Published in 1796, The Monk is one of the defining works of Gothic literature. The story follows Ambrosio, a highly respected monk in Madrid, whose piety and reputation conceal growing desires and moral corruption. As temptation and supernatural forces creep into his life, his fall from grace exposes the darker sides of human passion, hypocrisy, and the clash between virtue and sin.

Trigger warnings

↳ This story contains content that might be troubling for some readers, including, but not limited to depictions of:

• Sexual Assault & Coercion
  
  

• Incest
  
  

• Religious Corruption & Blasphemy
  
  

• Murder & Violence
  
  

• Supernatural Horror
  
  

• Misogyny & Exploitation of Women