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You might be wondering, what's a guy called "Herman" doing in a place like this? It's simple, really: I'm a vampire hunter. Laugh if you must, but it's the truth. I won't go into great detail about my past, however I can tell you that I was born in 1940 in a small town called Galt, in Canada of all places. Ever heard of a famous, or infamous, vampire hunter coming from Canada? Or even a vampire, for that matter? Truth be told, neither have I. But we're out there. Don't look for it on a map, the town itself no longer exists under that name. Times change, names change, but the path I've taken has remained true; this struggle has taken place since the dawn of mankind, and will continue well after I am six feet under. That is, of course, if I actually get to die a natural death. No one really knows the truth about what happens to us when we die. This is in part due to the curse we long to extinguish, yet in the end, use to our advantage. At my age, I should be ready for retirement, however, I look and feel about half of what I actually am; this is thanks, in part, to the vampires I have rescued since becoming a hunter, or deliverer, as we like to call ourselves. I say rescued, because that is what I do: I rescue what remains of the human inside the vampire. When the poor man or woman, looking for eternal life, immortality, or whatever, crosses over to the dead, they're never quite prepared for what's in store for them. Most lose their minds within the first year, not being able to deal with the taking other lives. Add to that the immediate disconnection with loved ones, and the need to live a more or less solitary life, and they just can't take it. These folks tend to go the suicide route; jumping off a bridge, in front of a train, or some other means to make it relatively quick and painless. The trouble is, unless they do it right, they'll just get back up again and "live" to see another day. Sunlight doesn't do the trick, so it's not like they can just hit the beach and turn to dust. They'll just end up with a good tan; granted, it'll happen a little quicker than the rest of us. But they'll survive. So that leaves the stake. These creatures -- for they are no longer truly human -- can lose a limb, pierce a lung, or face a meriad of other injuries that would normally kill a man. You see, for the most part, their internal organs have effectively shut down, yet their heart still beats, and their stomach still digests. This is why putting a stake through the heart, or finding some other means to stop it, is the best way to rescue a vampire. This is where we come in. In my short life as a deliverer, I've been approached by a few vampires looking to help end their existence. Even though they tire of taking life, they cannot put themselves to the stake. It's almost like a built-in protective mechanism each of them has. So in coming to me, they know I'll take care of them, and see they are disposed of properly afterward. It can be quite a beautiful moment at the end, for I get to see who they really were before they were cursed. Plus, I get easy access to what I need to survive: the heart of a vampire. Call me a cannibal, if you will, but eating a vampire heart is a requirement for the job. I don't like it, and most of us never get used to the taste. But the reason for the intake of the heart is simple: it deters the aging process in humans. Again, none of us know really why, and it's not like we have a crack scientific team figuring out why things work the way they do. Suffice it is to say, it's the way it's always been, and the way it will always be. The heart carries a sample of whatever it is that keeps these creatures going, and it's enough to keep me alive past my natural expiry date. That is, as long I keep feeding on the vampires, so to speak. But of course, I don't get called upon that often by vampires looking to move on. And simply having them knock on my door, well, takes all the fun out of it...and the danger, too. I suppose I'm a little insane, being in the business that I am, but this too is a necessary requirement. What follows is a log of my exploits, as well as background as to who I am, and what we are. Why bring this out into the public, you ask? It's simple, really. I want the truth to come out about all of this; it's been going on for centuries, behind the backs of those living "regular" human lives. I was brought into it not by choice, and at times, have lived to regret it. Yet I can't leave the organization, and I'd be killed if these tales were ever linked back to me -- killed with a stake, just to be safe. For that is the way our lives are ended as well. Retirment here is permanent, and I don't know if I'll ever be ready to die, seeing what I've seen, and knowing what I know. Yet I'm ready to tell the tale. And ultimately, who is going to believe it? This work is the copyright of the author. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, modify, create derivative works, transmit, or in any way exploit any such content, nor may you distribute any part of this content, sell or offer it for sale.
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Why isn't this guy locked up?
It amazes me how hatefully stupid some people are.
We are ever striving after what is forbidden and coveting what is denied us.
It's a short story
Lilith, this is just a short story, not personally attacking you or anyone else. It's fiction. May I suggest taking a look at our FAQ, it'll explain all the different areas that comprise VO.
OOPS, lol...
Thats what I get for (cough, cough, clears throat) consuming on the job and not totally paying attention. Oh for shame the frailties or the humanoid condition, lmao. My apologies.
93s 3x.
We are ever striving after what is forbidden and coveting what is denied us.
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