The Vampire Drabbles
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A man reminisces with his soon-to-be ex-wife.
A writer learns inspiration can have unexpected consequences.
A couple learns the dangers of driving in stormy weather.
The Vampire Drabbles is a collection of forty 100-word short stories (drabbles) exploring vampire myths from all over the world. From the modern Western vampire of film and TV to the shape-shifting Priculics of Romania to the giant bird-like Impundulu of South Africa, these stories will amuse and horrify you.
It's not safe to go out after dark...
Edited by Lynn O'Dell (Red Adept Reviews)
Jason Anderson
Jason G. Anderson lives in Hobart, Tasmania with his wife and several cats. During the day, he helps Antarctic scientists manage the vast quantities of data they collect. At night, he dreams of other worlds and realities much different to our own. His writing interests include sci-fi, urban fantasy, post-apocalyptic and steampunk.
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The Vampire Drabbles - Jason Anderson
The Vampire Drabbles
Jason Anderson
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Contents
Fine Day
Forever
Visiting Mom
The Babysitter
Late for Work
A Pleasant Drive
Scull
Movie Night
Yara-Ma-Yha-Who
Noisy Neighbor
The Raid
Bright Light
Parents
Meeting the Parents
Confidence
Shhh
Confiding
Grave Matters
Night Light
Rewards
Muse
Medic
The Survey
Killer for Hire
Choices
Finding Religion
Stay Off the Grass
The Press
You Don’t Have To Be The Fastest
The Successful Date
Birds on the Mind
Following
Sunrise
Emptiness
Happy New Year
Catching Rats
The Unfinished Book
The Dog
Online Movies
Den of Iniquity
Afterword
...Vampire Bestiary
A NOTE FOR READERS: Several of the stories refer by name to non-Western vampires (for example, the Yara-Ma-Yha-Who). More details about these vampires are available in the Afterword.
Fine Day
It's a beautiful day,
Joe said to his wife. You used to love these sunny days.
A muffled sound of protest came from his right.
There's no need to be like that. I'm just reminiscing about the good times we’ve had.
Jo