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she’s a little spooky a little gothic

my version of a vintage cake with squiggly lines & shell borders upside down and backwards ! it’s weird i like it🎃 🕷️ 👻🕸️

#halloween #cakes #savfromscratch

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she’s a little spooky a little gothic

my version of a vintage cake with squiggly lines & shell borders upside down and backwards ! it’s weird i like it🎃 🕷️ 👻🕸️ #halloween #cakes #savfromscratch

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31 Southern Gothic Books 🖤

Southern Gothic has always been one of my favorite aesthetics. It produces such amazing media like Ethel Cain’s music, fashion, and movies like O Brother Where Art Thou & The Beguiled and even American Horror Story. I wanted to shared some amazing southern gothic books for you to enjoy 🖤 #sou

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The book 'Silence for the Dead' by Simone St. James is displayed on a white quilted bedspread. The cover features a dark, eerie mansion under a purple sky with flying birds.

The book 'What Moves the Dead' by T. Kingfisher is displayed on a white quilted bedspread. The cover shows a rabbit-like creature with exposed organs and mushrooms on a black background.

Books With Dark Gothic Atmospheres

#bookrecommendations #booksoflemon8 #spooky #gothic #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge #bookwormsoflemon8

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The book cover for "The River Has Teeth" by Erica Waters, depicting a bird-like creature and a moth, is overlaid on a misty swamp background. Text describes the plot involving missing girls, a local witch, family secrets, and a sapphic love interest.

The book cover for "Bittersweet in the Hollow" by Kate Pearsall, featuring a figure with a moth, is shown against a misty swamp. Text details the plot about the James sisters with unusual abilities, a vanished sister, and Moth-Man rumors.

Southern Gothic Summerween Recs

Stay spooky year round with these unsettling southern gothic books #spookybooks #summerween #southerngothicread

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a weird little novella

i never thought i’d pick up a monster romance, but this one was SO compelling that i just had to see how it all worked out. we follow a girl who was raised to serve a powerful spider-human, who is ancient and terrifying and keeps eating her brides and her household staff. she thinks she can

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Spooky dark romance to make you loose sleep

In honor of Halloween being only a week away here are some horror/dark romance recs that I think you baddies will enjoy😉 ⚠️THESE BOOKS DO CONTAIN ELEMENTS OF HORROR SO PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND BEFORE READING ANY⚠️ #horrorbookrecommendations #darkromance #spookyseason #booktok #readi

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A book review for "Melmoth the Wanderer" by Charles Maturin, with its cover showing two distressed faces. Keywords like "Deeply haunting" and "Existentially rich" are displayed, along with a personal review on a white rumpled fabric background.

A book review for "The Monk" by Matthew Gregory Lewis, featuring its cover with a dark, winged demon figure. Keywords include "Shockingly bold" and "Morally provocative", accompanied by a personal review on a white rumpled fabric background.

Underrated Gothic Novels I never see online

Gothic gems you won't see everywhere 🧛🏻🧟‍♂️🩸 Okay, so we all know and love the classics - Dracula lurking in his castle, Frankenstein's monster stitched together…*chef's kiss*, y'know, the usual spooky suspects. But sometimes you just crave a gothic chill that feels a little…fres

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a little mid-month book haul 📚

📚finally picked up some books that have been on my radar for a little while (red rising, i’m looking at you 👀) && added some new releases to my never-ending tbr 📚 while sometimes i think the sprayed & stenciled edge trend is old and over-done, im the first to admit that i will always b

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Spooky Gothic Romance

🍁Monarch🍁 This definitely ticks off the Fall/Spooky vibes. Yet it wasn't to scary for a chicken like me. I could see myself watching a Halloween Flick in the theaters that has a setting like the town of Grimstone. That place is a character all it's own. Sophie Lark always brings a cin

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Dream estate - gothic manor 🥀

Dream home since I was a young girl. Always was into spooky/soft goth aesthetic despite being a girlie girl 🖤💖 #spookyaesthetic #dreamhome #goth #darkromance #darkacademia

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The book cover for "Ring Shout" by P. Djèlí Clark, featuring a stylized red and white design with black hands and mouths, against a red background.

The book cover for "Beloved" by Toni Morrison, displaying the title in elegant gold script on a deep red background, with the author's name below.

Southern Gothic book recs

I love a good gothic novel, especially a southern one. Here's some recs just in time for spooky season #books #bookrecs #southerngothicread #gothicbooks #horror

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#gettoknowme #goth #gothic #foryoupage #fyp How do I add music

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Gothic Romance Duology🪦🖤👻✨

✨I’ve been consuming gothic books like it’s part of a balanced breakfast.☠️✨ NIGHTSHADE: Goodreads 4.11 My Rating: 4⭐️ INFERNIUM: Goodreads 4.15 My Rating: 5⭐️ THE FABRIC OF OUR SOULS Goodreads: 4.22 My Rating: 5⭐️ A BALLAD OF PHANTOMS AND HOPE Goodreads: 4.48 My Rating: 4⭐️

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a filler book.. but make it a little gothic

Reading this while I wait for book 2 of Throne of Glass to come through on Libby 🖤 trying not to get attached… but we all know how that goes #booktok #throne of glass series #blackthorn #libby

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Gothic/black finds at target 🐈‍⬛🖤

Simple dark pieces of arts. Can be great use for layering 🤭 These Target picks bring just the right amount of your edge ✨🦇 . . . #Targetoutfits #GothStyle #AllBlackEverything #Gothtarget

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Let’s go spooky book shopping

I think I’m going to go back for House of Hearts 🤭 #fyp #bookshopping #barnesandnoble #bookish #romantasyreads

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The exterior of Alice's Little Haunted Bookshop, a dark-colored building with a sign. Its large display window is filled with stacks of books, some appearing to float, creating a whimsical and eerie atmosphere.

A bookshelf displaying various mythology and folklore books. Titles include 'Odin,' 'Medusa,' 'Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales,' 'Norse Mythology,' 'Atlas of Cursed Places,' and 'Cursed Objects,' reflecting the shop's theme.

A display table featuring 'The Creepy Cute Sticker Book,' 'Creepy Crafts Activity Book,' 'TRUE CRIME Trivia & Activity Book,' and 'Ask Baba Yaga.' Below is a decorative fireplace, adding to the cozy yet spooky ambiance.

Alice's little haunted bookshop

Wandered into Alice’s Haunted Little Bookshop and instantly felt like I stepped into a gothic fairytale. Shelves filled with horror—both classic and new—plus eerie collectibles, mythology gems, and even spooky kid books! It was the perfect mix of creepy and cozy, and I could’ve spent hours getting

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A grand, dark Victorian-style house with intricate architectural details, turrets, and a wrap-around porch, set amidst a manicured garden under an overcast sky, embodying a gothic aesthetic.

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There’s a little witch in all of us

This is my dream house, ever once I was little I’ve wanted what I use to call a Sabrina house! #gothicaesthetic #witchhouse #victorian

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Gothic Romance Book Recs🖤✨💀

Gothic romance is one of my all time favorite genres, especially during the summer time oddly enough! Here’s a few of my favorites that I’ve read. 💀The Isle of Sin and Shadows: A southern gothic romance based in Louisiana. It’s a spooky mystery with romance as a main plot point and the ending

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The cover of 'Small Town, Big Magic' by Hazel Beck, a cozy, whimsical fantasy about a small-town bookstore owner who discovers she's a witch, featuring magic, danger, and romance.

The cover of 'Belladonna' by Adalyn Grace, a darkly romantic gothic fantasy where a young woman, cursed with Death as her companion, uncovers secrets, danger, and forbidden desire.

Spooky & spellbinding books to add to your TBR📖🖤

I’ve been in the mood for all things cozy, spooky, and a little romantic — so these are the books I’m adding to my fall TBR. A mix of haunted houses, witchy magic, and gothic vibes is so me and feels just right for the season!👻 #tbr #booktok #falltbr #bookish #spookyseason

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A sunlit window sill decorated with plants, glass bottles, and vines, featuring the text "A little hippy A little gothic."

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A little hippy A little gothic.

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Gothic / Halloween Nail Finds

Gothic / Halloween mail finds at Marshall’s!! How cute are these finds!!! I also included the price if anyone is interested in going to their local Marshall’s store 🤗😈 🖤🩶💜 💜🩶🖤 🖤🩶💜 #marshallshalloween #gothicnails #marshallsfinds #spookynails🎃💀 #nailsoflemon8

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A dark, gothic image featuring an ornate, jeweled mask in the foreground. Behind it, silhouettes of old castles or buildings are visible under a stormy, cloudy sky. Text overlay reads: "The man carries an edge of danger about him An aura that triggers my instincts, warning me to be careful."

Gothic Romance that is a MUST

Author: Kari Lake Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 Darkness: 💀💀💀💀/5 “Together, we are madness. And there is music in madness, and madness is love.” A gothic romance truly in this telling of a secret society and a dark hero who is the one that need the saving from the lies, and darkness that has captivated him

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Underrated Gothic novels I never see online

Fellow bookworms, gather 'round the virtual campfire! 🔥 I'm about to spill the tea on some seriously underrated gothic novels that deserve WAY more love 🖤 You know how it is, you scroll through #BookTok and it's the same five books over and over again... (Don't even get me starte

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Spooky Season Craft Dollar Store

I was on the hunt for a spooky, gothic-style candle holder for weeks and just couldn't find exactly what I had in mind. Everything was either too cutesy, too pricey, or just... not it. So I decided to make my own. With a quick trip to the dollar store and 20 minutes of crafting (plus a littl

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A person with a goth aesthetic, featuring green eyeshadow, dark green lipstick, and piercings. They have black hair with green streaks and wear a studded black leather jacket adorned with horror monster pins, including Frankenstein and Creature from the Black Lagoon. The image is mirrored.

𝖌𝖗𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖑𝖊 𝖌𝖔𝖙𝖍 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖇𝖑𝖆𝖈𝒌 𝖑𝖆𝖌𝖔𝖔𝖓💚

#goth #gothic #horrorgoth #gothmakeup #piercings #horrorfanatic #universalmonsters

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🩸🍦Wendy’s x Wednesday | Would She Drink This?!🍦🩸

🩸 So I tried the Wendy’s x Wednesday (Netflix) collab a while ago and had to finally share my thoughts 🖤🍒 I grabbed the limited-edition milkshake and it was pretty good! The flavor combo was rich and creamy, and the presentation totally nailed that spooky, gothic Wednesday vibe. My only complaint?

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gothic book rec 🐦‍⬛🗝️🐈‍⬛♥︎

A gothic witchy romance book for stormy nights. #gothicromancebooks #bookrecs #gothicbooks #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookquotes

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Gothic Guardians 🖤🐦‍⬛🖤

Cade's Cove Crows "I know a little of their language. Ca-CAWWW!" - Moira Rose, Schitt’s Creek #birdphotography #crow #smokymountains #wildlifepreservation #birdlovers

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A stack of four gothic romance books, including "Anathema" by Keri Lake and "Enigma" by Runyx, are shown with the title "GOTHIC ROMANCE I want to read this Fall" overlayed. The books are on a dark rug with a blurred background of bookshelves.

The book cover for Keri Lake's "Nightshade" features a dark, gothic image of a figure with wings. Surrounding text highlights tropes like Reincarnated Soulmates, Paranormal, Angels/Demons, Possessive Winged MMC, Dual POV, Slow Burn, Forbidden Timelines, and Dual Timelines.

The book cover for Keri Lake's "Anathema" depicts a woman in a dark forest. Text around the image lists tropes: Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Found Family, One-Bed, and Enemies to Lovers, with the tagline "Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods."

Gothic books I’m excited to read

I just finished Nocticadia and I LOVED it. It was intriguing and kept my attention the whole time while being slow. And the slow burn burned 🔥. It definitely made me want to read more Keri Lake. FYI- The tropes are what I found through researching online since I have read them myself yet 🖤🖤

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A hand holds the book 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, featuring a woman in a red dress on the cover. An overlay reads 'BOOK REVIEW', and a review card shows a 4-star rating for this Gothic Horror Novel. The background is a dark red fabric.

Finally finished the last book on my nightstand… Mexican Gothic By @silviamg.author Genre Gothic Horror I’m not a big gothic horror reader but this book had … ✔️someone to save… Catalina ✔️Old house…High Place ✔️Creepy old man…Howard ✔️unlikely love interest…Francis ✔️angry lady to

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Dark Gothic Romance

It’s a little early but pre-orders and ARC signups for my upcoming dark romance 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 are OPEN 🙌🏽 If you love spooky reads, unhinged MMCs, and a masked man who loves to chase and feast on you, you’ll devour this book! 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒: bio.site/giannablack #romancebooks #darkr

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👻 Spooky Season Book Recs for Dark Romance Lovers👻

✨ I LOVE spooky season, and so I honestly have more spooky season recommendations than I have any other holiday romance recs. Here’s a few of my favorite for spooky season! Swipe through the photos to see some of the tropes 👉🏼 ✨ The Souls Trilogy by Harley Laroux ✨ Corrupt Shadows by CM Hutton

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Pumpkin Queen Era 👑🎃 | Cozy Gothic Book Haul

Finally got my hands on both Long Live the Pumpkin Queen & Hour of the Pumpkin Queen! 🍂 If you love The Nightmare Before Christmas, these are pure magic spooky, romantic, and perfect for curling up with on a rainy night. 🖤📖 Which one should I read first? #BookHaul #CozyReads #FallRea

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Custom Gothic DreamCatcher Mobile 🦇🖤🦇

Just finished this Spooky custom ordered Gothic DreamCatcher Mobile for another Spooky Queen 😍 I love that she chose the deep blue & silver to compliment the black! I'm so happy with how it turned out! Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to create this piece for you girl 🤗 Ca

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Little gothic…

This one had me remembering how I felt living on my own for the first time. Always checking the locks, even though I knew I was safe. Apartment sitting sounds fun but I don’t know that I would have chosen these apartments. Lots of red flags from the beginning but this one sucks you in because I t

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A title card with the text "Romantic Gothic Finds at Tj Maxx" in brown and white, set against a dark, textured background.

A hand holds a stack of ruffled hair bows in various colors including black, blue, red, pink, and beige, displayed in a store setting.

A hand holds a packaged full-size sheet set featuring a pattern of red cherries, white flowers, and green leaves. The label indicates it's a "Meant to Be Four Piece Sheet Set" with a "200 thread count."

Romantic Gothic Finds at Tj Maxx

Took a trip to TJ Maxx and here’s what I found! I honestly couldn’t find a lot, there were more pink items than anything else but I still love to browse! #whimsigothic #tjmaxxfinds #tjmaxxhaul #romanticgoth #whimsigothdecor

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A special edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula with a dark cover featuring red and gold gothic illustrations of bats, skulls, roses, and a castle. A $12 sticker is on the top right, highlighting its unique aesthetic.

An open copy of Dracula showing two pages of text from 'DR. SEWARD'S DIARY' with wide, empty margins, perfect for late-night notes or theories. The book is held open, ready for an immersive read.

An open book displaying the 'STUDY GUIDE' section by Michael Hallam, featuring a bat illustration. The facing page has lined sections for 'READER'S NOTES,' inviting readers to engage with the text.

Not just a book… a gothic experience. 🦇✨

There’s something haunting about holding a story that refuses to stay on the page. This special edition of Dracula is more than a novel—it’s an invitation to step into the shadows: 🕯️ Wide, empty margins, perfect for late-night notes, theories, or cryptic doodles. 🦇 A study guide that reveals

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