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7 Best Short Stories – Vampires is a fascinating collection of stories that explores the mythical figure of the vampire in various facets, combining horror, suspense, and romance. Each story in this selection immerses the reader in dark and atmospheric narratives, where the supernatural intertwines with the psychological, creating characters and situations that challenge the boundary between fear and desire. Complementing the stories, the collection includes the poems The Giaour, by Lord Byron, and Christabel, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, both rich in melancholic and supernatural atmospheres, exploring the seduction and terror associated with vampires. This book contains the following stories: The Vampyre - John William Polidori Aubrey, a young Englishman, travels across Europe with the mysterious Lord Ruthven, only to discover his true nature as a vampire. This story is a landmark in vampire literature, defining many of the elements that would shape the genre. Mrs. Amworth - E. F. Benson The arrival of Mrs. Amworth in a quiet village raises suspicions, especially when disturbing events begin to occur. Is she a supernatural threat? This story explores the dangers hidden behind a friendly facade. Dracula's Guest - Bram Stoker An English traveler ignores warnings and faces supernatural events during Walpurgis Night near Munich. This story serves as an atmospheric prologue to the classic Dracula. Ligeia - Edgar Allan Poe A man recalls his obsession with Ligeia, a woman of extraordinary beauty and intellect, as love and death intertwine in a poetic and dark narrative. Clarimonde - Théophile Gautier The young priest Romuald is seduced by the courtesan Clarimonde, who drags him into a world where desire and spiritual damnation merge. A tale of lust and spiritual conflict. Wake not the Dead - Ernst Raupach Walter brings his deceased wife back to life, but soon discovers the terrifying consequences of defying the forces beyond. This story delves into the horror of obsessive love. The Tomb of Sarah - F. G. Loring When an ancient tomb is opened, strange events lead those involved to question whether Sarah, supposedly a vampire, is truly at rest. A story that blends mystery and supernatural terror.
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