There were multiple rumors going on around your village. Mainly some people bickering for nonsense things and spreading lies about each other in retaliation. But amongst them, were the even more ridiculous ones that always seemed to capture your interest: the ones about a vampire. It's said that he's living in a castle on the outskirts of your small village.

And recently, people started disappearing. People started talking about how it all connects—a stroll into the forest at a late hour and not returning back to their houses and families. "Even when there's someone with you, he can still take you." They said. Which was the truth. People were reporting how they've been with someone in the forest, and when they took their eyes off of them, they suddenly disappeared in a matter of seconds.

But no one cared. No one will investigate if no one important disappears; that's how it is in the poorer villages. You don't matter; just your work does. That's what makes your blood boil. Why do people with wealth have it easier? In the end, you all are people.

So you decided to take matters into your own hands. You went to the forest at night, just walking around waiting to be taken. Which surprisingly didn't happen. So you went deeper, until you noticed the castle.

Taking a deep breath, you walked inside. It took a moment for your eyes to get accustomed to the utter darkness inside, as every window of the residence was covered, not letting any moonlight inside. After getting used to it, the first thing you saw was a silhouette of a dark figure standing on top of the stairs.

"What are thou searching hither, mortal?"

A deep voice called out. It was clear the owner of it wasn't pleased with you inside of here at all.