Garlic cloves and wooden stakes are no match for centuries of the undead's mischief and seduction. Here are thirteen original and imaginative stories that reveal the vampiric truths behind certain historical happenings.

A look at the forgotten ancestors of the modern-day vampire, many of which have very different characteristics • Looks at the many ancestoral forms of the modern vampire, including shroud eaters, appesarts, and stafi • Presents evidence for the reality of this phenomenon from pre-19th-century newspaper articles and judicial records Of all forms taken by the undead, the vampire wields the most powerful pull on the modern imagination. But the countless movies and books inspired by this child of the night who has a predilection for human blood are based on incidents recorded as fact in newspapers and judicial archives in the centuries preceding the works of Bram Stoker and other writers. Digging through these forgotten records, Claude Lecouteux unearths a very different figure of the vampire in the many accounts of individuals who reportedly would return from their graves to attack the living. These ancestors of the modern vampire were not all blood suckers; they included shroud eaters, appesarts, nightmares, and the curious figure of the stafia, whose origin is a result of masons secretly interring the shadow of a living human being in the wall of a building under construction. As Lecouteux shows, the belief in vampires predates ancient Roman times, which abounded with lamia, stirges, and ghouls. Discarding the tacked together explanations of modern science for these inexplicable phenomena, the author looks back to another folk belief that has come down through the centuries like that of the undead: the existence of multiple souls in every individual, not all of which are able to move on to the next world after death.

I´d never really given much thought as to the precise moment that I´d fall in love with the person that I would one day give up my humanity for or to the myth about vampires being real and if someone had told me then that I´d not only discover the truth but that I would fall completely and undeniably in love with a vampire I would have told them that they were crazy. Vampires are some urban legend that people use to explain things that otherwise have no rational explanation but Lucian is a vampire and he is very real and everything that I could ever want or need and so much more. Lucian is so completely in love with me that he would die for me or kill for me if it was needed and that scares me a little. Unfortunately for us he carries with him a deep, dark secret that he´s been hiding from everyone for years. A secret that could very well destroy us both. Vampires from Lucian´s past are hunting him and now that he has devoted his immortal life to me they have finally found him and will stop at nothing to punish him for his past crimes. I love Lucian more than I thought someone was capable of loving another person. But then there’s Matt who is a vampire spy and has come here to find Lucian and create even more problems for us than we can handle. Matt is the most forth-coming vampire that I’ve ever met and maybe that’s what draws me to him but whatever Matt’s charm is ----- it has captured me, we share a connection that Lucian and I don´t and every time that Matt is near me it is becoming impossible for me to resist him any longer. I´ve finally admitted to myself that I’m in love with him and then there is my best friend Josh who is a human and whom I’ve also fallen in love with recently so now I’m caught in the middle of this mess and soon I’ll have to choose between them. In the meantime I´m caught in the middle of a mess with Lucian and a vampire named Michael from his past out for revenge who will stop at nothing to hurt Lucian including turning my friend Jill into a vampire and her hatred for me could easily end up getting me killed. Now I can only hope that Lucian can find me before my captor has a chance to replace my life with an immortal one full of darkness and blood. I don´t know if I´ll be able to choose between the two vampires and the human who are competing for my heart and if I’ll survive what has happened to me or if I´m doomed to spend forever as a vampire with the evil vampire who came back from the past looking to destroy Lucian‘s new life. Follow my story and see who will survive the events that unfold in Vampire Secrets----- a story of what happens when a vampire who has a dark past to hide, a vampire with another motive, and a human who is just trying to stay alive fall in love with a human girl who has everything to live for and possibly everything to lose including friends, family, love and possibly the ultimate sacrifice that a human can give --- my soul.

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Step into the shadows and uncover the centuries-old myths and legends that lie beneath the figure of the vampire, with this magical compendium of facts and fiction. Whether rising from a coffin in the dead of night or stalking its prey, hidden in plain sight, the vampire is one of the most alluring beings in world folklore. These undead bloodsuckers are as alive as ever in modern pop culture, from movies and books to video games and TV shows. But despite their cultural immortality, mystery still surrounds their shadowy origins. Secrets of the Vampire compiles every scrap of vampire lore into one essential volume, covering everything from famous vampires such as Count Dracula and his historical counterpart, to the vampiric aversion to sunlight and garlic and their supernatural abilities. With this lavishly illustrated field guide, decode the deathly world of the vampire. Discover the meanings behind occult symbols, the ancient origins of vampire tropes, the most powerful and frightening vampires from stories around the world, and the real people said to have inspired the grisly tales of these creatures of the night. Learn how to tell a vampire from a living person and get wise to their tricks and powers. Secrets of the Vampire is the perfect deep-dive into a fascinating figure of folklore, for any and all vampire-obsessed 9-14 year-olds.

· Are any vampire myths based on fact? · Bloodsucking villain to guilt-ridden loner—what has inspired the redemption of the vampire in fiction and film? · What is Vampire Personality Disorder? What causes a physical addiction to another person’s blood? · Are there any boundaries in the polysexual world of vampires? · How could a vampire hide in today’s world of advanced forensic science? · What is the psychopathology of the vampire? · What happens in the brain of a vampire’s victim? Si...

There’s new blood in town… Zoe Clarke’s name is on everyone’s lips. After Zoe was elected Head Witch in an upstart campaign, Moon Grove’s paranormal populace can’t stop talking about their youngblood new leader. But not all press is good press. The media that Zoe used to be part of is tracking her every move with a critical eye — and they aren’t alone. So when several of Zoe’s colleagues begin vanishing inexplicably, Zoe worries she’s bitten off more than she can chew. From the fresh-faced new king of the vampires to a powerful coalition of paranormal species demanding representation, Zoe’s certain there’s bad blood at work — and when her grandmother is the next to disappear, Zoe realizes she’ll have to pull teeth to get to the truth. Will Zoe put a stake in the captor’s plans? Or is the culprit out for blood? Vampires and Vanishings is the sixth book in the Magic and Mystery series of witch cozy mysteries. If you like vindictive vampires, persnickety paranormals, and magical murder mysteries, then you’ll love this lighthearted sixth entry in Lily Webb’s spellbinding series. Keywords: witch, witch cozy mystery, paranormal cozy mystery, supernatural mystery, paranormal, amateur sleuth, female sleuth, woman sleuth, psychic, telepathic, vampire, werewolf, cozy mystery, cozy, mystery

Welcoming you to the sick and twisted realm of horror, where your worst fears can become a reality and the unthinkable can become a fact. You will find yourself transported to a realm of darkness and fear through this collection of tales, where the unknown lurks around every corner. These tales will take you on a voyage through the macabre, the horrific, and the grotesque, taking you from zombies to haunted houses, ghosts to demonic entities, and everything in between. These stories are not for individuals who are easily frightened, but rather for those who are courageous enough to confront their anxieties and welcome the unexpected. Prepare yourself for a journey into the abyss, where the unimaginable becomes all too real, by locking the doors, turning out the lights, and locking yourself in the room. You have just entered the land of horror! On this episode, we will read 5 stories about the vampire secret society. Enjoy :) M.S.Mazzoni Editor Magic Tales

The Filthy Rich Vampires saga continues in the third installment from New York Times bestseller, Geneva Lee. Thea and Julian have made their choice, but can they survive the fallout? Experience the decadent, magical world of Three Queens, the third book in the Filthy Rich Vampires series from New York Times bestselling author Geneva Lee. Returning to the world of the vampire elite as the Solstice falls, they must navigate new dangers, treacherous allies, and morally gray friendships. The past might hold the key to their future, but to find out, Julian must face the monster he was once was—and as forgotten magic stirs in Thea’s blood, the search for answers leads to devastating consequences... With the future of the magical world hanging in the balance, tensions rising in their family, and war looming on the horizon, will their love triumph, or will they pay the ultimate price? The Filthy Rich Vampires series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Filthy Rich Vampire Book #2 Second Rite Book #3 Three Queens Book #4 For Eternity

Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today. From the now classic novels of Anne Rice, to the mega-selling series by Stephanie Meyer to the hit HBO series True Blood based on the bestselling novels of Charlaine Harris, the undead are certainly not dead in terms of books sales. Now, those curious about the history and lore of these creatures can get up to speed in the refreshed edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vampires. It provides a detailed explanation of the origins of vampires and insight into the fascination they hold in literature and belief. • Complete history and origins of this mythic creature • An explanation of the various rules that vampires exist by • A lively and exhaustive literary discussion of vampires and their importance in fiction