The Coming of the Second Vampyre by James Malcolm Rymer, Fiction, Horror, Occult & Supernatural

Set in the mid-19th century, this extensive narrative follows the vampire Sir Francis Varney, weaving a tale that spans 876 pages and 232 chapters. As one of the earliest examples of vampire fiction, it introduces key tropes that have influenced the genre, despite some inconsistencies in the storytelling. Originally published as a series of "penny dreadfuls," it captures the fascination with the supernatural and the macabre, making it a significant work in the evolution of horror literature.