Real Vampires, Night Stalkers and Creatures from the Darkside

Not only do vampires exist, but they walk among us! Paranormal researcher extraordinaire and author of hundreds of books on the mysterious and unknown, Brad Steiger, reveals that real vampires are not immortal, do not have fangs or sleep in coffins, and have no fear of sunlight or crucifixes.A chilling chronicle of the often-ignored history of vampirism,Real Vampires, Night Stalkers, and Creatures from the Darksideis a shocking account of occultist rituals and the inhuman forces that influence these immortal beasts. From spine-tingling classic talesVlad the Impaler, the Countess of Bloodto stories of famous mass-murderers and their shocking, cannibalistic, and vampire-like behaviorJack the Ripper, the Zodiac Killer, Jeffrey Dahmerto hair-raising testimony from ordinary people whove encountered vampires, and finally to interviews with modern vampires themselves, this frightening collection covers them all. Not for the faint of heart, youll encounter 163 terrifying tales of the hideous wraiths and creatures that lurk in shadow, including . . .the Mexican prostitute who mesmerized an entire village, convincing them she was an Incan goddess who required human sacrifice for her magic.the three teenagers who left a trail across the South as they conducted blood-drinking rituals with animals.the mysterious Lady in Black, who draws psychic energy from men who dare approach her as she wanders through city streets and parks.the young bride-to-be possessed by an evil spirit pretending to be her recently deceased uncle.the college student who thought that he had gotten lucky when he was invited to a party by a gorgeous womanuntil he found out that the other partygoers seemed to want blood in return for their beer.Shining a light on the horrifying truth,Real Vampires, Night Stalkers, and Creatures from the Darksidedispels many myths but also confirms the truth behind several traits of real vampires. Youll encounter loathsome slashers, rippers, and murderers who do not promise immortality with their bite, only a painful death. The numerous photos and illustrations bring the text to life!