101 Gothic Horror Writing Prompts

From decaying manors and vengeful specters to sinister romance and religious blasphemy, these prompts are steeped in classic Gothic tradition while offering modern twists for fiction writers, poets, game designers, and creatives of all stripes. Each section explores a different facet of Gothic horror-from the crumbling corridors of ancestral homes to fog-drenched villages and shadowy chapels lost to time.

Prompts are grouped thematically for easy browsing:
- Crumbled Manors & Ancestral Estates
- Cursed Bloodlines & Family Secrets
- Madness, Grief & the Gothic Mind
- Haunted Objects & Possessions
- Forbidden Love & Doomed Romance
- Religious Terrors & Blasphemies
- The Natural World Turned Sinister
- Ghosts, Shadows & Apparitions
- Monstrous Inheritance
- Gothic Settings Beyond the Estate

Whether you're outlining a novel, writing short fiction, or simply craving atmosphere, this collection will provide the dark spark you need to begin.

From the author of *Trending Forever*, *The Gospel of Rot*, and *Blood and Bark*, this is a must-have addition to every horror writer's bookshelf.

Perfect for:
- Writers of horror, speculative, and dark historical fiction
- Fans of Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, and gothic romance
- NaNoWriMo participants and creative writing students
- Roleplaying game creators and screenwriters looking for mood-driven material

Let the candle gutter low. The story waits within the walls.