Anne Rice + Vampire: The Masquerade

Hello everyone! Today I want to share with you a little bit about one of my biggest inspirations: Anne Rice. Known for her captivating stories and unforgettable characters, Anne Rice is the author of the iconic "Vampire Chronicles", a series that revolutionized the vampire genre and became a landmark in gothic literature.

My love for vampire stories began when I discovered Interview with the Vampire, the first book in the Vampire Chronicles series. The way Anne Rice explored personal horror and the gothic setting was absolutely fascinating to me. Her vampires weren't just bloodthirsty monsters; they were complex beings, struggling with existential questions and searching for meaning in an eternity of darkness. At this point, it's worth mentioning that the movie is also very good. If I'm not mistaken, I started with it and only then moved on to the book.

This depth of character and dark atmosphere was also reflected in another great passion of mine: the RPG "Vampire: The Masquerade". A game that immerses players in a world of personal horror, where vampires coexist in the shadows of human society, struggling with their own natures and the intrigues of their sects. The richness of the setting and the complexity of the characters created a perfect bridge between Anne Rice's creations and the intense experiences of the RPG.

Playing Vampire: The Masquerade was a natural extension of my fascination with the dark, gothic worlds that Anne Rice so skillfully created. In the game, I was able to explore themes of morality, identity and power, all within a setting that evoked the same kind of tragic beauty I found in the pages of The Vampire Chronicles.

Anne Rice not only influenced my writing, but also fueled my love of compelling stories and rich settings. Her works taught me the importance of creating three-dimensional characters and detailed worlds, something I carry with me in every word I write. And Vampire: The Masquerade gave me a space to experience and expand on these themes, reinforcing my love of personal horror and gothic settings.

I hope that, like me, you will find inspiration and enchantment in the works of Anne Rice and the engaging stories of RPGs. These experiences have the power to transport us to incredible worlds and make us reflect on our own humanity.

Have you read Anne Rice? Write in the comments who your biggest literary influence is.

With love,

Ingrid Gomm