The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe, Fiction, Classics, Horror

The story revolves around a heroine plagued by mysterious sounds and terrifying legends, alongside her devoted attendant, Annette. Following her aunt's death, she escapes with the help of a fellow prisoner. Her journey home leads her to a chateau filled with eerie remnants, including an abandoned wing and a deathbed shrouded in darkness. Ultimately, she finds safety and happiness with her lover, Valancourt, after uncovering a secret that initially shrouded her origins in mystery.