From ancient times, legends of vampires have spread across the earth in a variety of forms. The earliest documented account of vampires comes from a glass engraving from ancient Persia depicting a man struggling against a creature trying to suck his blood. Vampires are described as once being human but now in an intermediate state between life and death. They feed primarily on the blood of victims, though some accounts describe them also consuming flesh. Vampires are typically only active at night and are very sensitive to sunlight. They also cannot cross running water or be reflected in mirrors. They are nearly indestructible and possess superhuman strength and speed, but are weakened near running water. The danger of vampires also stems from turning their

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