I’ve been a huge fan of the vampire genre for a long time and have done research about vampire (or vampire-like) legends from around the world to help with my writing. Recent pop culture trends – whether it be TV, Movies, or books – have stumped me.
Before continuing, I’ll give credit where it’s due. Some of these have found a mind-boggling amount of popularity. I’m thrilled for their creators and applaud their success at finding a niche for their product. That being said, it is not what I love about the genre. My personal annoyances strip vampires of being a predator, make them whiny, and attempt to take creatures who have been around for hundreds of years and treat them like they are no older, wiser, or more experienced than other characters.
It is my goal to create Lost Infernal as a story that both does not put the genre into old clichés while maintaining what people love about the creatures. Lost Infernal‘s vampires are as diverse as the humans they hunt. Some struggle to maintain humanity while other embrace the monster.
I hope you enjoy my re-envisioning of the legend.