Tato série vás vtáhne do temných zákoutí lidské psychiky a nadpřirozených jevů. V prostředí rané Ameriky sleduje rodinná dramata plná tajemství, posedlosti a nevysvětlitelných událostí. Postavy se potýkají s vnitřními démony i vnějšími hrozbami, které zpochybňují jejich vnímání reality. Jedná se o fascinující ponor do gotické fikce s psychologickou hloubkou.
A major influence on Poe and Hawthorne, this spellbinding tale of seduction, insanity, and murder represents one of America's earliest novels. Based on the true story of a religious fanatic who slaughtered his family, this proto-Gothic novel unfolds in rural Pennsylvania of the 1760s and offers compelling reflections of the era's social and political anxieties.
The origin story of Carwin delves into the life of a master manipulator who deceives both his family and a wealthy patron. As a central figure in a Gothic narrative, Carwin's unique ability to speak in two different voices enhances the story's psychological intensity, creating a chilling atmosphere. This exploration of manipulation and identity offers a deep dive into the complexities of human nature and moral ambiguity within the Gothic tradition.