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Read by Candlelight

Read by Candlelight is a collection of standalone Gothic romances set in the same world and with an overlapping cast. These stories are inspired by the works of M R James, J S Le Fanu, Anne Radcliffe, and other writers of gothic literature.
The Secretary and the Ghost cover, a gay gothic romance: A handsome young man in Victorian garb rests against the back of a chair, looking pensively into the distance. In the background, a full moon breaks through the windows of a library, complete with candles and books.
The Secretary and the Ghost, Read by Candlelight #1 (print) — $14.99
The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall cover, a gay gothic romance: A pensive young man with blond hair looks to the left, marble columns behind him with the light of the full moon peeking through.
The Mystery of Brackenwell Hall, Read by Candlelight #2 (print) — $19.99
The Well-dressed Werewolf, a gay gothic mystery, cover: Westaway, with his handlebar moustache impeccably groomed and a very sharp vest and bow tie, consults a watch. He stands before a closed door which has a crypt-like aspect.
The Well-dressed Werewolf (print) — $19.99
The Haunted Bedchamber cover: the crimson curtains of an old fashioned four poster bed are drawn back to reveal an empty bed, latticed windows beyond and a foreboding night sky. The very thing you expect of a gothic romance novel.
The Haunted Bedchamber, Read by Candlelight #3 (print) — $14.99
The Vampire's Relic cover: a lesbian gothic romance. A pale woman with haunted eyes looks directly at the viewer. She is wearing an elaborate Victorian dress tightly buttoned up to conceal her neck. Her dark hair is elaborately curled and drawn back. She holds a lit candelabra before her. Behind her the full moon shines through the ruins of a castle.
The Vampire's Relic (print) — $19.99
The Art of Drowning cover, a gay gothic romance with supernatural elements. A brown haired man with a very impressive moustache stares beyond the viewer, expression haunted. Behind him, a lighthouse looms out of a stormy sea.
The Art of Drowning (print) — $14.99
The Weeping Statue cover: A pale young man with red hair wearing a somber suit is in the act of removing his hat. His expression is mournful. Behind him, the stone statue of a woman is illuminated by the full moon, bathing the forest in an eerie glow.
The Weeping Statue (print) — $14.99
The Collector (print)
The Collector (print) — $19.99
The Lady of the Bog, Read by Candlelight #11 (print)
The Lady of the Bog, Read by Candlelight #11 (print) — $9.99