• “Nazar Castle " is a complex novel that can be primarily classified as a Gothic Mystery with elements of Psychological Thriller and Supernatural Fantasy, exploring deep and existential themes in a setting laden with symbolism and secrets. • Main Genre: • Mystery and Suspense: The plot is built around secrets, voluntary disappearances (Jōhatsu), the enigmatic figure of Sade, the purpose of the Castle, and the hidden stories of its inhabitants. There is a constant sense of intrigue and tension. • Gothic: The main setting (an ancient, isolated castle in the Romanian Carpathians), the atmosphere (fog, shadows, ancient architecture, secret passages, catacombs), the supernatural elements (the Castle as a living entity, hooded figures, Sade/Elijah powers, the Grail), and the themes of confinement, the haunting past, and the inexplicable are characteristic of this genre. • Subgenres and Additional Elements: • Psychological Thriller: Explores the deeper motivations and psychological impact of disappearance, anonymity, isolation, trauma, and the search for redemption on the characters. • Drama: The personal stories of the isolated, fraught with tragedy, guilt, and suffering, provide a strong dramatic component to the narrative. • Dark Fantasy / Supernatural: Incorporates distinctly fantastical and supernatural elements, such as the Holy Grail with real powers, the immortality/longevity of the guardians, visions, ubiquity, weather control, Sade's resurrection/transformation, and the very nature of the Castle and Elijah. • Science Fiction (Elements): Although not central, concepts such as neural networks, artificial intelligence, virus research (the origin of COVID), and the idea of reality as a "matrix" are mentioned. • Philosophical / Symbolic: The novel addresses deep existential themes such as identity, free will versus fate, the nature of good and evil, faith, redemption, sacrifice, and the meaning of life and death. It uses symbolism such as the Holy Grail, the crucifixion, wine, and shadows. • Main Themes: • Identity and its dissolution/reinvention. • Voluntary Disappearance (Jōhatsu / Night Escape). • The Search for Redemption and Inner Peace. • The Weight of Secrets and Guilt. • Isolation and the Formation of Atypical Communities. • The Nature of Power and Control. • The Struggle between Free Will and Destiny. • The Relationship between the Human and the Supernatural/Cosmic. • Sacrifice as a Path to Transformation. • Truth vs. Illusion/Manipulation. • Style: • It combines analytical narrative (description of psychological and technological processes) with a poetic sensibility (description of atmospheres, emotions, symbolism). • It uses a narrator who directly addresses the reader ("Dear Reader"). • It features a structure with flashbacks to reveal the past of the characters and the Castle