Dracula

Dracula is a fictional character from Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror novel. He is a centuries-old vampire from Transylvania who feeds on blood to sustain himself, possessing supernatural abilities like shapeshifting, heightened strength, and mind control. The story follows his attempt to move from Eastern Europe to England, where he menaces a group of characters including a young woman named Mina and her friends. Dracula embodies themes of fear, immortality, and the unknown, and has become the archetype of vampire lore in popular culture, inspiring countless adaptations in books, films, and other media.