Dracula: The Thirst for Blood

EP 2: The Black Tiger

The moon hung high in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the darkened forest. Ferdinand, now fully consumed by his insatiable thirst for blood, prowled through the shadows with predatory grace. His senses were heightened, every rustle of leaves and snap of twigs guiding him towards his next prey.

As he ventured deeper into the wilderness, Ferdinand's mind danced with sadistic delight. He relished the thrill of the hunt, the anticipation of the kill sending shivers of excitement down his spine.

Suddenly, he caught sight of a lone traveler making his way through the forest. A wicked grin spread across Ferdinand's face as he silently stalked his unsuspecting victim.

"Magandang gabi, iho," Ferdinand purred, emerging from the darkness with a flourish. "What brings you to these dark and treacherous woods?"

The traveler froze in terror, his eyes widening in fear as he beheld the monstrous figure before him.

"Na...napadaan lang po ako g-ginoo" he stammered, his voice trembling.

Ferdinand chuckled darkly, his fangs glinting in the moonlight.

"Well, isn't that unfortunate for you," he said, his tone dripping with malice. "You see, I have a particular fondness for wayward travelers such as yourself. They make for such... entertaining company."

With a swift motion, Ferdinand lunged at the traveler, his claws slashing through the air with deadly precision. The man let out a blood-curdling scream as Ferdinand's fangs sank into his flesh, his lifeblood gushing forth in a crimson stream.

As he fed, Ferdinand's senses were inundated with the intoxicating taste of fear and desperation. He reveled in the power he held over his victim, relishing the sight of terror in his eyes.

"Delicious," Ferdinand mused between gulps of blood. "Simply delicious."

Nang maubos na ni Ferdinand ang dugo ng biktima, iniwan niya itong patayang katawan na may nakangisi at nakayamot na irap. Nilaplap niya ng pagnanasa ang kanyang mga labi, na tinatamasa ang natitirang lasa ng dugo ng kanyang biktima.

Ngunit malayo pa sa pagkalam ng uhaw ni Ferdinand. Sa bagong sigla, nagtungo siya sa gabi, ang kanyang halakhak ay nag-echo sa kagubatan na tila isang nakakabagabag na palatandaan ng kamatayan.

Samantalang naglalakbay sa dilim na kagubatan, nadatnan ni Ferdinand ang mas marami pang malas na kaluluwa na masyadong malapit sa kanyang teritoryo. Sa bawat pagkakataon, lumakas siya, mas walang pakundangan, mas mapanganib sa kanyang paghabol sa pagpatay.

"Ah, another hapless victim," Ferdinand purred, cornering a young couple who had strayed from the safety of their campsite. "How delightful."

The couple trembled in terror as Ferdinand advanced upon them, his eyes gleaming with sadistic glee.

"P-pakiusap g-ginoo... h-huwag n-niyo p-po kami s-saktan ," the young woman begged, her voice quivering with fear.

Ferdinand chuckled darkly, his fangs glinting in the moonlight.

"Saktan? Kayo?" he said, his tone dripping with mockery. "Oh, aking binibini, I assure you, I have no intention of hurting you."

With a swift motion, Ferdinand struck, his claws rending through the air with deadly precision. The couple's screams echoed through the night as Ferdinand feasted upon their terror, their blood staining his lips a dark, viscous red.

As he stood amidst the carnage, Ferdinand felt a sense of euphoria wash over him. He reveled in the chaos and destruction he had wrought, his laughter ringing out like a symphony of madness.