Gothikana

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The eternal romance of Beauty and the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula in this erotic dark academia story of epic love from bestselling author RuNyx.


An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong?

An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives the admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore, she accepts it as a sign from the universe. The last thing she expects though is an old, secluded castle on top of a mountain riddled with secrets, deceit, and death.

An enigma his entire life, Vad Deverell likes being a closed book but knowing exactly everything that happens in the university. A part-time professor working on his thesis, Vad has been around long enough to know the dangers the castle possesses. And he knows the moment his path crosses with Corvina, she's dangerous to everything that he is.

They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But a chill-inducing century-old mystery forces them to collide. People have disappeared every five years over the past century, Corvina is getting clues to unraveling it all, and Vad needs to keep an eye on her.

And so begins a tale of the mysterious, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.

Praise for Gothikana:

"An erotic and dark love story." ―Entertainment Tonight

“RuNyx immerses her readers in the dark worlds she builds and then injects life into them in the most hauntingly beautiful way. Her work is unique and addictive—she really is one of a kind.”Hannah Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Icebreaker

“Original, innovative, and unlike anything I’ve read before.”―L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author

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Published Jan 23, 2024

416 pages

Average rating: 6.92

265 RATINGS

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Readers say *Gothikana* by RuNyx is a dark, gothic romance blending mystery, forbidden love, and academic settings with a haunting mood. Reviewers agr...

faetedfantasy
Aug 18, 2024
8/10 stars
Was this a lyrical masterpiece? No. But it was never supposed to be! This story was haunting, dark, spicy and had character I feel in love with instantly! It also had a twist at the end I did not see coming!
Lit_With_Alex
Mar 05, 2026
4/10 stars
This book was… not for me
Sea_Mystic
Dec 26, 2025
10/10 stars
Very well written felt like I was in a movie, not reading a book. Felt every touch and muscle tense. Every heartbreaking scene did trigger a strong side of emotions. Definitely pay attention to the ad advisory on the first few pages before reading this book. Definitely was not a book that I could put down. Can’t wait to see what more is in store for these characters.
alliebrandy89
Dec 05, 2025
7/10 stars
Little Crow... dark romance, academia, teacher/student trope. Slight age gap only 7 years not super creepy. But if she were a minor you'd be grossed out. Maybe I am a bit now that I've finished the book and I'm thinking soberly. Why I wonder, would a 28 year old man be interested in a 21 year old? Well, it works. I digress. The story was well paced the love scenes were chef's kiss! There were some loose ends that made no sense and this isn't supposed to be a series but they kinda make it seem like there could be more to come. Could be a let your mind make up its own story about whst could happen next. But... I don't know. Too much left unfinished.
daph_78
Nov 14, 2025
6/10 stars
idk it was kinda fun

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