- Gothic Stories
Gothic Stories
is a dark, atmospheric tale set in a world filled with mystery, shadows and gothic charm. Motifs such as a blue castle on a hill, fog-covered graveyards, ravens and crows circling above the city, galleries of old portraits, skulls, old London, night-time cityscapes, moonlit glows, ghosts, angels, a werewolf and monumental castles create a mood that blends eerie tension with romantic melancholy. It’s a visual story inspired by gothic literature, Victorian ghost tales and 19th-century urban legends.
The graphic style draws heavily from gothic aesthetics: deep navy, black, muted purples and cold blues contrast with delicate highlights of moonlight. Many sheets resemble frames from classic horror films or illustrations from old novels – with ornate frames, decorative details, stained-glass windows, aged walls and historic city architecture. You’ll also find candlesticks, dark windows, staircases leading nowhere, long shadows and fragments of London-like streets – full of “dark fantasy” and “dark academia” energy.
The Gothic Stories collection is perfect for:
• dark-themed albums, journals and art books,
• projects inspired by literature (Poe, gothic novels, Victorian ghost stories),
• Halloween cards, dark birthday themes or atmospheric party décor,
• mixed-media work with patina, grunge, rust and distressed textures,
• photo frames and layouts in dark, retro or alternative styles.
It’s a collection for creators who enjoy a touch of suspense — slightly dark, slightly romantic, full of symbolism. Gothic Stories turns every project into a scene from a gothic tale, with a castle in the background, a raven on a branch and the moon silently watching.





