A genre of writing that explores dark themes, the supernatural, and intense emotions. It often features crumbling castles, haunted houses, and other decaying settings.

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Setting: Gloomy, decaying settings like castles, haunted houses, and isolated estates
Themes: Fear, horror, death, gloom, romance, nature, individuality, and high emotion
Supernatural elements: Ghosts, vampires, zombies, giants, curses, and prophecies
Narrative devices: Startling and melodramatic
Atmosphere: Exoticism, mystery, fear, and dread

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