

These tales of tyrannical landlords, obsessive descents into madness, and haunting comings of age are sure to captivate the ghoulish modern reader. They blur the lines between dreams and reality, weaving a tapestry of macabre encounters and festering secrets. Whether you're a fan of gothic literature or just looking for a good scare, these tales are sure to leave you spellbound.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915789167