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HOUSE OF THE DEAD - A Gothic Vampire Novel
By Ahmer Anis
Official book cover for my upcoming novel "House of the Dead". The story of a cursed mansion on the edge of Prague, where the dead don't rest.
This is Lady Morvana - the first vampire. Beautiful, terrifying, and starving after 300 years in the crypt.
Visual Direction:
I wanted a cover that screams Gothic Horror from 10 feet away. Blood moon over the castle, pale vampire queen front and center, distressed "HOUSE OF THE DEAD" typography dripping with blood.
Design Breakdown:
Central villain portrait - creates instant emotional connection + fear
Iconic background - Dracula-style castle under blood red moon
Bold, commercial typography that works as thumbnail on Amazon / Kindle
Color palette: Black, blood red, bone white - classic horror trio
This cover is optimized for Amazon KDP, Audible, and print.
Services I offer:
Horror Book Covers | Vampire / Gothic Art | Dark Fantasy Illustration | Character Covers | Amazon KDP Cover Design
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