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What Is Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition?

Vampire: The Masquerade is set in a dark and edgy version of the modern world, where vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beings live, along with people who hunt them. In the game, players create their own vampire from a specific group of vampires. If players are interested in exploring the life of a creature of the night who has to deal with their dark instincts, vampire hunters, and other vampires, they might enjoy Vampire: The Masquerade.

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Vampire: The Masquerade Inspiration From The Library

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Call Number: Video: PN1997.2 .G56 2015

This Persian film tells the story of a lonely vampire living in an old Iranian town and the people she encounters.

Amirpour, Ana Lily. Cover image. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Kino Lorber, 2015.

A loose drawing of a dark figure on a red background. All that is visible of the figure is the white highlights of her forehead, nose, and eyes, as well as her red lips.

Conan the Barbarian

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One of the strongest undead beings has come back to life, and it could mean the end of the world unless Conan can stop it.

Zub, Jim. Cover image. Conan the Barbarian, Titan Comics, 2024.

An illustration of a dark figure, crouched, holding a sword in one hand and axe in the other. Around them are skulls with red eyes.

The New Annotated Dracula

Call Number: Garden Level: PR6037.T617 D7 2008b

The classic vampire horror novel inspired Vampire: The Masquerade. This book explores the novel and goes into detail about its themes and ideas.

This black book has a gray, gothic style border. Along the bottom is a wyvern with red eyes.

I, Vampire: Tainted Love

Call Number: Graphic Novels: PN6728.I23 F53 2012

For centuries, vampire Andrew Stanton has shielded humanity from frightening supernatural creatures. Now, he must do everything possible to stop his ex-lover and her evil army from bringing about its downfall.

Two figures pose together. One shirtless mane wears jeans and looks angrily at the viewrer. THe woman next to him wears very little and has inhuman features. Behind them are sihouettes of bats.

The Lair of the White Worm

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A young Australian man travels to England to visit his family, only to discover that their history is connected to the supernatural.

Stoker, Bram. Cover image. The Lair of the White Worm, Project Gutenberg, 1998.

A generic cover of light green with purple shapes and lines.

Lure of the Arcane

Call Number: Garden Level: PN56.C675 Z56 2013

This book looks into conspiracy in stories, including fictional cults, secret societies, and more.

An image of various 19th century, fictional figures having a secret meeting.

Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor)

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Inspired by the novel by Sergei Lukyanenko, it tells the story of a struggle between the forces of light and darkness, along with the awakening of an old prophecy.

Bekmambetov, Timur. Cover image. Night Watch, 20th Century Fox Film Corp, 2006.

Part  of a face looks directly at the viewer. It has pale skin and red eyes. Silhouettes of birds fly around the cover.

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Call Number: Video: PN1995.9.H6 N6 1999

This updated version of the 1922 silent film tells the story of a young real estate agent from Germany who heads to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula in purchasing some land. He leaves his wife at home and takes an unusual journey to meet the Count, who becomes infatuated with her and brings terror back to their home.

Herzog, Werner. Cover image. Nosferatu the Vampyre, Anchor Bay Entertainment, 1999.

An illustration of the Nosferatu himself, holding a woman in his clawed hands. The image is mostly black and white, but the woman has a red sash around her waste.

Thirst

Call Number: Video: PN1997.2 .T55 2019

A South Korean movie tells the story of a Catholic priest who becomes a vampire and falls in love with his childhood friend.

Snitow, Alan. Cover image. Thirst, Bullfrog, 2005.

A man holds a woman close to him. He looks towards the left, focused, while she looks scared.

Underworld

Call Number: Video: PN1995.9.V3 U53 2004

A secret group of vampires uses modern technology to battle the hidden vampires around the world. One vampire discovers werewolves watching a young doctor, so she steps in to find out why.

Wiseman, Len. Cover image. Underworld, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, 2004.

A woman poses atop a building. She wears all leather and holds a pistol. In the background is a full moon with a shadow of a werewolf upon it.