Through its compelling narrative, iconic characters, and innovative storytelling techniques, Dracula  not only popularized the♠ vampire archetype but also laid the foundation for countless works of horror fiction. At the heart of Dracula's impact lies♠ its creation of the quintessential vampire figure.

Although vampire stories originated under the gothic and horror genres, these stories♠ have expanded to encompass their own genre. Literature in the vampire genre includes any stories that feature vampire characters.