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Aug 2022
22m 30s

B1 Vampire! (short story)

M. A. Bilbrough
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If I say the word 'vampire', I think you'll know what it means. The monster from the dead with two large sharp teeth is known throughout many cultures and countries even though it's meant to be a fictional character. The definition of 'vampire' in my Oxford English dictionary reads: 'A dead person who leaves his or her grave at night to suck the blood of liv ... Show More
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