Would you rather be a ghost or a vampire?

[G.G.]

Vampire. Be it things or people, I like to touch them, not go through them. :P

[Melissa]

I'm kind of leaning toward ghosts because I like sunlight too much, and some ghosts seem capable of coming out in the day. On the other hand, I watch ghost hunting shows and most ghosts seem to be jerks.

[Christina]

Well, the problem with both is that traditionally, neither eats food. I'd probably go crazy if I couldn't eat anymore, so ghost is the safer answer.

[Hákon]

Definitely a ghost. I wouldn't like all the blood that goes with being a vampire. And like Melissa pointed out, ghost can be around in the sunlight, which I would consider a big plus.

[K.P.]

ghost. wanna posses folks and make them squawk like chickens (lolz play too much sims)

[G.G.]

Are you sure ghosts can be out in the sunlight? I thought energy was dispersed by it. In most movies, people are saved once the sun gets up. As for not eating, at least vampires drink. Blood? So what...Vampires seem to love the taste.;) no sun? I'm an owl already. Besides, vampires from Moonlight did go out in the sun, albeit not for long.

Come on guys, don't let me be the only vampires. ;)

[Christina]

Well, to be fair, I already burn to a crisp, require sunglasses even on cloudy days, and have really sharp teeth for a vegetarian, so I figured I'd try something different. ;p

[K.P.]

unless you come across a competent exorcist then as a ghost you might be forced to go into the light. as far as i understand sunlight don't hurt ghosts but electricity / lightning does (its an energy disruptor)

[Christina]

D.R. wrote: "Vampires eat blood, but so do people. They just cook it. it would be hard to completely remove all the blood from a piece of meat. Vampires are on a pretty strict diet. Ghost are on an extreme diet..."

Not all humans eat blood, cooked or otherwise. ;)

[G.G.]

D.R. wrote: "Vampires eat blood, but so do people. They just cook it. it would be hard to completely remove all the blood from a piece of meat. Vampires are on a pretty strict diet. Ghost are on an extreme diet..."


In the show Supernatural, they kill ghosts all the time. :P

[Amanda]

I want to be a ghost of a vampire! Not sure how it would work (or even if it would) but there it is.

[Amanda]

Not a sparkly vampire. Never a sparkly vampire.

[K.P.]

sparkly vampires are just blood sucking faries lolz

[Hákon]

Amanda wrote: "I want to be a ghost of a vampire! Not sure how it would work (or even if it would) but there it is."

I think you may have an idea for a whole new genre right there. :-)

[Amanda]

Hákon wrote: I think you may have an idea for a whole new genre right there. :-)"

It would take some serious thought and time. :)

[Christina]

Hmm... Well many vampire legends say they are soulless dead and many people believe ghosts to be the souls of the dead... So... What about a story of a vampire who is haunted by their own soul?

[Amanda]

That would be pretty awesome!

[Christina]

Hmm...I can see a humorous short story forming...

[Christina]

I think I'll stay away from romance though. Not my forte.

[Teri]

hhmmm... Both ghosts and vampires represent a state of being that is kind of caught in an inbetween.

But if I had to choose, I think I would opt for being a ghost. Mostly because a ghost has the potential to transcend that state and evolve upward into a higher plane, and move onward.


A vampire, theoretically is in a sort of final-state, unless and until it is vanquished... I'm not entirely sure what happens to a vampire after that... but living fully in the moment, knowing the end/afterward is going to suck....

I suppose it boils down to the live now/ get it now... approach.. versus... what might be coming down the line, and looking ahead.. approaches...

that and.. ghosts don't have so many things they need to fear in every moment of their existence... whereas vampires-- as terrifying as they are... have real fears/ constraints on their daily living...

not sure I'd go for the living in fear aspect:)

[Teri]

Christina wrote: "Hmm... Well many vampire legends say they are soulless dead and many people believe ghosts to be the souls of the dead... So... What about a story of a vampire who is haunted by their own soul?"

that could make an amazing character study.. much the way frankenstein does... creator running away from his own creation, etc etc...

would the vampire know the ghost was its own soul? and- what happens ultimately, if-when the two merge...?

[Christina]

Teri wrote: "that and.. ghosts don't have so many things they need to fear in every moment of their existence... whereas vampires-- as terrifying as they are... have real fears/ constraints on their daily living...

not sure I'd go for the living in fear aspect:)"

Interestingly, I read a short story called We Fear The Living in which the main characters are ghosts who are going about their ghostly existence and the only thing they fear is, well as the title states, the living, who are capable of committing all kinds of atrocities and do exactly that.

[Teri]

Christina wrote: "Teri wrote: "that and.. ghosts don't have so many things they need to fear in every moment of their existence... whereas vampires-- as terrifying as they are... have real fears/ constraints on thei..."

interesting- you know.. most ghost stories are written from the perspective of the living... and generally, only comically, from the perspective of the ghost...

I suppose ghosts would find much of our existence cringe-worthy... being the embodiment, or lack thereof, of experience..

and yes, understanding that ghosts, generally are caught between, either by unfulfilled karma, someone here holding them, or the simple fact that they don't realise they are dead... can't find the light, so to speak..

i suppose a very interesting and entertaining story could be written re a ghost who is trying to teach a psychic or medium...(someone with potential, but unknown prior to story)... the real-deal...as opposed to the television-version:)

[Riley]

This is a tough one. As a vampire, I am the king of the night and everything is my prey. But daylight either makes me sparkle like a fairy or burn to death in a pile of cinders and ash.
But as a ghost, you're stuck there until you can move on, and what will let you move on isn't necessarily within your power to do.
Still, even if I did shine like a diamond, it would be pretty bad ass to be faster and stronger than anything around. So vampire it is!

[Hákon]

D.R. wrote: "It would be great if a group joined up to write a bunch of short stories of different scenarios to put into a book."

That could be interesting. Are you thinking of a permanently free short story collection then?

[Mike]

I always had a fear of the vampire's plight. The pull of an unquenchable thirst or unsatisfying hunger. It would have to be torture. But as for the rest of what goes along with it(Immortality, superhuman strength, heightened senses, ability to charm others, etc.) I believe I would immensely enjoy it.

I can't think of any pros for being a ghost.

[Amanda]

Mike wrote: "I can't think of any pros for being a ghost."

What about walking through walls and spying on people? I'm not afraid to admit I would totally do that!

[Amanda]

D.R. wrote: "It would be great if a group joined up to write a bunch of short stories of different scenarios to put into a book."

If there is a deadline involved I'm not sure it work. Statistically I don't do well with them. :)

[Amanda]

Christina wrote: "I think I'll stay away from romance though. Not my forte."

I completely agree with this.

[Nathan]

Amanda wrote: What about walking through walls and spying on people? I'm not afraid to admit I would totally do that!

Yep. I would enjoy that one too. I couldn't help but be nosy if I had that ability.

[Teri]

Amanda wrote: "Mike wrote: "I can't think of any pros for being a ghost."

What about walking through walls and spying on people? I'm not afraid to admit I would totally do that!"

oh that would so totally be me... i'd probably burst for wanting to tell someone all the juicy things I discovered, too...

worse, i'd probably find my way into some secret archives, and spend my time trying to psychicially trying to get someone to open books lol:)

[Amanda]

Teri wrote: "worse, i'd probably find my way into some secret archives, and spend my time trying to psychicially trying to get someone to open books lol:) "


No wonder a lot of stories about those places usually have stories about huantings. Its all those nosy ghosts.

[J.M.]

I'd take ghost. While being a vampire is interesting there are a lot of rules meanwhile ghosts in fiction vary a huge amount so I think I could get more mileage out of it. Plus being a wandering ghost would let you see and observe the world and the events of history safely. If I could figure out moving things I could write amazing diary entries about my 'life' as a ghost.

[Richard]

Easy enough J.M., just get someone else to ghost-write it for you.

[Matthew]

Vampire. 3 reasons:

1. Vampires can interact with people and hide their abnormality.

2. If unending life becomes too much you can just step into the sun or fall on a tent stake.

3. I don't want to make pottery with my living wife with the help of Whoopi Goldberg.

[Amanda]

Whoopi Goldberg wasn't there for that scene. You could say you don't want to dance with your living wife through Whoopi Goldberg or kiss your living wife through her though.

[Micah]

Ghosts can't have real sex and vampires suck (literally), so...really can't make a choice between them. ];P

[Angel]

Ghost.

[Zoe]

To Micah so why comment lol

I prefer to be a vampire undead and well you get to touch things and well ghosts are well just dull lol

[Melissa]

How about an umpire? Or maybe an empire?

[Micah]

Melissa wrote: "How about an umpire? Or maybe an empire?"

They suck too.

[Amanda]

I think it would be fun to be an umpire for a day, but not forever. Okay maybe two days!