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The Vampire Files
From ancient folklore to modern legends.
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Occult-Hollow
12 September 2026
Explore the myths, stories and history behind one of the world’s most enduring supernatural creatures.
Vampires have appeared in folklore across cultures for centuries, evolving from feared supernatural beings into some of fiction’s most recognisable creatures.
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