Vampire Circus

An ancient vampire whose curse haunts the village after his murder and attempted revival. He manipulates events from beyond the grave, demanding blood and return of life for his demise. His presence looms as the ultimate catalyst for both violence and fear.

Count Mitterhaus’s cousin and a member of the Circus of Night who is secretly a vampire. He uses charm and shapeshifting to ensnare victims and advance the Count’s destiny. He is calculating, predatory, and relentless in pursuing immortality.

A gypsy woman who becomes the Count’s acolyte and lover, torn between ruthless loyalty to the Count and the welfare of her children. Her actions are driven by desire and ambition, making her a dangerous wildcard in the curse’s cycle.

Müller’s daughter who returns to the village amid turmoil. She becomes a central figure whose safety and fate are tied to the Count’s curse and to Emil’s deadly plans.

A physician who dismisses vampires as myth, embodying scientific skepticism amid a public health crisis. His expertise and testimony help ground the narrative’s medical stakes and resistance to the curse.

Son of Dr. Kersh, he joins the effort to defend the village against the vampires. His courage and resolve contribute to the final confrontation and the attempt to break the curse.

A local woman enticed by Emil’s charm, she becomes a target in the Count’s plot to restore himself. Her choices reveal the peril that desire can invite in a world ruled by predation.

A dwarf performer guiding the Circus of Night, whose presence lures villagers into perilful encounters. His fate underscores the circus’s morally ambiguous nature and its role as a conduit for danger.

Hauser’s wife, drawn into the web of fear and ritual surrounding the Count’s return. She embodies the vulnerable villagers who become entangled in the vampires’ brutal plans.

The town mayor who must balance fear, order, and duty as the villagers confront the plague and the Circus’s influence. His decisions reflect the community’s fragility under siege.

A villager whose family bears the weight of suspicion and tragedy as they react to the Count’s curse. He embodies the collective tension between protection and panic.