Gothicke: An Anthology: 21 Supernatural Short Stories

Gothicke is a collection of haunting tales written for those who prefer atmosphere over shock and the lingering chill of the unknown over the visceral. In these stories, the supernatural does not arrive with a scream; it enters quietly, seeping through the cracks of grief, duty, and the stubborn persistence of memory.Traversing centuries and continents, this anthology explores the moments where ordinary people find themselves at the intersection of the living and the dead. These are not tales of grand curses or cinematic monsters, but of the echoes left behind in the world’s quietest corners.Within these pages, you will find, among others, stories about:The journalist in Dublin who seeks a story of the cry beyond the grave, only to find his own destiny.A widow in a silent house whose grief finds an outlet through written conversation with an impossible correspondent.The lighthouse keeper whose loyal, eternal vigil is captured in an old painting.Forbidden love in the sweltering heat of the cotton fields—a secret shared between two souls that defied social norms even beyond death’s door.A weekend fair where friendship builds an unexpected lasting memory.From historical to contemporary, Gothicke focuses on the weight of what remains, implying that the best hauntings are those that are deeply human.In this anthology, the supernatural is not a monster in the dark, but a reflection of the heart. Read more