Gothic Stories

A wealthy traveler who journeys to a small village called Carnacliff in the west of Ireland.

A young Englishman who meets and becomes fascinated by a mysterious and charismatic nobleman named Lord Ruthven.

The book shows an unconventional young woman. Her father had hoped for a son and raised her with a boy’s name and education.

A collection of three supernatural tales exploring themes of guilt, fear, psychological torment, and the unexplained.

A mysterious Egyptian creature—"the Beetle"—that arrives in London to torment a prominent British politician, Paul Lessingham.

A sensitive young man who possesses a strange gift: he can see into the future and read other people's thoughts.

A young barrister is summoned to the home of a woman he admires and so the adventure begins...

A kind-hearted young man, who lives with his mother, becomes an unwitting participant in the riots due to his loyalty and simplicity.

A young Scottish gentleman retreats to the quiet coast of Cruden Bay seeking peace and solitude and so the adventure begins...

A collection of short stories and sketches showcasing Melville's talent for humor, satire, and psychological reflection.