I am Dracula. An interview with the greatest vampire. Boris Borisovich Shabrin

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СКАЧАТЬ to witness and participate in some of the most important events of the era. The lessons I learned during my childhood and adolescence have stayed with me throughout my long life, and have shaped me into the person I am today.

      Personality Traits and Beliefs

      Fose: Let’s start with your temperament. How would you describe it?

      Dracula: My temperament? Well, let me tell you, my dear magician, it is not something easily defined. I am an immortal being, and my experiences throughout the centuries have shaped my temperament in unique ways. I have witnessed countless wars, witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations, and seen the darkest depths of humanity. All of these experiences have left their mark on me, and it is difficult to pin down a single temperament that describes me.

      Fose: That’s certainly intriguing. Let’s delve deeper into your beliefs about morality and justice. What do those concepts mean to you?

      Dracula: Morality and justice, yes. These are concepts that have been debated for centuries. For me, morality is not just a set of rules to follow. It is a way of life. As a vampire, I have the power to do whatever I want, but I choose to live by a strict code of ethics. I only feed on those who deserve it, those who have committed crimes against society or humanity. As for justice, I believe it should be swift and severe. Those who break the law should face the consequences, no matter who they are.

      Fose: That’s an interesting perspective. Let’s move on to your attitudes towards power and authority. How do you view those concepts?

      Dracula: Power is a double-edged sword. It can be used for good or evil, and it is up to the wielder to decide which path to take. As for authority, I believe it should be earned, not given. Those who hold positions of authority should be just and fair, and they should always put the needs of their people first. Life is a precious gift, and it should be cherished.

      Injuries and losses in childhood

      Dracula’s Father’s Death

      Fose: Can you tell us about your father’s death and how it impacted your life?

      Dracula: It was a dark and somber time. The weight of his absence still haunts me to this day. You see, my father was a great leader, a true inspiration. His death left a gaping hole in my heart that I fear can never be filled.

      The days following his passing were filled with despair and sorrow. The weight of my grief was overwhelming, crushing. I felt as though I had lost a part of myself, a vital piece that could never be recovered. It was as if the very fabric of my being had been torn apart, leaving me adrift in a sea of darkness and uncertainty.

      In the wake of his death, I found myself struggling to come to terms with my own mortality. The realization that death could strike at any moment, snatching away everything I held dear, was a bitter pill to swallow. I was consumed with a sense of dread, a gnawing fear that clung to me like a shadow.

      My father’s death had also left a power vacuum that threatened to tear apart our kingdom. Rival factions vied for control, each eager to seize the reins of power and claim the throne for themselves. It was a time of turmoil and unrest, a time when the very foundations of our society were shaken to their core.

      Despite my grief and despair, I knew that I had to step up and take on the mantle of leadership. I had to be strong, for myself and for my people. But the weight of my father’s legacy was a heavy burden to bear, a constant reminder of all that I had lost.

      In many ways, my father’s death was a turning point in my life. It marked the beginning of a new era, one filled with uncertainty and struggle. But it also forced me to confront my own mortality, to come to terms with the fleeting nature of life. And for that, I am grateful, even as I mourn the loss of my beloved father.

      Dracula as a Hostage

      Fose: Dracula, can you tell us about your time as a hostage and how it impacted you emotionally?

      Dracula: The memories of those times still haunt me to this day. As a young boy, I was taken captive by the Ottoman Empire and held as a prisoner for many years. The emotional scars from that experience have never truly healed.

      Fose: How did being a hostage affect you?

      Dracula: It changed me. It made me wary, cautious, and mistrustful of others. I learned to rely on myself and my instincts to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. The experience made me cold, calculating, and ruthless, as I realized the only way to ensure my survival was to take matters into my own hands.

      Fose: Do you regret anything from that time?

      Dracula: Regret? No. But the pain and trauma of those years still linger within me. The memories of the torture and abuse I endured have left me with a sense of despair and hopelessness that I cannot shake. I am cursed to carry the weight of those experiences with me forever.

      Fose: How do you cope with those feelings?

      Dracula: Coping? There is no coping with such emotions. I have simply learned to channel them into my actions, using the pain and anguish to fuel my desire for revenge and justice. It is the only way I can find any semblance of peace in this life.

      Fose: What do you think about the idea of forgiveness?

      Dracula: Forgiveness? It is a luxury I cannot afford. The world is a cruel and unforgiving place, and I must be as ruthless as it is if I am to survive. To forgive those who have wronged me would be to admit weakness, and weakness is a death sentence in this world.

      Fose: Is there anything you would like to say to those who held you hostage?

      Dracula: Only this: you will pay for what you did to me. Your crimes against me will not go unpunished. I will have my revenge, and it will be swift and merciless.

      Dracula’s Childhood Traumas

      Fose: Dracula, let’s delve deeper into your past. Did you experience any childhood traumas, such as abuse, neglect, or other significant events?

      Dracula: My past. Such a murky and hazy memory. Childhood traumas, you say? (pauses) Well, it depends on what you mean by trauma. Is it the relentless taunting and jeering from my peers, who called me a devil child? Or perhaps the endless nights of loneliness, where I yearned for the love and affection of a family? (sighs)

      Fose: It sounds like you’ve had a difficult childhood. Can you elaborate on some specific events that have impacted you?

      Dracula: (leans back in his chair) Specific events, you say? Let me see. (pauses) There was that time when I witnessed my father impale prisoners on stakes. I was only a boy, but the screams still echo in my mind. And then there was the day my mother died, giving birth to my younger brother. I felt like I had lost a part of myself. (pauses again) But perhaps the most significant event was when I was taken away from my home and sent to live with the Ottomans. I was just a bargaining chip in a political game. (shakes his head) Childhood traumas indeed.

      Fose: That’s heartbreaking. How did you cope with these traumas?

      Dracula: (chuckles bitterly) Coping? I didn’t cope. I embraced them. I used the pain and suffering to fuel my rage and thirst СКАЧАТЬ