Halloween is around the corner! But forget trick-or-treat or scary movies. The best way to celebrate is with a good dark romance. And we’re not just talking books either. We’re talking about webcomics. Perfectly suited for the spooky season, our Halloween dark romance list is your window into a world where love is tested in unexpected ways!
I’m NOT Afraid of Wolves!
Werewolves, secrets, and a forbidden office romance? Take our money! The synopsis for I’m NOT Afraid of Wolves! is: “Mei Inukai, a receptionist at an IT company, is a huge dog lover. One night, during a full moon, she discovers a weakened wolf and can’t resist taking it in. But when she wakes up the next morning, she finds an unfamiliar werewolf in her bed who both attacks and kisses her! To her astonishment, the werewolf turns out to be Subaru Kageyama, the feared president of her company. With his secret exposed, Mei is unexpectedly appointed as the president’s secretary…!”
Dive into a supernatural and steamy office romance featuring a cold werewolf president and a dog-loving, kind-hearted secretary!
How About a Cosmic Horror?
Sometimes, it’s in the worst of circumstances that we find our inner strength. The story of How About a Cosmic Horror? is proof of that. The synopsis is:
“Linnea is married off to the northern Erak Marquisate by the uncle who once took her in. Her joy at finally escaping a life of hardship and gaining a family of her own is short-lived. The Erak family, obsessed with religion, gradually breaks her down—body and soul. The only person she can lean on is Killian, the marquis’s son and her stepson. But when even Killian’s hidden secret comes to light, Linnea resolves to escape this household—by using the love of the very man who cherishes her.”
Please Shoot Me
A zombie love story is the perfect Halloween treat! That’s why Please Shoot Me is our favorite webcomic on this list!
The synopsis is: “During a mission gone wrong, Yeon Yoo’s subordinate Ryoong is infected with the zombie virus — but he’s… different. He doesn’t hunger for flesh. He doesn’t turn mindless. The only thing he seems to be craving is… Yeon. If he’s not a zombie, then what could he have possibly turned into?”
Living with the Dangerous Beast
Can a tiger and a fox get along? In Living with the Dangerous Beast, they’ll do more than that. Much more than that. The synopsis is:
“Sohwa is a red fox with white hair, separated from her family and living alone in the mountains. One day, she comes across Dohwi, an injured and abandoned wild cat, and decides to take care of him. But little does she know that Dohwi is actually a fearsome tiger, reborn after a thousand years of life.
Dohwi conceals his identity well, but as the years go by, he matures into quite the hunk and grows more and more attached to the beautiful fox. Sohwa grows suspicious amidst frightening dreams of being chased by a tiger, not to mention making steamy hot love with him, and their relationship is about to take a drastic turn… for better or worse.”
Stay Alive
When the world goes to s**it, you don’t expect to find love. But that’s exactly what happens in Stay Alive.
The synopsis is: “When a zombie outbreak overruns Seoul, the government abandons the city to its fate. Amid the chaos, ex-special forces bodyguard Shinu fights to protect his skittish charge, Tebek. But as every day brings them closer to death, their bond grows harder to resist. Can love survive an apocalypse?”
Prison Love
An innocent woman in a terrifying and unfair situation is at the heart of Prison Love.
The synopsis is: “There’s more to her than meets the eye…Having always been a good girl, Shushu is horrified when she’s suddenly framed for murder and locked up in an all women’s prison. To survive, she becomes the prison wife of her intimidating yet beautiful cellmate, Minicat. But is Minicat all that she… or he appears?”
Brood Parasitism
An irresistible attraction mixed with doubts, jealousy, and envy? HELL YEAH!
The synopsis of Brood Parasitism is: “Julia returns home after spending 12 years in a convent to find that Benjamin, the boy taken in by her father, has inherited her father’s earldom. She’s drawn to the kind and charming Benjamin, so when he asks to enter her room late one night, she finds herself unable to resist…”
The Beast Within
A Beauty and the Beast-style romance is our Halloween dream! The Beast Within more than fulfills it. The synopsis is:
“Ray and her older brother Hayes are driven out of their home as their household falls apart. Hoping to find shelter, they arrive at an ominous castle covered in bloody red roses located in the middle of nowhere. This is where Ray meets the castle’s mysterious host Clodan—a dark, beasty man possessing dangerous charm and even more deadly secrets. Within the enclosed walls of a remote castle, there is no reason or logic left as Clodan desires innocent Ray.”
You can find all the webcomics on Manta’s website, right here.
