Gothikana

Corvina Clemm, a young woman with a reclusive upbringing, receives an unexpected admission letter to the University of Verenmore, a secluded castle atop a mountain steeped in secrets and death. At the university, she meets Vad Deverell, a brooding professor with a mysterious past. Their growing attraction defies the institution's strict rules against staff-student relationships, setting the stage for a forbidden romance.

As Corvina delves deeper into the university's dark history, she uncovers a pattern of disappearances occurring every five years for over a century. Haunted by visions and guided by a mysterious voice, she becomes entangled in unraveling the century-old mystery. The atmosphere is thick with suspense, as Corvina and Vad's relationship intensifies amidst the looming threat of the Black Ball, an event that has historically been linked to these disappearances.

The novel's moody setting and slow-burn tension create an immersive experience, blending gothic romance with elements of dark academia. As Corvina and Vad confront the university's sinister past, their bond is tested, leading to a climactic revelation that challenges their love and the very fabric of Verenmore.