Gothic fiction combines horror and fiction.

This genre touches on themes of the sublime, death, and sometimes even romance. Gothic fiction is stereotypically set in an old manor, abbey, castle, or any gothic German-like architectural building, etc., but it is not limited to these places.

Often times, gothic fiction alludes or allows for the horrific imaginary to become reality. Gothic fiction is often described as a pleasurable, subtle admiration and excitement, for horror.