The Abchanchu is a Bolivian vampire that is said to take the form of a helpless old man who is lost. He often asks for directions or a place to stay.

The Adze is a type of vampire that takes the form of a firefly. This little vampire is believed in African lore, and is said to dwell near tribal sorcerers, especially those of the Ewe in Ghana and southern Togo.

An Afrit is from Arabian lore and is a vampire-like spirit from a man that has been murdered.

Ala, also known as the Varcolac or Vukodlak,is a Turkish, Serbian and Greek term for Eclipse vampire. The creature is said to devour the sun and the moon, and originates from the sky.

The Alp, from German lore, is a vampiric spirit, or demon, who can shape-shift.

The Anspach Werewolf was a German werewolf case that happened in 1685. The werewolf was believed to be a returning dead burgomaster who wanted to raise havoc to Anspach, present-day Ansbach, Germany.

The Asasabonsam or asanbosam is an African vampire from Ghana lore.

The astral vampire, from occult lore, is the spirit of a living vampire or other evil entity. They can also be created by witches or sorcerers who are strong enough to project themselves out of their own bodies to attack people at great distances.

The aswang manananggal is a vampire from the Filipino lore. It is just a head with no body and organs trailing behind.

The Baital is an Indian vampire and is the older term for vetala. It is known as an evil spirit that is mischievous and goes into cemeteries, taking over a dead persons’ bodies.