Carmilla is a Gothic horror novella published in 1872 and is one of the earliest vampire stories in modern literature. The story is narrated by Laura, a young woman who lives with her father in an isolated castle in Styria. Her quiet life takes a dramatic turn when a mysterious carriage accident brings a young girl named Carmilla into their home. Carmilla is beautiful and charming but also exhibits strange behaviors, such as avoiding religious symbols, sleeping late into the day, and expressing ...