Gothic

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Across
  1. 2. The process of rotting or deterioration, often a Gothic symbol
  2. 4. The unknown, often central to Gothic plots
  3. 6. A surprising truth, often uncovered in Gothic fiction
  4. 7. A person with supernatural powers, often evil
  5. 9. A ghostly presence that lingers
  6. 10. Emotional states like madness or fear
  7. 12. The idea that destiny controls events, often tragic
  8. 13. Burial place, often found in Gothic settings
  9. 15. A character who opposes the hero, often evil or morally corrupt
  10. 16. A dark, depressing atmosphere
  11. 17. Suggesting something bad will happen
  12. 18. A sad or disastrous event, often a feature in Gothic stories
Down
  1. 1. A maze, often dark and mysterious
  2. 3. A belief in the supernatural, often irrational
  3. 5. A central character who lacks typical heroic qualities
  4. 8. Dark, eerie building often in Gothic stories
  5. 11. A female character often in distress in Gothic tales
  6. 12. A Gothic theme, involving things that are not allowed
  7. 14. Undead creature that drinks blood
  8. 16. Supernatural being, often seen as a spirit of the dead