How Dracula Became a Vampire is a dark gothic fantasy novel that reimagines the origin of one of history's most feared legends. Vlad of Wallachia is a ruthless and undefeated warrior, a prince forged by war and blood. When he discovers a forgotten castle hidden deep within the forests of Transylvania, he encounters an ancient being imprisoned in stone - a remnant of a far older curse. In exchange for blood, Vlad is granted power beyond mortal limits, enough to defeat any enemy and secure his kingdom forever. But immortality is not freedom. As centuries pass, Vlad becomes trapped by an endless hunger, the burning cruelty of sunlight, and the unbearable loneliness of eternal life. His victories turn hollow as he uncovers the hidden history of vampires, the true nature of the curse that binds them, and the terrible cycle that has claimed countless rulers before him. Unable to die and unwilling to let the curse continue unchecked, Vlad makes a final, devastating choice - to remove himself from the world and become the prison that holds the darkness at bay. A haunting tale of power, sacrifice, and the cost of immortality, How Dracula Became a Vampire explores the man behind the myth and the tragic decision that turned a prince into a legend waiting in eternal silence.