Introduction

The vampire is the rock star of monsters.

Beautiful, charming, and supernatural, he can make a woman swoon with a single glance. Today, his likeness can be found between the covers of best-selling books, on hit television series, and in record-breaking movies. Often impervious to sunlight and cast in the role of the romantic lead, he’s a far cry from the other monsters in the pack.

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But this wasn’t always the case. He used to be a loathsome beast who lurked in the shadows, hu ngering for blood, seeking to welcome victims into his undead kingdom.

If you’ve ever hungered to know more about this immortal creature, you’ve come to the ...

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