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When one thinks of Gothic Literature, the first thing that comes to mind is stories about vampires, the devil and more. The term “Gothic” has come a long way from just meaning “deriving from the middle ages.” Many do not know, but the famous story Frankenstein by Mary Shelly is considered Gothic Literature. Gothic Literature often consists of the supernatural and paranormal. When Horace Walpole used the word “Gothic” it meant something like “Barbarous”. Gothic fiction began as a sophisticated…

Gothic fiction is one of the most intriguing and captivating, if not most popular, literary genres for a reason. Branded mainly by the elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, this style of writing, whose name derives from the dark and decaying gothic architecture and art, is also rich in romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and sentiment. Originated in England in the second half of the 18th century, the gothic fiction has spread its popularity across continental Europe by the…

We are told that ghosts, angels and vampires live only in stories, but these videos will make you question your own eyes and think again. Hoax or real? With popular movies like 'Paranormal Acitivity' and 'The Blair Witch Project' it's no wonder that YouTube is filled with ghost videos and mysterious sightings. Luckily for us, most of the videos are fabricated and total amateur hour. However, there are some than even the most rational people will find it hard to explain. Here, we present ten…

The Secret Circle series is a paranormal romance series of novel by LJ Smith. Lisa Jane Smith who writes professionally as LJ Smith is a world renowned author of young adult fiction. One of her best known series it The Vampire Diaries that went on to become a popular and highly successful TV series by the same name. Smith’s novels in the Night World and Vampire Diaries series have been award winning titles and several time New York bestsellers over the years. Prior to becoming a full time author…

Whether it was a long day at work or a regular weekend date night, watching a movie with a bowl of popcorn always seems to be a popular choice. Deciding to have a movie night is easy trying to decide which type of movie is the hard part. Movies are categorized by Genre’s a few being horror, thriller, and romance. Anytime I get a chance to sit down and watch a movie I typically choose horror. The Genre horror comes with plenty of sub categories for the viewer to have a better selection of…

Journey to an island, shrouded in mystery and dark magic... THE MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES...multi-award-winning American Gothic Fiction! Book I - MATEGUAS ISLAND, A NOVEL OF TERROR AND SUSPENSE Book II - RETURN TO MATEGUAS ISLAND, A TALE OF SUPERNATURAL SUSPENSE Book III - GHOSTS OF MATEGUAS, A MATEGUAS ISLAND NOVEL What could be more idyllic than to live on an island off the coast of Maine? That's what Bill Andersen thought when he moved his family to Mateguas. But Mateguas is more than just…

GE2112 Representations of the Gothic Final Essay
 Ko Tong Tong (53056992) 28th November 2015 Topic 1: “Evil is a Point of View” “Evil is a point of view. God kills indiscriminately and so shall we. For no creatures under God are as we are, none so like him as ourselves.” (Rice 69) Lestat told Louis this in Interview with the Vampire. It raised a very good concern for people to think. How can evil be defined? For a vampire, blood consumption is a necessity to maintain their life. (Wolf 28)…

Anh Bui September 6, 2016 ENG 160 Writing Project 1 The Conjuring and the Return of True Horror In a world where people enjoy fear as a form of entertainment, the new film series The Conjuring by James Wan, released in July 2013, marks the glorious return of horror. Bringing back the classic ghost story with a touch of perfection, James Wan tells us the terrifying real story about the Perrons family, Ed and Lorraine Warran in a haunted Rhode Island farmhouse during the 70s. With the special…

The nomads enter the field from the forest edge one by one. Jessie stands a few feet away from Victoria and James as Laurent steps forward. This action is followed by two blonde males, one with curly hair and the other straight and cropped, and one buff male, stepping forward in front of their coven. Jessie notices that the older blonde with straight hair was clearly the leader. Laurent steps closer to the coven leader and spoke: “We thought we heard a game. I’m Laurent," he pointed to himself.…

While ghost hunting is now mainly used as fodder for reality tv shows and horror movies, it was once a prestigious profession that garnered more than enough business to financially support the brave few who dared to attempt it. The science of ghost hunting- called techno mysticism- relies heavily on a belief in spirits and the individuals who appear to have the natural ability to communicate with them, but is also dependent on scientific methods and tools; a combination of early suspicion,…