On the being of a Nosferatu's Familiar, The Diary of one Valdrada Steinbach

Chapter 1

The Diary of one Valdrada Steinbach commenced from the 3rd of May 1893

3rd of May.

Today be filled with less busy work than usual, as the count expects so great a guest who will bring upon his arrival, the final papers needed to complete the preparations for the count's departure to london. This one Thomas Renfield is a solicitor out of whitby, and who I have been told brings the papers needing signing for the ownership of the manor in carfax, which I have ascertained is to be the counts first of many properties in that great city.

The count has instructed me to prepare several rooms and to keep the wives and the rest of the castle closed and away from the guest. Here mark it that I have done so, and the man's room, the library, several halls, and the dining room have been cleaned and prepared in a manner befitting that of general human decency, and what may be expected of the count. So to have many door's been locked, who's keys I have now placed in the count's room to be opened only at his choosing. I shall for the rest of today, prepare such amenities as might be needed for the man, food and the wares to make it, and shall organize with the locals for the fresh items which are to be provided.

4th of May.

The wives were restless last night, but as it was expected I have no worries, for the coming of a human not wise to the nature of the count surely excites them. They will be so disappointed at the deliverance of their meal tonight, their supple red lips will look upon me with such annoyance as a child who's been told of candy being served simple beans. this be all they can do however, for I work on the count's orders, and those they can not disobey. Sometimes I fancy them jealous of me, for they be confined to the nocturnal life and blood sucking of the nosferatu, but not be allowed the freedom of it. I by contrast be free to go and do as I wish in night or day and simple insect life can sustain me, though I be less half as strong or sightly.

I have had little sleep in these past few days, and I believe it is beginning to take its toll on me, as my steps are more sluggish and my mind less clear. Thus I shall have to sleep long tonight and might miss the count's arrival with the guest, and I shall be so punished for my delayed care of the horse and carriage. Thankfully I have already prepared the meal, and the count must only deliver it to the desired recipient, and carriage I had readied just moments before the counts awakened and had need for it. Now I sit in my own room, that small extent which is offered me for my work, squirreled away in the furthest corner of the castle. Here I shall take my rest, and upon my writing the morrow, it is hopeful good news be in wait.

5th of May.

I was quite right in my thoughts, and overslept, as when I awoke I could but notice the gentle sounds of horses left alone trying to free themselves and rest. I found the horses and carriage outside the stables, and as quickly as I could had them put away. Thankfully there was no issue at the moment for the count has the man quite securely imprisoned in the rooms I had prepared. By then it was nearly dawn, and I will confess to you my diary that I did almost miss the children's feeding, for despite the quickness of my work, the wolves howled for a moment when I had not yet entered into the valley by the normal time.

When my work was completed and I went to meet the count he had quite the stern look on his face, though stern I know only by the many years I have lived with him, for to an onlooker the waxen face had barely changed since the early mornings encounter with our esteemed guest. " You were late, and my guest was scared by your folly" was the count's greeting. "I am sorry Master" was my simple response. For I have not much else to say. My physical weakness to sleep as is human can be overcome with the help of consuming an insect, however My own aversion to the critters being not a reasonable excuse for the disobedience I committed. Thus his response was not unexpected. For he lunged forward and grasping my throat threw me into the stone wall of the room upon where we met.

 I must have passed out for when I next woke it was evident a different time and my body quite sore of the punishment was needed of nourishment, and so despite my squeamish impulses, the spider crawling just by my eye became my meal. I then finished all my normal duties, my body somewhat restored, and in hope to be out of the count and our guests way have retired here to writing. 

The 6th of may be skipped and no entry allotted. a note that the page hath a slight stain of blood in the bottom corner, as near the words "squeamish" and "normal".

AUTHERS NOTE

this work is based on Bram Stoker's Dracula, but is not a 100% faithfull retelling, however if  you note an item where I have messed up what fact Is evident true to the orginal book, please let me know.

this is a rough draft, and their is zero editing currently, if you find anything in need of fixing let me know in the comments.

this work is in public domain as with its source materiel.