Dracula

I have always had a fascination with vampires thoug I'm not sure why. I remember dreaming about Dracula's castle in 2nd grade but I don't think I had read any vampire-related books or seen any vampire-related movies. I don't know how I was introduced to them.

Until recently I hadn't really watched vampire movies or read vampire books, I liked to search for myths from different cultures telling about vampires. I researched Dracula and discovered that he is descended from Prince Vlad Tepes 'Draculea', a 15th century super-bad guy (whether you were enemy or family).

I would like to point out that yet another super-bad guy has stupid looking facial hair...

If you're interested Vlad please see the link above, it's back to vampires for me :)

Vampires, as most mysterious beings, have many different explanations, characteristics, weaknesses, etc. depending upon whom you consult. In my mind they are the perfect predator, strong and fast yet seductive. They can frighten their prey or seduce it to its own demise. Yes, they are evil, but the very coolest sort of evil.

Vampires should be the epitome of grace and hotness.

I have begun reading Dracula (free download from Borders for ereaders :D hooray free books!) and, thus far, my picture has mostly been true. However, it does bother me that in mysterious- creature- type stories those who suspect the 'monster' constantly allude to it without just telling everyone else what they saw.

Communication: lack of it will get you killed by funky monster things.
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