Demonic Bite 1

Traveling around the world to find my next story is what I love the most of my path in life. My family always thinks that I am rushing into danger as I go into the unknown. I love taking old myths from around the world and adding modern twists to them.

This time, I am traveling to Transylvania, towards the Carpathian Mountains. People say that the stories of vampires began in those very mountains.

"Mr. Harker, we cannot go any farther tonight." The coachman told me as we reached the village.

"Thank you," I told them as I got out and gave them a tip.

In my experience of traveling, it is always good to be nice to people but never show off how much money you have. The town looked bleak and sad as parents were taking their kids into their houses

"Mr. Harker, you best head to the inn before the sunsets. Otherwise the shadows will drag you into hell itself." The coachman said as he took his horses to the nearby stables.

I nodded my head and noticed the light on the ground. The way the sun shone across the ground made it look like it was covered in blood due to the red glow. I looked up at the forest and noticed yellow glowing eyes staring at me.

Above a group of them, there was a single pair of red eyes that felt like they were staring into my soul. I could not look away as the glow grew brighter. I forced myself to blink and the first thing I noticed was that it was fully nighttime. The second was the tall pale man standing in front of me.

He had long, flowing, curly black hair that was pulled back by a circlet of braids, His eyes were blood red, and he refused to blink as he looked at me. I could not breathe as he gave me a smile that was slowly growing.

"I take it that you are William Harker? The famous English author?" He had a deep voice with a thick accent as he spoke.

"You heard of me?" I blurted out before blushing, "I mean, yes I am."

"Come to my castle, the inn will do nothing for your inspiration." He told me as he reached out his hand towards me. "Old castles always have hidden stories within their walls." He leaned close to whisper in my ear. "Perfect for someone as curious as you."

I felt something pulling my arm, like a string, before I reached out and shook his arm.

"Thank you for the offer. Castles hold just as much history as myths do." I tucked a brown curl out of my face before continuing. "You already know my name, but I do not know yours."

"Alucard Tepes at your service."

My eyes widen when I realized that I was standing in front of the lord in the area. The main reason why I am here is that people say that the Tepes family has been cursed to be vampires.

Before I had a chance to change my mind, he took me to a carriage and helped me inside. I did not see the coach driver but it moved automatically after Alucard got seated. He was a very interesting man because I could not tell how old he was. His face said around the twenties, his outfit said thirties, while his mannerism sounded like he was in his forties.

I turned towards the window to watch the passing scenery. As we continued, I watched as the colors faded from the forest. The air grew sharper and cold, as we got closer to the base of the mountains.

"In your travels, have you ever seen snow?" His sudden question made me jump. "There is no need to be scared; there is nothing here that will harm you." I almost did not hear the last part. "Without my permission."

"No, I try to stay away from cold countries during their winter times."

"I would have assumed that English blood would be used to the constant cold weather." He had a playful smile on his face. "Or does the constant rainfall get tiring after a while?"

"I have been looking for my home away from home. I do not wish to get homesick from feeling the cold."

He kept the smile on his face, and it made his teeth look sharper, I almost thought he had fangs for a moment. I jumped again when I heard the wolves howling.

"Wolves are perfect guard dogs; they refuse to stop until their prey is captured or dead." A shiver went up my spine at the meaning behind his words.

His blood-red eyes glowed with emotion as he looked fondly out the window.

"You care for all the animal lives out there." It was a statement that slightly sounded like a question.

He gave me a look of surprise and horror at the same time.

"Of course! I am the lord here. I cannot ignore one type of subject just because the other wears clothing. Not all living creatures on this earth wear clothing."

A sad memory flashed in my head as I remembered watching two girls get stoned to death just because they were lovers. My family was one of the ones that threw stones and they grew angry when I refused. They told me that anyone that sleeps with the same gender are soulless demons and must be removed from this earth.

"Humans think that souls are both priceless and worthless at the same time." He spoke as if humans are different from him. "God-fearing people want everyone to be the same. If one person were different, then God would punish them for failing. There are very few humans that I like and I wonder if you will be on that shortlist." Before I could ask about that list, the coach stopped. "Ah, we are here."

The door opened and he stepped out first. As I went to follow him, the coach shook and I fell into the firm and smooth arms. I looked up with a red face and a heavy blush.

"I am so sorry!" I told him repeatedly as I pushed myself away. "I might have ruined your clothes. Oh, how I hate that I am clumsy. Did I step on your nice shoes? Now I am rambling over the smallest things. You must think I am stupid and dumb." He put his hands on my cheeks and my rambling stopped. "Your hands are soft."

His face softens as it looked like he tried not to laugh.

"You are an enigma, dear Mr. Harker."