Victoria Holt (the pen name of Eleanor Hibbert) is the undisputed queen of Gothic romance, known for her atmospheric tales of "mist and moonlight" where a brave governess or companion finds herself in a crumbling mansion filled with secrets.
"She didn't jump, Elara," he said, his voice a ghost of a sound, without even turning around. skachat knigu viktorii kholt
I reached a heavy oak door at the end of the north wing. It was ajar. Pushing it open, I saw him—Sir Alistair. He wasn't the monster the villagers described. He was sitting by a cold hearth, clutching a locket. Victoria Holt (the pen name of Eleanor Hibbert)
Since you asked for a story, here is a short tale written in the classic : The Secret of Ravenscroft Manor " he said