12 Results with the "Gothic Fiction" genre


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      Ghostroots

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      by testsuphomeAdmin “Ghost­roots” by ‘Pemi Agu­da is a debut short sto­ry col­lec­tion set in Lagos, Nige­ria, blend­ing the mun­dane with the super­nat­ur­al. The twelve sto­ries explore themes of inher­i­tance, mater­nal lin­eage, and haunt­ing lega­cies, often focus­ing on women grap­pling with famil­ial and soci­etal bur­dens. Aguda’s prose weaves unset­tling yet deeply human nar­ra­tives, where every­day life inter­sects with spec­tral pres­ences. Notable sto­ries include “Breast­milk,” which delves into…
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      The Raven

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      by LovelyMay The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting narrative poem that tells the story of a grieving man visited by a mysterious raven. As the bird perches in his chamber, it speaks a single word, "Nevermore," driving the man into a spiral of despair and madness as he reflects on loss, longing, and the nature of mortality. Renowned for its melancholic tone, vivid imagery, and rhythmic language, the poem is a masterpiece of Gothic literature.
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