Lovers of Paranormal discussion

Hi you guys,

I got an idea for a super fun book that I'm writing right now, "Diary of a Non-Conformist Vampire Victim." I have been having a BLAST recalling all the stereotypical vampire stories I read in my tweens and throwing aspects of it into the books, but the more the merrier.

What is the most stereotypical thing you can think of that you've seen in a vampire book. (Especially endings, if you recall them.)

In the books I've read, a ton of vampires have the names Malcum/Blake/Drake/Damien/etc. Damien is like the John Smith of vampires I'm telling you, and in every romance it was always one girl completely surrounded by a minimum of three but usually 4 males. (Sometimes throw in a crazy female vamp or a kitsune just to be different.)

What about you? What's the most stereotypical plot point you've seen?

I want to say "protagonist vampire falls in love with that one girl and then gets hunted down by the town" - that seems to be a pretty standard vampire story.

Also pretty positive something that's been done endlessly is the vampire who despises what they are ("I'm a monster!") and who curses his immortality (optional: until he falls in love with someone who makes "life" worth "living").

As for stereotypes concerning the vampires themselves - the seductive vampire sex god obviously comes to mind. Then there's the ultra cultured vamp. Pretty sure a few "vegetarian" vamps exist.

By the way, digging the title of that book you're writing! haha.

Oh, I think you can codify a few basic vampire stereotypes.

For some reason creatures of the night seem obsessed with biting beautiful, sullen people, preferably from Eastern Europe, the British Isles or the Antebellum American South. Without fail these creatures are aloof, jaded, graceful and tend towards the slim though occasional Thor type variants exist. Most vampires seem to develop a weakness for one special girl (or rarely a guy) who reconnects them with their humanity and makes them feel as if they are alive again. (Insert swoon).

Many vampires are obsessed with stalking, brooding and staring intently - a side effect of their predatory nature I suspect. They are also renowned for their prowess at seduction.

As stated before there is a distinct strain of penitent vampire who tries desperately to atone for his existence and make right his or (rarely) her wrongs, yet never comes up with the simple solution of tanning salons.

Can you tell I love your idea, A. M.? I too went the comedy route when I wrote my required vampire novel as a 21st century writer who wishes to eat.

P.S. I hear that sparkling vampires sell well.

Smouldering with an intense stare - boom

Courtney wrote: "Smouldering with an intense stare - boom"

A very, very intense stare, the kind of stare that must take centuries to develop!

Vague allusions to one's age or hints to they're true nature - cause lying wouldn't be simpler or smarter lol

We can't forget terrible pick up lines such as "I don't bite... unless you want me too."

Oh, I may have used that one. *Hides in corner of shame with her Anne Rice*

Don't vampires eventually form some kind of council? You never hear zombies doing that.

And the point about names is spot on. Vampires were once ordinary folk, but in literature are seldom called Gareth or Joan.

compulsion and charm

I'm just finishing up the last Twilight book, and it's okay, but I gotta say I'm glad it's almost over. Definitely for the teenage age group.

Oh! the generals
Like Human girl or boy getting curious for weird behavior of love intrests who, by the way, occurs to be a vampire and finally ending with a statement "Yeah i love him/her".then finds out they are bloodsucking vamires but no matter what, they always have trust that he/she would not hurt me!
While vampire tries to hide his/her true identity, to which they fails.
And the thing of vampires attracting every one around with their beauty.

Does anyone recommend Vampire Academy for vampire/romance? Im looking for somethjng new to read and I do enjoy the typical vampire romance stories haha.

Krystle wrote: "Does anyone recommend Vampire Academy for vampire/romance? Im looking for somethjng new to read and I do enjoy the typical vampire romance stories haha."

How about Night World, No. 1

Thanks! I will try that.

Boy vampire falls for human girl. One or the other pushes one away for some awful reason. Hence other person becoming part of the love triangle. But obviously they choose each other and girl is turned. They live happily ever after.

Have read these scenarios on quite a few occasions. But what's not to love :)

Krystle wrote: "Does anyone recommend Vampire Academy for vampire/romance? Im looking for somethjng new to read and I do enjoy the typical vampire romance stories haha."

I loved the Vampire Academy series. Dmitri and Rose are not vampires. Their job is to protect the vampires from the Strigoi. I love Richelle Meade and the whole series of books. I have got to read the Bloodlines series which is a spinoff from Vampire Academy series.