In 1847, Blackwood's Magazine published an article titled: “Letters on the Truths Contained in Popular Superstitions – Vampyrism.” It presented numerous examples of supposed real vampires reported over the previous century. One was the famous vampire Arnod. The article described how skeptics would fare: “Your scepticism will abate pretty considerably when you see him stealthily entering your room, yet are powerless under the fascination of his fixed and leaden eye—when you a

Vampire stories in English from the early 19th century are rare, but those that exist offer fascinating glimpses into the roots of vampire fiction. One such story is The Vampire Arnod , published in 1849 in The New Monthly Magazine . Though it may not rank among the very best vampire tales of its time, it remains an intriguing piece for anyone interested in classic horror literature. The village near Belgrade where The Vampire Arnod is set The Context of Vampire Stories in Ea