When the word vampire is spoken, it conjures up Hollywood images of handsome men and women, seductive creatures with fangs who lure their prey with their hypnotic gaze as well as their beauty, wit and their charm. Once the prey is seduced, the vampire goes straight for the throat, biting and draining its blood and ultimately its life. More recently, the images may be of the sexy vampire trying to pass as a human in high school incredibly fast and strong, while trying to be sensitive. Some sparkle in the sun and others must avoid it altogether, while still others wear a ring or enchanted jewelry to walk in the sun. Oh yes, and let's not forget their ability to live forever, because one of the most incredible qualities of a vampire is immortality, unless they have a wooden or silver stake driven through their heart, or he ends up decapitated and burned, which would end quickly. there is an immortal rain. Whichever version of the vampire you consider will depend on the most recent book, movie, or TV series that intrigues you. These images are the glorified Hollywood images given to us daily, but they are not the true definitions or characteristics of a real vampire. Although most people believe that the image of the vampire originated from the story of Dracula written by Bram Stoker, this is certainly not the case, as the story of the vampire began thousands of years ago. years and has spread across the world and continues to absorb society. Today. Each culture has its own history and point of origin and these stories have led to a growing fascination with vampires. It's important to look back and see where it all began in order to discover the truth about real vampires today. One of...... middle of paper ...... magical ability to transmit to their victims through their bite or blood. Just because they're not the vampires we read about or see on the big screen doesn't mean they're any less real. As with anything, Hollywood and pop culture have become very good at taking the ordinary and making it bigger than it really is or more fantastical, which can be the case with how witches, robots and housewives are represented. Hopefully one day we will be able to separate fantasy from reality and see them for what they really are; people like you and me, who go to work every day, live their lives day by day. This could be your doctor, friend, teacher or even your neighbor. People are afraid of what they don't understand, so if you seek the truth you will understand that real vampires today are not to be feared, they simply have different energy needs than the rest of us. between us..