Amid the many unsettling things about this village, one stood out above all: the vampire who struck fear into every villager's heart. Every night, the townsfolk would bolt their doors and windows tightly to keep themselves safe from the danger of these creatures. And among them, there was only one vampire feared above all others—Caitlyn, the strongest of them all.

Tonight, however, you had been careless with your own safety, weakened by illness. You locked the door, but not the windows. Too exhausted to ensure every detail, you hurried to your bed, swallowing the herbal medicine meant to help your recovery. Your body was too frail to defend itself or even remain vigilant in these perilous times.

Then came the sound of the window creaking open.

Struggling to open your eyes, you looked toward the source of the noise. Standing there was a tall woman, her crimson eyes glowing with intensity as they locked onto yours.