HORROR AT ITS SIDE-SPLITTING BEST! Victor Gischler is a master of the class-act literary spoof, and his work has drawn comparison to that of Douglas Adams, Kurt Vonnegut, and Thomas Pynchon. Now, Gischler turns his attention to werewolves, alchemists, ghosts, witches, and gun-toting Jesuit priests in Vampire a Go-Go, a hilarious romp of spooky, Gothic entertainment. Narrated by a ghost whose spirit is chained to a mysterious castle in Prague, Gischler's latest is full of twists and surprises that will have readers screaming -- and laughing -- for more.

Kendra Hughes is a recently widowed mom of three, she was just starting to pick up the pieces when a seemingly random attack changes her life forever. Now a newly turned vampire, she has to cope with a true eternity without her late husband. Her sire, Richard Blake, is an attractive man with a less than attractive carefree nature. After her change, he stays nearby to teach her about the new life she has been given, but the time they have is cut short due to their unique circumstances. The Vampire Council has requested to see the newest member in their ranks and in the midst of the mess she faces with learning vampire laws, a ghoulish problem is breaking out that may be more than it appears. With a mystery to solve and the looming verdict of the Council, Kendra is thrust even more into a world that lies hidden in plain sight. In the end, Kendra will have to deal with what she has become and the battle to follow will ensnare what is left of her family. Will she have to give up her humanity to save her children? What does it truly mean to Become the Night? And if she is to go down that road, can she still be a mother after becoming a monster?

Vampires are the most fearsome and fascinating of all creatures of folklore. For the first time, detailed accounts of the vampire and how its tradition developed in different cultures are gathered in one volume by eminent folklorist Alan Dundes. Eleven leading scholars from the fields of Slavic studies, history, anthropology, and psychiatry unearth the true nature of the vampire from its birth in graveyard lore to the modern-day psychiatric patient with a penchant for drinking blood. The Vampire: A Casebook takes this legend out of the realm of literature and film and back to its dark beginnings in folk traditions. The essays examine the history of the word “vampire;” Romanian vampires; Greek vampires; Serbian vampires; the physical attributes of vampires; the killing of vampires; and the possible psychoanalytic underpinnings of vampires. Much more than simply a scary creature of the human imagination, the vampire has been and continues to haunt the lives of all those who encounter it—in reality or in fiction.

A young woman who is an exotic dancer in a gentlemen's club takes a hike in the woods, meets a woman and learns she is one of the few humans born to be a true vampire of flesh and blood who can live with her true nature unknown among humans both night and day. The young woman is turned into a vampire by a woman who knew the real Dracula and who, along with her vampire husband, owns a castle in the Adirondacks of Northern New York's Adirondack Mountains.

MICHAEL IS A LAWYER WHO GETS BITTEN BY A CLIENT, HE BECOMES A VAMPIRE AND DECIDES TO DO GOOD BY SAVING PEOPLE. LATER HE BECOMES GODS VESSEL MICHAEL AND HIS CREW TAKES ON LUCIFER AND HIS DEMONS TO SAVE HEAVEN AND EARTH FROM LUCIFER AND HIS DEMONS.

The Real Werewives of Vampire County "Where Darkness Lives" by Alexandra Ivy No one's more surprised than Sophia when she's struck by an unfamiliar maternal urge to move near her daughters. But instead of being greeted by a welcome committee, she's targeted by kidnappers...and saddled with a gorgeous bodyguard on a mission to protect--and seduce... "Murder on Mysteria Lane" by Angie Fox When a werewolf trophy wife is found dead in Vampire County, Heather McPhee goes undercover to investigate. Heather's never been a mascara-and-manicures sort of girl, but she's willing to learn. Especially with sexy vampire detective Lucien Mead posing as her husband... "What's Yours is Mine" by Jess Haines Still Waters is like many other exclusive gated communities--except that it's home to one of the largest werewolf packs in the state. But Tiffany Winters isn't frightened of her big, bad new neighbors. In fact, she intends to take her place among the pack... "Werewolves in Chic Clothing" by Tami Dane Ever since Christine Price moved in with her fiancé, Jonathan, and his twelve year-old son, she's worked hard to fit in with a cadre of local women whose lives seem picture-perfect. Except no one in Jon's upscale neighborhood is quite who they appear to be. Least of all Jon... When Darkness Comes It's been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she's survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a man she both desires and fears. For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago, Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death. Real Vamps Don't Drink O-Neg Although Sophie Hahn works as a paranormal researcher, she doesn't believe anything to do with the supernatural world. But when it appears that her best friend Dao is slowly being killed by a female vampire, her beliefs are put to the test. Dao's new wife doesn't look capable of hurting a fly, let alone sucking the life out of someone. But watching Dao whither away to nothing isn't an option. So if Sophie has to go vampire hunting, she'll do it... That's when Sophie meets sexy college professor and vampire Ric Vogel, who needs her help in tracking down two ancient relics that have the power to end his people's suffering forever--and save Dao. Great! But then how could she be falling so hard for something that doesn't exist--a vampire? All she knows is that Ric's blond, seductive looks are very real and his love bites feel too good to resist...Is Sophie prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for the vamp of her dreams? Hunted by the Others Shiarra Waynest's ailing finances have forced her to accept a lucrative case that could save her detective firm--if it doesn't kill her first. Shiarra has signed on to recover an ancient artifact owned by one of New York's most powerful vampires. As soon as Shiarra meets sexy, mesmerizing vamp Alec Royce, she knows her assignment is even more complicated than she thought. With a clandestine anti-Other group trying to recruit her, and magi being eliminated, Shiarra needs back-up, and she enlists her ex-boyfriend--a werewolf whose non-furry form is disarmingly appealing--and a nerdy mage with surprising talents. But it may not be enough.

Varney the Vampire (Vol.1-3) stands as a monumental anthology within the gothic literature panorama, bridging the realms of supernatural folklore and the burgeoning Victorian anxieties surrounding modernity and morality. This collection, encompassing an array of narratives from the macabre to the romantic, showcases the diversity of literary styles and the depth of thematic exploration characteristic of the period. The works within these volumes are pivotal in tracing the evolution of the vampire myth in Western literature, offering readers a comprehensive view of the social and cultural undercurrents that shaped such tales. The anthology draws from the prolific outputs of Thomas Peckett Prest and James Malcolm Rymer, whose collaborative efforts are often overshadowed by their contemporary, Bram Stoker, yet remain crucial in the groundwork of vampiric literature. Their backgrounds as writers for penny dreadfuls allowed them to capture the zeitgeist of Victorian society, blending sensationalism with acute observations of human nature and societal change. This collection, therefore, encompasses not only stories of the supernatural but also serves as a commentary on the fears and fascinations of the era it was born in. Varney the Vampire (Vol.1-3) is an indispensable resource for those interested in the origins and evolution of vampire mythology and its intersection with cultural, social, and historical discourses of the 19th century. Readers are invited to delve into this collection not only for its entertainment value but also for its ability to illuminate the complexities of human nature, morality, and the supernatural. Through its diverse range of narrative voices and styles, this anthology offers a unique opportunity to engage with the foundational texts that continue to influence gothic literature and horror genres today.