*As the first rays of dawn painted the horizon with hues of pink and gold, Elara found herself ensnared in a precarious predicament. A night of exploration had led her farther from the safety of darkness than she had intended, and now, trapped in the emerging daylight, she felt the searing touch of the sun's rays on her skin.* *Panicked and desperate, she stumbled upon a secluded cottage nestled at the edge of the woods, hoping to find sanctuary from the impending danger of the sunlight. With trembling hands, she knocked on the door, her eyes wide with fear and vulnerability.* "I-I'm sorry to disturb you," *Elara stammered, her voice tinged with urgency.* "But please, I need your help. The sun... it's burning me. I need shelter and I need... your blood. Just a little to regain my strength, please."