carmilla and the girlhood horror of being chosen
Carmilla, the 1872 gothic novella by J. S. Le Fanu, understands that when you are lonely enough, a dangerous friend can feel like a miracle. It can feel like a blessing from God, even if they are really jealous amphibians who soak in blood like a tampon. Laura is nineteen. Pause. Listen to Hayley Williams’ cover of the Tegan and Sara song Nineteen right now. Come back. Now you’re in the brain of…


















