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Vampires II
Kevin J. Kennedy Presents Vampires II. It’s a brutal, strange, and beautifully varied collection of vampire tales from a wide range of voices. Spanning centuries, continents, and subgenres.
From war-torn Europe and WWII battlefields to southern backroads, abandoned arcades, isolated campsites, and post-apocalyptic highways, these stories explore vampires as monsters, predators, lovers, ghosts, weapons, and myths. You’ll find ancient Slavic spectres, elemental creatures hunted by their own kind, bat-like horrors that stalk the night, and old-world vampires clashing with modern survival. Revenge, addiction, secrecy, and sacrifice run through the collection, alongside moments of poetry, erotic danger, and raw human tragedy.
Some stories are intimate and unsettling; others are violent, fast, and unforgiving. Together, they form a blood-soaked journey through history and imagination, where survival is never guaranteed and the price of immortality is always steep.
Vampires II is a celebration of the vampire in all its forms—feral, elegant, monstrous, and unforgettable.
From war-torn Europe and WWII battlefields to southern backroads, abandoned arcades, isolated campsites, and post-apocalyptic highways, these stories explore vampires as monsters, predators, lovers, ghosts, weapons, and myths. You’ll find ancient Slavic spectres, elemental creatures hunted by their own kind, bat-like horrors that stalk the night, and old-world vampires clashing with modern survival. Revenge, addiction, secrecy, and sacrifice run through the collection, alongside moments of poetry, erotic danger, and raw human tragedy.
Some stories are intimate and unsettling; others are violent, fast, and unforgiving. Together, they form a blood-soaked journey through history and imagination, where survival is never guaranteed and the price of immortality is always steep.
Vampires II is a celebration of the vampire in all its forms—feral, elegant, monstrous, and unforgettable.
397 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2026
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About the author
Kevin J. Kennedy
142 books324 followersKevin J. Kennedy is a horror author, editor, and anthologist. He is the owner of KJK Publishing and runs the bestselling 'The Horror Collection' series. He is the author of Halloween Land, The Clown and Nothing is Real.
He lives in the heart of Scotland with his beautiful wife, three cats, Carlito, Ariel and Luna, and a Pomchi called Orko. He can be found on Facebook if you want to chat with him.
He lives in the heart of Scotland with his beautiful wife, three cats, Carlito, Ariel and Luna, and a Pomchi called Orko. He can be found on Facebook if you want to chat with him.
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January 26, 2026
More Vampiric horror
If you enjoyed Vampires by Kevin J. Kennedy, then here is a treat for you. Vampires Il is currently available, more tales of those fanged fiends who adore drinking the blood from their victims.
Here are a few of the tales.
What if?
By
Gareth Rees
A woman sends her husband on an errand to get diapers and he returns as a bloodthirsty vampire.
This tale seemed average, nothing out of the traditional vampire story. However, I'm not a fan of the cliffhanger at the end. There were numerous outcomes that could have transpired, yet I wanted only one.
Jump Scare
By
Loki DeWitt
A vampire and parachuted soldier battle it out in the sky in the year 1944.
This was clever and I enjoyed the twist ending.
The Last High Score
By
C. W. Stevenson
A young man living in an abandoned arcade, lures victims for his master the vampire.
A basic theme, but in a different atmosphere, makes this a formable tale.
Blood and Marshmallows
By
Mike Salt
A vampire satiates his hunger at a camping site.
I loved the carnage and gore and the ending was crafty.
The Lucky Bride
By
William F. Gray
Vampiric activity before a wedding.
The twist ending was awesome.
Hers
By
Christina Berglind
A woman discovers her female lover is actually a vampire.
I chuckled at the vampire's demise.
Blood and Bullion
By
Matt Norman
Soldiers robbing a bank are unaware that the town is inhabited by vampires.
Action packed.
Incident in a Drugstore
Parking Lot
By
Lisa Morton
Vampires and humans co-exist with each other.
I didn't see that ending coming. I loved it.
Lullabies of Milk and
Blood
By
Jason R Frei
A vampire nurses a baby in this Jewish vampire tale.
Very eerie.
Vendetta
By
Dawn DeBraal
A vampire couple attempts to blend into society.
It reminded me of Interview with the Vampire. Cute tale.
Come One, Come All! See
A Genuine
Bloodsucker
By
Viggy Parr Hampton
A mistreated vampire at a carnival gets his revenge.
I enjoyed it.
If you enjoyed Vampires by Kevin J. Kennedy, then here is a treat for you. Vampires Il is currently available, more tales of those fanged fiends who adore drinking the blood from their victims.
Here are a few of the tales.
What if?
By
Gareth Rees
A woman sends her husband on an errand to get diapers and he returns as a bloodthirsty vampire.
This tale seemed average, nothing out of the traditional vampire story. However, I'm not a fan of the cliffhanger at the end. There were numerous outcomes that could have transpired, yet I wanted only one.
Jump Scare
By
Loki DeWitt
A vampire and parachuted soldier battle it out in the sky in the year 1944.
This was clever and I enjoyed the twist ending.
The Last High Score
By
C. W. Stevenson
A young man living in an abandoned arcade, lures victims for his master the vampire.
A basic theme, but in a different atmosphere, makes this a formable tale.
Blood and Marshmallows
By
Mike Salt
A vampire satiates his hunger at a camping site.
I loved the carnage and gore and the ending was crafty.
The Lucky Bride
By
William F. Gray
Vampiric activity before a wedding.
The twist ending was awesome.
Hers
By
Christina Berglind
A woman discovers her female lover is actually a vampire.
I chuckled at the vampire's demise.
Blood and Bullion
By
Matt Norman
Soldiers robbing a bank are unaware that the town is inhabited by vampires.
Action packed.
Incident in a Drugstore
Parking Lot
By
Lisa Morton
Vampires and humans co-exist with each other.
I didn't see that ending coming. I loved it.
Lullabies of Milk and
Blood
By
Jason R Frei
A vampire nurses a baby in this Jewish vampire tale.
Very eerie.
Vendetta
By
Dawn DeBraal
A vampire couple attempts to blend into society.
It reminded me of Interview with the Vampire. Cute tale.
Come One, Come All! See
A Genuine
Bloodsucker
By
Viggy Parr Hampton
A mistreated vampire at a carnival gets his revenge.
I enjoyed it.
January 26, 2026
Vampire, strigoi, bloodsucker, feral. Whatever you call them, this book is packed with enough drinkers of the red stuff to keep you entertained for hours. Every tale offers something different- a variety of vampire types, different ways to deal with them, even unique ways that they came to be, so there really is something for anyone. Kevin J Kennedy has once again created an outstanding collection of amazing authors in an unputdownable book.
January 25, 2026
Excellent. A brilliant mix of old and new vampire stories.
From WW2 to abroad on a well earned holiday.
Folklore and modern terror.
One of my favourite of these books and that’s hard because they’ve all been a good mix up to now.
Bring on the vamps!
From WW2 to abroad on a well earned holiday.
Folklore and modern terror.
One of my favourite of these books and that’s hard because they’ve all been a good mix up to now.
Bring on the vamps!
January 25, 2026
Scary and full of vampire horror. Excellent, one of the best anthologies put out by the publisher.
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