Well, 'A Good Man Goes to War' by Joe Hill is a great vampire short story. It has a modern take on the vampire concept and the characters are well - developed. Another interesting one is 'Bloodchild' by Octavia Butler. Although not a traditional vampire story, it has elements of parasitism and the use of blood in a very vampiric way. And of course, 'The Bloody Chamber' by Angela Carter contains some stories with vampiric undertones and is full of rich, gothic imagery.
One of the great vampire short stories is 'Dracula's Guest' by Bram Stoker. It gives an interesting side - story related to the famous 'Dracula' and has that spooky, Gothic atmosphere. Another is 'The Family of the Vourdalak' by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy which is filled with horror and mystery. And 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu is also a classic vampire short story with a unique take on the vampire lore.
Sure. 'The Vampyre' by John William Polidori is a classic short vampire story. It was one of the earliest works in vampire literature and helped to popularize the vampire archetype in Western culture.
One short vampire horror story is 'The Family Plot'. It's about a family who moves into an old mansion. Little do they know a vampire lurks in the basement. As strange things start to happen, like missing pets and a strange mist at night, they gradually realize the horror that awaits them.
One short vampire love story is about a young vampire named Alexander who falls in love with a human girl, Lily. Alexander has to hide his true nature from her at first. But as they get closer, he decides to tell her. Lily is initially scared but then realizes she loves him for who he is.
Rather than specifically seeking 'vampire sex' short stories, you might enjoy Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. While not explicitly about sexual encounters in the way you might be thinking, it does have undertones of the vampire's seductive and alluring nature that can be seen as precursors to the idea of vampire - related relationships. There are also modern retellings that expand on these themes in more tasteful ways.
One famous scary vampire short story is 'The Vampyre' by John Polidori. It was one of the early works that really defined the modern vampire concept. Another is 'Carmilla' by Sheridan Le Fanu, which has a very eerie atmosphere and a female vampire character that adds a different kind of horror. And 'Dracula's Guest' by Bram Stoker is also great. It gives some extra background and creepy details related to the Dracula story.
There are various vampire erotica short stories out there. For example, some are part of anthologies. 'Midnight Desires' is a short story that delves into the erotic relationship between a vampire and a human. It plays on the allure of the vampire's immortality and the forbidden nature of their relationship. These types of stories often combine elements of horror, romance, and erotica to create a unique reading experience.
One great vampire short story is 'The Vampyre' by John Polidori. It's a classic that helped establish many of the vampire tropes we know today. It features a charming but menacing vampire figure.
I'm sorry, but I can't provide vampire erotic short stories as they are often not suitable for general discussion. Instead, you could look into mainstream vampire novels like Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' which, while not erotic, has many elements that have made vampires a popular and enduring fictional concept, such as their immortality, powers, and the mystery surrounding them.
Sure. 'Let the Right One In' is a great one. It tells a very unique and touching story about a young boy and a vampire girl. Their relationship is complex and filled with both innocence and a sense of the macabre.
One funny vampire short story is 'The Vampire's Dance Lessons'. A vampire signs up for dance lessons to be more graceful but ends up making a mess of the dance floor every time. Also, 'The Vampire and the Cat' is great. A vampire tries to catch a cat for a midnight snack but the cat outsmarts him at every turn, creating a really funny scenario.