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Count Dracula

Count Dracula lives in a castle in Transylvania. He is a count by day, and a vampire by night. When the moon is full, Dracula turns into a Vampire. The tale of Dracula is not historically linked to Halloween. It is associated with Halloween because it is a scary, horror filled tale.

Count Dracula is a European nobleman. During the day, you would never suspect him of doing sinister deeds. Visitors to his castle find him gentlemanly, polite, and even charming. He loves to charm the ladies. He is a little bit of a recluse. Dracula is not without his quirks. Most notably, Dracula has never been seen outside of his castle during daylight hours. That's one big sign that things might not be as they seem to be. (sunlight blinds and kills vampires)

Nighttime is when things really turn bizarre. At night, Dracula's castle is eerie and strange. Scary sounds emerge from the dark castle, especially when the moon is full. No one has actually seen Count Dracula turn into a vampire. But, vampire sightings and attacks center around his castle and the immediate vicinity. And, no one has seen the Count at the time of vampire attacks. Rumors are flying about a possible link between the reclusive Count and the vampire sightings.

Could Count Dracula be the vampire? People have connected the dots, and arranged the clues. Here's what the locals are saying:

Count Dracula's evening absences mirror vampire sightings and attacks.
Speaking of mirrors... no one has seen him using a mirror. Oddly, he avoids mirrors, and does not have any in his castle. Vampires images do not show up in a mirror.
Dracula's housemaids report that his bed is never slept in....very strange indeed. (Vampires sleep in a coffin.)

Safeguarding yourself against vampires: There are two known protections against vampires. A religious cross, and garlic. Being demonic, vampires can not come in contact with a cross, as it will burn them. Vampires hate garlic. In older cultures, a garlic necklace was fashioned and worn around the neck. The wearer can stroll safely at night. Does it work? You risk your neck. As for me, I'm staying out in the sunlight.

Geography Quiz: Where is Transylvania? It is a region in Romania, which is a country in Europe.