This project began with a question that never left me: Why do vampires endure?Why do these creatures—rooted in death, fear, and desire—still follow us through history, art, and pop culture?With a background in storytelling and a deep love for folklore, I’ve spent years exploring these questions across cultures, centuries, and screens. Whether I’m tracing the origins of medieval revenants, analyzing Dracula’s many film forms, or digging into vampire symbolism in modern media, my goal is always the same: to make the old feel alive again.

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You’ve crossed the threshold where myth seduces reason—this is Velvet Bite Radio I’ve always been drawn to the shadowed edges of history—the places where folklore and fear meet. As an author and creator, I explore vampires through the lens of legend, culture, and cinema. From forgotten tales whispered across centuries to the modern myths on screen, I unravel the vampire’s story—and what it says about ours.
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6 hours ago
6 hours ago
🩸 What if Dracula wasn’t just a monster—but a mirror? In this episode, we peel back the velvet curtain to explore how vampirism mirrors narcissistic abuse, trauma bonding, and identity loss. Through psychology, literature, and a little dark humor, we ask: what happens after the bite? And more importantly—can you ever become yourself again?
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2 days ago
2 days ago
Join me, Melissa Dawn Harris, for a live, where we discuss the new show and my change in direction.
We’re diving fang-first into all things vampire:
📜 Folklore.
🎬 Film.
🧛♂️ Historical accounts.
🩸 And the weird, wonderful myths that won’t die.
Got a burning question about Dracula? Blood rituals? The Book of Enoch? This is your night to ask.
Bring garlic (or don’t). I’ll be live and undead.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Was it a vampire? A hoax? A mass delusion? Or something darker?
In this episode of Velvet Bite Radio, I sit down with researcher and writer Gary Parsons—one of the most respected voices on the infamous Highgate Vampire case of 1970s London. We dig deep into the real history, the gothic media circus, and the occult overtones surrounding the sightings at Highgate Cemetery.
We explore:
- The strange events and eyewitness accounts at Highgate
- The feud between psychic investigators Sean Manchester and David Farrant
- How the case blurred folklore, urban legend, and personal obsession
- The media’s role in myth-making and moral panic
- Why the Highgate Vampire still captivates 50 years later
From ancient graves to tabloid warfare, this is a tale of vampires, vanity, and the undead myth that refuses to die.
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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
🎙️ Velvet Bite Radio – Episode: Blood, Loyalty, and Fiona
In this episode, I sink my fangs into a conversation with author Dan Klefstad, creator of the hauntingly elegant vampire novel Fiona’s Guardian. We explore what it means to serve a vampire—not as a victim, but as a devoted protector. Dan unpacks the psychological tension behind Fiona’s hunger, the seductive pull of power, and how loyalty turns deadly in the shadows.
Expect blood, wit, and a literary twist on the immortal bond.
🩸 Topics include:
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The making of Fiona’s Guardian
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Reimagining vampire/human dynamics
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Creating a morally gray female vampire
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Power, intimacy, and the cost of devotion
Press play—Fiona waits.
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Are vampires real—and could their origins be found in ancient sacred texts?
In this gripping episode of Velvet Bite Radio, I’m joined by former FBI agent and esoteric researcher Walter Bosley to explore the shocking connections between blood drinkers, the Watchers, and the Book of Enoch. We dive deep into forbidden history, occult traditions, and the mysterious role of fallen angels in shaping early vampire legends.
Bosley shares chilling insights from intelligence work, ancient scripture, and the shadowy edges of spiritual warfare. Could the Nephilim and the Watchers be the earliest recorded vampires?
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
EP1: Velvet Bite Radio Introduces Melissa Dawn Harris
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
🎙️ Episode 1: Welcome to Velvet Bite Radio
In this debut episode, I introduce you to Velvet Bite Radio—a podcast that sinks its teeth into the world of vampires in folklore, history, and film.
I share a little about who I am, what draws me to the undead, and what you can expect from future episodes. From ancient legends and eerie archives to cult classics and modern bloodsuckers on screen—this is a space where we honor the myth, the monster, and the mirror.
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