This Episode Sucks | Vampire Summer

Stake it or leave it, this is our summer series! We decided to spend our summer deep diving into vampire lore and the ever evolving role of the undead in popular fiction. In our first installment, we define our terms and talk a little about the folklore origins of vampire stories. We also take a quick look at vampires in popular fiction, highlighting a few works and broader trends that we will delve into deeper in future episodes. Further Reading: Britannica entry on vampires Vampires on the mythos fandom wiki Vampire history The migration of paranormal romance The evolving role of vampires in literature Follow us on Instagram