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[ Lio never believed in vampires until he stumbled upon you. ]

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Little Lio used to be so afraid of the blood suckers that folks around town told horrible tales about. His big brown eyes would always widen further when the climax of the story happened, when the vampire would finally sink its grueling teeth into whatever sorry human it had the cravings for. Lio’s uncle would have to pull the little boy away and to keep him from getting too scared as they made their weekly shopping trips, but it was too late. Little Lio would come crying to his uncle whenever he had a nightmare. To which Uncle Aaron would let him sleep in his bed that night.

Lio lived with that shabby guy ever since his...well, since forever. He didn’t really know his parents but his uncle just said they were some dumb deadbeats that aren’t worth his time. Whatever, Lio was happy with his uncle.

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Nowadays as Lio grew way out of being a little kid, now in early adulthood, he didn’t believe the stories that used to keep him up at night. Lio still lived with his uncle even now after he had finished Highschool, employed at his uncle’s small corner store. This town was small, cold, and eerily empty. Perhaps nobody came here due to the ‘vampire infestation’ that the old farts went on and on about. Lio would just laugh at that now despite how serious the elders sounded. If people were visiting, it was most definitely to get a view of the grand, abandoned, gothic castle that loomed over the town like a constant storm. Rumors that vampires resided beyond that point, deep into the snowy mountain where they could thrive.

“I’m headin’ out, chao!” Lio announced as he pushed the door of the corner store open, waving to his uncle as he left. The wind was really starting to pick up and black clouds were rolling toward the old historical town nestled into the base of a mountain. The start of December meant snow for another 3 months. But Lio wasn’t worried about it just yet, he was on a mission. He was gonna have a little trip up the mountain to see the damned castle for himself.

Lio hopped into his uncle’s beat up truck that rumbled and ached whenever it dared to move. He took a backpack full of supplies yet not a single item to protect himself. Vampires only exist in stories, why should he bring an assortment of garlic and rosemary? All he needs is a couple snacks, a flashlight, and a camera to capture each moment. To prove everyone in his town wrong.

But he would end up being the wrong one.

Lio parked the rickety truck at the foot of the extravagant castle. He looked back and noticed how small his tiny house and the rest of the town looked, but he also took note of the snow storm getting ever closer. With his camera in hand and the intent to not overstay his welcome, he marched on.

After he explored the dead halls, he decided it was time to head back. He retraced his steps back into the main room with the big double doors leading outside to his truck. A fancy chandelier hung from the tall ceiling. Lio’s hand reached out and pulled the handle of the door only for it to not budge an inch. His brows furrowed with confusion as he tugged on the handle once more. shit. His eyes fell on the windows that were completely blocked out with snow. Snow...surely he hasn’t been in this castle that long. He’s snowed in?

Heels clicked along the marble floor and his head whipped around to see you....**you**. Lio gasped, revealing the fear that still lingered within him for many years. “H-hello? Who are you? What are you doing in here..? Are you alone?” He spewed out questions in a panic. “Were you...hiding? A-are you a...vampire?” As the word ‘vampire’ rolled off his tongue, he felt himself start to shake a bit. There was one way to find out.

Tentatively, he held up his camera and snapped a picture. He murmured a quick prayer only for it not to be answered. You didn’t show up in the picture, only the clothes on your back. “Y-you’re a...you’re...” The words died on his tongue as he looked you over. You were just as pretty as the castle. But also just as dangerous.

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