ANNE RICE X SHIRLEY JACKSON
Gothic Horror
Rich gothic vibes
Black Occult
Horror rooted in black history
Romance
Passionate, sensual love
Rise of the oppressed
Witchcraft
voodoo dolls and sacrifices
#PosterPit #A #R #H #gothichorror #amwriting #amquerying @PosterPitEvent
Gone but Ever Near
Shivering and wet,
She bounded onto the sill
And made him her pet.
Her purr consumed his free will—
Though her meow was quite shrill.
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#poem #poetry #horror #gothichorror #darkpoetry
The gothic aestheticized the anxieties of those who benefited from empire. Taratoa Stappard's 'Mārama' accepts the manor house, the buried bloodlines, the final confrontation—and inverts the source of the threat. Opens April 17.
#Mārama #HorrorFilm #GothicHorror
The cover of The Last Heir of Bradbury Manor coming Fall 2026
It’s time. The #CoverReveal for my gothic horror novel The Last Heir of Bradbury Manor.
Published by Three Dragons Press, I can’t wait to get this into readers’ hands this fall.
A dying estate. A cursed legacy. And a house that refuses to let her go.
#AmWriting #GothicHorror #WritingCommunity
When the skeleton of a woman, found bearing a cryptic message is discovered beneath the old town hall, the vengeful grip of a long-buried curse pushes the town towards a night of flames and carnage.
The Luck of the Town is out now. #BritishLibraryPublishing #GothicHorror
I appreciate all the new faces and stories shared when I started this series. Exploring Hammer briefly was a lot of fun and exposed me to some underrated gems. Here's to more of that this year and the coming years!
#hammerhorror #gothichorror #horrormovies #britishhorror
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Looking for some true Gothic Horror for 5e?
Manors Macabre: A Campaign Supplement at nrmbooks.com/products/man...
#gothichorror #gothic #horror #witch #magic #evil #darkness #dread #5e #dnd #tabletop #roleplaying #games #gaming #gamer #nrmbooks
Graphic showing quotes from three different books.
Current WiPs (aka my brain in 3 directions):
🧛Dominic Book 3 (my gorgeous Welsh vampire)
Gothic horror novella (dictated)
🎄Dickensian Christmas short stories (yes, in April)
ADHD brain says: all at once.
Writer brain says: we ride at dawn.
#gothichorror #writersky #writingcommunity #booksky
Three new trophies for my bookshelf 🥰
Made for Death by Saige Parker
Vengeance - Written in Sin Book 1 by Emma Barrie-Blair
Saving the Angel of Death - book 1 by Sky Blu
#pitchblack #gothichorror #erotichorror #bookmail #spicyreads
Question: What paint hides blood stains best? Asking for a friend. Answer: A few coats of any house paint should do the trick, but if you’re still saying “out damn spot, out I say,” the problem is either a manifestation or all in your head. Either way, Mrs. MacBeth, be brave and embrace it in your (inner) decor. Just be sure the reds don’t clash. Have a house question? Ask. Coming Soon: What A Charming House, 22 gothic stories of the home
Today, on #AskThisHouse, a Shakespearean conundrum about paint.
You can ask us your house questions too.
#BookSky #GothicHorror
The cover of the book "the black hunger" by Nicholas Pullen.
Starting a new read!
#booksky #gothichorror #horror #reading
A haunting, high-contrast black and white illustration contained within a perfect circle, executed in a dense, cross-hatched ink style. In the center, a colossal, demonic face emerges from the darkness, featuring sunken black pits for eyes with tiny white pupils and a jagged, gaping maw that forms a stone staircase leading into an abyss. Perched atop the demon's cranium is a twisted, gothic castle with sharp spires reaching toward a dark sun. In the foreground, three musicians are integrated into the macabre landscape: a vocalist on the left leans into a microphone, a guitarist on the right grips a white electric guitar, and a drummer sits centered at the base of the demon's chin. Bat-like creatures with tattered wings fly through the periphery, and the entire scene is splattered with dark ink droplets, giving it the texture of a feverish sketch on aged parchment. Keywords: horror, rock band, demonic, gothic, ink sketch, surreal, monochrome, bats, castle, macabre AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
#AprilTunesAI Apr 10 — Twilight Zone • Golden Earring
Nightmare Symphony
The band plays on while the shadows take shape.
#DarkArt #GothicHorror #Surrealism #MusicNoir #GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares
Actual footage of us preparing to cut 600(!?) words from our "Don't Go For the Vault" submission for @cateyepress.bsky.social
It won't be pretty. Please wish us cunning and strength.
#WritingCommunity #GothicHorror
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The 'Lanterns of London: Episode 18' title card, suffused with a deep purple.
A daring rescue mission? ✅️
A defiant captive? ✅️
Even more horrors? 👀
Episode 18: To Carfax is available now! 💡
#gothichorror #victorian #actualplay #series #supernatural
A dark, expressionistic watercolor and ink illustration depicting an internal ritual scene with five female figures. Four women in the foreground form an intimate group bathed in bloody red light, with thick watercolor washes of deep red defining the background structure. In the center, a woman with curly, blue-toned hair sits, looking down with blood visibly smudged around her mouth. A standing woman wearing glasses and a vest and puffy shirt leans over her, touching her cheek, her own face partially obscured and bloodied. To the left, a third woman with heavy makeup and white, pupil-less eyes and a red bow in her hair stares blankly forward. Behind them stands a fourth, indistinct woman with glasses and a red bow tie, visible as a faded outline. Above the central pair, a stylized 'W' in ethereal orange fire floats against a background filled with sketches of skulls and occult symbols pinned to the wooden walls. The brushwork is loose, with heavy watercolor texture and scratchy ink details, creating a moody, secretive atmosphere. The overall palette is dominated by intense reds, deep blacks, muted browns, and pops of blue. Keywords: occult ritual, watercolor painting, gothic horror, blood magic, five women, sketches, fire symbol, occult symbols, hidden workshop, dramatic lighting, dark palette, expressive, macabre AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
Crimson Occultism
Hidden in the shadows, dark rituals demand blood and eternal devotion.
#OccultArt #GothicHorror #RitualMagic #BloodMagic #GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares
A striking profile portrait of a woman with an extraordinary volume of deep, fiery orange hair that cascades in thick, intricate curls and waves, framing her face like a lion’s mane. Her skin is painted a stark, matte white, providing a high-contrast canvas for her intense makeup. Her eyes are surrounded by heavy, smeared black eyeshadow that stretches downward in thin, jagged streaks, mimicking the look of dark tears or cracked porcelain. She wears a deep red lipstick on her pouted lips. The woman is dressed in a black Victorian-style bodice featuring delicate lace detailing along the high collar and a ruffled trim. The background is dimly lit and out of focus, suggesting a cluttered, industrial, or theatrical interior with warm, glowing bokeh lights hanging in the distance. The lighting is soft yet directional, highlighting the texture of the hair and the smoothness of the white makeup while leaving the back of her head in deep shadow. Keywords: Gothic, Victorian, red hair, pale makeup, lace, ruffles, haunting, theatrical, curls, portrait, darkness, contrast AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
The Crimson Muse
A haunting study in fire and shadow, where vibrant curls meet the hollow gaze of the macabre.
#GothicHorror #Redhead #DarkArt #Macabre #GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares
We say goodbye to our Hammer Horror series this month but we also welcome in more live streams where we discuss more horror classics! Join me over on YouTube and share your stories too! #youtube #gothichorror #horrormovies
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Blood spattered faux real estate ad with three identical homes pictured. Headline text say: H.O.A.? Y-E-S-! with description copy that reads: 182 Placido Place 4bd/1.5 ba – Beautiful home in (now) quiet neighborhood. Very active HOA with firm & fair rules. Enjoy monthly meetings by firelight. Torches provided. More properties coming soon: What A Charming House – 22 Gothic Tales of the Home at WhatACharmingHouse.com
Our first #FindThisHouse real estate ad. It's a fine property, if you like peace, quiet, and Colonial-era code enforcement.
#Booksky #GothicHorror #RealEstate
"Welcome to the edge of the world."
Here is an overlook of our home, Phrwyck.
#Phyrwyck #DarkFantasy #GraphicNovel #IndieComic #OccultFiction #SlowBurn #GothicHorror #OriginalIP #Comedy
We watched The Crow (1994)! Here are some of my thoughts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cKQ3VmmUJs
#thecrow #myriadkindler #myriadmoviemondays #moviereview #brandonlee #alexproyas #ericdraven #michaelwincott #erniehudson #supernatural #revengestory #gothichorror #cultclassic #comicbookadaptation
#TheMarrow #HorrorNewsletter #AIinHorror #HauntedHouse #HorrorStories #GothicHorror #NewIssue #Creepy #Bookworm #RogerFlynn
L'aldilà (🇮🇹 1981). Lucio Fulci's Louisiana gothic centers on a hotel built over one of the seven doors to hell 🎬
#horrorfilm #horrormovies #cultcinema #italianhorror #LucioFulci #moviesky #exploitation #70shorror #80shorror #closeup #atmospherichorror #gothichorror #supernaturalhorror
That chill down your spine? I learned to trust it. My career often relied on those instincts. https://f.mtr.cool/jijletpydz #TheHollowMan #HorrorFiction #GothicHorror #SupernaturalThriller
A sealed letter arrives from Queensgate. Inside: a fragment of a case never meant to be seen. Dead Letter Office is a gothic-supernatural mystery told by post through letters, documents, and artefacts. Join the email list for early access: docgalahan.com/dlo #BookSky #DarkAcademia #GothicHorror
"Pray Doctor, the countenance with which you now regard me speaks volumes to the contrary. Yet, let us unburden your spirit with these truths which I will now lay bare. ”
#writing #horror #booksky #author #Victorian #gothichorror
Question: We’re told an unseen tenant rearranges the furniture when no one’s in. Can we request a furnished house since someone has such strong opinions on decor? Answer: Is the house style more Ikea or Grandma’s attic? A modular lifestyle isn’t suited to the impish. Choose wisely or a Lagkapten desk might be the last thing you see. Now that’s horror. Have a house question? Ask. Coming Soon: What A Charming House: 22 gothic tales of the home by K.A. Hall. WhatACharmingHouse.com
Today's #AskThisHouse question comes from a real person. We think. We're not sure what is real anymore, but the query concerns a real issue: decor. Thank you, @foxgloveforests.bsky.social, for asking.
#GothicHorror
Gothic dark academia architectures, here I come!✨
#illustration #pendrawing #inkdrawing #building #gothichorror #bookdesign #darkart #artwork
After a moment of silence, Neil glares up at the stranger who's standing perfectly still. Neil: ...What're you grinning about? You think this is funn- Suddenly the stranger slams his hand into the back of Neil's head and sends his face back into the puddle hard. So hard that a bit of blood leaks from his nose and into the water. The stranger is wearing black gloves that are just as shiny as his shoes. As Neil struggles to breathe in the water with a "blrbl" noise, the man keeps his hand firmly planted on the back of Neil's head so that he can't lift his face out of the water, and also kneels down on top of his back, keeping Neil from getting up. A closeup of Neil's horrified eye as he realizes what's happening. His panicked voice only comes out in underwater form. Neil: GBLH?!
The Devil's Trill - Chapter 3, Page 4: Unfriendly
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Chapter 3, Page 10 is up at Patreon.
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A Victorian horror romance webcomic.
#thedevilstrillcomic #webcomics #victorianera #darkromance #webtoon #horrorromance #gothichorror
The Marrow: Get to the core of fear. Releasing soon.
#TheMarrow #HorrorNewsletter #ComingSoon #Horror #DarkFiction #ScaryStories #Bookworm #GothicHorror #MustRead
