Interlude

The 1985 film Once Bitten featured a young Jim Carrey as Mark Kendall, a high schooler targeted by a centuries-old vampire, played by Lauren Hutton. This campy horror-comedy became a cult classic as Carrey’s star rose. In the spirit of Once Bitten, where even the unsuspecting can find themselves caught in the dark dance of the night’s creatures, the pages ahead invite you into shadowed chronicles. Just as Mark faced the pull of temptation, you too will explore a world where the night’s revelations may feel eerily familiar.

The tales herein, though wrapped in the mystique of obscurity, are anchored in the real-life experiences of those who have crossed paths with the vampires who work among us. To protect the sanctity of these truths—and the safety of those brave enough to share their stories—every name, institution, and landmark has been carefully veiled. This anonymity isn’t meant to obscure the truth but rather to shield those who’ve exposed themselves to the darkness from further harm.

As you delve deeper, keep in mind. Though the details are masked, the essence remains unaltered—a spotlight on the malevolence lurking within certain leadership circles in higher education, and a tribute to the resilience of those who have emerged from the shadows to share their tale.