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Carmilla

The novella's enduring appeal has sparked numerous interpretations across media:

The novella is narrated by Laura, a lonely young woman living in a remote castle with her father. Their quiet lives are upended when a carriage accident brings a mysterious young guest, Carmilla, into their home. Carmilla

: Carmilla’s behavior toward Laura is intensely affectionate, oscillating between frenetic energy and severe laziness . Carmilla