by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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Original Title: Carmilla

Author: J. Sheridan Le Fanu

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher: Madness Serial Publishing

File version: 1.0

Predating Bram Stoker' Dracula, Carmilla is the ultimate gothic vampire tale—stylish, menacing, sensual, and spellbinding.

When a mysterious carriage crashes outside their castle home in Styria, Austria, Laura and her father agree to take in its injured passenger, a young woman named Carmilla. The two recognise each other from the same childhood dream and become fast friends.

Soon after, Laura begins to experience mysterious feelings and is once again haunted by nightmares. She finds Carmilla strangely irresistible and longs to be with her.

Although Carmilla is a lesser-known and far shorter Gothic vampire story than the generally considered masterwork of that genre, Dracula, the latter is heavily influenced by Le Fanu's short story.

J. Sheridan LeFanu's "Carmilla" stands as one of the richest, most literate and most enduring stories in the history of the vampire sub-genre.

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