Gothic Novels
Gothic novels free to read online: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights and Bram Stoker's Dracula's Guest, alongside new gothic fiction such as What Is Reflected Under the Rain and the Rhine legend retold in The Serpent's Bride.
This list has 5 stories you can read free online, 2 of them completed. The most read right now are Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights and Dracula’s Guest. Last updated October 29, 2026.
Readers of this list also browse Gothic Horror and Gothic Romance.
Novels in this Topic (5)
Gothic Novels: questions readers ask
What is a gothic novel?
A genre that grew up in 18th-century England, mixing romance and horror: isolated houses, family secrets, the supernatural and heightened emotion. Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights are two of its best-known examples.
Are these stories free to read?
Yes. Every story on this page can be read online for free on ChapterChase. Some authors also publish premium chapters that a premium membership unlocks.
Which stories in this list are most popular?
The most read on ChapterChase right now: Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, Dracula’s Guest.
Which stories in this list are completed?
Frankenstein, The Serpent's Bride are complete.
What was added to this list most recently?
Recently updated: Dracula’s Guest, The Serpent's Bride, Frankenstein.