When I first read Bram Stoker's Dracula, I fell in love. And then the movie in 1992,
( or '94, I forgot xx;) with Gary Oldman and Winona Ride made me realize what a masterpiece the work was.
I've always been a fan of the Castlevania games, especially Symphony of the Night, and my fascination with vampires has only grown stronger. Watching how the Lord of all Vampires has evolved since Nintendo Entertainment System's "CASTLEVANIA"
(Akumajou Dracula: Demon Castle Dracula in Japan) has made me realize that the legends never truly die. From Mathias Cronquist to Soma Cruz, the tale of the revered vampire "Dracula" adapts itself to every time, to every country. Even Russia's 'Nosferatu' relives the story of a bloodsucking fiend in a horrible dark castle.
Yet through all of my readings and studies, I've not managed to find an actual tale of a vampire from Japan. Myths of how to tell a vampire from a human, and how to kill and seal a vampire are one thing, but until this day I've not read a story of one.
So I myself sat down and began to write one that I thought true vampire fans could enjoy. Please let me know what you think of my work when you finish. Your criticism and constructive comments are much welcomed. n.n;
-Elizabetha of Tepes