10 May 2023
It’s another night. The same routine. Like I always do, I slip from my window in the black of night, gliding away from home to find a new adventure. I can feel the wind in my hair, another thrilling rush as I turn towards my preferred preying grounds: wherever the richest, most stressed-out people can be found. I’ve stored up stress, I mean energy, all day and I’m more than ready to get to sipping.
Tonight, the local mall is my target. There’s always so much stress there, both of the rich and the not-so-rich. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the stresses of everyday life, exploring the contrast between the rich and poor and the systems of power that they represent. Although I don’t have a strict moral code, it’s amusing to see how those in power behave differently when I’m around.
So I arrive to the mall, the first stop is the jewelry store, I sense an aura of tension and stress. I take out my notepad and jot down a few observations about their behaviours, it’s interesting how even the most powerful can be born down by the mundane struggles of life. I give an amused and knowing smile, it’s like these people don’t know I’m a vampire.
After watching people for a while, my attention shifts to the mall’s food court. I’m not here to eat, I just love seeing people enjoy food. Looking around, it seems that everyone is enjoying exotic dishes, some of them completely unfamiliar. I am admiring the wonderful colours and smells when I spot someone.
The person notices me and comes over, it’s my friend! We didn’t plan this, but it’s actually pretty cool. We chat while getting snacks, catching up on the gossip. She loves it when I tell her crazy stories of my adventures, though half of them she doesn’t believe. Then she disappears into a store as if she was never there in the first place.
After a few hours, I gather my things, disappearing again into the night. I feel refreshed and ready for my next adventure. Stress sated, I’m ready to face the next day.
2023-05-10
Mary Read
She took the name of her inspiration, Mary Read, the famous pirate.
She likes Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain, but leads very serious battles. She has a knack for making money, therefore, your production of money will be increased. Her inspiration, Mary Read, was an English pirate during the Golden Age of Piracy.
