The book "Spirit And Mind " is a wake up call from physicist Nicolai Levashov, who contends that (although there are some who still drink blood) the most prevalent form of real vampirism today is the draining of life force....

(He explains how vampires) consciously use sex to siphon energy from their partners...

Each sex partner is later compelled, unconsciously, to vampire energy from someone else...This web of victim/vampires can multiply exponentially into millions...

This nasty practice carried forward into the dark ages, when it was common for feudal lords to have their way with every virgin (in his realm) on her wedding night, as portrayed in the film "Braveheart."

This privilege of nobility is an example of the classic, aristocratic vampire so often portrayed in folklore.

When vampirism is involved, sexual freedom is replaced by compulsion. ...

Serial murderers and child molesters also drain life force from their victims, according to Levashov... Drunk on the victim’s energy, the (vampire) feels powerful.

When the high wears off, the vampire needs another fix. So he (strikes) again.

...In all things vampyric, the masquerade is a classic tool of the predator.

Real vampires can seduce with kindness, or act the role of victim.

Flamboyant or demure, they’ll do whatever it takes to get your attention, knowing full well that where attention goes, energy follows.

They label themselves Christian, Satanist, Kabbalist, or Buddhist. They give to charity. Some call themselves healers. Others perform on-stage, satiated by a willing audience.