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This study explores how contemporary Gothic fiction reinterprets traditional themes of fear and isolation to reflect modern anxieties related to gender, cultural trauma, and psychological oppression. By analyzing the haunted settings, psychological tension, and supernatural elements in both novels, the research examines how Gothic isolation transcends physical confinement to become a psychological and societal phenomenon. Utilizing Gothic theory, feminist criticism, and postcolonial perspectives, the study investigates how these texts employ fear, repression, and the supernatural to critique power dynamics, gendered captivity, and historical trauma. Through a comparative analysis, this research highlights the evolution of Gothic literature, illustrating how The Silent Companions and Mexican Gothic merge classic Gothic conventions with contemporary concerns, redefining the genre for modern audiences.