Dracula
Dracula is a gothic novel by Bram Stoker about a Transylvanian count who is a vampire and seeks to spread his curse to England. The story unfolds through journal entries, letters, and other documents, starting with Jonathan Harker traveling to the count’s castle in Transylvania, where he realises he is a prisoner.
The Turn of the Screw
The Turn of the Screw is a Gothic novella about a young governess who takes a job caring for two children, Miles and Flora, at a country estate called Bly. She becomes convinced that the house is haunted by the ghosts of a former servant, Peter Quint, and the previous governess, Miss Jessel, who are trying to corrupt the children. The story is known for its ambiguity, making readers question whether the ghosts are real or the governess is descending into madness.
Frankenstein
Frankenstein, tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a sentient creature from dead body parts but is horrified by its appearance and abandons it. The abandoned creature, intelligent and sensitive, is rejected by society and seeks revenge on its creator for its lonely existence, leading to a cycle of destruction and vengeance that consumes both Victor and his loved ones.