The story takes place on Soldier Island, a remote and isolated location where the guests are cut off from the outside world.

The narrator is driven by a psychological obsession and paranoia, leading him to believe that the old man's 'vulture eye' is a threat.

Rebecca de Winter, the deceased first wife of Maxim de Winter, remains a powerful presence at Manderley, influencing the lives of the new Mrs. de Winter and the household.

The story unfolds on Dartmoor, a rugged and desolate landscape known for its eerie atmosphere and legends of a ghostly hound.

Anne Catherick and Marian Halcombe discover that Sir Percival Glyde is already married to a woman named Laura Fairlie, making his marriage to Marian invalid.

Abraham Van Helsing is a Dutch doctor and vampire hunter who possesses extensive knowledge of the supernatural and leads the group in their efforts to defeat Dracula.

Victor Frankenstein's creation is commonly referred to as 'The Creature' or 'The Monster' throughout the novel.

Montresor lures his friend Fortunato into the catacombs under the pretext of tasting a rare Amontillado wine, where he eventually walls him up alive.

Hercule Poirot, the renowned Belgian detective, is called upon to investigate the murder of Samuel Ratchett aboard the Orient Express.

John and Laura Baxter are the protagonists of 'Don't Look Now', who are haunted by premonitions of their daughter's death while on vacation in Venice.

Sherlock Holmes, the brilliant detective, makes his first appearance in 'A Study in Scarlet', where he unravels the mystery of the Brixton murder.

The Moonstone is a large yellow diamond that is stolen from the forehead of an Indian idol and brings misfortune to those who possess it.

Arthur Holmwood, also known as Lord Godalming, assists Jonathan Harker in escaping from Dracula's castle and later joins the group of vampire hunters led by Van Helsing.

Robert Walton is the captain of the ship that encounters Victor Frankenstein and The Creature in the Arctic.

The story is narrated by an unnamed individual who visits the Usher mansion at the request of his friend, Roderick Usher.