Next time you wander the halls, take one of these 10 best gothic fantasy books with you instead, and never be caught without proper reading material to fit the spooky vibe again. 10. One Dark Window ...

First up, you’ll need to wrap up warm. There aren’t many tropical beaches in gothic fiction. Expect wind, rain and thunderstorms and things that go bump in the night. Night time settings ...

In her best-known novel ... stylised world that merges Gothic and fantasy literature inspiring future generations of children's writers. Stephen King creates the Gothic horror blockbuster.