#gothicromance

[tylermileslockett]

Hey everyone, this was an image i did for an annual illustration competition over at @foliosociety, an amazing design and publishing studio in London which does incredible special editions of notable books with top illustrators. Unfortunately my image didn't place within the top 20, but if you take a look at the longlist youll see the competition was fierce this year! I'll try again next year.

We were asked to illustrate a scene from the short story, "The Flyers of Gy" by Ursula K. Le Guin about a humanoid society that sometimes develop wings and risk their lives to fly.

The image I chose to create was from a scene in the story explaining one of the tragic plays that came out of that culture. I figured this would be a chance to do some high drama and gothic romance atmosphere. I worked really hard on it, and ill be throwing up some process videos this week.

Thanks for looking! xoxo

[sweetsavageflame]

(via Covers of the Week #119: Gothic Romance)

[lot666achandelierinpieces]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all fans of the enigmatic world of "The Phantom of the Opera"

We are excited to present the first chapter of "Zariya Hollow - A Horror Anthology: Episode 13 - "The Ghost in The Opera House". This project, a labor of love spanning nine years, has been made possible in collaboration with phantomstheater.weebly.com. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Phantomstheater for providing access to their translation of the original Le Gaulois newspaper publication of Gaston Leroux's "Le Fantôme de l'Opéra", along with the comprehensive appendix. Discover more and stay updated at phantomstheater.weebly.com/Zariya-Hollow.

Zariya Hollow: Season 1, Episode 13 - "The Ghost In The Opera House" (Chapter 1)

In the gripping season finale opener, "The Ghost In The Opera House," we step into the mysterious corridors of Paris's famed Opera House, led by the enigmatic voice of Gaston Leroux. His narration not only brings the grand architecture to life but also whispers of the secrets and ghostly enigmas hidden within its walls.

This episode is a defining moment in the Opera House's chronicles, capturing the significant transfer of leadership from the old directors, Messieurs Debienne and Poligny, to the new custodians, Armand Moncharmin and Firmin Richard. The handover of the small master keys isn't merely a formal procedure; it signifies the dawn of a new era, riddled with unexpected challenges and eerie tales of a phantom lurking in the shadows.

As we navigate through Leroux's vividly painted scenes, we explore the Opera House's majestic underbelly, where the new directors grapple with the daunting rumors of a spectral inhabitant. Parallel to this, in the serene town of Perros-Guirec, another story starts to unfurl, intricately linking to the opera's own enigmatic saga.

Leroux's masterful storytelling skillfully blends reality with legend, weaving a narrative that captivates and haunts in equal measure. "The Ghost In The Opera House" is more than a tale of unspoken love and ghostly presence; it's an expedition into a realm where every hidden corner and echoing note tells its own story. As the tale progresses, Leroux sets the stage for a finale that is set to be as unforgettable as the legend of the Paris Opera House itself.

Tune in to this mesmerizing journey at anchor.fm/zariyahollow/episodes/Zariya-Hollow-S1Ep13--The-Ghost-In-The-Opera-House-Chapter-1-e2dlke1.

[thevoumagazinesblog]

[bookishintherain]

"𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘥... 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘯, 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯." Belladonna by @authoradalyngrace It’s about time I come back from my unexpected hiatus, and what better book to do it with. Signa is a fascinating character and seeing her grow and change throughout the book was a gothic pleasure. But I must admit my heart has been stolen by Death, in all his forms. I loved his portrayal so much. His role was perfect and I loved the unique take. Then we have the mystery. A gothic murder mystery full of twists and turns and different victims and leads and I was kept guessing till the end. I am more than excited for Foxglove! I don’t know how I’m going to wait until next year but I have a feeling it will be well worth the wait! 🫐 Have you read this yet? What did you think? 🏷️ #belladonna #adalyngrace #gothicmystery #murdermystery #bookreview #bookishintherain #fivestarreads #favoritebooks #gothicromance #readingrecommendations https://www.instagram.com/p/Clm6zN5LgfR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[here4urblood]

I look my best covered in blood

[conversacomsmaug]

Light and Shadows (Thranduil's story post BOTFA) - Of old and new (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/1104464888-light-and-shadows-thranduil%27s-story-post-botfa-of?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_reading&wp_uname=LuthienCordeiro&wp_originator=ZCcCGvlF8PhELP%2FGBjNuiIFyK3PDmZ%2FVcf8NKZODlpQKMZHro%2FxF2SrgSSDrbzhuE8GB5aBbCPbahHGKWJHclXTneYPDDVLF0s4TVlCRODlx%2B37hSEgljIenqOcUZryo The Elvenking is like a very strong, old tree, deeply rooted in the kingdom he pledged himself to protect. He also pledged himself to protect his heart from love and loss, out of fear that it might weaken him, but that proved to be disastrous. Love...what daunting word rubbed in his face by that fearless redhead elleth during the battle in Dale. Is there any love left in him? Follows the story of what happens with Thranduil and Tauriel after BOTFA, during the War of the Ring and further into the 4th Age. Mainly from Thranduil's POV and with many canon events that are only briefly mentioned in the books. Republishing it on Wattpad. Feedback and comments are much appreciated :) "His words were unforgiving again, hiding under the same cold tone he had for centuries, yet he could not believe them himself anymore. Tauriel was looking at him, her gaze seemingly piercing through his soul. His dream to restore Mirkwood to Greenwood and his thoughts of avenging his beloved wife were contradicting everything he said. He did not want to care yet every fibre of his being cared too much." #thranduil #drama #angst #romance #war #magic #feasts

[kathrinesadventures]

It's funny that today is both Monday and the first day of the month. Let's take a moment to review our achievements for the week!

This week we managed to write around 7,000 words in the main book, which brings us one step closer to saving Marcus/Melissa.

Fixed a lot of grammar mistakes, including an instance in Part 2 of Chapter 2 where the character never had lunch with Marcus/Melissa. Added a scene of about 800-900 words to address this.

Additionally, I wrote 2,000 words in the short book, which concludes the scene of the first part. I previously underestimated the short book's word count and now believe it mayyy exceed 20,000 words.

Created more artwork for my second book!

Identified and fixed a few instances where They/Them pronouns were used incorrectly.

That's pretty much it! In a few hours, I'll be releasing the public version of the book. Thank you all for sticking with me this far! Before we go, I have a question for you. At what point in the book did you think, "Now, the real story has started"? Remember, two lucky members who comment on the forum in Choice of Games will see the Patreon version of the short story that involves Lucas!! (The character above lol)

[meatormenta]

New chapter! Please read it, and comment to get a cute comment back and my eternal gratitude!

The Crimson Children - Chapter Five: The Cure for Tears are Magic Tricks (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/1359088401-the-crimson-children-chapter-five-the-cure-for?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_reading&wp_uname=meatormenta&wp_originator=Epmmt%2BqE7QtrAF%2Bssdy72BfvqQqoHfy2ajp%2BpDFPOn%2Fh3DaQ6AbL2dlcu0%2Bgf6l%2BvZLlfcfhKDEozlMiuLp4kldKAcYDNThCLNkb6j4gvaHRCS7dzQo246%2BIb0ScFbZL What are the depths of her obsession? How far is she willing to go for knowledge and love? A bone-chilling, twisted, and sexy romance about two people who have nothing left to lose, not even their own selves. UPDATED every week on SUNDAY! SYNOPSIS: After receiving a grim health diagnosis, a sheltered noble lady Valentina Zrinski decides to spend the last months of her life fulfilling her lifelong dream: proving that magic exists and becoming a real magician. With her only clue about anything magic-related being an obscure illusionist named Florian that she had seen as a child, she decides to find them by any means possible in search for answers. When she finally meets the one she's idolized since childhood, his duality and mysterious demeanor only leaves her wanting more. As both obsession and hatred grow between them, she has no time to spare for the unwanted romantic feelings muddling her mind and threatening to ruin everything she worked hard for.

[thisiscelestial]

#achillean #vampcore #vampires #bookboy friends #queervampires #queerbooks

[libraryinthecountry]

★ ★ US GIVEAWAY ★ What are your favorite paranormal romance books? Today I am giving away a SIGNED paperback of @harperlwoodsauthor’s new gothic, dark academia paranormal romance, THE COVEN! I have loved Harper’s Of Flesh & Bones series and am excited to dive into this new series. It sounds so good! Check the comments for the description and keep reading to learn how to enter: ★ ★ GIVEAWAY // Enter to win a signed paperback of The Coven ★ TO ENTER // - follow me and @harperlwoodsauthor - share this post in your stories, tagging (ONLY) me so I see it! - comment below, tagging two friends that might be interested! ★ RULES // - Giveaway will end March 24th at midnight EST - US Only - not affiliated with Instagram in any way - must be 18 or have parent permission - must be a public account so I can verify entries ★ HASHTAGS // #RomanceBooks #ReadRomance #paranormalromance #harperlwoods #thecoven #gothicromance #darkromance #academiaromance #newromance #darkacademia #romancereaders #newbook #windowview #bookaddict #bibliophile #booklover #booksofig #booksofinstagram #bookpics #bookstagram #readersofig @literallyyourspr https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBZ-rSvOpE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lunarwildrose]

🥀 "I made my choice a long time ago, and I'm never going to leave you." 🌹

I married my Grim Reaper ... Karasu~🖤❤🖤

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#personal #Nabi #ShaYuriKarasu #Karasu #art #gothicart #rose #roses #darkromance #gothicromance #evenindeath #peoplediebutrealloveisforever #thecrow #ericdraven #shellywebster #whateversoulsaremadeofhisandminearethesame #twinflames #soulmates

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[thecreativegarden]

“Beware of Crimson Peak.” (If autumn isn’t perfect for some gothic romance that than nothing is) 🍂 #crimsonpeak #crimsonpeak2015 #gothicromance #digitalart #digitalillustration #illustration #autodesksketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci9o3ipM5SS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[caitlinmccarthyart]

Ghosts are real, that much I know 🕯 #caitlinmccarthyart #crimsonpeak #edithcushing #guillermodeltoro #gothic #gothicromance #gothicart #gothicdecor #victoriangoth #victoriangothic #darkart #darkartists #gothicvictorian #darkdecor #gothart #gothdecor #gothaesthetic #gothicaesthetic #darkaesthetic https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci30Br8rVmN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[here4urblood]

My unfinished stick and poke