Vampires in Literature; Short Stories
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Some of these tales within will ring familiar, some will be fresh and new to you. Your dark hours of perusal begin with Dracula's Guest, written by Bram Stoker and published posthumously by his wife Florence.
Also included are A Fragment by Lord Byron, The Vampire by John William Polidori, Clarimonde (with rare art from a 1904 French Edition) by Théophile Gautier,
The Black Vampire by Uriah Derick D'Arcy, The Death Bride, The Skeleton Count, Count Magnus, The Crimson Weaver.... and more.
Enjoy the horror!
M.R. James
M.R. James (1862–1936) was an absolute master of the ghost story, and foundation stone of modern horror. His work influenced authors such as H.P. Lovecraft, Ramsey Campbell and Stephen King. His stories, including Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, remain popular today.
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