Fiction: Reading for Fun

The novel is set in the eerie moors of Yorkshire and is narrated by Mr. Lockwood, who rents Thrushcross Grange, a property adjacent to Wuthering Heights. Lockwood encounters the mysterious inhabitants of Wuthering Heights, and through their stories, he learns about the troubled past of Heathcliff, Catherine, and the Earnshaw and Linton families.

The haunting tale of a disfigured musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House. The Phantom falls in love with a young soprano, Christine Daaé, and becomes obsessed with her talent. He manipulates events at the opera house to further Christine's career, while also harboring dark intentions.

This installment in the James Bond saga follows the iconic British secret agent, James Bond, on a mission to Japan. Bond, still reeling from the death of his wife, embarks on a mission to infiltrate the castle of a former Japanese intelligence officer turned criminal mastermind, known as "Tiger" Tanaka.

A Gothic novel that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque, sapient creature through an unorthodox scientific experiment. Horrified by his creation, Victor abandons the creature, setting off a chain of tragic events.

A gothic novel that tells the story of Ambrosio, a revered monk whose life takes a dark turn when he falls into temptation and engages in sinful and forbidden activities. As he descends into a world of evil and cruelty, Ambrosio grapples with the consequences of his actions, facing a spiral of moral degradation and supernatural occurrences.

A classic Gothic novel that introduces the infamous vampire Count Dracula, alongside a cast of characters embroiled in a tale of horror, suspense, and the battle between good and evil. The story unfolds through journal entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, presenting the chilling and suspenseful narrative of Count Dracula's quest to spread the undead curse in Victorian England.

A collection of tales by Washington Irving, an influential American author known for his contributions to early American literature.