The Emotional Vampires

In a crowded San Francisco nightclub, Gwen does what she has done for centuries — she skims excess emotion, takes only what is wasted, and disappears before anyone notices. But tonight the room feels wrong. The energy isn’t loose or indulgent. It’s compressed. Cultivated. Predatory. And for the first time in two hundred years, Gwen realizes she is not the only one feeding. When a stranger calling...

Some people hunt openly. Others hide behind ideals. Gwen does neither. In Los Angeles, she moves through nightclubs with precision, drawing only what she needs and leaving no wreckage behind. She has no allegiance to the Light, no patience for the Dark, and no interest in the endless posturing of those who claim to keep the balance. To her, the clubs are simple — places where excess energy goes to...

A covert military debrief from decades past resurfaces — and with it, a truth the government never wanted recorded. Webb steps into the room with one purpose: to explain what emotional vampirism really is, where it began, and why the mutation has survived for thousands of years. But as he lays out the science, the history, and the threat, the lines between classified knowledge and personal obsessi...

In this episode, a tense encounter at a San Francisco food bank turns into an unexpected conversation about truth, identity, and the things people hide to survive. Two men who have every reason to mistrust each other discover that secrets—both spoken and unspoken—can shape the world as much as the energies that bind them. Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024,2025 Orman Beckles...

Growing up in 1950s Boston, young Leigh navigates the delicate balance between family expectations, neighborhood prejudice, and the secret inheritance passed quietly through generations. In a world that rarely makes space for him, Leigh discovers early what it means to be different—long before he understands why. About the Series: The Emotional Vampires is a noir-tinged, psychologically charged sa...

Two years after Brick , the Haight-Ashbury glow has dimmed, and Brick Newton drifts between walls and souls. Once a reporter for The San Francisco Oracle —the psychedelic paper that promised a new world and collapsed under its own light—he now spends his days laying stone and his nights at the food bank beside Lee and Jack. Brick’s curse is the same paradox he’s always carried: he needs connection...

When a young reporter in 1966 Oklahoma accidentally drains the life from his coworker, his secret inheritance is exposed. Half light, half dark, Brick’s gift is a curse that can’t be hidden. Urged by his parents to flee before others learn the truth, he boards a bus west—to the city that hums with energy, and danger. The Emotional Vampires is a noir-inspired literary series about those who draw po...

In this haunting installment of The Emotional Vampires , the veil begins to lift. Ian’s origins come into focus — a legacy born in darkness, raised on despair, and perfected in manipulation. From the cold halls of the Blackwell estate to the polished corridors of influence, we finally see the making of the man who has shaped so much unseen. The Emotional Vampires is a psychological noir set betwee...

In this gripping episode, we delve into the shadowy origins of Ian Blackwell, born into a world where power comes not from love or hope, but from fear, despair, and misery. Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of content, from...

The world plunges into mourning following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a pivotal event that ripples through both society and the delicate balance of light and dark forces. Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of conte...

In this gripping episode, the Shadow Council faces a pivotal moment as tensions rise within their ranks. Will this secretive council pull the strings that alter history, or unravel in their pursuit of ultimate control? Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI...

In this episode, Jack confronts a growing darkness in the once vibrant Haight-Ashbury district. Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of content, from engaging YouTube tech videos, eBooks, Apps, novels and podcasts. The Officia...

In this episode, Jack finds himself in the vibrant Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco during the 1960s counterculture movement. Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of content, from engaging YouTube tech videos, eBooks,...

In this episode, Jack faces the tragic consequences of his inability to control his energy-draining abilities. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of content, from engaging Y...

In this episode, Jack's intense attachment to Emily grows into a dangerous dependency, leading him to realize that his powers come at a devastating cost. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to p...

In this episode, Jack’s growing awareness of his abilities reaches a critical turning point. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of content, from engaging YouTube tech videos...

The dark ones find themselves confronted with the terrifying possibility of total annihilation. As chaos spirals out of control, Friedrich von Hartmann and Lord Alexander Blackwood realize that their thirst for destruction could lead to their own demise. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad...

As the peace grows intolerable for them, they begin to manipulate events and key figures like Hitler and Mussolini, sowing the seeds for future conflicts. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to prod...

Set amidst the devastation of World War I, this chapter delves into the escalating power struggle between those who feed on dark, destructive energy and those who rely on the light of hope and human connection. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/ World Traveling content c...

Early 20th-century Europe, Individuals with the ability to absorb emotional energy—both light and dark—the seeds of future conflict are sown through subtle manipulations of political leaders, foreshadowing a larger, more destructive storm brewing on the horizon. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tec...

The story shifts to ancient Egypt, where a priest contemplates the mysterious power that flows between individuals—the energy of emotions. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/ World Traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide rang...

In Chapter 3, Jack's once solitary existence begins to shift after meeting Emily. As their quiet friendship grows, Jack feels a deeper connection with the world. However, this new bond stirs concern in Jack's mother. Official Website: ⁠⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com⁠ Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024 Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/ World Trave...

In Chapter 2 of "The Emotional Vampires", Jack’s past is explored, revealing the strange connection between him and his mother. This bond, far deeper than it appears, has kept Jack strong—but at a cost. As the truth unfolds, it becomes clear that this connection may hold the key to his future, and the powers he’s yet to fully understand. Official Website: ⁠www. TheEmotionalVampires.com ⁠...

Jack always knew he was different, but in Chapter 1 of "The Emotional Vampire", he’s about to discover just how true that is. In this compelling new book by Orman Beckles, we’re introduced to Jack and a world where creatures exist by feeding off the emotions of others. Get ready for a tense, supernatural journey into a battle between light and dark forces. Official Website: www. TheEmoti...