ELI WILDE Gothic & Psychological Horror 16+ published titles. 20,000+ Goodreads ratings. Gothic vampires, psychological terror, and dark fiction that lingers.
I've been writing as Eli Wilde for over 10 years, building a catalog of gothic and psychological horror that explores the darkness humans carry with them. From vampire fiction set in 1800s London to dystopian horror, and psychological thrillers to the Strangers in Paradise trilogy, these stories span different subgenres but share a common thread: they examine what it means to be human when humanity itself is the monster. Eli has helped me to hone my writing skills while builing a readership that appreciates atmospheric horror with emotional depth—stories that don't just scare, but haunt. These aren't meant to be disposable horror stories. They're meant to stay with you.
What defines an Eli Wilde story?
ATMOSPHERIC Every setting breathes. Whether it's fog-shrouded 1800s London or a dystopian nightmare, the environment is as much a character as the people.
EMOTIONALLY RESONANT Horror works best when you care. These stories explore grief, love, loss, identity—human emotions that make the horror hit harder.
LITERARY CRAFTSMANSHIP Gothic horror has a rich tradition. Eli Wilde honors that tradition with careful prose, layered narratives, and attention to the craft of storytelling.
MORALLY COMPLEX There are no simple heroes or villains. Even vampires searching for humanity, even psychopaths hunting their prey—everyone has reasons, motivations, depths.
LINGERING DARKNESS These stories don't end when you close the book. They stay with you, like a shadow you can't quite shake.
MY UNBEATING HEART Gothic Vampire Fiction | 1800s London
Like a shade, I walked in silence unseen by anyone. Until I needed to feed. Rufus Hobster is not my real name. It did not become my name until I saw it chiselled on a gravestone one moonlit night and claimed it as my own. It was not until I found a name I realised I had once been a man. From that night onwards, I endeavoured to become more human. London in the 1800's taught me what it meant to be mortal. Made me understand why a human should never fall in love with a vampire. A vampire with no memory of his human life hires a biographer to write his confessions to God. Written in first-person narrative with flashbacks to 1800s London, this gothic tale explores the fine line between normal and paranormal, encompassing love and tragedy in equal measure.
WHAT READERS SAY "Eli Wilde writes with an inimitable penchant for establishing a mood that pulls the reader into his very strange, but fascinating, stories." "The narrative is steeped in history, love, and the eternal struggle of what it means to be human." "Wilde's portrayal of 1800s London was so vivid, I could almost hear the clatter of horse-drawn carriages and feel the chill of the foggy nights."
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ORCHARD OF SKELETONS Dystopian Horror | Most Popular Eli Wilde Title
Isaac and Macy are on the run from a psychopath who wants to kill one of them and return the other to a life of slavery. During their run for freedom, they encounter an unlikely friend in the form of a replicant searching for something only they can help him find. The land they journey through is full of bones, abandoned towns and starving wolves. If they can reach Zeko's, the replicant promised it could save them from Finch.
But Finch isn’t alone anymore. He has the support of the people under the mountain. The ones who would do anything to own people who can make babies.
WHAT READERS SAY "A fast-paced survival horror... an unforgettable and incredible survival story!" "A wonderful story of self-discovery, of love, and yes, of sacrifice. We see that even in this brutal reality, people can still be good even despite horrible circumstances." "Wilde does an amazing job of bringing the historical setting to life, and making the characters feel very real. I easily got lost in the pages of this book."
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STRANGERS IN PARADISE TRILOGY Psychological Horror Series
Book 1 - Cruel is a dark, coming of age psychological drama.
When he was a child, Evan thought angels were looking out for him. Things changed when he went to school and found monsters were the ones looking out for him. Seeing bullies brutalise their way through his formative years changed Evan. Eventually, his mental health made him realise he did not have to care what people thought about him. Being on the edge of society meant nothing could harm him. As school ended, Evan’s coming to age speeded up. He grew stronger both physically and mentally, and the bullies in his workplace were no match for the monster walking in Evan’s shoes. Later, when he found Morris and his wife Denise, they taught him another lesson. A lesson where one man’s wife could become a close friend’s lover, but only if she followed her husband’s instructions.
Publisher Warning: The contents of this book are not meant to offend, but it contains scenes of a sexual nature and animal cruelty not suitable for all readers.
Book 2 - Four Days is a dark story about a psychopath who abducts a clairvoyant.
Although Four Days is part of a trilogy, each book is written as a standalone story so they can be read as individual books.
Weirdos were always attracted to Emily Cullen. There had always been an allure. Freakish moths drawn to some kind of light she oozed. From an early age it was a light she wished she could switch off. The monster was different. He was weird, but he was also insanely bold. His attraction to Emily was boundless, just like his love for her. Love fuelled by psychopathic tendencies and meth head mentality. He had planned the abduction meticulously, right down to the clothes she would wear, the pornography she would watch and the rules she would obey. Emily knew something bad was about to happen, but her friends and family didn't believe her. Just like they never believed her when she told them about the dead people she saw, the ones attracted to her since she first came into this world.
Publisher The contents of this book are not meant to offend, but it contains scenes of a sexual nature, extreme violence and animal cruelty not suitable for all readers.
Book 3 Neophyte is a psychological drama about a clairvoyant who travels to Dublin to kill a psychopath.
Although Neophyte is part of a trilogy, each book is written as a standalone story so they can be read as individual books.
Evan Jameson travels to Dublin to meet Emily Cullen, an American clairvoyant he met online. Together, they plan on killing a psychopath who abducted Emily and held her captive for four days; a man she calls the Monster. When they meet Mr X, he introduces them to another life. A life where Evan finds himself watching Emily have sex with other men. As each day passes, and their encounter with the Monster approaches, Evan begins to understand how easy it is to slip into the mind of a monster. How easy it is to become that monster. Using themes of fantasy, obsession, mortality and the supernatural, Eli Wilde and 'Anna DeVine join forces to create a sinister, chilling read.
Publisher Warning: The contents of this book are not meant to offend, but it contains scenes of a sexual nature and extreme violence not suitable for all readers.
