Write about a vampire or werewolf who moves into a quiet suburban neighborhood.

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“When Dracula Moved Next Door To Mr. Rogers” by Maureen Mancini

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“A Feral Midnight” by Jessica Primrose

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Like me, he was a predator.Holding the silver blade against her neck.Heavy breathing escaping her parted lips.I can see the fear in her eyes. Slash.Blood spilled from the opening in her throat like a red river.Flaps of inflamed skin parted like a toothless smile.I wonder what that was like.The few seconds before death creeps in. I will soon know.I could have saved her. Could even grant her restless spirit revenge if I am so pleased. What difference would it have made? By and by, like all things, her miserable brief life would come ...

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“The Neighbor” by S. Closson

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In the quiet suburb of Hamilton Heights, everything was peaceful, and nothing was suspicious. The cars that puttered around the neighborhood did so in a slow, responsible manner, and were always driven by familiar faces. The houses that lined the perfectly manicured front lawns were all colonials, painted with sensible, muted colors that didn’t detract from the beautiful uniformity of the others. That pervasive ‘Keeping up with the Jones’ mentality that had dominated most American cul-de-sacs since the 1950’s never managed to...

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“A Vampire, a Graveyard, and a Witch” by P. J. Quirindongo

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Williamsburg, VirginiaRed and orange leafed trees welcomed Vlad and his two guards as they drove down the main road to his new home. He scoffed at the absurdity of the situation. The driver, who wore a face shield, glanced at him through the rearview mirror before he looked away. Vlad tightened his jaw and glanced at the trees. The sunset hurt his eyes despite his sunglasses, and his skin tingled underneath his thick black leather jacket. The sun smacked him in his face, and he hissed before covering his skin. Why on earth did he choose Virg...

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“A Walk with Waldi” by Deborah Mercer

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The more long-standing residents wished they could claim it was some kind of mystery or local legend, or at least that they could tell any newcomers that, but, unfortunately for such mildly entertaining ideas, there was such a thing as the Internet, and they may well have ended up looking rather silly. Still, if it wasn’t fairly common knowledge that there was no mythical story behind The Rocks, then it wouldn’t have been that difficult to believe it. A kind of Stonehenge in miniature, boulders arrange...

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“Blood Will Tell” by Rachel Cerbito

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I was so feeble at that night. I couldn't help myself, I saw a lady from my window who was passing by in front of our house. I looked at her and went down. Her mouthwatering blood would return my vigor. I grabbed her tightly and bit her neck. She couldn't move, I heard her piteous cried. It didn't bother me somehow. I was enjoying sucking her delicious blood. She satisfied my needs. I stared her for a long time, she was totally bloodless. I dragged her body in our backyard, there was a hidden door, wher...

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“The Hunt” by Michael J. Conroy

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Outside, the snow was three feet deep.While inside, under cover of The Shamrock, Griffin was adjusting his trapper hat for what Kit Stevens reckoned was the tenth time.‘Nice hat, Griff. Where did you get it?’ he asked.‘Mollie – birthday present.’Kit considered this and asked, ‘Is that so? Happy belated birthday, I guess. I’m not good with dates, you know, and I often wonder why?’‘Perhaps if you came up for air every once and a while, you might save a brain cell or two.’Griffin was referring to the amount of marijuana Kit Stevens smoked...

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“Homeowner's Association” by Joshua G. J. Insole

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The headlights sliced through the viscous gloom as the van pulled up alongside the curb. Shadows enshrouded the house, the windows like half-lidded eyes. The driver killed the engine.“Well, here we are, Mr Gracen. Home sweet home. I suppose we better get on with it, eh, Barry?” Terry nudged his coworker, who had snoozed for the latter half of the journey. He woke with a start. “Wake up, man! You’ll have time to sleep when you’re dead.”“Mm? Wha?” Barry yawned and stretched.Terry gave Monty a wan smile. “I hope you’ll excuse the idle chit-chat...

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“Arabella” by Laurie Heath

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He was gone. Lying in the casket was his husk. It looked nothing like him. It smelled nothing like him. He was too pale and still. Stan wasn't like that. Stan was boisterous, vibrant, joyful. Arabella should've gone against his will and transformed him. "I'm immortal, Stan. A vampire, actually." She remembered how much she had dreaded that confession. Even now she felt nervous remembering that moment in a...

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“Over the Skin” by Karen McDermott

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Listening to the soft panting seeping through the thin bedroom wall, a few of Warren Walker’s oddities from yesterday started to make sense to me now. I gave him a few days to settle in, then invited the new neighbour round. Opening the door, I was struck by how his hirsute frame seemed to occupy of the doorway. Yet in my peripheral vision, I nevertheless detected a synchrony of net curtain twitching over the road. I’d long past giving a crap what the housewives thought. I am still considered an outsider in this little town, despite ha...

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“Starting Over After A Century” by Marian Reiley

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Katerina went over her witness relocation documents again. She found it easier to remember information if she practiced aloud. "Hi, my name is Quin. Johnson." She said. "I'm new to the neighbohood; nice to meet you." Katerina extended a friendly hand to Agent Barnes. He took it and shook it firmly. "Good;" he said. "Just remember to make your introduction smooth and natural. Now, lets run through your cover story. What do you do for work?" "I am night janitor for College of New Jersey. Part time." "What made you move to Erma, New Jer...

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“Trick or Treat” by Carylle Delim

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Trigger Warning: Use of drugs You hold your brush and begin your makeup. You grab your white face powder, your black eyeshadow, and that fake pointed teeth from the thrift store to dress as a vampire for this year’s Halloween. You know it’s such a cliché costume. You always remember Edward Cullen from the Twilight book series or Damon Salvatore from Vampire Diaries. Vampires are too romanticized. But to you, vampires are vicious, merciless, and hot. Who doesn’t want to be hot anyway? You think to yourself as you apply the finishing touch...

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“The Vampire-Next-Door” by Ruby Galvez

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Nineteen-year-old vampire billionaire Welton Perry III stepped inside his new townhouse in suburban Maine already bored with the droning voice of the realtor. He held up one hand to stop the lady’s overeffusive description of the basement kitchen with the cold storage facility for his special dietary needs.He didn’t really need a fancy house, but his parents insisted. They wanted him to get as much rest as he needed after the ruckus he went through when his girlfriend and childhood friend sued him for assault, which was ludicrous.D...

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“Fanged Hero” by Sky Daniels

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Blood dripped down Allister Calbury's hands from the gaping hole at his side. He almost escaped without incident until a hunter broke off a wooden chair leg and stabbed him. The hunter underestimated how much he wanted his freedom. They assumed it'd be easier to recapture in his weakened state. He ran, stole a car, and ran again, stealing his last car leaving Nee York in his review mirrors. After he ditched his car in case the hunters followed him, his body lagged. Allister weaved around in the shadows, hoping he landed in Sunrise Valley. Hi...

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“The Kinnan Disturbance” by PK Spice

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Note: I tried to combine all of this week's prompts into one story.*******“Bobby, we aren’t really going to sleep in the graveyard … are we?” Joey Alvarez asked as the two boys hurried down the street. “I’d rather just go trick-or-treating and eat a bunch of candy while we watch scary movies at home.” He pointed to the house they were passing. “It’s Nik’s first time trick-or-treating and I told him we’d meet up with him and show him the ropes.”“Shut up Joey! Saul did it last year and he dared us. He said he’ll tell everyone at school we’re c...

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Write about a vampire or werewolf who moves into a quiet suburban neighborhood.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 160 stories

“When Dracula Moved Next Door To Mr. Rogers” by Maureen Mancini

“A Feral Midnight” by Jessica Primrose

“The Neighbor” by S. Closson

“A Vampire, a Graveyard, and a Witch” by P. J. Quirindongo

“A Walk with Waldi” by Deborah Mercer

“Blood Will Tell” by Rachel Cerbito

“The Hunt” by Michael J. Conroy

“Homeowner's Association” by Joshua G. J. Insole

“Arabella” by Laurie Heath

“Over the Skin” by Karen McDermott

“Starting Over After A Century” by Marian Reiley

“Trick or Treat” by Carylle Delim

“The Vampire-Next-Door” by Ruby Galvez

“Fanged Hero” by Sky Daniels

“The Kinnan Disturbance” by PK Spice

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