Forsaken

Gothic romance short story

By: R.C. Matthews

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A mysterious inheritance. A haunted castle. And a dark romance that will unravel secrets long buried.

Amelia Whitmore’s life is far from ideal. Struggling financially and desperate for a new start, she receives an unexpected summons that could change everything: an inheritance from a distant relative she barely knew, tied to the enigmatic and reclusive owner of Cadworth Castle, Lucien Blackwood. With little to lose, Amelia journeys to the foreboding castle, hoping for a fresh beginning—but instead, she steps into a world filled with shadowed secrets.

Lucien, the brooding and mysterious master of the estate, is nothing like the man Amelia imagined. Tall, dark, and unsettlingly handsome, he hides more than just his troubled past—he’s tied to the castle’s haunting history, and the strange locked door in the North Wing seems to hold the key to everything. Amelia is drawn to him, despite her fear and the warnings of the locals who speak of a malevolent presence within the castle’s walls. But the deeper she delves into the mystery, the more dangerous her attraction to Lucien becomes.

As she uncovers long-buried truths, Amelia realizes that the secrets of Cadworth Castle are darker than any rumor she had heard—and that the true inheritance she’s about to claim may cost her more than she ever imagined. For Lucien harbors a past riddled with torment, guilt, and a tragic love that continues to haunt him. And Amelia must decide: can she confront Lucien in his most desperate hour and escape the castle’s grasp, or will she become another victim of its chilling legacy?

If you crave a gothic romance brimming with mystery and sizzling chemistry, then Forsaken is for you. With a dark, brooding hero and a fierce heroine who won’t back down, this tale will keep you on the edge of your seat as you uncover the chilling secrets hidden in the castle’s walls.

Buy now to step into a world of dark romance—where love, lies, and secrets collide.