There are two types of modern vampires. The first type of vampire is, indeed, a blood-drinker. The second type of vampire is known as a psychic vampire who preys on the psychic energies of their victims rather than blood.
Blood drinking vampires are nothing at all like what the fiction tales have portrayed. The modern blood drinking vampires can and often do appear as normal as your next door neighbor or grocery store clerk. They are born, age, and die as every other human. They require the same nutrition as other people, and can get sick with any number of illnesses from the common cold to terminal cancer, and even AIDS. In fact, AIDS and other blood-related illnesses are a serious concern for modern blood drinking vampires.
Modern vampires do not attack, nor do they seek to kill their unsuspecting prey. Blood drinking vampires of this age seek permission from partners and usually consume only small amounts of blood. Because of the risks involved with blood transfers, partners in blood-drinking will often responsibly seek medical screening prior to partaking in the sharing of blood. A good many of them have careers in the medical fields and in blood banks where they can get their hands on supply of safe blood.
Modern blood-drinking vampires, in most cases, claim absolutely no supernatural or psychic abilities. Most modern vampires will not draw attention to themselves by way of elaborate formal wardrobes or “costume” appearances. More often, true vampires are discrete with their lifestyles for fear of being ridiculed for what they are.
Psychic vampires prey not on blood, but on energy. Unlike the blood-drinking vampires, psychic vampires are said to draw energy from unsuspecting victims through meditation and focused intent. To psychic vampires, not “feeding” on the energy of others can result in the same way as not eating a meal, leaving them weak and tired. Psychic vampires are much more likely to express flamboyant styles in their appearance, openly displaying their hierarchy in the “energy” food chain, which can be an intimidation tactic for unnerving potential prey causing them to more easily give up their energy, their very lifeforce.
A Vampire's need for blood or lifeforce energy, is an overbearing physical craving. It's not a way of life that they chose, it invaribly chooses them. It is in no way, shape or form the romantic and exciting lifestyle that is portrayed in the movies on the silver screen and most would give it up if only they could.
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