A Diverse Dracula Whychoose Retelling
Craving a fresh take on Dracula? An ancient Black vampire leaves behind his crown for peace in Maine. There he falls for Jonathan, Mina, and Lucy, but when a rogue vampire threatens their happiness he must choose between love and power in this steamy inclusive gothic romance.
The Origin Of A Vicious Thirst
Even as a kid, I always had a fascination with vampires, and later that developed into a love of gothic horror. I started with watching a lot of vampire movies and then reading Dracula by Bram Stoker.
And the one thing that really stuck with me was that all of the vampires were white and cishet. This really bothered me, but it wasn’t until I started re-reading Dracula and then later on re-watching Sophia Ford-Coppola’s version of Dracula that I began to express my queer polyamorous interpretations of the characters.
In particular, Dracula, Mina, Lucy, and Jonathan. The idea wouldn’t leave my head, and so one day I just opened up Notion and started to outline what later became A Vicious Thirst. I have been so thankful to have this serial that started off as a lark become so beloved by my readers.
— Georgina Kiersten (Jasper Hyde)
Author of A Vicious Thirst
Death Is Not All That Is Cracked Up To Be
Dracula is an ancient vampire that has no shortage of power and riches. Yet, after centuries of reigning over his people, he grows tired of the drudgery of vampire politics. After his brides leave him and his closest advisors betray him. Dracula leaves the vampire court behind and starts over in the last place someone can find him: Raven Hill Maine.
A Search For Something More
Jonathan Harker has come a long way from the penniless orphan he used to be. He is an up-and-coming attorney with a beautiful fiancé and the stunning heiress Lucy Westenra in their bed. Jonathan knows that most men would be overjoyed with his lot in life, but Jonathan can’t help but feel like something is still missing.
When Drake Alucard, a rich and enigmatic European man comes to town, Jonathan is immediately captivated by the sexy enigmatic stranger. Drake is a client who is way out of his league, but Jonathan can’t help but give into the undeniable attraction between them. Yet the deeper he falls, the deeper that both Jonathan and his lovers are pulled into a dark world of sensuous delights and immense dangers.
Included In This Serial:
- All Black Cast: Dive into a rich, diverse world where Black characters take center stage.
- Monstrous Vampires: Experience vampires who are both terrifying and seductive.
- Power Polycules: Delve into the multifaceted relationships of a polyamorous relationship, where love, power, and passion converge.
- High Heat: Intense, steamy scenes that will leave you breathless.
- Asexual Female Main Character: Follow a nuanced, asexual character who defies typical romantic tropes and finds love on her own terms.
- Fat Female Main Character: Celebrate fat positivity with a beautiful plus-size female lead who owns her desires.
- Non-binary Main Character A captivating non-binary protagonist who challenges gender norms.
- Dark Romance: A love that is messy, complicated, and dangerous.
- Morally Gray Character: Encounter a Dracula who isn’t just a villain or a hero, but a deeply flawed, complex figure grappling with power and love.
Content Warnings
Blood Drinking
Explicit Violence
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Implied Sexism
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Non-explicit Corrective Rape
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Murder
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Decapitation
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Slut Shaming
Dubious Consent
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Attempted Non-Con
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The Main Players
Drake Alucard
A Chaotic Non-binary Bisexual
Drake, a Nubian slave turned vampire during Thutmose I’s reign, ascended to the top of vampire society, eventually killing the reigning Dracula to claim the title himself. After centuries of power, he was nearly overthrown by his generals, and then abdicated his throne to his adopted sister, Carmilla. Drake then retired to Raven Hill, Maine, leaving his brides behind.
Jonathan Harker
A Bisexual Without A Clue
Jonathan Harker, a junior attorney was born and raised in Raven Hill, Massachusetts. After overcoming a challenging childhood, he earned a scholarship to an HBCU. After law school, he returned home, married his childhood sweetheart, Mina. Currently, he is secretly in a polyamorous relationship with both his wife and Lucy Westenra.
Mina Harker
A Fat and Fierce Bisexual
Mina Harker, the quirky plus size librarian at Raven Hill Public Library. She has a passion for true crime and solving mysteries. Mina is married to Jonathan Harker and in a polyamorous relationship with both her husband and their best friend, Lucy Westenra.
Lucy Westenra
A Token Asexual
Lucy Westenra, heiress to a prominent Raven Hill family, defies expectations with her fierce independence and intelligence, often underestimated because of her beauty. Despite her parents’ disapproval, she formed a close bond with Mina and Jonathan and now shares a polyamorous relationship with both, determined to live life on her own terms.
What Readers Are Saying About A Vicious Thirst
This diverse retelling of a classic horror tale is a mix of exhilarating, erotic, dramatic, and violent. It wastes no time dragging you into the story. The clash of personalities between a more docile Johnathan Harker,Author , Flowers for a Vinok, R an assertive and powerful Alucard, a charismatic and quick witted Lucy and a protective and endearing Mina will leave you wanting to see more of each character and their dynamics with each other. The erotic scenes are plenty, and there are plenty more to come, and while the heat is high, there is a strong sense of consent and healthy BDSM. I appreciate the unique take on vampires, the worldbuilding and the poking at overdone tropes—it’s more than refreshing. The representation of various sexualities and gender is also very well done, an asexual Lucy, a nonbinary Alucard, identities we don’t see nearly enough of in queer fiction, let alone fiction broadly. And lastly, as a personal thing, I appreciated the bits of Romanian in Alucard’s dialogue. Outside of Eastern European writers, it’s rare to see Eastern European lead characters especially featuring any touch of linguistics.