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