Carmilla
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu introduced readers to one of the earliest and most enduring vampire stories in English literature. Le Fanu used a gothic setting, eerie atmosphere, and a hauntingly mysterious relationship between two young women to explore fear, desire, and the supernatural. His novella shaped vampire fiction decades before Dracula emerged, and it remains a key influence in horror and queer literature today.
Description
The story follows Laura, a lonely young woman living in a secluded castle in Styria, who forms a close bond with the enigmatic and alluring Carmilla. As their friendship deepens, strange events unfold—illnesses spread, dreams disturb, and shadows stalk the night. Laura senses something unnatural in her companion but feels emotionally entangled, torn between suspicion and affection. Le Fanu captured this tension with psychological nuance and gothic suspense, immersing the reader in dread and uncertainty.
As the truth about Carmilla gradually emerges, the story reveals her as a vampire who feeds on young women and maintains her immortality through deception and charm. Le Fanu never relied solely on shock or gore; instead, he built unease through suggestion and atmosphere. The novella critiques Victorian fears of sexuality and otherness, presenting Carmilla not just as a monster, but also as a figure of tragic seduction. This subtle complexity has made Carmilla a lasting subject of literary analysis and adaptation.
Numbered eBooks: 400
Number of Unique Covers: 94
Number of 1:1 Covers: 33
The Midnight Guest
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The Fair Laura
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The Visage of Evil
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The Black Coach
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The Slayer
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The Dream Paralysis
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The Predator's Mark
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
First Publication Date : 1872
Author : Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Horror, LGBT, Vampires
Language : English
Word Count : 32,000
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Policy ID : 36f340cee098f33e5d01df0081f48dea1376edd4d26ea2c01e2dd071
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