Can you name some popular contemporary gothic novels?

Some contemporary gothic horror novels worth mentioning are 'The Grip of It' by Jac Jemc. It's about a couple who move into a new house and experience strange and terrifying events. 'Bird Box' by Josh Malerman is also quite well - known. In this novel, people must avoid looking outside because something out there causes madness and death. These novels often play on the fear of the unknown and the eerie nature of old, haunted - like places.

Anne Rice is quite well - known. Her works often blend elements of the Gothic with the supernatural, like vampires. Another one is Stephen King. His novels are filled with horror and Gothic elements, often set in small - town America with lots of psychological twists. Gillian Flynn is also a notable figure. Her books like 'Gone Girl' have elements of the Gothic in terms of the dark and complex relationships and the sense of unease throughout the story.

There's 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. Although it's an older work, it has had a huge influence on contemporary gothic short stories. It's about a man's descent into madness over an old man's 'vulture - like' eye. In more recent times, Kelly Link's 'Some Zombie Contingency Plans' has a contemporary gothic feel, with its strange, otherworldly events and dark undertones.

One popular modern day gothic novel is 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield. It has all the elements like an old, mysterious house and a web of family secrets.

Contemporary gothic novels often feature elements like gloomy settings, such as old mansions or desolate landscapes. They usually have a sense of mystery and the supernatural. For example, there might be ghosts, vampires or other uncanny creatures. The characters are often complex, with a lot of inner turmoil and secrets.

Sure. 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker is a very famous gothic novel. It has the classic elements like a spooky castle and a menacing vampire. Another one is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which deals with the creation of a monster and the moral implications. 'The Castle of Otranto' by Horace Walpole is also well - known as one of the first gothic novels.

Sure. 'The Castle of Otranto' by Horace Walpole is considered a pioneer of the gothic novel. It introduced many of the elements like the haunted castle and the sense of doom. Also, 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte has gothic elements. Thornfield Hall is a rather gothic setting, and there are elements of mystery and a brooding hero in Mr. Rochester.

There are several great gothic novels. 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic. It shows the duality of human nature through the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into the evil Mr. Hyde. 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier is another. Manderley, the grand but haunted estate, and the mystery surrounding the first Mrs. de Winter create a perfect gothic setting. Also, 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu is a notable gothic vampire story that predates 'Dracula' and has its own unique charm with its female vampire protagonist.

Sure. 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker is a very famous gothic novel. Another one is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley.

One popular work is 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern. It has a dreamy yet somewhat gothic atmosphere with its magical circus setting.