A haunting anthology of vampire fiction -- one that brings a colorful new dimension to one of the world's most erotic and enduring myths. <P> <CENTER>FEATURING STORIES FROM SOME OF TODAY'SMOST POPULAR AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITERS <P> ? <P> <B>OMAR TYREE</B> <P> writing as The Urban Griot <P> The Old South falls prey to a handsome young vampire with a real taste for the ladies. Love at first bite never hurt so good. <P> ? <P> <B>ANGELA C. ALLEN</B> <P> The mafia is no match for the wicked charms of a beautiful young vampire once she's let loose on the New York City streets. <P> ? <P> <B>MONICA JACKSON</B> <P> Can a pair of fangs help a sister burn more calories? A full-figured woman goes on a thirst-quenching search for the perfect low-carb diet. <P> ? <P> <B>LINDA ADDISON</B> <P> It's a matter of life and the living dead for a half-vampire whose greatest wish is to save lives...and become human again. <P> ? <P> <B>DONNA HILL</B> <P> A sensuous vampire thirsts for something more...but can she find it without getting a dagger in her own heart? <P> ? <P> <B>KEVIN S. BROCKENBROUGH</B> <P> A vengeful vampire pushes one woman to the edge, unaware that her family secret gives her the power to fight back. </CENTER>