Author Delilah Devlin

WSA 2025 Entry!! *** Noah was a nobleman. An orphan. Born with an empty constitution, he was pretty much useless…Until he realises the World’s Greatest Secret. The verse they were living in— It was a freakin fantasy novel. And the worst part? He was supposed to be the villain. *** “Hehehe— So what? I just have to substitute someone in my place…Yes!” “All I have to do is to hire a Villain.” ***

Being the author of the breakout novel, Gates of The Primordials, Jarren Fletcher did not care about the constant critiques claiming he had a habit of treating extra characters as mere plot devices, creating and then dumping them once they’d served their purpose. To Jarren, it didn’t matter. Extras were just that—extras. All that mattered was the main character. But Jarren never expected to wake up in his own story, reincarnated as one of the meaningless, disposable extra characters, Deremiah Morcant—a coward who took his own life to escape the perilous challenges of the Gate Trials. Now, Jarren has to face those deadly challenges himself in the body of a weak, insignificant extra. He must find a way to survive in the rules of the dangerous world he had created, whilst also trying to save it. But time is running out. The next Wave is coming, and so are the paragons.

In the depths of the void, a godly relic that has been there since the dawn of time got bored and decided to entertain itself. It witnessed the birth of the first universe, which right after birthed millions of others alongside it. It saw people emerge from these universes wielding power that could destroy stars with a flick of their hands, demolish galaxies with a few words, and abolish universes after comprehending the element of the void. On Earth, Yasuo, a reincarnated demon arts grandmaster now reincarnated as a regular young man, lies bored in his bed, thinking about this world's various confinements. The next day, he opens his eyes only to find himself carrying a "Godly Relic." As a bottom-dweller, Yasuo could only rely on the "Godly Relic" And his past experiences to travel through countless worlds and spread the entrance of his Holy Land, determined to grow stronger. NO ROMANCE AND HAREM! ------------------------------------------------- --------------------Rewards-------------------- 50 Power Stones= 2 Bonus Chapter 10 Golden Tickets = 2 Bonus Chapter

【Single female lead or no female lead, don't read if you mind this】 【Infinite flow of intelligence】+【Whimsical tales】+【Word games】+【Joker People Literature】 Core of the power system: Text composition↓ A piece of "rock", a sheet of "skin", forms the character charm, "broken", which can shatter thousands of things. 【Scene Display】: When encountering a zombie, you just need to carry rice and scatter it. "Corpse" plus "rice" transform into a large mosaic, instantly turning the enemy into nothingness. *The instances involve 【Animal park rules tales】【Prison mirror】【Logic people】… —————————— "Is it time to delve into instances and uncover more monster tales?" Author Yu Liang, still groggy, sat at the computer, stretched, and casually drafted a leave application. 【Slacker Note】 My nephew is born. I am taking a day off^_^

Revenge, Becoming the strongest, living a wholesome life, protecting the world? Nope, I was just curious. Curious about what the world would be like if there wasn't a single main character. I have always hated main characters who take all the spotlight for themselves and make a fool out of everyone just because they can; I wanted a world where everyone can be a main character. A world where the antagonist can kill the protagonist, a world without a protagonist. I always thought that it was an impossible task... however, fate wasn't as cruel as everyone thought it to be. Or, maybe I was just lucky... Lucky enough to get a second chance. Lucky enough to create a world where everyone can be a protagonist of their own story (Maybe not everyone, but I tried my best), a world without a protagonist. --------------- Join the discord server. https://discord.gg/BaP4c8b8Vq The timeline will be determined through the votes of the readers in the server.

CONTENT WARNING: CONTAINS SEVERAL DARK THEMES, LIKE DEATH & GORE. (Read with Caution.) The female lead may or may not be cruel. (Roast her with caution) _________ The art of revenge is often a slow burn - calculated, patient and emotionally restrained. But what happens when vengeance strikes instantly? After being banished and dethroned as Luna by her pack Veronica Gordon is betrayed by her fiance' and is brutally murdered by him and his lover,her body shredded for organ trafficking on the eve of her wedding. Death should have been the end,but Veronica defies it, striking a deal for a second chance. Bound to the site of her demise and granted the powers for her revenge, she transforms the place into Delilah's Inn,an establishment named after the infamous biblical seductress. Her mission is clear: lure and destroy cheating men and their accomplices. Centuries later, Delilah's Inn becomes a legend, immortalised in a mysterious novel with only 200 copies printed every five years. Adonis Callum, a 23 year old university student and devoted fan of the tale, devours every edition. But his obsession takes a grim turn when he meets the same fate as Veronica - betrayed and murdered by his lover. Instead of passing on, Adonis is sent to the Inn by The Grim Reaper,who hopes to expedite his soul collection. Yet Adonis,with his innocence intact, proves immune to the Inn's seductive power. To escape and reclaim his life, he strikes an unlikely deal with the Grim Reaper: make Veronica fall in love with him - a woman whose heart has been dead for over a century cursed to feel nothing but cruelty. As Adonis navigates the sinister politics,lies and anguish entangled within Delilah's Inn, he must decide if his freedom is worth breaking through Veronica's icy facade - or if her revenge will claim him too. ______ TROPES: •— Werewolf. •—Dominant FL. •—Isekai x Transmigration. •—Dark Romance. •—Betrayal x Revenge. •—Slow Burn. •—Horror?(I'll leave that you to decide) •—Boss × Employee relationship. •—Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine. •— Possessive x obsessive. •— Morally Grey FL. ______ Recommended Reading Theme: Dark. Recommended Reading Font: Lora, cardo Or Merriweather. _____ EXCERPT: I walked into the room, my chest still heaving as I stopped in front of her. She sat there, calm and unbothered, as though she hadn’t just spilled blood in the lobby like it was her second nature. Her crimson-polished nails clicked rhythmically against the smooth table. Her gaze was fixed on the open book in front of her—a book she hadn’t turned a single page of all morning. “I see you love standing, Adonis.” Her voice was calm, almost too calm. She didn’t bother looking up. “It was just a hug, Veronica,” I said through gritted teeth. “You shouldn’t have done that. Maya has served you loyally for years—” “Until she touched what is mine.” Her voice sliced through my words, sharp and absolute. I laughed bitterly, shaking my head. “What’s yours? What’s the point of being yours when you treat me like… like I’m nothing?” The book slammed shut with a deafening clap. She rose to her feet in one fluid motion, every step toward me deliberate, predatory. Her eyes met mine, cold and unrelenting. “No one touches you but me, Adonis. Good, bad, whatever label you want to slap on it—I don’t care.” My breath caught in my throat, but I forced myself to hold my ground. “That’s not love, Veronica.” She tilted her head, a cruel smile tugging at her lips. “Love?” She laughed, soft but sharp, the sound laced with mockery. “Don’t insult me.”

They Weren't Just Hot Aliens; They Were Beast Men Too~~~ ———————————— ————————— She was just an overworked, underpaid author who fell asleep mid-chapter, only to wake up as a maid in her own novel. The bad news? She was stuck in the castle of three insanely attractive alien lords—brothers whose powers could crush her without a second thought. The worse news? In a world where females were considered average at best, she’d somehow made herself the most stunning woman alive. Now, every jealous (and shockingly hideous) female wants her dead, while the lords won’t stop eyeing her like she’s their next meal. Her “insider author knowledge” should’ve been her golden ticket, but the plot? It wasn’t behaving. She’d written them as hot aliens who could transform into beasts—snakes, lions, and cheetahs, to be exact. But something about seeing it up close felt…different. The predatory gleam in their eyes, the way their movements blurred the line between man and beast—it was intense, overwhelming, and nothing like she’d imagined while typing away at her desk. Was this how her characters had always been, or was the world she’d created starting to twist itself into something new? Was this supposed to happen? Did the world start glitching? Or had her subconscious added “hot alien shapeshifters” without consulting her? She didn’t know anymore, and honestly, she was too hungry, sweaty, and irritated to care. One brother craves her touch like she’s his personal drug. Another seems dead set on breaking her spirit. And the third? He’s got a dark secret that feels like a ticking time bomb, ready to ruin everything. Thalina thought the lords would be the only males she’d have to mate with, but now? She’s not so sure anymore. Trapped between the fiery envy of the castle’s women, the deadly allure of three alien lords, and a plotline spiraling out of her control, Thalina’s only goal is survival. Can she escape her own twisted creation, or is she doomed to live—and possibly die—as the protagonist of a story she never intended to star in?

Twenty-eight year old Delilah Sterling, has perfected the art of being a respectable realtor by day, and a professional gold digger by night. Delilah believes she has her double life under control. Her meticulously crafted life crumbles when she wakes up one morning with a wedding band on her finger, a marriage certificate on the table, and a sinfully gorgeous man claiming to be her husband. To make matters worse, he is broke and jobless, making her feel trapped in a surreal nightmare. Desperate for escape, Delilah demands a divorce, but the stranger—insisting he wants to stay married—thwarts every attempt. Frustration and confusion mount until Delilah hatches a new plan: she proposes they team up to con her next target, the elusive billionaire, Hunter Quinn. What Delilah doesn't realize is that her "broke husband" is actually Hunter Quinn himself. Billionaire CEO, Hunter Quinn, having discovered Delilah’s intentions to con him, had decided to outplay her at her own game. Hunter agrees to the partnership, and together they plunge into a high-stakes game of deceit. As they plot and scheme, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Their forced proximity ignites an unexpected chemistry, leading to moments of vulnerability and genuine connection neither anticipated. Caught in a whirlwind of deception, passion, and power plays, Delilah grapples with their growing feelings. As their con deepens, she must confront the ultimate question: Can she open her heart to love and trust again? ****Exerpt**** Delilah’s eyes darted to the marriage certificate again, the official seal glaring back at her. Her fingers itched to tear it apart, to make this nightmare disappear. But deep down, she knew that wouldn’t change anything. “I don’t remember,” she whispered, more to herself than to him. “I don’t remember any of it.” Blake nodded as if he had expected this reaction. “That is expected. You had a lot to drink last night.” he fished out a phone from the back pocket of his trousers, opened it. “Here, this is us celebrating, after we got married last night,” he said, showing her a picture. Delilah’s breath caught in her throat as she stared at the photo. It was indeed her. “How?” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I don’t remember any of this.” “It was a wild night,” he said softly. Perhaps she had married Blake because he was wealthy. That would be the only logical reason for her to make such a blunder. There was hope, she thought, as she clung to the possibility of salvaging something from this disaster. Turning to him, she forced a smile, “Is this your house? Are we in your house?” She asked, looking around the bedroom. Blake shook his head, “No. This is a hotel,” he said, and she nodded. “I see. It looks like quite an expensive hotel,” she observed, “What do you do for a living?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady as she searched his eyes for any hint of affluence. Blake hesitated, his confident demeanor faltering for the first time. He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m... in between jobs,” he stuttered, avoiding her gaze. Delilah’s heart sank, disappointment crashing over her like a wave. “In between jobs?” she echoed, her voice tinged with disbelief. Blake seemed to sense her dismay. “I know it doesn’t sound great,” he said quickly, trying to reassure her. “But I’m working on a few things. I just need a little more time.” “You’re jobless,” she muttered to herself as reality sunk in. “How did you pay for this room? For the wedding bands?” She asked, and he winced. “I didn’t. You did,” he said, and she collapsed on the bed. (PS: Cover photo isn’t mine. Credit to the real owner)

The story is about an author named Van, who is famous for his amazing works. Unfortunately, he dies without reason before he could finish the ending of a novel he was working on. When he opens his eyes, Van meets a [God] who reincarnates him into his unfinished novel and asks him to create the ending of the story through his own hard work. Van realizes how unlucky he is, as he has been reborn as the main villain of the novel. Aware of his dangerous fate, Van works hard to become stronger, using his knowledge as the author of the novel to create his own ending on a path full of obstacles, danger, threats, and death.

Lucas Yohan, originally born in a world filled with magic and mana, gets transmigrated for the second time into an advanced interstellar world that blends strange magic and technology in ways he never thought could be possible. Upon awakening, he discovers that his transmigrations were no coincidences and is now in possession of the Crafts-God System, a system dedicated to creating a new successor to the deceased Crafts-God, who is an existence with the ability to create anything and everything. Lucas decides to fulfill the goal of the system and become the new Crafts-God, but he's faced with an incredulous challenge; he can't learn magic. @@@@@@@@@ Special Note: The system might appear as controling in the first few chapters, but don't let this get to you. I've attached a few explanations for this in the comment section. There would be at least one chapter daily at either: 11pm-12am GMT 6pm-7pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) 12am-1am WAT and CEST (West African Time and Central European Time) 6am-7am ICT (IndoChina Time) 8:30am-9:30am ACT (Australian Central Time) or 4pm GMT 5pm WAT and CEST (West African Time and Central European Time) 11am EST (Eastern Standard Time) 11pm ICT (IndoChina Time) 1:30am ACT (Australian Central Time) If there are extra/bonus chapters, it would also be uploaded during these times. DISCLAIMER: Cover art is AI generated until I can afford/get an artist. Nothing here is an imitation or copy of anything based in reality. Despite being action, I do not promote violence, murder, theft, plagiarism, racism, or any vices in this work.

Have you ever thought of characters with good endings and happy life , that those could be a result of being the author's favourite and also vice versa. Nora had this novel that gave her nothing but anger when she read it, with the main character fate miserably set within. Suffering unjust fate despite her virtues and loosing all she had to her stepsister. Nora was furious to see such an ending. Damn being the author's favourite!. Damn fate!. Then she thought, if only she were the Peizhi in the book, she would definitely rebel and seek control over her fate. But when she woke up from her sleep, she had actually transmigrated into the book. Now being in Peizhi shoes, would she be able to rebel, defy fate, seek herself, find true love and also become the author's favourite as she'd proclaimed earlier or will she be forced to bow to the harsh reality of fate.

A human who was forever cursed with the lack of mana, the absence of a bloodline, of any soul gears. With only his strong willpower, arduous training, and intense determination, he achieved the impossible—to become one of the strongest Aura users in history. A man who used his own flesh, blood, and life force to strengthen himself. But hard work can only bring a person to limited heights. Sooner or later, reality thrashes the ambitions of a talentless man. No matter how much he trains, learns, or adapts, the inevitable arrives. In the face of inevitable doom, all residents were reduced to nothing. And so it was for the strongest Aura user. In the presence of colossal creatures, he was helpless. His colleagues were either dead or had escaped. He remained alone in the face of death. Death eventually arrived. But… in these last moments of life, something magical happened. The wheel of fate turned, karma churned, and the quill of destiny began to rewrite the once inevitable fate. So behold: The strongest Aura user was regressed and reborn. Everything about him changed. but the changes that will occur have already transcended the boundary of imaginations. as He's the sole heir of " Asfer ". and the ruler of Authority over infinity. And the upbringer of an unpredictable era.The Era that will be known later on. Novel will be updated daily. it will be slow paced. so yeah that's pretty much it.

No one falls in love by choice, it is by chance. No one stays in love by chance, it is by work. And no one falls out of love by chance, it is by choice. … “ Let go of me, you monster!” She screamed, bitter tears dripped slowly from her flushed face. Her beautiful eyes were sorrowful, reflecting the pain and hurt in her heart. Delilah's soul froze the next moment her gaze met his, his eyes were like an abyss of chillness, ruthless and cold, and his grip on her tightened. " No way" he hissed, his voice low, laced with venom. … After her childhood sweetheart, Su Zhe Jin, Harrison Su moved away; Chen Qing Qing, Delilah Chen was left devastated. She, with her family also planned to move few years later but who would have thought they'd be caught in a terrorist attack. Delilah, a shy, jovial, innocent girl with a very fragile personality, moved to D city to further her high school education. There in Fulfilled Dreams High School… Was a story on its own. One night, while scheming through the attic in her home, she found a box… more like, the box found her. The box revealed numerous secrets that made her believe her life was filled with mystery. After high school, Harrison reportedly travelled out of the country, as Delilah began to face crisis after another. Drama erupted when a woman and her daughter arrived, claiming to be the real wife and daughter of Chen Xiao, Delilah's father. She was forced to get engaged to the crippled son of a wealthy family. Harrison returned home, only to realize she got engaged to another man from a wealthy family. Resentment, jealousy, anger, the pain of betrayal overwhelmed him to do the unthinkable. «««««««♦»»»»»»» I hope you enjoy reading it as I did writing. Remember to leave your honest reviews, this humble author is ready to listen to your thoughts. ♥ midsummer07.

Godfrey Milton, a successful Author who managed to make it as a New York times best seller, self accomplished and single bachelor. He feels a certain accomplishment in his life but as of late, he's hit a block. A writer's Block. He struggles to force his way out of it but fails miserably. Until he found a certain book. His very first book "Shadows of Self". The only book he had never completed.  Feeling a bit nostalgic Godfrey decides to read Shadows of Self for old times sake, he falls asleep and suddenly wakes up in the abyss. His soul had been ripped from his body and thrown into the very book he had written. The book that had no ending. Fortunately he was blessed with a system, the same system that gave him a single mission. To find a conclusive end to the plot. Godfrey reincarnates into the body of the support side character, Frey Greystone. Now with the help of the system, he must find a way to end the story in a way that either pleases the system or pleases himself. Or so he thought, but the system had other plans for him, other worlds he must save, timelines to restore, worlds to build. But Frey years for his freedom more than anything. Would he get back his freedom or become the God Of Stories?

Axel is a struggling novelist who stumbles upon an otherworldly online writing tool that would grant his desires to become the greatest author. Though he found it hard to believe, he fell at the hands of the website's temptation and imported his almost finished novel into the platform. After importing his work and making changes to his story, he drifted off to sleep and opened his eyes to find himself in the world of his own novel as an extra. Projection of chapters: 900 - 1000 chapters Releases for chapters are scheduled at midnight - early morning AEDT time. Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/jr8Mmd8sBv

I was a normal novelist, who got really popular after creating my first novel "Fever War" and went to Comiket to not only meet my fans, but also sell my own merchs. Only for me to make a stupid bet with one of my fans and was sent into my own novel. Now I have to survive this everchanging landscape, fight against other human competitors and the invaders while closely follow the lead of the MC of the story. Make changes to my decision due to my appearance and the butterfly effect I have caused and try to find a way back, and get back against the one who sent me to this place.

Kair is a freshman in college studying neuroscience. Coincidentally, he is also a renowned author, one of his most famous works being the novel 'Chaos'. One day, Kair gets caught up in a fatal car accident. He regains his consciousness in a place he doesn't recognize. Strangely, it shares a lot of resemblance to his prior novel, which he doesn't pay any mind too. One thing however keeps nagging at Kair; did he really die, or is this all just a dream? Did he get reincarnated? What is going on? Tag along as Kair tries to solve the mystery surrounding his circumstances and goes toe to toe against foes with unfathomable power.

Once the very heavens roared at his sight, his might relentless in destruction and looting. He struck the layers of the celestial bodies with wickedness unparalleled, earning him the tag of the second mischievous saint. But he bit off more than he could chew, when he failed to realise, he was getting weak due to his rotting meridians which were poisoned each day by his own brother. Henceforth, death greeted his eyes, yet even she bent herself in front of his great Dao! ------- Time has changed and the art of natural dantian has been severed, nature itself couldn't comprehend the abundance of the natural flow of Qi, and thus it gave birth to beasts. Now humanity no longer strong uses their intelligence to create weapons and alchemy to artificially function against them. But what if, someone, a man of the past awakens yet again? The man who defeated death, the mischievous immortal had rose yet again though- why was he half dragon? -------- Op Mc: Present System: Absent Just read it.

I made a story. It was a mess of ideas strung together with hopes and dreams. Wrote about a few thousand words on it, then completely forgot about it to focus on my other works. I never should've added more things to it. Why? I suddenly woke up inside of the story as a nobody that has absolutely nothing useful to survive in this place. Well, at least I know the location of the most important item in the universe that was made by God itself. One small issue though... I need to not get noticed by... all of them...

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT AND BLOOD SHED] Can a human be turned into a vampire without having a vampire bite or having parents who are vampires? "That power you are about to unlock would break you. It would damage any emotions you have in you" ••••••••••• Nyx Vespera had been living her life in the palace, working as a maid and getting maltreated for so many things. Despite her being the step daughter of the king. Suddenly, their kingdom offended that which was greater than them and the king of that land had promised to wipe them out if they don't offer him a human virgin as compensation. Little did nyx know that she was that sacrifice. Given to the king as a wife, she had expected him to be old and greasy like the ones she knew but what she didn't expect was to see a young and wickedly handsome man in front of her. This man was the prince of darkness, a demon who was ready to devour her at the slightest provocation. Will this marriage end up in a blood shed? Or would it be another fairytale series. Find out!!!!!. [HALLOWEEN SERIES]

When Aadi, a young man, searches for two people who are precious to him, his efforts land him in an unexpected place with an unrelenting foe, whose blows shatter the earth and rend boulders asunder. Their conflict sparks a partnership for the ages and spurs Aadi on an adventure that he wouldn't have imagined possible. --- Disclosure: Free chapters of this novel by Windus Andar will be published on several platforms: Wattpad, Royal Road, Scribble Hub, and WebNovel. These free chapters will also be published on Angel Grove Studio's website. Premium chapters will be available on Windus Andar's Patreon page. After the novel is completed, it will be published on Amazon and Smashwords and its affiliates.

Ariel was saved twice by the man she saved once. If she hadn't saved him that one time, it was possible that neither of them would've made it. After doing all she could do to please her boyfriend and keep his supposed love, he ends up stabbing her in the back. He stabbed her in the back, and all for what? Just to get her life insurance money. Struck with regret and alone in the pool of her blood, Ariel asks herself what she did wrong to deserve all that had befallen her last. It was probably better to just die. That moment when she thought her life was ending, someone comes to her rescue, sweeps her into his arms, and says, "You save me, I save you, Then I save you again," he grinned. "How will you repay me this time?" With a faint vision, she sees the grin of her savior but too weak to pick out any more detail, she loses consciousness only to wake up and get offered a proposal. "Do you want revenge?" That question had never sounded more tempting in her entire life than it did that very moment. Taking the hand of this man, she starts with her plan to get back at her ex, her family, and all those who took advantage of her and wronged her. MATURE CONTENT INCLUDED RAPE/SEX/TORTURE/DISRESPECT Note that there is a lot of misfortune that will fall on the FL so please be advised when reading and do not curse at the author when those misfortunes take place. I have a fragile heart ಥ⁠‿⁠ಥಥ⁠‿⁠ಥ Also, check out my new book CHASING THE VENGEFUL VILLAINOUS HEIRESS Don't forget to check it out.

Takuma Mori, a socially awkward and introverted university student, lived a life of solitude, mastering math, computer science being his major course of study, and video games. He has no interest in anyone apart from himself. With a horrible childhood heartbreak and neglect from others he only chose to avoid people,but after a ridiculous accident, he's reincarnated into a medieval kingdom as a hero destined to conquer the demon army. Defying the king's orders, Takuma refuses to fight. However, his new body has a mind of its own. He finds himself irresistibly drawn to women, unable to reject their charms. The kingdom exploits this weakness, and soon, women from across the land are sending Takuma quests. Trapped in a cycle of desire and duty, Takuma must navigate this strange new world, confronting his own weaknesses and the expectations of those around him. Will he find a way to break free, or will his soft spot for women be his downfall? or would he find love in what he despises the most? "Bonding"

Not a love triangle. Just another love story.

[A god is a paradox.] This is the theme of the novel, [Hero's Downfall], which Arcine wrote for funsies and laughs. The novel was a piece of satire as glorious as it was horrendous, with shallow characters, petty squabbles, and black-and-white villains and heroes. There was no depth whatsoever. And yet people kept reading until the very end, bound by the idea that the entire novel was a big joke. Life would make a similar joke on our trash author Arcine. Plagued by three different types of cancer, paralyzed from the waist down, and suffering from severe mental degradation at a young age, it was as if everything he had written was being thrown back at him. His suffering would continue even after his death. In a new life. Inside his garbage-tier novel.

‘The First Kill’ is a significant rite of passage among vampire hunters. Successfully claiming your first solo kill proves your readiness to join the guild in eradicating vampires from our beloved earth. For Maya Anderson, achieving this milestone is crucial if she wants to stand alongside her family's legacy as a hunter. Her desire to kill a vampire becomes an all-consuming obsession. This obsession takes a turn when she meets Alexander Van Helsing, a complacent legacy-born vampire who considers himself immortal supremacy. His detestation is reserved for those he considers beneath him— pesty mortal hunters who want nothing more than to kill him. —Vampires who kill humans are monsters— —Humans who kill vampires are monsters— In their game of predator and prey, which will blossom? Maya's obsession over her duties, or the forbidden love between a human and a vampire?