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Gothic horror: The literary subgenre that encapsulates spooky season

Gothic horror: The literary subgenre that encapsulates spooky season

Since its conception, these creepy page-turners continue to captivate readers
Lottie Correia, Arts Reporter October 13, 2023

The reason Gothic horror has remained popular for centuries is that it is approachable and scary without being boring. Because it emphasizes atmosphere, and because people have become more desensitized...