Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu Full Audiobook

Full audiobook - Classic Gothic horror novella Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. First published in 1872, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire named Carmilla.
Reading by Elizabeth Klett

[@ReachSkyla]

Carmilla: you're so beautiful, I want to be with you Laura: you're so sweet, my dear friend. Carmilla: I LOVE YOU Laura: same bestie!

[@Acemethyst]

Carmilla, kissing Laura, telling her she wants to spend eternity together, fighting herself just to keep Laura alive a little longer Laura, big dumb: oh you just want to be friends I'm sure

[@jostockton.]

@@Acemethyst if Carmilla was a dude you wouldn't be shaming Laura as "dumb" for a wanting to be friends 🙄

[@jostockton.]

And we stan Laura for dodging THAT bullet ♥️

[@goldfinchui1432]

@@jostockton. i feel like the commenter is more making fun of heteronormativity than laura specifically choosing to be friends. Like in the sense than people often mistake very obvious same sex declarations of love as platonic instead of romantic

[@cerys113]

@@jostockton.girl i hope u came out the closet after these comments

[@dossicationstation7097]

Can we just talk about how vastly different the pacing, writing, and plot got once the doctor and General were introduced? Fully felt like the first half was written as this gripping gothic horror with sapphic overtones, and then rapidly became "not now sweety the men are talking". Like I gotta wonder if La Fenu had someone read the partial manuscript and be like "hey dude, you're gonna get thrown in with Wilde if you don't tone it down"

[@xCr00k3Dx]

In the end, Laura still thinks of Carmilla, her companion who abused her, gaslit her, and loved her. The human woman is telling us of her nearly dying to the vampire, but at the end still wistfully wishes to hear the vampire near. We all have fucked up relationships, but it's hard not to remember some parts fondly, and yearn for what might have been if our partner had been better to us or loved ones.

[@beetrootbhumika9222]

it's important to note that Laura had a wound of loneliness, yet unheard. it is that wound that makes us negate our own better judgement and ignore the deceitful Carmila. we tend to make the same mistake Laura did in our relationships till learn to value our self

[@seanemery1917]

Don't forget KindaTV made these two as actual lovers, despite the fact Carmilla was trying to drain Laura in the original

[@weirdguy7451]

Laura: hey I get you’re a little stoic but are you every going to tell me where you come from? Carmilla: No ❤️, but you’re very pretty and I like you!

[@ziqqyziqqy]

me😁 i am carmilla

[@TadeoHerrera-r3u]

"...because I'm sure you are so tasty" 😅

[@Acemethyst]

Through multiple scenes, Carmilla has those periods of illness where where shakes and sobs, she was fighting herself to not kill Laura at that moment. Particularly in the scenes where the moon is bright, she struggles hard against her bloodlust, just to be with Laura. Carmilla must've had some form of deep love for her, as her other victims lasted three days at most, where Laura was still walking and talking at three weeks in. Maybe the most telling of Carmilla's (skewed, and unhealthy, albeit) love for Laura, is that she kisses her many times before she ever bites her... I mean, no one wins when a vampire has you in their crosshairs, but why couldn't we have this as a proper film adaptation instead of Twilight.

[@jostockton.]

It was lust. She barely knew her. And that you elevate Twilight to Carmilla by comparing them in an attempt to seem cultured is hilarious. It's actually okay for women to enjoy fluffy things. Not everything is about you and what you like ♥️

[@susanstorm7910]

@@jostockton. why are you bullying them? Like, you’re homophobic and sexist

[@susanstorm7910]

@@jostockton. YOU ARE CLOSETED AND PICK ON OUT PEOPLE AND WOMEN BC NO LOVES YOU TY GN

[@Ratchet2431]

​@@jimmyrutledge5115The fact that she only chooses female victims and plays a game of seduction that surpasses the limits of a friendship shows that this element is not overstated.

[@jimmyrutledge5115]

​@Ratchet2431 How and why do you believe that Carmilla only chose female victims? During a century of vampiric existence, do you think that Carmilla would imperil her own survival by ignoring available male victims? The story describes her as young, elegant and beautiful. Therefore, male victims could have been much more easily seduced and "drained" than females. The fact that the story focuses on two particular female victims in no way proves that Carmilla's prey would be exclusively female. However, as much of Carmilla's vampiric past is not covered in detail, the reader can, as with all novels, read and interpret according to their own discernment. Again though, great story, however one differs on interpretation.

[@orangeujealous6684]

Carmilla: You are mine. You shall be mine. You and I are one forever. 😘😘😘 Laura: Are we related?👁️👄👁️

[@cerys113]

makes me worried for laura like girl what family member is saying that to you 😭

[@felimuller909]

Prologue: 0:09 chapter 1) 1:53 chapter 2) 13:47 chapter 3) 31:15 chapter 4) 47:53 chapter 5) 1:11:46 chapter 6) 1:20:10 chapter 7) 1:29:26 chapter 8) 1:42:38 chapter 9) 1:50:13 chapter 10) 2:01:01 chapter 11) 2:07:34 chapter 12) 2:18:18 chapter 13) 2:28:47 chapter 14) 2: 39:48 chapter 15) 2:50:11 chapter 16) 2:58:24

[@trash-lc5rt]

ThankS

[@sarahaubrey320]

Thank you

[@Kaizr64]

Thank you so much

[@Cici2017]

bless you

[@Victori.A1]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@justonefyx]

Man, this voice actress is so great. The way she reads the characters is so different to how I read them in my head. She gives much more dept and interest to these characters the way she reads them.

[@lenahonigtopf]

I love listening to Elizabeth Klett. I just listened to the entire Jane Eyre book read by her. Her readings are flawless.

[@GaryCrossey]

Thanks for that - I am completely going to listen to that next.

[@_afracturedmind_]

I love 19th century literature. This is such a beautiful piece.

[@DiamanteDea]

theb est

[@keymusic29]

I agree

[@andrewbates8076]

Then please tell me that you have read "Frankenstein" (Mary Shelley), which in my opinion is the best book ever written - probably the earliest 19th century you could get... (1818) 50 years before this, 70 years before "Dracula". If you have, then well done. If not, then off with you and return whenst though hath!

[@lilliansunshine7499]

Carmilla: I live through your life and you will die for mine... I will have you with me in love or hatred yet I will have you... I will be with no one unless it is you... Laura: oh Carmilla having one of those nonsense fits again you're so funny

[@TheLostAirbender]

Omg this part cracked me up 😂

[@youaremagick5935]

Am I the only one who's read the book, but never heard of the series until reading the comments?

[@williamwebster7985]

Nefari Subliminals no, you are not. I read this first, and didn’t even know of a series. Bet the book is much superior.

[@fangirlforbooks7533]

I've never heard of the book until I decided to talk notes on vampires, werewolves and other monster. I found out that this was one of the books that inspired Brom Stroker

[@saeleos]

@@williamwebster7985 the series is completely different and it's an unfair comparison as the series is heavily routed in the subtext between Carm and Laura

[@AnthroFiend]

I read the book first, then watched the series, I love both, as well as the movie versions of the story.

[@starfire1]

Knew about the book for years but only just read it. Go online to find reviews on it and find crap about some Web show

[@cerys113]

oh to be in a world where carmilla was able to hold back and just let herself be in love w laura and didnt continue trying to kill her 😞

[@aussiejubes]

Great narration. Had to "read" this for my gothic & spec fic unit for uni. Despite knowing exactly what was going to happen from the get-go it was an entertaining listen, like an old timey radio show. I don't think I'd have enjoyed it 20% as much had I read it, given it's predictability. But with a cuppa & a biscuit & it's been a lovely listen.

[@ronan6871]

Same here! Listening to this for uni with a cup of coffee and my sketchbook made for a really calming evening 😌

[@aussiejubes]

@@ronan6871 you're not studying through Griffith are you?

[@Tenebriel]

I have to read this for my Irish Literature class, so this is very helpful. Also, it's amazing that the narrator speaks very clearly so non-native speakers like me can understand everything. Thank You! :)

[@riel4553]

"...eating unripe fruit, or doing any of the fifty foolish things to which young people are supposed to be prone." wow, so daring!

[@Thenoobestgirl]

I find myself needing to see that list

[@Poedancing]

Just finished Elizabeth Klett’s reading of Lady Audley’s Secret. When I started this and heard “reading by Elizabeth Klett” my heart fluttered 😭❤️

[@HyperActive7]

I never knew this novella existed until someone told me about it and I have to say it is more of a romantic horror almost akin to Dracula except with a more compelling base of characters. This was well worth the three hours of listening I did from hood to trunk because you feel like Camilla is manipulating everyone into her spell and what of her mother who was the obvious villain who was scouting out her daughter's victims by fabricating a story of her being hurt to lure in the victim of her affections.

[@m.ataulaleemsiddiqui9545]

Simply Beautiful.. Reading is hard for me so I decided to listen. Elizabeth Klett did a great job.

[@noahs.6209]

Wow I didn't remember Carmilla to gaslight Laura that much.

[@lonetardigrade]

Finally getting around to the book! I'm going to be picturing Natasha and Elise....

[@Sci-Fi-Punisher]

Tardigrade & Snake Same

[@DiscoGoesOn5067]

Soooo who's gonna write the fix-it fanfiction where Lara is grown up and Carmilla returns and they live happily ever after while killing people together?

[@Noaartetc]

Wow!!! Marvelous story! I loved it! Great narration! ⚢ 🧛‍♀️ !!!

[@frydfish4934]

i never understood why straight people could like toxic relationship. now... just saying...... i mean... Carmilla could

[@Karolina-dr8du]

Part that I adore: 52:04

[@beepot2764]

Absolutely wonderful reading!

[@ahhuhhh9785]

This is v gay and I love it

[@k80_]

We love a good romantic friendship

[@TadeoHerrera-r3u]

Not gay love story at all, you should read it again 😅

[@beetrootbhumika9222]

it's not a story of love between women. it's a story of manipulation that is not heterosexual. Carmila is an opportunistic deceitful manipulator

[@_spilled_milk_pro-champion3871]

@@TadeoHerrera-r3uThey didn’t say it was a love story, they said that it was gay. It’s not a love story, but it’s very homoerotic.

[@mariadelcarmenperezdavalos4155]

Ohhh shit... The baron is a vampire!!!!! In 1:24 carmilla said that she was wounded by a cruel love, and at the end the baron's "decendant" said that the baron was in love with millarca

[@readingtherapy8376]

I think she meant she was betrayed by the Baron. He did bury her.

[@annafirth6738]

Yeah, guy's a vamp. They didn't actually solve the problem if Laura died after her account was given.

[@matthiasgraf1232]

Wow, simply gorgeous the way you’re reading this! And you have got a very warm, beautiful voice! Thank you for sharing, and best wishes from Switzerland😊

[@Odzerful]

Fantastic narration!! loved it ❤

[@missflecha6084]

this was excellent, narration and story

[@TeamBreezyWilliams]

Would be better if this was read by Elise herself featuring dialogue by Natasha.

[@juliettep.5934]

if all of it were read by natasha i would listen to it every night.

[@Sci-Fi-Punisher]

Very Lit YES! PLEASE!

[@time2pretend813]

+TheRedCurtains same

[@elizaworthless9341]

They've just released chapter one with Elise reading it on kindaTV

[@BOWYO]

*here bcs of carmilla series*

[@ivanaruzic9071]

Yaas

[@breweezyo_o3325]

OMG i just found out that carmilla is an actual book wtff. Time to imagine elise and nat:)))

[@Norahq]

Love her voice.

[@seanedwards7755]

Beautifully read and a wonderful story. Really enjoyed it. Many thanks for posting.

[@Worldwidefloodzie]

SPOILERS! I feel such a lack of closure with this ending😭 they put so much time and detail into the relationship between carmilla and Laura and then they just killed carmilla without a single word. I so badly wanted there to be some sort of confrontation or even just a dying speech of some sort… like she basically was killed in her sleep (except she seemingly woke up to cry out in pain) but there was noooo closuree😭😭😭😭 I was literally on the edge of my seat, waiting for Laura to put the pieces together and have to face carmilla. Like it was just like, carmilla was a strange girl and then in the flick of a second BOOM she’s a vampire and also dead…no last words no time to process…damn… still liked the book tho🫶😔 fly high carmilla (or low tbh)

[@masterofroasts1209]

Here cause of carmilla the series

[@hannahbutton1883]

Beautifully read :)

[@brendaleverick3655]

I read this book as a teenager, and loved it! 🧛🏻‍♀️

[@floraribeiro2242]

this is just so pretty

[@andrewmartinez9372]

Can I just ask.....how is this story not just as known as Dracula?

[@derutceldoor7410]

Queer erasure :((

[@jostockton.]

@@derutceldoor7410 ...what

[@susanstorm7910]

@@jostockton. if it’s LGBTQIA, they hide it

[@mariavaleriaperezsolis2837]

Dracula was after this

[@carmencaldera5834]

Dracula was written 25 years later.

[@todeepinthefandomd1453]

This was very intriguing! Thank you for posting!

[@Runicopal666_]

This is so beautiful auuuooooggghhhhhhh

[@clivehandforth3531]

Damn I want vampire lesbian protagonist.

[@lineanhj1880]

I was kinda scared in bed at 2 am lisening to the nursery story, but then i remember if it would happen to me it would still be natasha negovanlis and I wouldnt mind.

[@ChloetheGaymer]

Here cause of Carmilla web series.

[@lucyhellier5410]

Same

[@bettina1244]

same

[@yis8l]

same

[@linwoodsly7101]

Excellent story telling

[@Worldwidefloodzie]

Carmilla: I’m madly in love with you! Laura: is this possible I wonder?? Are you perhaps a boy in a wig?

[@nimortica]

Thank you so much💗

[@essayprometheus]

Bookmark: 40:25

[@ThisIsYourGodNow]

at 6:29 she says among us

[@cerys113]

carmilla using the fake name millarca is so funny like girl u could’ve been a little more secretive

[@BOWYO]

1:25:05

[@winneythephoo]

Found from the visual novel

[@samliedtke578]

1:49:47 nothing could be more beautiful than her what?

[@TheLostAirbender]

I put on the subtitles to see if that would help and it said "than her tents" ✨ ⛺⛺ ✨

[@nanb4146]

Bookmark 1:50:11

[@RachhLovesYooh]

31:20

[@ducktalesstan]

1:16:26 bookmark

[@jostockton.]

Some of these comments are a little embarrassing lol Great narration though

[@Sukuun]

35:13 Yo, why you gotta be racist, dawg?

[@ulquiorraschiffer1956]

Sukuun lmao!

[@sophian9105]

Because it’s the 19th century😂

[@nearlythere589]

Exactly 😒😒😂 like WTH???? I thought about it potentially having racist parts before I started reading. But damn.

[@poetryjones7946]

This was written over 100 years ago.

[@whatsaqueentoagoddess]

Mad unnecessary

[@JackKendaddy_tangerine]

Bookmark; 13:45

[@nonpossessed1971]

she actually sounds like natasha!!

[@MissMarchGirl]

44:03

[@arahal-shabanah2106]

How dare they kill Natasha like that! I’m so upset!

[@AashaFarah]

2:30:30

[@arahal-shabanah2106]

wait so does Camilla live in the end? I’m so confused

[@_.spi_mi_se]

She does not.

[@comradecam9530]

How many people do you know have survived decapitation?

[@arahal-shabanah2106]

Mr_ Cam she was decapitated?! wow i def missed that. lol.

[@littledamnschoolgirl]

That was pretty much the goal of the story ;) you can read carmilla as Lauras emancipated alter ego which gets destroyed by others. Laura will go on with a chaste secluded life but can't help remembering "the other" (but there are other ways to read that story)

[@naomisalas5535]

19:30

[@albarodriguez947]

Ok but I was read and listening to it but uhm at 35:16 there’s a questionable part that’s not in the book is it because my version is censored or is the narrator racist?

[@apex2000]

Probably

[@benadrylcabbagepatch2527]

Your version is probably censored, this book was written in the nineteenth century and the nineteenth century was racist af

[@itsa-mea-marion7653]

Don't shoot the narrator

[@wiktoria2982]

20:00

[@Liboo52]

58:17 The Funeral Scene

[@MariaAnimallover]

Has Carmilla ever been made into a movie (apart from horror) I would love to watch it if so. When I search on KZbin all that comes up is what looks like some stupid Disney TV series....

[@MariaAnimallover]

I mean Hammer Horror

[@BlazeNFitness]

I only know the web show sorry, saw something with girl from harry potter and carrie but don't think its real.

[@MariaAnimallover]

Such a shame. I think there might be a foreign language movie but I can't find it Thank you:)

[@knight671]

Maria A Actually the Web Series is quite good. It's a dark comedy and is highly recommended to watch now that the second season is premiering June 2nd.

[@grimsnark4849]

Maria A The 1970 AIP film The Vampire Lovers is loosely based on Carmilla.

[@waggishroot1773]

52:00 woahh

[@_.spi_mi_se]

Bro, thanks, I was trying to find exactly this part

[@minholee2669]

thx

[@RukiaKuchiki198]

30:15

[@_thyshj2435]

Ch 12. 2:22:10

[@Thenoobestgirl]

🧛‍♀️

[@seanemery1917]

Remember when Carmilla was a villain and a corrupter of innocence? I remember

[@susanstorm7910]

Misogynistic man with a small pecker

[@seanemery1917]

@@susanstorm7910 That must be what you want to be, except possibly misandric instead

[@susanstorm7910]

@@seanemery1917 aww. Sorry, I don’t talk to pig-heads :)

[@seanemery1917]

@@susanstorm7910 I'm not going to feed an immature troll, so shoo

[@cerys113]

she still is. her being a villain in love with who she wanted to kill doesnt make it less horrific. its just homoerotic. no one is telling you its a happy love story lol…

[@sigh3921]

Books Mark's 12:19

[@sigh3921]

20:58

[@trixietoasty237]

47:55

[@LukasKnife]

Girl cute gay yes girls vampire lesbians love gay

[@estheromoyele3321]

happy Pride yall 👹❤️

[@theodorewebster611]

13:45

[@dreyaalexandra551]

1:33

[@Myathewren]

1:03.12

[@meowmeow7478]

Chapter 3 is so gay i love it

[@axstorm2191]

castlevania.

[@talkindurinthemovie]

Castlevania

[@cerys113]

oh so they made out but its totally not gayyy

[@patchworkstudios5209]

2:17

[@mateip2918]

🔖2:44:23

[@taylarobinson3157]

31:10❤

[@jung.o.2080]

1:49:43 lol

[@einentiva]

2.18

[@AncientRylanor69]

i9

[@einentiva]

1.19

[@einentiva]

2.00

[@einentiva]

36.13

[@einentiva]

47.57

[@isabellearaujo8991]

My bookmarks:

[@isabellearaujo8991]

38:17 this kind of reminds me of Emma and her solitude without friends to accompany her

[@isabellearaujo8991]

41:03 KKKKKKKKKKKL CARMILLA É ESPERTA DEMAIS VEI, ela simplesmente meteu o uno reverse card 😂

[@isabellearaujo8991]

44:50 passada com o modus operandi dela kkkk, já se fez amiga de infância com esse papinho

[@isabellearaujo8991]

45:28 “the sense of attraction immensely prevailed” HAHAHAHAH AMAMOSSS

[@isabellearaujo8991]

A Carmilla andou para que a Katherine pudesse correr

[@milkasgachastuff9030]

bookmarks:

[@milkasgachastuff9030]

21:20

[@caramelbats1200]

Spoiler- The babe is dead!! DX