I couldn’t bear to part with my ring, so it’s on my right hand for now.
Despite all the craziness, it was my best Thanksgiving ever. That kiss Friday night after your mom and my mom had that stupid fight. Wow. I’m probably going to be dreaming about it for years.
Counting down the weeks until I get to see you every day,
Fern
50
December 7
Subject: Beware of the Pumpkin King
It’s late. That’s why I’m emailing instead of texting, but I had to let you know the paperwork is turned in. Movie Central is one step closer to being ours. All I keep thinking about now is what the first movie I’ll set on the shelves should be. Then my mind gets going, and I start thinking about how I’ll categorize movies. How to decorate the place. I’m getting ahead of myself, I know.
Another idea: we should make the employees dress as people from movies. No boring t-shirts and khaki pants dress code. They should have awesome costumes instead.
Maybe we should work there for a while to get things going this summer? What do you say? Will you be the Sally to my Jack? After all, we were simply meant to be.
P.S. I’ve said it a million times, but I’ll say it again–I will definitely help you move in. Just wish it was to a place of our own. Yup, I went there. What’s that annoying hashtag people use? #sorrynotsorry. Knowing you're so close but still so far away is going to kill me, Fern.
P.S.S. Christmas and New Years will be even more fun than Thanksgiving. I can guarantee it.
P.S.S.S. I’ll be sure to kiss you like that every day for the rest of forever. You brought me back to life.
51
December 8
Subject: It’s almost time for a holiday
Dear Holder,
I love being the Sally to your Jack. The only thing missing is our Zero. Maybe when we do move in together we can get a dog (yup, I went there too, and I’m not even going to pretend to be sorry).
A Movie Central summer sounds perfect. Truthfully any summer spent with you sounds perfect. I miss you. I’m sitting here outside my chem final, yet all I can think about is you. I have an entire playlist of holiday music ready for my drive home. I’m glad next winter break I’ll be making the drive with you.
Next time I call you I’ll be done with my chem final. Then the only time I have to mix chemicals the next few months is for my potions. And don’t worry I won’t use you as a guinea pig, unless it’s a love potion. I refuse to practice those on anyone else. J/K. Well kind of.
Thanks for making me your leading lady,
Fern
P.S. If we have any money left over we should take a trip together.
P.P.S. I can’t wait to give you your Christmas gift.
P.P.P.S. I am holding you to that kissing promise.
52
Jan 6
Subject: Creeper
And just like that, the holidays are over. Which means I’m left without you by my side.
Again.
This week had better hurry up. I’m ready for you to live in the same town as me again and go to the same college.
BTW, are you sure you don’t want to get a place with me instead of living in the dorms? My roommate's new best friend is sort of creeping me out. He’s got dark hair and is pasty as hell. He comes over to play video games and never leaves. Well, he does eventually leave, but you get the idea. I honestly don’t think I’ve heard him say one single word over the last three days. The guy totally creeps me out. And I’m a freaking vampire.
I swear if he comes over wearing black leather and wielding scissors for fingers I’m finding a new place to stay.
I’ve got to go. He’s staring at me again. Hasn’t anyone told this guy Halloween was over months ago?
Holder
P.S. Got a potion to speed up time...like till you get here next week.
53
January 12
Subject: Perfect roommate
Dear Holder,
You were right. Two minutes away is just too far. We will have to come up with a new plan for next year. I miss you, and I just saw you two hours ago. The only reason I’m not calling is because you’re in class, and I’d rather not get you in trouble.
I don’t have a potion to speed up time, but I do have good news. My roommate never showed. Housing emailed me with an official email telling me I get the room to myself while still paying the double rate. That’s probably a good thing. I was starting to worry I’d end up with someone obsessive and weird. Not a SWF or anything that extreme, but you know. My last roommate wasn’t bad, so I thought maybe my luck had run out. Want to come over and celebrate? You can help me set up my TV so we can watch movies tonight. You can even stay over if you’d like to use the free twin bed, or not ;)
See you in forty-five minutes,
Fern
P.S. Will you always email me?
54
January 12
Subject: Worst witch? Not you
This class blows. I can’t wait to see you. I already have a plan for next year. We’re getting a place together. On campus. Off campus. I don’t care.
Your roommate didn’t show because you’re lucky. Unless...is this a spell you did so we could be alone at least someplace? You are definitely no Mildred Hubble when it comes to this witchy business. I think you might have done something...
I expect an answer when I see you in a bit. If it’s yes and you did cast a spell to make your roommate situation so damn ideal, you’re getting some serious bonus points.
I’ll help you set up your TV under one condition: I get to pick tonight’s movie.
And what other twin bed? Can’t you make that disappear too? J/K
Maybe.
See you in twenty.
Holder
P.S. I will always email you, Fern. Even when we live together. Even when we’re gray-haired and old. Emails are where I fell for you.
Note From The Authors
To: Our Readers
From: Alyssa & Jennifer
Subject: Thanks!
Dear Readers,
Thank you for reading Potions & Fangs! We are thrilled you decided to check out Vampire Emails! Working on this project has been one of our favorite writing experiences yet.
Potions & Fangs was born from a fun writing challenge we set up for ourselves. We created characters, set out a basic framework, and then started emailing back and forth. Before long we felt like our characters waiting for another email to come. The journey was full of surprises and laughter, and we can’t wait to dive into book two!
Fun fact? Did you notice nearly every email references a movie? Sometimes we come right out and give the name and others it’s buried. :)
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Until next time in a galaxy far, far away…
Alyssa & Jennifer
Movie List
Fern and Holder’s Ultimate List of Movie References
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The Breakfast Club
August 25th email from Fern
The Lost Boys
Aug 29th email from Holder
The Wizards of Oz
August 30th email from Fern
Poltergeist
August 31st email from Holder
Harry Potter-
September 1st email from Fern
Halloween #1
September 2nd email from Holder
Titanic
September 3rd email from Fern
The Shining
September 5th email from Holder
Zombieland
September 8th email from Fern
It
September 9th email from Holder
Water for Elephants
September 10th email from Fern
Final Destination
September 12th email from Holder
Final Destination 2
September 13th email fr
om Fern
Fear
September 13th email from Fern
The Skeleton Key
Sept 14th email from Holder
Panic Room
September 14th email from Fern
Twilight
September 15th email from Holder
Donnie Darko
September 16th email from Fern
The Sixth Sense
September 18th email from Holder
Cabin Fever
September 19th email from Fern
The Exorcist
Sept 21st email from Holder
Resident Evil
September 30th email from Holder
Alice in Wonderland
October 1st email from Fern
The Invasion
October 2nd email from Holder
E.T.
October 3rd email from Fern
Dracula
October 4th email from Holder
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
October 5th email from Fern
A Nightmare on Elm Street
October 8th email from Holder
Hocus Pocus
October 9th email from Fern
Queen of the Damned
Oct 10th email from Holder
I Drink Your Blood
October 10th email from Fern
Interview with the Vampire
October 11th email from Holder
Twilight
October 12th email from Fern
Warm Bodies
October 14th email from Holder
Casablanca
October 16th email from Fern
Creature from the Black Lagoon
October 16th email from Holder
King Kong
October 16th email from Fern
The Conjuring
October 18th email from Holder
When Harry Met Sally
October 19th email from Fern
The Descent
October 23rd email from Holder
Big Fish
October 25th email from Fern
Practical Magic
November 2nd email from Holder
You’ve Got Mail
November 3rd email from Fern
Monster House
November 4th email from Holder
Garden State
November 4th email from Fern
Scream
November 29th email from Holder
Beetlejuice
December 1st email from Fern
The Nightmare Before Christmas
December 7th email from Holder
The Holiday
December 8th email from Fern
Edward Scissorhands
January 6th email from Holder
Single White Female
January 12th email from Fern
The Worst Witch
January 12th email from Holder
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Have you watched them all?
Sneak Peak
PLEASE READ ON FOR SPECIAL BONUS CONTENT FROM THE AUTHORS...
Bonus Emails
HALF LIGHT BONUS EMAILS
ALYSSA ROSE IVY
One
To: Caspian
From: Rachel
Dear Caspian,
I hate you. I don’t kind of hate you, I completely and utterly hate you. You knew the truth all along yet chose to lie to me. You lied to me day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year. If it had taken me much longer to discover the truth, I would be able to add decade after decade to that list. What I need to know is why? Why not tell me the truth? Why squeeze my shoulders and whisper supportive words while I watched images that were merely fable? Why let me believe there was nothing left? Until you can answer that question I don’t want to hear from you.
Defeated,
Rachel
Two
To: Rachel
From: Caspian
Dear Rachel,
Isn’t the answer obvious to you? Isn’t it staring you right in the face? If I had told you the truth you would have wanted to leave. You are the most curious girl I have ever known. You would have been gone by first light. Losing you wasn’t an option. It still isn’t an option. Please come home.
Missing you,
Caspian
Three
To: Caspian
From: Rachel
Dear Caspian,
I no longer know where my home is. Maybe I’ll never have one. I don’t hate you quite so much tonight. Tonight was a good night, even if I don’t quite understand why.
Wishing I had known,
Rachel
Four
To: Rachel
From: Caspian
Dear Rachel,
I don’t want you to always hate me. I need you. I guess you don’t need me anymore, but is my need enough? Or everyone else’s? Come home. This, my dearest Rachel, will always be your home.
Still here for you,
Caspian
More Info On The Half Light Series
Not everything is as it seems in the Half Light…
There’s more Rachel and Caspian in The Half Light a New Adult Sci-Fi Romance series coming soon from Alyssa Rose Ivy!
Bonus Emails
MIRROR LAKE WOLVES BONUS EMAILS
JENNIFER SNYDER
One
Subject: Happy Birthday!
Mina,
Hey. I’m not sure you’ll get this, but it’s worth a shot. Somehow I managed to lose my cell in the dorm while unpacking. Who knew I actually had this much crap? I’m pretty sure my mom bought every shittin’ thing on display at Walmart for dorm room decor.
Seriously, what am I going to do with a rapid ramen noodle maker? Doesn’t she realize the things cook in three minutes regardless of whether they’re in a contraption or a bowl of water in the microwave?
I guess I should get to the point of this email. I mentioned I lost my cell, which means I have no way to tell you happy birthday. Even if you don’t get this until after I’ve found my phone and wished you happy birthday for real, at least it’s time stamped so you can see I didn’t forget.
Happy birthday! I’m sorry I can’t say that to you in person, but I really wanted to make sure I had things settled here. There’s a small chance I might be coming to town soon, though. I’ll be sure to reach out and let you know.
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