Public post in the reader discussion for Carmilla.
Mysterious women who cannot be forgotten
By cosmos_peastone
I’ve always really liked that kind of character—she’s always a woman, and there’s just something intense about her presence. I feel like I can’t help but remember how she looks and moves, even after the story’s over. There’s usually this mix of awe and mystery, and it’s honestly kind of hard not to get pulled in. I also grew up without a mother, so I’m guessing that’s part of why I end up loving these kinds of women characters. If anyone has recommendations, I’d really appreciate it!