Strigoi

Blood sucker, dead, predator: These are all words that can describe a vampire. There have been several vampire stories throughout the years. Each author takes and gives them different characteristics but they usually are universally described as a creature that was once human that somehow has returned from the dead and preys on living humans by drinking their blood to stay alive. Dr. John William Polidori, an English writer and physician, is said to have created the first written vampire story in his short story The Vampyre: A Tale. This story became the framework for other vampire stories and many of its elements are still true for modern vampire tales. Polidori’s success of creating a horror story are due to his techniques in creating mystery, and his ability to effectively portray the setting, plot, and characterization. Based on those successes this tale definitely should be included in literary anthologies. Though vampires’ characteristics can vary from story to story, the vampire Polidori describes, Lord Ruthven, is very similar to modern day vampires. He is described as having a “deadly hue of his face, which never gained a warmer tint” (246). This tells us that his face is always constant with the same hue of paleness. The narrator describes this hue as “deadly” foreshadowing he could possibly be part of the living dead community. Despite the deadness of his face, he is also described as “handsome, frank, and rich: for these reasons… many mothers surrounded him”…

Drop Dead Gorgeous “Come on girls, let’s hit up the farm later” said Miley, the cool girl at school, who did’nt know that I was in the stall behind her. “NO, it’s gotten out of hand” said Miley’s sidekick Latifa “you need to stop!” Miley screamed “You know what. FINE! I don’t need you, everybody at this school bows down to me anyway, and all these losers would be lucky to have me!” Both Miley and Latifa walked away in different directions, while I walked out of my stall and went away with my…

Isaiah Pov: Fifth century- A couple hundred of my Strigoi brother 's and sister 's and I sat soundlessly surrounding lifeless animal bodies, out in the forest at night. Unfortunately over the years, five leading families have hunted my kind down, they track our every move and have slaughtered many of my kind as they 've found a weapon able to kill the Strigoi: The silver stake. I then heard a battle cry sounding out through the forest, myself and the rest of the Strigoi instantly stood up and…

a dystopian story, about vampires and their guardians. The second half of this book is about how Rose comes to a conclusion about her fate. She also is dealing with her trainer, Dimitri, and her feelings of lust toward him. The story takes a dramatic turn when Strigoi, the bad vampires, enter into the so-called ‘safe’ grounds of The Vampire Academy campus. I will be discussing the search for truth, love, and identity. I will be describing Rose’s search for truth in the story. Rose is feeling…

The academy in this novel isn't any ordinary academy. The Academy is filled with different kinds of vampires, such as Strigois. Strigois are vampires who become evil by draining a victim’s blood, causing them to have an extraneous amount of strength. These vampires have the patience of no saint and the temper of a ticking bomb. They live underground, where they are hidden from sunlight and hunters – also known as guardians. Guardians are determined and motivated to exterminate all vampires. They…

Do you have a fascination for Mythology and Folklore? Do you wish you had more romance in your life? Imagine all of that packed with action to keep you on your toes. That's what Frost Bite by Richelle Mead has to offer. The main character is Rose. She is a courageous and a brave guardian, she holds nothing back. Her character takes you on a journey of a strong women that doesn't lose herself or compromise while finding her true love. She is a good friend and has a bond with her best friend.…

responsibility is falling on Tom’s shoulders. Thomas Ward is his final chance for a worthy successor, he, is the last apprentice. The plot of the story is when the Spook’s house gets burnt down so does his most prized possession, his library. So when he gets a letter from someone in Todmorden offering to sell him many books on the dark to replenish his library, he quickly agrees, so they immediately head for Todmorden. As soon as Thomas and the Spook arrive they start noticing that something is…

of their belief in the unknown and spirituality prior to Christianity. Although, the concept of the undead is not considered in Christianity, it was molded into their version of their belief system. Many Slavs believe that the body and the soul are two separate entities. The soul is ever-lasting and thus, if it does not receive a proper burial then it will come back to cause destruction for revenge. In Romania for instance, natives believe in two vampyres. The first is known as moroi; defined…