The Gipsy Prophecy by Bram Stoker
A young man named Victor Holmwood becomes obsessed with a prophecy given to him by a gipsy woman, which foretells his own death and the downfall of his family. As he delves deeper into the prophecy, he discovers a dark and sinister force at work, threatening to destroy everything he holds dear.
By Bram Stoker · First published 1902 · Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Mystery · 4,193 words
First lines
"I really think," said the Doctor, "that, at any rate, one of us should go and try whether or not the thing is an imposture. "
"Good! " said Considine. "After dinner we will take our cigars and stroll over to the camp. "
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bram Stoker
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Supernatural, Mystery, Gothic literature
- Length: 4,193 words
- Structure: 1 section, 96 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The Gipsy Prophecy is a book written by Bram Stoker, a famous horror writer. The novel contains typical horror elements, such as prophecies and the supernatural.
- Supernatural — The story revolves around a prophecy given by a gipsy which creates an eerie, supernatural realm in the story.
- Mystery — The storyline has a suspenseful exploration around the truth of the said prophecy, making it fall under the theme of mystery.
- Gothic literature — Bram Stoker’s writing style leans towards frightening, ominous and melancholic plot; attributes found in gothic literature. The settings described are also typical of Gothic literature.
Tags
Fantasy · Horror · Supernatural · Prophecy · Gypsies · Mystery · Vampires · Werewolves · Shapeshifters · Occult · Suspense · Thriller