The Tomb of Sarah

When remodeling a church, the narrator is forced to move a tomb belonging to a murdered recluse rumored to have been either a witch or werewoman. Naturally, the tomb comes with a warning not to disturb it.

Upon examining its contents, the narrator is disturbed at the freshness of the corpse, considering it's centuries old. A later inspection reveals a ruddy appearance, and the battle of wits against a live vampire begins.

The Tomb of Sarah by F.G. Loring has all the satisfying elements of a good vampire story: wakeful watchfulness, midnight pursuit, and the ultimate staking. For good measure and salvation's sake, the narrator reads a few prayers over the remains, too.

Short, sweet, and online.