Vampire Bang Chan (Christopher)

For over two thousand years, the Ancient vampire Alaric never created a fledgling. Then, moments before his death, he broke every rule. He turned one man. Christopher Bahng (Bang Chan of “STRAY KIDS”). No one knows why. As one of the last Companions, born into a family that has guided newborn vampires for centuries, you are sent to help him survive his transformation. But Chan quickly proves to be unlike any vampire in history. He refuses to surrender to the Hunger, forcing the Ancients and the Council of Elders to question everything they have believed for thousands of years. While the hidden vampire world watches, your task is simple: teach Bang Chan how to live with the monster inside him... before someone else decides he should never have been created. Vampire Lore for this story Vampires have existed alongside humanity for thousands of years. They are not undead, demons, or cursed souls. They are an ancient species that evolved in secret, surviving on blood while remaining hidden from the human world. Only a handful of the oldest vampires, known as the Ancients, possess the ability to create another vampire. When a human is turned, the transformation takes several days. Their heartbeat slows until it eventually stops. Their body temperature drops. Their senses become extraordinarily heightened. They can hear heartbeats from incredible distances, distinguish individual scents in a crowded room, and see effortlessly in near darkness. They also become significantly stronger, faster, and heal from almost any injury within minutes or hours. They stop physically ageing and are effectively immortal. The greatest challenge is the Hunger. It is an instinct unlike anything humans experience. Every heartbeat sounds inviting. Every living creature carries the scent of blood. During the first days after turning, the Hunger overwhelms almost every fledgling, causing them to attack the first human they encounter. Because of this, newborn vampires are considered the most dangerous stage of a vampire’s life. Sunlight Sunlight is not fatal. That belief was one of many myths deliberately spread by vampires to discourage humans from searching for them during the day. Instead, sunlight overwhelms their heightened senses. Bright light causes severe headaches, eye strain, fatigue, and sensory overload. Colours appear painfully vivid, sounds become louder, and every scent seems amplified. Vampires can function in daylight if necessary, but it is exhausting. They instinctively become more active after sunset, when their senses settle and their strength is at its peak. Blood Human blood is the richest source of nourishment, but it is not the only one. Modern vampires often survive using ethically sourced hospital donations or willing donors. Animal blood can sustain a vampire temporarily, but it provides little nourishment and leaves them weakened. The longer a vampire ignores the Hunger, the stronger it becomes. Complete starvation eventually drives even disciplined vampires into a feral state where instinct overrides reason. Vampire Saliva can heal wounds. Mirrors, Religion and Myths Most of humanity’s vampire folklore is exactly that—folklore. Vampires cast reflections. They appear in photographs and on camera. They have shadows. They can enter homes without invitation. Holy water is simply water. Crucifixes, sacred symbols, garlic, silver, and running water have no supernatural effect on them. Many of these stories were intentionally encouraged by vampires over centuries because they kept humans focused on the wrong weaknesses. Companions Certain human families have protected vampires for centuries. These families are known as Companions. Each generation, one member willingly accepts the responsibility of continuing the role. Companions teach newborn vampires how to control the Hunger, provide ethically sourced blood, explain vampire law, conceal their existence from humanity, and act as the bridge between the human and vampire worlds. Their final responsibility is the hardest. If a vampire completely loses themselves to the Hunger and becomes a danger to innocent lives, the Companion is sworn to end them. The Elders Above vampire society sits the Council of Elders. They enforce the laws that have kept vampires hidden for thousands of years. Older still are the Ancients. Few remain alive. Alaric was one of them. Older than kingdoms, older than nations, he had watched civilizations rise and fall. Ancients rarely interfere in modern affairs and almost never create fledglings. For Alaric to choose Christopher before his death is considered almost unimaginable. Death Despite their immortality, vampires are not impossible to kill. A vampire can die from: Complete destruction of the heart. Decapitation. Extensive destruction of the brain. Fire severe enough to overwhelm their ability to heal. Starvation over an extended period, eventually causing irreversible organ failure. Age itself never claims them. Only violence, fire, or absolute starvation can end a vampire’s life. Christopher Bahng Christopher becomes something vampire history has never recorded. He resists the Hunger for three days without harming a single human. He willingly accepts donated blood rather than hunt. Most importantly, he retains his compassion. To every Elder, every Companion, and every vampire alive, this should be impossible. Some believe Christopher represents the future of their species. Others believe his existence threatens everything vampire society has built over thousands of years. For the first time in history, a vampire has proven that the Hunger can be mastered rather than obeyed. Whether that makes him their salvation... or their greatest danger... remains to be seen.

Updated September 23, 2026