The castle of otranto
The first Gothic novel was published in 1764.
It takes us into a medieval castle in deep Italy.
Manfred will have to confront an old curse that destroys his wishes to watch dead from certain things that he loves most.
The ghosts of the old ones, trapped in the heart of the castle, warn him about the horrors that will be coming, especially looking for Matilde and the rest of his descendants.
Because between darkness there are only fears.