Carmilla

A secluded castle. A mysterious guest. A haunting presence that blurs fear and fascination.

Carmilla is a landmark Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, and one of the earliest and most influential vampire stories in English literature.

The story follows Laura, a young woman living in an isolated Austrian castle, whose life is disrupted by the arrival of the enigmatic Carmilla. As strange events unfold, Laura becomes increasingly drawn into a world of secrecy, illness, and unsettling attraction, while a hidden truth slowly comes to light.

Blending psychological tension, Gothic atmosphere, and supernatural mystery, the novella explores themes of identity, fear, and forbidden influence.

A foundational work in vampire fiction, Carmilla helped shape the modern vampire mythos and remains a major influence on Gothic horror and supernatural storytelling.

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Дата на излизане

Е-книга: 22 юни 2026 г.