One idea could be to cross it with a vampire hunter story. The 'queen of the damned' could be the main target of a group of vampire hunters from another franchise. This would create a lot of conflict and action scenes.
A werewolf character could also work well. There could be a natural tension between the werewolf's more animalistic nature and the queen's refined vampiric ways. They might fight over territory or resources in the crossover world.
Yes, it is. The movie 'Village of the Damned' was inspired by a true - story concept. It often draws on the idea of a group of strange, otherworldly children which has roots in various superstitions and some real - life accounts of unexplained phenomena involving children.
I'm not sure specifically which 'damned novel' you are referring to. There could be many novels that might be described this way. It could be a novel with a controversial theme, or perhaps one that is really difficult to understand or that has received a lot of negative criticism for some reason.
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't read it specifically. But generally, a 'legion of the damned' in a novel might be about a group of outcasts or damned souls. It could involve their struggles, their journey, or perhaps some kind of redemption arc. It might also have elements of horror or the supernatural, like dealing with dark forces or being in a cursed state.
The 'Mississippi Damned' real story is a poignant exploration of life in the Mississippi Delta. It focuses on a family's experiences, which are full of pain and hope. The family endures poverty, and the children often grow up in an environment where they are exposed to things they shouldn't have to be at a young age. There are issues of family breakdown, and yet, through it all, there are also moments of resilience and the will to overcome the odds that are deeply rooted in the characters.