It’s the start of October in Haydon Cliff, and Harker “Harry” Bellencourt is preparing for a quiet evening at his new home on Eerie Lane, mysterious next door neighbor notwithstanding, when his sort of ex-boyfriend, Abraham “Kel” Kelsing appears asking for another chance. As an unusual thunder storm rages outside, Harry finds himself giving into Kel’s persuasive charms. But then he’s forced to break off his bourgeoning relationship with Luke Seward that very night when Luke appears at his door, and later Harry is convinced he heard Luke scream.<br><br>When Harry learns Luke is seeing the neighbor next door, he becomes more concerned, as Luke seems to be acting strangely, and then Harry witnesses his neighbor possibly committing a crime, he begins to expect the impossible ... his neighbor might be a vampire.

My Neighbor the Vampire

+IBw-My sister had too much to drink last night and I called her a car to take her back to her hotel for the night. She+IBk-s returning to England tomorrow. We have identification if you need us to prove it.+IB0-


+IBw-No,+IB0- the detective said pleasantly. +IBw-That+IBk-s quite all right. Sorry to bother you, Mr. Ralston. Have a good night.+IB0-


Callahan gestured to Harry and Kel to leave the yard.


Harry did, but not before Luke lobbied a parting shot, +IBw-I don+IBk-t know what I ever saw in you.+IB0-


At the moment, Harry agreed with him. And guessed probably Kel and everybody else agreed, too.


+IBw-Um, I+IBk-m really sorry, Detective.+IB0-


To his surprise, Callahan waved that away. +IBw-Don+IBk-t worry about it. People make mistakes all the time. After some of the cases we+IBk-ve had lately, this is something I can handle. I+IBk-m just glad it turned out false.+IB0- He grinned. +IBw-Not that I ever thought your neighbor was a vampire.+IB0-


Chapter 12