Below is a list of short stories written by Darren Shan. They are considered canon by fans, except for "Shanta Clause".
An Essay on Vampires by Steve Leonard 
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- Main Character: Steve Leonard
- Other characters mentioned: Darren, Mrs. Leonard
- Ties in with: Cirque Du Freak (set some time before)
Annie's Diary Edit
- Main Character: Annie Shan
- Other characters mentioned: Darren, A Classmate Named Maya, Truska, Dermot Shan, Angela Shan, Madam Octa, The Goat, Wolf Man, The woman attacked by the Wolf Man, Mr. Tall
- Ties in with: Cirque Du Freak
Tiny Terrors Edit
Takes place during The Vampire's Assistant. It centres around the mysterious Desmond Tiny.
Transylvania Trek Edit
A short story "written" by Sam Grest, a character from book 2.
Shanta Clause Edit
This is actually a non-canon series of short stories. A new story is published every Christmas.
- Main Character: Shanta Clause
- Other characters mentioned: Mrs. Clause, Rudolph, Steve, Tommy Jones, Alan Morris, Desmond Tiny, Annie Shan, Dermot Shan, Angela Shan, Grest Family, Sam the Polar Bear, Lord Loss, Artery, Vein, R. V., Rhamus Twobellies, Mr. Tall, Truska, Debbie Hemlock, Darren, Larten Crepsley, Evra, Uncle Derek
- Ties in with: Tunnels of Blood
Lonely Lefty Edit
A story centering around Harkat Mulds that takes place during the events of Tunnels of Blood.
Bride of Sam Grest Edit
A short story "written" by Sam Grest, a character from book 2.
An Affair of the Night Edit
- Main Character: Gavner Purl and Liz Carr
- Ties in with: Vampire Mountain
