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GothicNovel.Org and its novel: Grotesque ~ A Gothic Epic, are dedicated to E.A.P. (1809–1849) ~"Yet that terror was not fright, but a tremulous delight..."

This fully illustrated online novel, 'Grotesque ~ A Gothic Epic ' is an historical epic adventure that unfolds in the Late Middle Ages. Lazarus Gogu is a winged boy and an abbey squire, suddenly thrown into a hostile world of pious men who would destroy him and fallen angels bent on escaping Hades. Under all but impossible circumstances, Lazarus must struggle to stay alive, hold true to his faith, and stop the unfolding of a medieval Armageddon.

  • Book of Genesis 6:2

  • Book of 1-Enoch 6

  • Dead Sea Scrolls

  • Book of Giants 1Q23; 4Q531

  • Book of Jubilees 7:22-23

  • Book of Numbers 13:33

  • Compilation from Apocrypha

  • Sibylline Oracles 1:285-289

  • 2-Peter 2:4

  • Hebrews 11:15

  • Jude 1:14-15

  • Ezekiel 32:27

  • Book of Revelation 12:7-9

  • Wisdom of Solomon 14:6

  • Numerous Historical Records

Story Setting ~

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GNOrg site presents the world's first and largest fully illustrated free online gothic novel. Completely free to read and enjoy since 01~01~2000. New & improved website! Now AI compatable! Novel framework reconstruction underway based on critical elements covered in 'Anatomy Of A Story', by John Truby.

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Late Middle Ages Warring Europe During The Apocolyptic Plague Years

Based On ~

Incorporating ~

  • The Fall of Angels, Giants, & Grotesque Nephilim

  • The Greek Pantheon Gods & Grotesque Creatures

  • The Historic French & English War

  • The Great Papal Schism & Avignon

  • The Spread Of The Black Death

  • Castles & Monasteries, Kings & Popes, Spirits & Demons, the Grotesque & the Devil, Undying Love, Apocolyptic Adventure, an Epic Journey, & the Ultimate Redemption

Project Collaborators ~

Although long since passed, had Edgar Allan Poe never been, neither would this website and its novel. You would be doing something else. Imagine that!

Grotesque, A Gothic Epic © is legally and formally registered with the United States Copyright Office under title ©#TXu-1-008-517. All rights reserved 2025-2026 by G. E. Graven. Website design and domain name owner: Susan Kelleher. Name not for resale or transfer. Strictly a humanitarian collaborative project. Although no profits are generated, current copyright prohibits duplication and redistribution. Grotesque, A Gothic Epic © is not public domain; however it is freely accessable through GothicNovel.Org (GNOrg). Access is granted only through this website for worldwide audience enjoyment. No rights available for publishing, distribution, AI representation, purchase', or transfer.