gothic

2. The main character in a story, often the hero.
8. Extremely unpleasant or morally wicked.
9. A genre known for its excitement, suspense, and high stakes.
11. A significant change in form, structure, or appearance.
13. Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; bizarre and ugly.
15. Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
16. Suffering severe physical or mental pain.
18. Believing in luck, magic, or the supernatural.

1. Accepted norms and practices within a particular genre.
3. A genre involving the solving of a crime or uncovering secrets.
4. Causing a sensation of cold or fear.
5. A form of understatement that uses a negative to express a positive (e.g., "not bad" to mean "good").
6. The central female character who often faces danger or adversity.
7. Commonly used themes or devices in storytelling.
10. Experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
12. Inspiring awe through grandeur or beauty.
14. Holding your attention completely due to excitement or interest.
15. Pertaining to entities or events beyond the natural world.
17. A figure of speech where a thing is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.