The Vampire Bachelor

Dracula has been lonely for centuries. It's time to find his eternal bride. Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 Week 10: Finale

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This blog is where I track the story of my Sims 4 Bachelor campaign. I use mods which enable a 30+ sim household, double romantic difficulty, slow down time, provide first impression sentiments, make moods more realistic, and other things (some of which might be considered spoilers). Eliminations are based on a combination of relationship progress, sentiments, and interactions (which are mostly autonomous or based on sim wants. I rarely instigate one if it makes sense.) Season structure is based on those of existing Bachelor seasons. "Extra" interactions and some dates are picked randomly using a spinner app.

All contestants are characters or NPCs from my existing Sims game. Because many of them are castoffs from my Love Island campaign, this blog contains spoilers for my Love Island post on main.

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Week 1: Season Premier

Meet the Bachelor:

Count Dracula, Retired (Traits: Gloomy, Art Lover, Evil, Romantic, Genius, Brave, Great Kisser, Alluring, Quick Learner) Aspiration: Soulmate

A powerful, old vampire, Dracula has been alone in Forgotten Hollow for a very long time.

"I've had a long life, a violent one. I have survived horrific battles and suffered great losses. I'm tired...

I've spent my time mastering so many things. I can do whatever I want. I can walk in the sun. But there is just one thing my life is still missing...

One person I still haven't found. One woman to complete me. To show me the ways of modern love, to join me in a life of vampirism and spend eternity by my side. I know she's out there. And I'm ready to find her."

Will Dracula get his wish? Perhaps. But before we find out, let's meet some of the women who will join him on his quest for love...

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Genevieve, General Practitioner Traits: Self-Assured, Ambitious, Outgoing, Alluring, Gregarious, Great Kisser Aspiration: Friend of the World

Like many of the women on this season, Genevieve tried a failed hand on Love Island. Dumped while in a friendship couple, she has not given up on finding that special connection.

Jade, Office Assistant / Eva, Unemployed Traits: Neat, Ambitious, Outgoing, Business Savvy / Hot-Headed, Materialistic, Romantic, Alluring Aspirations: Mansion Baron / Serial Romantic

Jade and Eva are best friends, housemates, and members of the Partihaus club in Windenburg. They live to drink, dance, and flirt on repeat. Now that they have entered the ultimate flirt-off, will they stay besties, or let a man get in the way? 

Deandra, Mixologist Traits: Materialistic, Mean, Hot-Headed, Self-Absorbed, Shameless, Alcohol Heavyweight Aspiration: Joke Star

"Dee" lives in San Myshuno with her lowlife dad, twin brother, and friends. She applied to the show because vampirism seemed more appealing than her dead-end job and everyday routine of shenanigans, but when the gang mocked her for her audition, she swore to win and drain them all out of pure revenge.

Dorothy, Grocery Store Owner Traits: Green Fiend, Squeamish, Dog Lover, Spa Membership Aspiration: Zen Guru

On a typical day, Dorothy can be found running the grocery cart in Henford-on-Bagley. She lives a simple life and wants to broaden her horizons. Hopefully her squeamish stomach can handle the vampire life.

Kayla, Minor Leaguer / Marley, Unemployed Traits: Active, Foodie, Loves Outdoors, High Metabolism / Bookworm, Mean, Cat Lover, Dastardly Aspirations: Bodybuilder / Public Enemy

A B-list athlete and an A-list heiress with a love of mischief, Kayla and Marley share a bougie apartment in San Myshuno. Fame and a demanding career have proven barriers to finding love, and they hope the Bachelor will give them a fair shot.

Marisol, Student Traits: Self-Assured, Dance Machine, Jealous, Cheerful, Bookworm, Quick Learner Aspiration: Academic

Marisol was quickly dumped from her time on Love Island. Now, she is busy studying for her law career... but not too busy to look for love. All she needs is lots and lots of coffee.

Angela, Student / Lilith, Student Traits: Neat, Foodie, Art Lover, Good, Muser / Slob, Loner, Kleptomaniac, Adventurous, Evil, Dastardly Aspirations: Painter Extraordinaire / Public Enemy

The Pleasant twins may look identical, but they are opposites in every other way. Living together between their competing campuses, Angela studies art history, and Lilith majors in villainy. Are Dracula and Lilith a perfect match, or will opposites attract?

Elisa, Style Influencer Traits: Dance Machine, Woohoo Lover, Cheerful, Self-Assured, High-Maintenance, Alcohol Heavyweight, Alluring Aspiration: Serial Romantic

Elisa had two unsuccessful relationships during her Love Island experience. Frankly, she left the show tense from a lack of woohoo. Will the Bachelor be able to fulfill her needs?

Luanne, Retail Employee Traits: Active, Good, Romantic, Alcohol Heavyweight, Alluring Aspiration: Soulmate

Luanne is a beam of sunshine despite her treacherous life. With an incarcerated mother, an absentee father, and a dead boyfriend, all she has left are her aunt, uncle and little cousin who have generously taken her in. Now that Luanne is getting back on her feet, she has jumped on the Bachelor bandwagon. Why not, right?

Sammi, Imaginative Imagist / Hope, Culture Columnist / Cherry, Guest Star Traits: Dance Machine, Outgoing, Artist, Great Kisser, Alluring, Muser / Hates Children, Creative, Jealous, Entrepreneurial, Business Savvy, Great Kisser, Alluring / Dance Machine, Self-Assured, Woohoo Lover, Beguiling, Alluring, Muser Aspirations: Master Maker / Fabulously Wealthy / Master Actress

Sammi, Hope, and Cherry have three major things in common: they live together, they love to have fun, and they are all Love Island castoffs. Sammi explored some hot romances on the show and made it to the final five before her couple was dumped. Hope joined the show as a Casa Amor girl, and made it no further. Cherry was dumped when she was left single after two failed partnerships. The three never met on the show, but they found a great friendship afterwards. Now, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Allegra, Mixologist Traits: High-Maintenance, Outgoing, Materialistic, Mean, Romantic, Alluring Aspiration: Master Mixologist

Allegra frequents the burn unit. After her boyfriend cheated on her, she appeared on Love Island only to be stolen from her partner (who is now with someone else) and later dumped. Then, she had a fling with Dee's brother, who played her. Allegra thinks vampirism will complement her night owl lifestyle…and, she won’t be able to feel burns anymore. She is here to take what she wants, and this time she will let nothing get in her way.

Jen, Style Influencer / Chelsea, Interior Decorator Traits: Creative, Cheerful, Jealous, Alluring / Creative, Cheerful, Goofball, Gregarious, Incredibly Friendly Aspirations: Soulmate / Neighborhood Confidante

Jen and Chelsea are also Love Island castoffs. Chelsea had an uneventful run, but Jen was dumped from the villa heartbroken after three serious partnerships. Now, they are both ready to try again.

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One-by-one (mostly), thirty women arrived at the Bachelor Mansion and made their introductions to Dracula.

Elladine, Freelance Crafter Traits: Cheerful, Creative, Art Lover, Great Kisser, Muser, Alluring Aspiration: Master Maker

Iona, Extraterrestrial Explorer / Talia, Freelance Writer Traits: Active, Genius, Good, Great Kisser, Quick Learner, Alluring / Outgoing, Good, Music Lover, Great Kisser, Muser, Alluring Aspirations: Nerd Brain / Bestselling Author

Based on first impressions, Dracula had crushes on nearly half the women. As an evil vampire, however, many of them found him untrustworthy. Finding a wife to accept his whole self would prove a challenging task.

Dracula toasted the group and the cocktail party started. Women began pulling him to the gazebo for private half-hour chats.

Kaitlyn, Waiter Traits: Clumsy, Adventurous, Child of the Ocean, Chopstick Savvy, Muser Aspiration: Master Maker

Shannon, Pro-Gamer Self-Assured, Hot-Headed, Neat, Observant, Dastardly, Alluring Aspiration: Chief of Mischief

Dracula romantically connected with two of his crushes, Cherry and Marisol. 

“I definitely didn’t expect to catch feelings already,” says Cherry, “especially for someone so... dramatic.” “The whole evil vampire thing is a bit of a red flag… but it’s a really sexy red flag,” Marisol giggles. “We’ll see.”

He also connected with Genevieve and Talia, who both found him sophisticated. He insulted Talia, and he did not get along with Allegra or Shannon.

"I admire Genevieve for her strong mind, and Talia is very sweet, although she seems like she is floating around in dreamland. I didn't mean to insult her, but I'm evil. Things just come out of my mouth sometimes," he explains. "I'm trying to be a better sim... but Shannon and Allegra? They are just unpleasant. Shannon seems like a responsible sim, but I can tell she thinks I'm pretentious. And Allegra is my anti-crush."

Jen flirted with Dracula despite feeling suspicious. Suddenly, she wanted to get back together with a previous Love Island partner named Reese. Reese had brought Jen back to the villa from Casa Amor, and they’d shared a deep soulmate connection. Then a bombshell named Tai stole her away from Reese, who was dumped a few days later. Reese waited for Jen on the outside, but she connected with Tai, and then another bomb, Ciaran. Reese officially dumped Jen when he saw her kissing Ciaran during a Love Island trip to the Sulani Beach Club. When Ciaran ultimately recoupled with someone else, Jen was dumped from the villa, sad and single.

Reconnecting with Reese now seemed risky and impulsive… but then he autonomously showed up on the lot, waiting for Jen outside the fence in his formalwear. Melting at the grand gesture, Jen apologized to Dracula, went to Reese, and they lived happily ever after. 

Later, Chelsea caught Dracula on his way into the mansion and eliminated herself. 

“I had crushes on both of them,” Dracula laments. “Why come on the show if you’re still in love with somebody else? Why waste my time? And — I still don’t understand why Chelsea left so abruptly. She could have given me more of a chance.” “Aww, he had a crush on me?” Chelsea beams. “That’s so sweet! But… nope. I had an anti-crush on him. I had to just get out of there. Nope… nope.”

Inside the mansion, the women waited to find out who would receive the First Impression Rose. 

It went to Marisol, who had the highest romance bar progress so far.

Finally, the rose ceremony began. Dracula had twenty-one roses to hand out. 

The first rose went to Genevieve, and the last rose went to Lucy.

Lucy, Private Fourth Class Traits: Self-Assured, Adventurous, Loves Outdoors, Collector, Alluring Aspiration: Jungle Explorer

Along with Allegra and Shannon, four women named Jo, Summer, Candy and Yasmin were eliminated.

“It was an easy decision,” Dracula reveals. “I had anti-crushes on Candy and Yasmin, Summer was rude, and Jo seemed pretentious. But the bottom line is I already had stronger connections with the other women.”

“He thought I was pretentious?” Jo asks. “I thought he was the pretentious one. Whatever, it’s his loss.” “He seemed really sketchy anyway, it’s no big deal,” shrugs Candy. “I thought he was so sophisticated,” sobs Allegra. “Why didn’t he like me? Why does this always happen?”

Dracula toasted the remaining twenty-two women. “I’m so excited. I know my wife is standing in this room tonight. I can just feel it.” And with that, the Bachelor journey officially began.

(Go to Week 2)

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Week 2

(Read Week 1 here.)

The next day, Dracula took Sammi, Genevieve, Lucy, Angela, Dee, and Elisa on a group date to a rental in Granite Falls.

"I'm looking forward to getting to know them," he says. "Particularly Elisa. She was on my mind when I woke up this morning. I definitely have a crush."

He chatted and flirted the most with Elisa and Sammi. He and Elisa romantically connected after he dropped a magical pickup line. He also had a few flirts with Genevieve and Dee. Angela and Elisa flirted with each other.

Around sundown, the group changed into formalwear and had an afterparty in which each woman spent one-on-one time with Dracula.

Elisa pulled him first. It was cold outside, so they sat and talked in a bedroom. He confessed his attraction to her, they became friends and discussed their romantic compatibility. They joked around and Elisa put the flirts down hard. Then, wanting to kiss someone, had her first kiss with Dracula, and the first kiss of this Bachelor Sims season. Hungry, he asked her for a drink, and she happily offered up her wrist.

Lucy went in next. They joked around and flirted a little but didn’t connect. Still hungry, Dracula asked her for a drink. She told him to keep his fangs away from her. He wanted to be mean to someone, so he told her to go away.

"I don't really like her anyway," he confesses, "but I had twenty-two roses to give out last night and I gave her a chance. She seems...unreliable." "I'm not sure I can get past the evil vampire thing," Lucy reciprocates.

Dracula got his remaining plasma from Genevieve, after a suggestive conversation in which he impressed her with his high romance skill. Then he had funny conversations with Dee and Sammi, and an uneventful one with Angela.

Everyone gathered again and chatted briefly as a group, during which Genevieve flirted with Dracula. Then he gave Elisa the group date rose.

"Today was a good day," Dracula reflects. "I'm already forming so many good connections. Sammi is fun. Elisa is very different from me, but I think it's a good balance. And Dee and I certainly grew closer from the quality time."

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The first one-on-one date of the season went to Eva.

"Eva caught me off guard the first night," Dracula swoons. "At first I thought she seemed responsible. Then she kissed my hands after I gave her the rose, and I became smitten." "I can't believe I got the first one-on-one!" Eva squeals. "I have such a crush on him. He's so interesting! Ohmigod!!!!"

Dracula and Eva romantically connected when he asked her on the date. They went to a bowling alley/nightclub San Myshuno where they flirted lots and had a steamy exchange.

In the evening, the pair went to a fancy dinner. The conversation ranged from suggestive, to steamy, to amorous.

After dinner, Dracula and Eva shared a kiss and he offered her a rose, which she accepted. When he asked for a drink, she gave him her wrist, and they became friends.

"That went insanely well!" She raves. "I can't believe how well that went. We have nothing in common, but I really like him! Oh my gosh! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world." Smiling, she smells her rose. "We are nothing alike," agrees Dracula, "but I like it. Actually... I love it." He blushes. "I wasn't prepared to feel this way so soon. This date was huge. I'm beyond smitten already and... it fills me with optimism. For the first time in centuries, I feel alive."

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Saori, Babysitter / Miko, Social Justice Worker Traits: Outgoing, Loyal, Adventurous, Quick Learner / Good, Neat, Geek, Alluring Aspirations: Master Vampire / Serial Romantic

For the second group date, Dracula took Marisol, Elladine, Kaitlyn, Cherry, Saori, Miko, Luanne, Marley, Iona, Talia, and Hope to a wedding venue in Tartosa. They made wedding cakes together and chatted as a group.

While chatting with Hope and Cherry, Dracula flirted and connected with Hope despite differing over their music preferences. Then Luanne joined their conversation and confessed to feeling sad about her unfulfilled dreams (which happened to be romantic interactions, but she was too sad perform them.) Meanwhile, Cherry thought about Elisa, who had hit on and connected with her the day before.

Later, Dracula laid a magical pickup line on Marisol, which somehow both destroyed their small friendship bar and doubled their small romance bar.

Everyone changed into formalwear and had an afterparty in which Dracula spent one-on-one time with each woman. Cherry pulled him first, and he disliked when she talked about singing. Next, Luanne confessed an attraction and further discussed her fears. Dracula yelled at her, but apologized. She flirted with him and kissed his hands, and they connected.

“Did he yell at me?” Luanne shrugs. “Hmm. I didn’t notice. Men are always yelling around me. I just tune it out.”

Marisol did something Dracula didn’t like, and she apologized. They didn’t flirt, but their romantic connection stayed stronger than all the others. He did flirt lots with Hope, and discussed their compatibility. He insulted and apologized to Elladine and Talia. Elladine changed her mind about flirting with him, but Talia flirted and joked with him some. He flirted with Miko and Kaitlyn, and had a suggestive conversation with Saori, on whom he tried a magical pickup line. They didn’t connect, but he did connect with Iona using the same line during a flirty, funny conversation.

“I don’t trust him,” Iona confesses, “but I sure do enjoy him.” “I hope to gain Iona’s trust,” Dracula reflects. “I have a crush on her. And she is very intelligent.”

Finally, he had a pleasant conversation with Marley.

The group reconvened, and Dracula gave Luanne the group date rose for opening up and facing her fears by connecting with him. Marley and Miko showed the most disappointment at not receiving the rose.

“We made happy memories today, I thought,” points out Marley. “He’s so emotionally expressive and I feel closer to him. I guess it isn’t mutual…or mutual enough.” She sighs. “We aren’t really connecting,” Miko admits. “I think he’s sophisticated, but he just doesn’t seem to like me.”

“I like Marley. I find her imaginative. And Miko does seem a bit stuck-up. But it’s not about that,” Dracula explains. “Luanne is lovely. She has a soft, welcoming presence. She doesn’t judge me. She’s unassuming. She pays me her undivided attention. And she’s responsible. Sure, she’s a bit…simple, but who needs it to be complicated?” “I’m glad he likes me,” Luanne beams. “He’s so sophisticated. I’m not really used to that. I wonder what Aunt Peggy will think.” And with that, she begins to daydream.

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The morning of the rose ceremony started off with a hot-headed Eva riling up some of the other women, especially Lucy. Dee and Marley also exchanged words.

Soon, a cocktail party began.

Dracula toasted the women, and then they joined him for private chats. Kayla, Dorothy, Jade and Lilith had not had dates this week, and thus chatted with him for longer than the others. The night was a blur of constant flirtations, interruptions, and a few evil slips.

"I barely had a moment to breathe... not that I could have used it," Dracula jokes.

During the cocktail party, Dracula connected romantically with both of the twins and Sammi.

He also grew closer to Marley from their quality time.

Luanne already had a rose, but she wanted to kiss someone. She kept it brief and left him wanting more.

"I'm officially smitten," he reports.

Lucy was too slow, and got no time with Dracula before the rose ceremony began.

Marisol received the first of the fifteen available roses. She and Dracula had a low friendship bar, but their romance bar had surpassed all the others so far that she was the only woman with whom he shared a "lovebirds" label. Jade received the last rose. Kaitlyn, Elladine, Lucy and Miko were eliminated.

"I like that Kaitlyn seems responsible," explains Dracula, "but she didn't make any effort with me this week. I overheard her calling me interesting. I wonder why she never said it to me. And I tried with Elladine, but she's annoying."

"I don't trust that man," counters Elladine, "if you can even call him that."

Dracula toasted the remaining eighteen women, and their journey to finding love continued.

(Go to Week 3)

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Week 3

(Read Weeks 1 and 2 here.)

Dracula took the day after the rose ceremony to recover and decompress alone in his apartment.

"Last week was intense," he points out. "Twenty-two women competed for my attention. I need a break."

Soon, however, he found himself craving some company. He invited Saori to his apartment to play cards and chess. They had an unpleasant conversation in which he told her a dirty joke, mocked her mortality, insulted her, and then apologized.

"He's... interesting," comments Saori.

Meanwhile, Eva riled up Elisa, her least liked housemate and strong competition.

"She's so desperate for attention that she's been hitting on the other girls," Eva rants. "She's not here for the right reasons. She just wants to promote her social media career. He'll see it sooner or later, I promise!" Elisa rolls her eyes in response. "All he's going to see is an insecure gold digger with nothing better to do than stir up drama. That has nothing to do with me," she claps back.

Lilith avoided the drama and used the time to study up on her vampire lore.

After the women went to bed, Dracula wanted to feed. He woke Sammi and invited her to his apartment for some private time. They discussed their romantic compatibility, had an amorous exchange, and she offered him her wrist.

"Sammi was my first introduction and I had a crush the moment I saw her," Dracula shares. "I look forward to seeing how things will progress between us."

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The first one-on-one of Week 3 went to Luanne. She and Dracula started at a cafe/museum in Brindleton Bay, where they had a suggestive, amorous chat.

They walked out to the beach, where they shared a passionate kiss and discussed their romantic ideals.

Next, they went to the grocery cart to shop for a dinner they would cook together. They decided to make fried chicken sliders and apple pie.

"I can't enjoy the food myself, but I love to cook," Dracula explains. "It keeps me connected to my humanity, and it can be very sensual... as long as I avoid certain ingredients." "I wanted to make spaghetti," says Launne, "but the garlic was bothering him." She giggles nervously. "Oops."

Back at Dracula's apartment, the pair became friends despite having an unpleasant conversation wherein Dracula insulted Luanne's goodness. After Luanne ate her dinner, she gave Dracula his, and he offered her a rose.

"I wish he wasn't so evil," admits Luanne. "It makes me sad sometimes. But today we made happy memories, and I feel so drawn to him." "I like her very much," agrees Dracula, "though I do wish she wasn't so good."

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The next day, Dracula took Marisol, Saori, Jade, Angela, Elisa, Genevieve, Kayla, Dorothy, Sammi, Hope, Marley, and Cherry on a group date to a rental in Strangerville. They spent the day hanging out as a group, during which Dracula was mean to Angela, and didn't chat with Genevieve, Dorothy or Hope. He (and Elisa) flirted with Cherry, and he connected with Marley after dropping a magical pickup line.

The group changed into formalwear for an afterparty in the evening. Dracula sat outside, chatting privately with each woman. His conversations with Hope, Kayla and Jade were pleasant but uneventful. He disliked when Saori supported his facial hair. Elisa flirted with him, gave him a kiss and interviewed him for her style blog. He exchanged some flirts with Cherry, Angela, Dorothy and Marisol. He continued to impress Genevieve with his high romance skill and asked about her exes. He insulted and apologized to Marley.

Sammi went last. They flirted and shared a kiss...

...and then she received the group date rose.

"This means so much to me," Sammi gushes. "At first I admired him for his art expertise, but now I'm finding him admirable for all sorts of reasons." She beams. "It wasn't a question," confesses Dracula. "She's a great kisser and we're growing closer from our quality time together."

Back at the mansion, Dracula sought Eva before she went to bed. He had wanted to play a prank on her all day, which he did before exchanging some flirts and kisses. They earned a "lovebirds" label, he fed from her wrist, and grew closer to her from the happy memory they'd just made.

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The next day, Dracula took Lilith on a one-on-one date to a spa. They kissed in the sauna, became mutually smitten, and grew closer to one another from the happy memory. They flirted throughout the day, having steamy and amorous conversations during which Lilith enthused about vampires.

In the evening, they went to the Humor and Hijinks Festival, where they became good friends. They shared lots of physical affection in the form of back rubs, hugs and hand kisses.

At the end of the date, Dracula offered Lilith a rose, drank from her wrist, and they became lovebirds.

"I do have a crush on her, so I'm pleased with how this is going," comments Dracula. "She seems like a great fit." "He's responsible, in an evil way. He'll make a great vampire husband," muses Lilith.

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Drama continued on the morning of the rose ceremony with Dee, Marley and Eva riling up other women in the house (and each other).

During the cocktail party, Dracula chatted privately with each woman, giving extra time to Iona, Talia, Dee, and Eva, who did not have dates this week.

During the party, Genevieve and Marisol both kissed Dracula for the first time. He also shared kisses with Luanne, Elisa, Lilith, and Sammi (after insulting and apologizing to her).

Dorothy's time did not go according to plan when her stomach started acting up.

Dracula became smitten with Cherry when she kissed his hands...

...and finally connected with Jade during a suggestive conversation.

Everyone gathered for the rose ceremony, where Eva received the first rose and Jade received the last.

"I think I can trust him now," Jade reveals. "I honestly wasn't sure at first." "Jade is fun to be around," Dracula observes. "I'm glad we connected."

Genevieve became a lovebird after kissing his hands in thanks, and Marley flirted back with him excessively.

Kayla, Dorothy and Saori were eliminated and said their goodbyes.

"I'm so embarrassed," laments Dorothy. "The bathroom was so disgusting today that it made me nauseous, and then during my last chance to connect with Dracula, all I did was fart."

"There are no hard feelings," says Dracula. "I have crushes on Saori and Kayla. Kayla is very interesting and enjoys my emotional expressiveness, and Dorothy and I both find each other responsible. But I didn't connect with any of them. The process is going to get a lot more difficult from here, because now I have romantic connections or strong friendships with everyone." Then he proceeded to toast the remaining fifteen women.

(Go to Week 4)

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Week 4

(Read Weeks 1, 2, and 3 here.)

Dracula took another day to refresh between the rose ceremony and the next week's festivities. He milled around the mansion, chatting and flirting with some of the women. Dee was tense and rude to him, but apologized and then vented about her ever-increasing grudge against Marley. Lilith insulted him, and didn't apologize.

Wanting to befriend Genevieve, Dracula invited her to his apartment for a card game, where he yelled at her.

"I was hurt for a minute, but he apologized," Genevieve reports. "That still doesn't make it okay. He's going to have to earn my forgiveness. I don't care if you're the Bachelor or the President or the kid next door, I don't take that stuff lightly...and you know what else? He's not looking so sophisticated to me anymore."

After cooking dinner and spending the evening with the women, Dracula insulted Genevieve. When he apologized again, her grudge lessened. She declined his goodnight kiss, so he kissed her hands instead. When he asked for a drink from her wrist, she told him to keep his fangs away from her.

"Not tonight." She rolls her eyes and scoffs. "The audacity."

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The next day, Dracula took Eva, Luanne, Dee, Sammi, Angela, Genevieve, Marley, and Elisa back to Granite Falls for a proper campout. They spent time together as a group and played horseshoes. He chatted mostly with Elisa, but also with Luanne and Dee.

In the evening, he had a private chat with each woman. He shared kisses with Eva, Elisa and Luanne, chipped away at Genevieve's festering grudge, flirted with Sammi, Angela, and Dee, and romantically connected with Dee during a funny conversation. Finally, Marley offered him her wrist, and he embraced her in thanks.

When the group reconvened, Elisa received the group date rose.

Then he stole a moment to apologize to Genevieve one more time. She let go of her grudge, and the group went to bed.

In the middle of the night, Elisa woke Dracula for a kiss and a wrist offering.

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The next day, Dracula and Talia went on a one-on-one date to the Bluffs in Windenburg, where he autonomously and immediately offered her a rose. They had a suggestive, amorous conversation and became friends and lovebirds.

"I don't think I jumped the gun, giving her the rose already," Dracula explains. "I like her a lot, and want to make sure I give her a fair chance. I still feel like she's in dreamland, but not as much. The more I learn about her, the more she intrigues me." "I wasn't expecting this," admits Talia. "Even though I don't really think he's sophisticated anymore, I like how different he is from me. It's refreshing. I think... I think I'm smitten."

In the evening, they attended the Festival of Light. They made a wish together, had a steamy exchange and some deep conversations, made future plans and became good friends. Talia even shared a deep secret.

"I definitely don't think she's in dreamland anymore," Dracula confesses. "I just feel closer to her after today, making the wish together and the happy memories. Our differences are refreshing, she's right about that. She's in a very strong position."

"I think we're on the same page," affirms Talia. "We definitely grew closer today."

At the end of the night, Talia offered Dracula her wrist, and they hugged.

Back at the mansion, Dracula sought Cherry, with whom he wanted to share astronomy knowledge. They gazed at the stars together and had a chat before bed.

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The next day, Dracula took Marisol, Jade, Cherry, Hope, Iona, and Lilith on a group date to a rental with a pool in Brindleton Bay. They swam and chatted as a group, during which he embarrassed both himself and Cherry with a magical pickup line.

Marisol sought Dracula for an amorous, suggestive conversation, during which he kissed her hands, and they nearly caught their friendship bar up to their romance bar.

He played piano for the women...

...and then they had a flirty painting contest (skill levels were assigned with dice.) Dracula chatted with the women while they painted, and something made Lilith angry.

Cherry made the highest quality painting, and won a one-on-one date with Dracula to the Romance Festival that evening.

They became friends, spoke to a love guru, and had a steamy exchange.

They embraced, and shared a first kiss after Dracula gave Cherry a rose, but she declined to offer her wrist when he asked for a drink.

"That's fine," he points out. "I hope they know it's not required. It's nice when they feed me, but I'm not here for a juice box. A woman who will hunt with me, and feed with me... that's much more difficult. And special. Cherry could be special. I feel closer to her from the happy memories we made today...and I have very strong feelings for her." Cherry smiles. "He's definitely growing on me. I still kinda think he's dramatic, but I really like him."

After the date, Dracula wanted to be mischievous with Genevieve, and they had a short conversation in his apartment. Once again, she offered him her wrist.

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The next day's cocktail party was largely uneventful, save for Dracula becoming lovebirds with Luanne.

During the rose ceremony, Dracula handed out nine roses. He called Eva first, and Iona last.

Dee, Jade, and Marley were eliminated. Dee angrily denounced her friendship from Dracula and stormed out of the mansion before the others could say their goodbyes.

"I knew that would be difficult," Dracula reflects. "This was the first time I had to eliminate women I had feelings for. Dee and Marley's drama aside, it was just too little, too late with those three. I have stronger connections with the others. Honestly, I woke up this morning wanting to make Genevieve my girlfriend...but the reality is they're all becoming my girlfriends." "@*#% that dead old creep," Dee rants. "I don't know why I thought he was so sophisticated. Ugh." She rolls her eyes. "I was right not to trust him," Jade concedes. "I understand it," offers Marley, "and I think we'll stay friends."

Dracula toasted the remaining twelve women, and announced that they would spend the next week in Mt. Komorebi!

He spent the rest of the day casually socializing in the mansion. He kissed Luanne in his apartment...

...and witnessed flirting between Elisa and Marisol.

Later, he invited Elisa to his apartment for a kiss...

...and she seized the opportunity for an autonomous woohoo.

Finally, he got some plasma from Iona before everyone went to sleep.

(Go to Week 5)

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Week 5: Mt. Komorebi

(Read Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 here.)

Dracula kicked off the week in Mt. Komorebi with a one-on-one date with Hope. They started with a flirty chess game in the park, where they became good friends and lovebirds.

Then they hiked to the temple, where they made a wish together, discussed their compatibility, and shared a kiss.

They spent the later portion of their date at a tea house, where they grew mutually closer from the quality time.

At the end of the date, Dracula gave Hope a rose and she offered him her wrist.

"What an eventful day," Dracula declares. "I started with a crush, but now I'm smitten. I adore Hope. I didn't expect our connection to grow so much in such a short amount of time." "I'm smitten too!" Exclaims Hope. "I used to think he was responsible, but the more I get to know him, the closer we get. We definitely bonded during that hike, and making the wishes together. I wonder if he made the same wish as me..."

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In the morning, Dracula sat and chatted with the women while they had breakfast hot pots.

"I feel a little weird today," Eva confesses. "I still like how opposite we are, but I'm honestly not sure if I'm feeling this anymore. I wish I could talk to Jade. It's hard to know who to trust around here."

For the group date, Dracula took Iona, Genevieve, Elisa, Cherry, Angela, Lilith, Luanne, Sammi, Talia, and Eva skiing.

He took the first lift up with Sammi, from whom he stole a kiss, and they became lovebirds.

Elisa chose not to ski, explaining to Dracula that she felt under the weather.

"It's just a headache, I'll be fine. I'm not used to this thin mountain air," she says. "Is she sick, or does she just want extra attention from Drac?" Eva speculates.

Next, the group unwound together at the onsen bathhouse.

In the evening, they returned to their rental for a tea-afterparty. Dracula chatted with each woman individually. He had uneventful chats with Sammi, Cherry, and Genevieve, a pleasant one with Elisa, suggestive conversations with Lilith and Iona, and insulted and apologized to Luanne and Talia. After also insulting Eva, they discussed marriage.

"I did grow closer to him tonight. I'm confused. I guess... I just have to trust the process," she concludes.

Finally, he got some plasma from Angela after a deep, pleasant conversation.

Then the group reconvened, and Dracula gave the group date rose to Cherry.

"It was a tough decision today. A lot happened, and I gained multiple sentiments," he points out. "I'm very attracted to how opposite Elisa is to me. Relaxing together in the hot springs brought me closer to Iona and the snowy mountain vacation memories we made brought me closer to Cherry -- that was the broadest sentiment overall. I no longer have a crush on her, either... it's something bigger now," Dracula confides. "I don't really think he's dramatic anymore," Cherry responds. "And I want him." She smiles slyly.

After the other women went to bed, Cherry knocked on Dracula's door and invited him to spend alone time with her in the rental's onsen. They had a deep conversation, made out, became good friends...

...and woohooed.

"Now I'm enchanted by our moment in the mountains," Dracula declares. "Another sentiment for the list. Oh yeah, she offered me her wrist this time, too." "It felt right this time," Cherry explains. "Not to mention...it was hot."

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The next day, Dracula had a one-on-one date with Marisol, his First Impression Rose.

"It's been an interesting journey with Marisol so far. I can't wait to see how the date goes. And if we can continue this journey together," he proclaims. "FINALLY! Only took him five weeks. I guess he knew I'd still be here," Marisol giggles. "This date is huge, especially since he still hasn't earned my trust. I'll be very curious to see how it goes. But I'm optimistic!"

They started at a bar in the center of town, having deep conversations and advancing their friendship bar. The chat turned from suggestive, to amorous, to steamy.

Next, they hiked around together, laughing and sharing kisses.

"It's going really well so far!" Marisol cheers. "I actually am starting to trust him." "It's funny how incredibly attractive I find it when their personalities are different from mine," points out Dracula. "I don't know if I've ever met anyone so cheerful, and it's refreshing. Like that hike we just took. What a way to grow closer to someone."

In the evening, they got dressed up, went to a lounge and had another steamy conversation. Dracula recited love poetry and serenaded Marisol on the piano before giving her a kiss and a rose.

They left the lounge and stopped by the waterfalls, where they went skinny dipping and kissed in the rain.

After their dip, Marisol offered Dracula her wrist, and they returned to the rental.

"I don't think that date could have gone any better," raves Dracula. "I'm going to have some very difficult decisions ahead of me." "That was...whew," Marisol fans her face. "He actually did gain my trust today... Honestly, I would have done so much more than skinny dip with him." She lets out a snicker.

Back at the rental, Dracula wanted to catch up with Lilith. They shared a cup of tea and he grew closer to her from the quality time.

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In the morning, Elisa sought Dracula to discuss her fears of being "cheated on", a fear which many of the women had developed. After the chat, Dracula gave her a kiss and they exchanged a few flirts. Then he flirted with Hope and Eva before the cocktail party started.

Dracula spent the cocktail party chatting and flirting privately in the hot tub with each woman. He realized he felt comfortably compatible with Hope, and he became good friends with Genevieve.

When it came to Sammi's turn, Dracula messed up. He insulted her, apologized, and then insulted her three more times with no option to apologize again.

She changed into her cold weather gear, said goodbye to her friends, and left.

"I'm hurt," Sammi admits. "I thought he was great, but clearly I was wrong." "That was one of my fears," bemoans Dracula. "My evilness got ahead of me. Again. How many more of them will I scare off?" He buries his head in his hands and sighs.

Dracula had six roses to hand out at the rose ceremony. Talia received the first rose and Lilith received the last.

Iona and Angela were eliminated, and said their goodbyes.

"I'm sad to see them go," Dracula comments, "but I had to do what I had to do. I've given Iona a lot of time, and she still doesn't trust me. Angela is responsible and sweet... but neither of them are lovebirds." "It's time for me to go," agrees Iona. "This was a great experience, but we aren't right for each other." "I don't want to go," confesses Angela. "First I found him sophisticated and now I'm smitten. But... I know he's closer with my sister. I just hope it works out for them." "I'll really miss Angela," Lilith concurs. "It'll be weird not having her here... but it also means I have a real shot with Dracula. And we agreed coming in, sisters before misters. Always."

Dracula toasted the remaining nine women, announced that they would spend the next week in San Myshuno, and everyone went to bed.

"This week was intense," Dracula reflects. "I can't believe we're only halfway through. I feel so terrible about Sammi. I just have to hope everything will work out the way it's supposed to."

(Go to Week 6)

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Week 6: San Myshuno

(Read Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 here.)

Dracula began the week in San Myshuno with a one-on-one date at the arts center with Genevieve. They worked on a mural together, had a suggestive conversation about their relationship ideals and compatibility, and kissed.

"I'm not sure why he chose me for the 'cute art date'," Genevieve laughs. "I can diagnose an illness but don't know the first thing about color theory. But I learned some new things today! It was pretty inspiring." "I picked her for this date because I like her and I like art," Dracula chuckles. "She doesn't have to be good at it. It's much more important that she had fun out of her element."

They spent the afternoon viewing art, having deep conversations, flirting, kissing and making out.

They made paintings together, and Dracula gave Genevieve a painting of her as a romantic gift. Ironically, she gave him a rose in return, and the exchange brought them closer together.

In the evening, Dracula gave Genevieve a break from the art and took her to a rooftop lounge .

There, a sim celebrity introduced himself and signed an autograph for Genevieve. They hung out, smoking hookah and chatting as a group.

At the end of the date, Dracula gave Genevieve a rose and she gave him a kiss and a wrist.

"What a fun day," Genevieve raves. "I adore Dracula. I think we're compatible and I definitely feel closer to him. And I can't believe I got to meet Thorne Bailey! I'm such a huge fan! That was a real surprise." "It was a great date," Dracula agrees. "I feel all those things for Genevieve, too... and then some."

Back at the penthouse rental, Dracula pulled Lilith to his room for a kiss which he'd craved since the afternoon. They shared some more physical affection and talked about marriage before heading separately for bed.

Then, Dracula got an unexpected visitor. Marisol had come to his door hoping to pick up where they'd left off on their date the week before.

"I finally woohooed with Dracula!" She blurts out. "It was... well, I'll just say you can tell he's experienced. I have no regrets." She grins. "I never imagined these women would make me feel so special," Dracula swoons.

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The next day, Dracula took Hope, Luanne, Talia, Marisol, Lilith, and Cherry on a group karaoke date. They rented a private room and chatted as a group while taking turns behind the karaoke machine.

Cherry, who felt tense with “looming anxiety” over her fear of being cheated on, managed to get a moment alone with Dracula for a conversation about her fears. She flirted with him, and confidence overtook her anxiety. He continued chatting with her as the others rejoined them, and Hope shared her fears of being cheated on as well.

"That was awkward," comments Cherry.

In the evening, everyone changed for an afterparty in which Dracula sat in the upstairs lounge talking to each woman individually. Luanne pulled him first, embraced him and gave him a kiss. He had a pleasant conversation with Talia and a casual, flirty discussion with Hope.

Cherry whispered sweet nothings into Dracula's ear and embraced him before discussing her fears for a second time, and conquering them.

Dracula had some fears of his own to address with Marisol, whom he had previously seen flirting with Elisa. She reassured him the same way he had reassured the others.

Lilith, who had spent the entire day drinking, passed out before she got a chance to talk to Dracula.

Once again, Cherry received the group date rose.

"Wow...two in a row," she gloats. Outside the bar, she thanked Dracula with a kiss.

"It is a bit discouraging to see other women receive multiple group date roses when I haven't even gotten one," admits Talia. "And it's becoming difficult to ignore this nagging feeling that it's just... it's probably not me." She blinks at her own confession as if surprised to hear it said out loud. "I decided to give Cherry the rose tonight because she opened up to me and made a lot of progress today," explains Dracula. "And I think we're very compatible. But... I've also started to feel that way about Luanne, whom I adore. I grew closer to Marisol and Talia from our quality time and maxed out my friendship bar with Hope. So... with the exception of Lilith, which was... unfortunate --" frowning, he lets out a perturbed sigh "-- this wasn't necessarily an easy decision. But I trusted my gut."

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In the morning, Lilith showed up at Dracula's door still drunk from the night before and embraced him. Dracula confronted her about her drinking, and she apologized, promising to clean up her act.

"That was uncomfortable," she vents. "I didn't mean to get so drunk, I was just enjoying the bar. And that might have royally screwed me." She grimaces. "I can't worry about this right now. Today I have a two-on-one date with Eva and Elisa, and I have to send one of them home. It's going to be my toughest decision yet because I really like them, but I can't deny they both have issues. They are both serial romantics, so I question if either of them is ready for marriage. I have heard whispers about Eva wanting to break up with me, which I need to investigate. Honestly, I've already fallen in and out of love with her, so I need to know if we can revive our connection with some quality time, or if it's run its course. "As for Elisa, I can no longer ignore the questions. Is she here for the right reasons? Does she really like me or am I just a ...well, cold body? Why does she flirt with the other women? Why does she think that's ok? And she still doesn't trust me. These are all things we can potentially turn around with communication, so a lot is riding on today."

"I'm not worried about today," boasts Elisa. "Drac's really into me. There's no way Eva stays after she had that breakup want last week. Everyone knows you don't get those... but if you do, you keep them to yourself." "I wish they would let that go," Eva whines. "It was a one-day want and I haven't had it since. Besides, I don't see how Dracula can keep Elisa here after all her sketchy behavior. He has to be smarter than that. It would be such a mistake to send me home."

The date started at the city park. Eva and Elisa were hungry, so the group used the kitchen at the on-site wedding venue to cook breakfast together. Both women discussed their romantic compatibility with Dracula, and Eva flirted with him right in front of Elisa. Dracula felt closer to both of them. Then, Elisa flirted with Eva, which made Dracula jealous. Both women felt awkward and embarrassed.

After the women ate, they broke off for private chats with Dracula. Eva went first. They shared a hug, an embrace and a kiss before sitting down. Then they kissed some more, and Eva addressed her fears.

Next, Elisa kissed Dracula and then overcame her fears by discussing them. She enticed him, and he insulted her. When he apologized, he finally earned her trust.

The group reassembled for an awkward game of Don't Wake the Llama while Dracula mulled over his decision.

In the end, he knew he had to break up with Elisa. He took her inside for the talk, and sent her on her way.

"After she flirted with Eva this morning, she just became too much of a red flag. It took me some time to process it because we had an electrifying romantic connection. But Eva and I have a stronger relationship overall. And there's still time to build up the romance," Dracula concludes. "But right now, I just feel deeply wounded..." "I feel slightly bitter...but that's ok," shrugs Elisa. She looks down, places a hand on her stomach, and smiles. "Our story's not over yet."

After Elisa left, Eva hugged Dracula and he gave her a rose.

They spent the evening together on a one-on-one date at the Humor and Hijinks Festival, but Dracula was hardly in the mood for humor.

He quickly became very sad over his fresh breakup, and didn’t appreciate Eva’s jokes. She stopped joking and comforted him. Then they watched a comedy show and played with sparklers, but nothing seemed to help his mood.

Only at the end of the date when they watched fireworks did Dracula finally cheer up.

"Well...that could have gone better...but it also could have gone worse. I'm just glad I was here for him tonight," says Eva, "and I hope he's ok and we can keep moving forward. Our differences just won't stop drawing me in." "Today was extremely difficult. The circumstances were not ideal for a date tonight, but I did grow closer to Eva when she consoled me," notes Dracula. "Our differences continue to compel me. I'm not ready to let her go."

Back at the rental, however, someone else was on Dracula's mind... and the feeling was mutual. He invited Cherry to his room and seduced her with minimal effort.

Afterwards, while he drank from her wrist, their phones rang. They received the news that Marley had died in a fire. They embraced and kissed each other goodnight, leaving Dracula alone to mourn his friend, and Cherry to contemplate her newly acquired fear of death.

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The next day, several women woke up sad about Marley, and Lilith woke up feeling unsure about Dracula. They went right into a cocktail party in which Dracula sat on the terrace talking privately with each woman.

He shared kisses with Genevieve and Marisol, suggestive conversations with Marisol and Lilith, and brief, friendly chats with Eva and Cherry. Marisol and Talia also discussed their fears.

Hope, who had been Marley's friend, consoled Dracula about her death.

Luanne was more affected than anyone over losing Marley, with whom she had become the closest during their time in the mansion. She and Dracula commiserated over the loss and comforted one another. She shared deeply personal thoughts with him, and then suddenly blamed him for their relationship issues. Hurt and slightly angry, he responded by propositioning her, and they woohooed autonomously in a bush. Afterwards, Luanne apologized for the accusation.

"I'm no longer hurt," clarifies Dracula, "but her goodness is starting to piss me off." Luanne responds, "His evilness is making me sad."

Dracula had three roses to hand out during the rose ceremony.

They went to Marisol, Hope, and Luanne.

Lilith broke up with Dracula in front of the group, and then he saw Talia to the door and broke up with her in private.

"I was furious until he apologized," admits Talia, "but I still adore him... I hope he finds the love of his life...and so do I." "I'm heartbroken," Lilith groans, "even though I wanted to break up with him today... but at least I can go see Angela now." "I'll be honest, I almost sent Luanne home tonight, but I couldn't let her go," Dracula reveals. "Maybe it's the grief, or maybe the woohoo made just the difference. Marley's death brought me closer to her and Hope. And I made happy memories today with Marisol. I'm bitter about losing Talia, and I adore Lilith. But the other connections are stronger. Lilith and I were really shortchanged on our time this week and we simply fell behind."

Pouring one out for Marley, Dracula gave a weary toast and announced to the remaining six women that they would spend the next week exploring the jungles of Selvadorada.

Genevieve, who was less tired than everyone else, joined Dracula briefly in his room before bed to console him about Marley and offer him her wrist. The conversation brought her and Dracula closer, and the feeding helped them sleep.

(Go to Week 7)

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Week 7: Selvadorada

(Read Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 here.)

As the group settled into their rustic Selvadoradian rental, Cherry and Dracula got ready for their first official one-on-one date.

"Last week was a lot, but I'm feeling refreshed," Dracula declares. "I'm ready to explore the jungle, and these last few connections. This is the final week before hometowns, so it's crucial I figure out whose families I'm ready to meet. Starting with Cherry. I woke up wanting to chat with her today, so I'm really excited for our date." "Finally, I get a whole day alone with Dracula!" exclaims Cherry. "I have been waiting so long for this!!"

They started at the cantina, where Cherry befriended a stray dog.

"That was adorable," gushes Dracula.

At the bar, Dracula comforted Cherry, who still felt sad about Marley. She cheered up with some deep conversations, and they resumed flirting.

They got day drunk, gave each other back rubs, blew each other kisses, slow danced, and shared a kiss outside the bar.

In the evening, they began exploring the jungle...and each other, in a bush. Then Dracula drank from Cherry's wrist.

They stargazed together...

...and chatted by the waterfall, where Dracula gave Cherry a rose and a kiss.

"Cherry and I are very compatible, and we've grown so close from our quality time. I know I don't want her going anywhere, at least for now," Dracula raves. "I'm not going anywhere," says Cherry.

Back at the rental, Dracula was still hungry. He brought Marisol to his room for a bedtime drink, and then kissed her hands in thanks.

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The next day, Dracula took Hope, Marisol, Genevieve, and Eva on a group date. They started at the cantina for breakfast and jungle supplies. They spent the morning chatting, and Dracula flirted with Hope and Genevieve. Something happened to ding his friendship bar with Eva.

As soon as she got the chance, Marisol stole a kiss.

Hope did the same thing while the others used the restroom at the trailhead.

As they spent the day exploring the jungle, the women continued kissing, hugging, flirting, and having suggestive conversations with Dracula. Genevieve was the most aggressive, kissing him in front of the other women several times.

"We're not on a group date, as far as I'm concerned," she rationalizes. "It's just me and Drac... and yeah, there happen to be some other people here." She shrugs. "I haven't seen this side of Genevieve before," Marisol points out, "but I'm not going to stoop to her level. It's classless and he'll see that."

Later, when Dracula wasn't looking, Eva riled up Marisol.

"I'm just so hot-headed," she explains, "I can't help myself sometimes. This is a high pressure situation!" Marisol rolls her eyes. "Eva's an insecure child." "Can we just enjoy the jungle?" Asks Hope.

Later, while Dracula cleared a path, Eva confessed to him a lack of romantic experience, and he reassured her.

"I'm so glad I finally told him about that," she confesses. "I was scared of how he'd respond." "I really appreciate her disclosing that," says Dracula. "I shows a lot of trust on her part... however, it does worry me that she's a serial romantic with limited experience. If she marries me without accomplishing her goals, or changes them for me, she may resent me... or cheat on me, for all eternity."

In the evening, the group returned to the the trailhead for a dinner break. Dracula chatted with Marisol while she grilled steaks. His fears came up again, and he overcame them as they talked it out. He continued to flirt with her, Hope and Eva while the women ate.

After dinner, the group returned to the depths of the jungle, where they located the Omiscan Royal Baths. Here, Dracula swam and chatted privately with each woman. He had pleasant conversations with Hope, Eva and Genevieve, and an affectionate exchange with Marisol which included lots of kisses.

Marisol received the group date rose, but not before Genevieve made a last-ditch effort.

"Yes, Genevieve tried, and Eva opened up to me, but I connected the most with Marisol today. She was my only amorous chat, and she helped me overcome my relationship fears, which is huge. I'm looking forward to meeting her family." "Aww, I finally got a group date rose," Marisol beams. "And now I get to introduce him to my family!" "I adore Dracula, so I really hope I get to go to hometowns," Genevieve frets. "I guess my confession wasn't enough," Eva sighs. "I hope it didn't, like, scare him off." "I'm not sure where I went wrong today. I thought he and I were really connecting... but I'm happy for Marisol," concedes Hope.

Back at the rental, Dracula drank from Genevieve's wrist and kissed her goodnight in his room.

"I think I'm safe," she giggles. "He clearly thinks I'm delicious."

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The next morning, Luanne woke up still sad about Marley.

"I'm excited for our second one-on-one, but I could really just use a hug," she shares. "I feel refreshed. It's a beautiful day in the jungle, and I could really use a kiss," muses Dracula.

They spent the morning at the Museum of Archeology, where Dracula hugged, consoled and comforted Luanne, kissing her cheek and telling her jokes in an effort to cheer her up.

"I'm still sad," she clarifies," "but it's good to know he can be a friend in times of loss. I feel closer to him now." "I adore Luanne," concurs Dracula. "It's strange, isn't it, that we can grow closer from happy memories during sad times together."

In the afternoon, they stopped at the cantina for more jungle supplies and lunch for Luanne. She finally cheered up and started flirting with Dracula.

They ventured into the jungle where they came upon an ancient temple, and Dracula finally got his kiss.

Later, Dracula stopped a swarm of flies from attacking a sloth. The sloth thanked him with an amethyst, which he then gave to Luanne as a romantic gift.

In return, she gave him a rose and let him drink from her wrist.

He took her to dinner at a lively Selvadoradian restaurant where they shared deep conversations before Dracula insulted her (and apologized.)

After dinner, he gave Luanne a rose, and she thanked him with a kiss.

"I'm continually fascinated by our differences," he explains. "I'll have a better idea of our compatibility after I meet her family. But there's no way I can let her go right now." "I think we're very compatible," offers Luanne. "He'll see that. He has to see that and my family will have to see that because... I'm in love with him." Swooning, she smells her rose.

Back at the rental, Dracula requested Hope's presence in his room. He drank from her wrist, they kissed, and had an amorous, steamy exchange before heading separately to bed.

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The next day, instead of the traditional cocktail party, Dracula and the women held a pool party at the rental. They spent the day chatting and flirting, stealing little moments and kisses.

“I have to make some very difficult decisions today,” reveals Dracula. “Luanne, Cherry and Marisol are guaranteed for hometowns. I only have room for one more, and I’m scared of making the wrong decision. I think I know what I want to do, but I need this time to solidify that…or see if it goes in another direction. Anything could happen, really.”

Cherry, Marisol, and Luanne had an opportunity to relax, enjoy the resort, and give the others their time with Dracula. However, Cherry and Dracula made sure to spend plenty of time together.

They shared several kisses and conversations about their future.

He flirted with Luanne and made future plans with Eva in the pool...

...discussed his compatibility with Genevieve...

...and Marisol kissed him on his way to ambush Luanne with a kiss and a romantic chat in the kitchen.

Eva interrupted the conversation to kiss Dracula, and then riled up Luanne outside.

"She already has a rose!" Eva exclaims. "He pulled me," retorts Luanne.

Finally, Dracula gave Hope a kiss.

Then, the rose ceremony began.

It ended moments later when Dracula gave Genevieve the only available rose.

"I can't believe it," she beams. "Really. I had no idea what was coming. And now I get to introduce him to my family!"

Dracula broke up with Eva and Hope, leaving both women furious. Hope yelled at him before departing for home.

"Sending Hope home was a complicated decision," he reveals. "On the one hand, she hasn't made a significant effort with me this week. Even today, I had to seek her out for a kiss. But on the other hand, we have a very strong relationship. Stronger, even, than someone else I kept here this week... I had to give that woman a rose instead because, well, I'm in love with her. I still adore Hope, but that's not enough anymore. "As for Eva, our time is up. Somewhere along the line, it stopped feeling right. Honestly, I probably should have sent her home last week. I still wonder about Talia... but I do believe one of these final four is the one for me." "I did get the breakup want again," Eva admits, "today, actually. But I didn't want him to break up with me! I wish I'd beat him to the punch, like Sammi did. That girl is a genius." "I hate this!" cries Hope. "Of course I pulled back this week. How could I not -- he's always off kissing or making plans with one of the others and -- it was becoming so obvious -- maybe he's right but... I'm just bitter about the whole thing. He didn't even apologize! Just thought I'd hug him and leave quietly." She scoffs, wiping a tear from her eye.

After Hope and Eva left, Dracula toasted the remaining four women, announcing how excited he was to meet all of their families and explore their hometowns. Then everyone went to bed for a final night in the jungle.

(Go to Week 8)

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Week 8: Hometowns

(Read Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 here.)

Dracula and Marisol kicked off Hometowns Week with a date in Brindleton Bay. They met at a bar on the pier where they chatted and kissed.

They sat outside having an amorous, steamy exchange, and Dracula enthused about Marisol's family.

"I'm a little nervous," he admits, "but I'm excited to meet them. Many people think it doesn't matter if you're a vampire and your in-laws are mortal, but we don't abandon our families the way we were forced to in the past. Whomever I marry, her family will be in our lives for a while, and they will help support her in her transitions. And who knows? There's always the potential for them to become Vampire as well. Solidarity matters here. I feel very compatible with Marisol, and I hope they see what I see." "Today's the day," announces Marisol. "Honestly, I thought I would be more excited, but I'm having some mixed feelings. I'm nervous about introducing an evil vampire to my family, yes, but more so that they won't understand us or approve. Are we really compatible? Today will be very important... to squash some doubts."

After their date, Marisol headed to her family home to tell them about Dracula before he arrived to introduce himself. He met her mother, Daniela, her father, Martin, her grandfather, Jorge, and her teen sister, Angelina.

The group chatted, and then the women left the room to talk privately while Angelina made dinner...

...and Martin and Jorge interrogated Dracula.

After a group dinner, Marisol, Jorge and Martin excused themselves to chat privately. Dracula, Daniela and Angelina did the same, and had an unpleasant conversation in which Daniela evangelized vegetarianism, offending Dracula and embarrassing herself.

At the end of the night, Marisol walked Dracula out, he fed from her wrist, and they kissed.

"Today could have gone better, but it could have gone worse," Dracula reflects. "Her grandfather was weird, and mean. Her mom is completely in dreamland. Even though she apologized, her comment left a bad taste in my mouth... which is the least of what a vegetable would do, by the way. I did enjoy Angelina and Martin. Vampires don't always make good first impressions, but I've proven throughout this journey that we grow on sims. So I'm hopeful." "I'm not sure I expected today to go any better than it did," concurs Marisol. "I'm glad he got along with Pá and Ang, but he still needs to gain Pá's trust just like he did mine. Ang thinks he's admirable. Mamá was awkward, and Abue was tough, but they both found Drac proper and polite. So maybe that will rub off on Pá. I'm optimistic."

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Dracula's second hometown date took place in Henford-on-Bagley, with Genevieve. They met at a bar in town, hung out, had a suggestive conversation and discussed Genevieve's family.

"I feel so close to Genevieve," Dracula shares. "We keep making happy memories and I only hope today continues in that direction. I have very strong feelings for her, and I'm completely smitten... so meeting her family means the world to me." "I don't know exactly how a vampire will fit into my family," confesses Genevieve, "but if it's meant to be (and I think it is), it'll work."

After their date and a kiss on the cheek, Genevieve went home and talked up Dracula to her family. Then he arrived, introducing himself to Genevieve's mother, Bibi, her sister, Jami, her brother Moises and his wife, Fara, and her father, Dion. While the group chatted, Bibi yelled at Dracula. Genevieve attempted to calm her down, but failed.

"I don't trust him," snipes Bibi. "Immediately I felt a suspicious energy from him. It put me in a bad mood."

The family continued getting to know Dracula over dinner, asking him questions and disliking most of his answers.

After dinner, Dracula had a private chat with Dion and Moises, while Genevieve spoke with her mom and sisters.

Then they switched, and Dracula gave Bibi a gift, which she liked. When she asked him how he felt about Genevieve, he confessed that he had in fact fallen in love with her. Bibi responded by riling him up.

When Genevieve walked Dracula out, he admitted that he disliked her father. She talked Dion up before holding hands with Dracula, feeding him from her wrist, and kissing him goodnight.

"I'm happy Dion and Moises approve of me, but I find them annoying... and pretentious, respectively," Dracula explains. "I like her sisters. And her mom is strong-minded.. but that was a disaster." He covers his face with a gloved hand. "Yeah. That wasn't great," Genevieve resigns. "My sisters think he's dramatic. My one parent who likes him, he doesn't like. I told him though, Dad's an acquired taste. At least he was honest with me. Now if you'll excuse me..." she begins to storm off, "I'm off to have words with my mumma."

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For his third hometown date, Dracula met up with Cherry at an amusement park near her mother's house in Copperdale. They hugged and kissed hello and and chatted on the pier, playing chess and discussing their fears before Dracula gave Cherry a massage. Then they rode the ferris wheel and took a romantic ride in the tunnel of love.

They took a romantic photo together...

...and woohooed in the haunted house.

"I feel closer to Cherry than ever before," shares Dracula. "What happy memories we made today. I'm smitten. I hope I get along with her family... so far, the meetings have been less than encouraging." "My family will love Dracula," proclaims Cherry. "They're very laid back."

She went home, spoke with her family, and then Dracula came over. He met her mother, Audrina, and her grandmother, Amelia.

He chatted with them while Cherry cooked dinner, and they all got along.

Then, while Dracula watched the humans eat, Cherry flirted with him, making the others feel very awkward.

After dinner, Dracula talked privately with Audrina, professing that he had fallen in love with Cherry.

Cherry walked him out, fed him, embraced him, and said goodnight.

"That went well," he says. "Audrina was a little annoying, but I liked Cherry's grandmother. I'm happy we all got along. They made me feel welcome and at home. I can see Cherry and I doing this regularly." "I'm so happy they liked him... but I knew they would! He's so incredible," Cherry swoons.

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For his fourth and final hometown date, Dracula met Luanne at a museum in Oasis Springs. They hugged, chatted, flirted, shared some kisses, and had an amorous exchange.

"We've been to museums on all of our dates," Dracula explains. "Why not keep up with the theme? I'm interested in learning about Luanne's background. I adore her. I've been completely smitten since the pool party last week. I'm back to feeling attracted by our differences, rather than butting heads like we did in San Myshuno. I hope her family supports us." "It's not a big deal to me if they like him," declares Luanne. "I make my own choices. I'm just... I'm a little sad my mama can't be there today, 'cause she's in prison for stabbing my daddy with a fork."

After viewing some art together, they sat outside having a pleasant chat, and kissed before Luanne headed home to talk up Dracula to her family.

When Dracula arrived, he met Luanne's uncle, Hank, her aunt, Peggy, and her little cousin, Bobby. He and Hank immediately disliked one another and argued over romance and morals.

"Vampires are an abomination!" Exclaims Hank. "I don't trust him, and I don't want him near my house. At least most of the idiots Luanne parades through here are alive! What a waste of hamburger meat."

When Luanne professed her love for Dracula to the entire group, Hank became even angrier, and started arguing with her.

He and Peggy both dismissed Dracula's evil ways. Peggy admitted to having a fear of vampires and argued with Dracula about his outlook on life. She tried to convince him to break up with Luanne, but he rejected her "advice".

When Bobby chimed in to enthuse about vampires, Hank sent him to his room.

He then told Dracula to leave.

Embarrassed, Luanne followed him out and asked him for reassurance. Then they made out, and he drank from her wrist.

"Hank is independent and capable. I respect that," Dracula remarks. "But he was so rude. I understand their concerns about vampires, but none of the other families were so... intolerant. And untrusting." "They never like my boyfriends," Luanne shrugs. "I trust Dracula, and I feel closer to him after the happy memories we made today. I meant what I said. I love him, and I want to marry him."

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The next day, Dracula and the four women regrouped at the mansion for a rose ceremony.

"There's no need for a cocktail party today," Dracula explains. "I know what I want to do."

Dracula gave the three available roses to Marisol, Cherry and Genevieve. Cherry thanked him with a loving hug.

Luanne said her goodbyes before Dracula walked her out and broke up with her.

"I don't understand," she sobs. "Is it because of my family? I told him that doesn't matter because I'm in love with him!" "It's not her family," clarifies Dracula. "They had a strong reaction to me, but I could have dealt with that if Luanne was the one... the truth is, I'm in love with all three of the other women. I never got there with Luanne... which is actually heartbreaking. I hate saying goodbye to her and seeing her so hurt."

After Luanne left, Dracula returned to the mansion to toast the remaining three women, and announce that they would spend the following week in Sulani for Fantasy Suites.

(Go to Week 9)

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Week 9: Fantasy Suites

(Read Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 here.)

Dracula's first date in Sulani took place with Marisol. They went to a beach where they hugged, flirted, had an amorous exchange, and Marisol shared her insecurities.

They snorkeled together, and swam to a small shore where they shared hugs, kisses, and seductive whispers. They had a pleasant conversation, even though Dracula disliked it when Marisol enthused to him about pop music.

Then they swam to a pier where he kissed her cheek and mentored her at fishing.

"Not gonna lie, I'm impressed," admits Marisol. "He has so many skills."

They spent the evening at a beach bar where they flirted and danced. Dracula recited love poetry for Marisol, who enthused about the possibility of meeting his family.

When she was hungry, Marisol got dinner from a stand, and they sat outside together having a steamy exchange.

Then they moved to the beach where they chatted in the sand and kissed on a bridge.

Back at the resort, the pair chose to forego their individual rooms, and stay as a couple in the Fantasy Suite, where they had an amorous exchange....

Early in the morning, after some coffee, they kissed goodbye and returned to their rooms.

"I'm not having any doubts anymore," Marisol reflects. "Last night was wonderful. Dracula and I shared deeply personal... um, thoughts. We discussed marriage, and our life together. I adore him. And we're definitely compatible." "I feel the exact same way," Dracula reciprocates. "We made... very happy memories last night, and we only continue to grow closer."

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After a brief but refreshing vampiric slumber, Dracula took Genevieve for a day of private access to the Sulani Beach Club. While they sat at the bar, he enthused about her family.

They continued talking and flirting while they danced.

When Genevieve was hungry, they went fishing and had an amorous exchange while she cooked the fish. She said something Dracula didn't like, and dinged their friendship and romance bars. Nonetheless, they made future plans and had a steamy exchange.

After Genevieve ate, they gave each other Swedish massages.

Then they went for a swim...

...and ended up hiking to the mouth of a volcano, where they had a deep conversation and Genevieve gave Dracula another massage.

They became heated, and pulled each other into in a nearby waterfall for an autonomous woohoo.

When they returned to the resort, they chose to forego their individual rooms, and stay as a couple in the Fantasy Suite, where they had a pleasant, but suggestive conversation....

In the morning, after a wrist feed, they kissed goodbye and returned to their rooms.

"I'm smitten," confesses Genevieve. "Dracula and I made happy memories last night, and they brought us so much closer. The hot spring was luxurious, and I had such a restful sleep. I'm getting spoiled." She giggles. "I'm happy we had that private time," says Dracula. "It was fun... and necessary. It brought our relationship to a new level."

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For his third Sulani date, Dracula took Cherry to another beach where they had a friendly chat and Cherry enthused about vampires.

They made future plans, flirted, combed the beach (unsuccessfully) and built a sand sculpture together.

Then they went swimming and had a suggestive conversation, which led to them woohooing in a bush.

Afterwards, while Cherry made them drinks, they discussed marriage.

In the evening, they went to a restaurant on the water.

A celebrity entertainer showed up and performed on the piano. They flirted while they watched the performance, and had a steamy exchange.

"Finneas!?" Cherry squeals. "Oh my god, what a treat!"

When they left the restaurant, Dracula serenaded Cherry beside a bonfire.

At the resort, they chose to forego their individual rooms, and stay as a couple in the Fantasy Suite, where they had a suggestive conversation under the stars....

In the morning, they embraced, kissed goodbye and returned to their rooms.

"I'm smitten," says Cherry. "Dracula and I grew much closer on this date. And you know something? I could tell he really wanted me last night." She smiles, blushing. "I adore Cherry," Dracula beams. "We did need that quality time. And that's exactly what we got."

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After a day of recharging and enjoying the resort, Dracula and the three women gathered for a rose ceremony.

"As of this week, I have a 'lovers' label with all three of these women. This will be the toughest elimination by far... but I know what I have to do," Dracula shares.

He gave his two available roses to Cherry and Marisol. Marisol gave him a rose back in thanks.

Genevieve walked out, and Dracula went after her.

When he caught up to her, she broke up with him.

"Honestly, I'm heartbroken," she confesses, "but it's not the first time I've wanted to break up with him... or the second." "I feel bitter," Dracula divulges. "I love Genevieve, deeply. But I love the others, too... and I have stronger relationships with both of them."

Wanting to leave on a friendly note, Genevieve attempted to hug Dracula goodbye, but he refused.

"Yeah..." she rolls her eyes. "I have no regrets."

After she left, Dracula toasted Cherry and Marisol, announcing that they would spend the final week at his castle in Forgotten Hollow, where they would meet some of his oldest friends.

(Go to the Finale)

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Week 10: Season Finale

(Read Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 here.)

Dracula, Cherry and Marisol arrived at Dracula's haunted castle in Forgotten Hollow on the first evening of the final week.

"I've lived here a long time," says Dracula. "It's part of me. It's full of memories and secrets and I can't imagine going anywhere else, so I hope my future wife will learn to love this place, and its...occupants, as much as I do. It's time to see if these women can stomach the realities of Vampire life." "I've never stayed in a haunted house before, but I'm up for the challenge!" Enthuses Marisol. "He's here to protect us, so it can't be that bad, right?" Points out Cherry.

As they headed up to the master bedroom, where they would share the bed and Dracula would sleep in a coffin, the women heard some unsettling noises. Officially scared, they agreed to sleep with the lights on.

In the middle of the night, the lights "mysteriously" turned off. Both women woke up terrified. After some incoherent screaming, they finally settled down and went back to bed.

In the morning, still scared but no longer terrified, Marisol wondered if she had bitten off more than she could chew.

"I don't know, I am starting to have doubts again," she admits. "This place is creepy. But we'll see how the week goes. I'm sure it just takes some...getting used to. I am really excited to meet Dracula's friends today!" "I know, the final contestants usually meet the Bachelor's family. Sadly, I'm too old to have any more family," Dracula explains. "But I am an esteemed member of the Vampire community here in Forgotten Hollow, and I've made some very close friends who will help me choose the perfect bride... and honestly, I could use the help because I have no idea what I'm doing! For a while, Cherry was the frontrunner. But now? They're equal. I'm deeply in love with both of them and I've maxed out my relationship bars with both of them. I don't know how I will make this decision, and I'm terrified of choosing the wrong one. All I have to go on now is my heart. This week needs to grant me some clarity."

Dracula took Marisol to the local vampire nightclub, where she spent the day becoming acquainted with his friends Vladislaus, Bill, Eric, and Pam, who flirted with her.

Then Dracula stole her away for a deep, suggestive conversation, flirting with her and kissing her.

As the day wore on, the vampires grew hungry and headed to a private room with Marisol and some other humans from the club. Before she understood what was happening, the other vampires had hypnotized and begun feeding from the humans.

When Dracula asked to feed from Marisol's wrist, she allowed it, in shock. As he kissed her hands in thanks, the other humans dropped to the floor in exhaustion.

"I really saw vampires doing...what vampires do," Marisol realizes. "They aren't all as gentle as Dracula." "Marisol was a good sport," Dracula proclaims.

After dinner, the group spent some more time chatting and getting to know Marisol.

"That wasn't so bad," she reflects. "Once I got over the shock of seeing them feed, I got on with most of them -- but I'm not sure why they hang out with Vlad. He's unpalatable." "My friends approved," confirms Dracula. "Vlad liked Marisol as much as he can like anybody and I'm not surprised Pam flirted with her. She knows better than to do it seriously, which is why Eric didn't. They'd all love to get their fangs on her, but she's mine."

Dracula's friends broke off from the group, leaving him alone with Marisol, whom he walked up a hill to show his favorite tree. There, they kissed, and he imparted some vampire wisdom before propositioning her for an autonomous coffin woohoo back at the club.

Afterwards, he kissed her cheek and they returned to his castle...

...where he made sure to give Cherry a good night kiss.

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In the morning, Cherry woke up scared, but she flirted with Dracula, who held her hands and cloudgazed with her before taking her to the vampire club to meet the same group of friends as Marisol had.

She and Dracula flirted some more and shared some kisses...

...before woohooing in a private room, followed by a deep conversation.

They continued flirting while they danced with the other vampires.

Then, the group headed to a private room with some other humans for another feeding frenzy. Slightly alarmed, Cherry allowed Dracula to drink from her wrist while the other vampires fed.

"That was a lot," Cherry admits. "Might need to process it."

The group returned to the dance floor for a while, where Cherry gave Dracula a loving hug.

Then they sat and chatted, continuing to get to know each other.

"That went very well," professes Dracula. "I think Cherry was a little intimidated by the feeding, but I expected it to be jarring. Bill didn't find her very interesting, maybe even a bit pretentious, but he's hard to please. She got along with the others just fine. Pam really liked her, too. I think she'll be a good friend to whomever I pick, which is so encouraging... even though it doesn't really help with my decision." Nervously, he laughs. "I feel pretty good about meeting them," Cherry affirms. "Can't say much good about Vlad, but it's nice that Dracula has a friend so close to his age. God knows I'll never relate to him that way. And I like Pam! We made friends!"

After the other vampires went their separate ways, Dracula showed Cherry his favorite tree.

They didn't stay there very long, because he propositioned her for a coffin woohoo before returning to the castle at the end of the night.

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That night, Cherry and Marisol were awoken once again, this time by the presence of three vampire ghost women in their room.

Stella, Victoria, and Misty, they learned, were the ghosts of Dracula's previous Vampire brides. Bound to the castle, they watched over it and Dracula, causing havoc and chaos throughout. As Marisol and Cherry learned, the ghosts were evil, jealous, mean, and bored, and took to bullying and scaring the women for sport.

"My brides are harmless," Dracula chuckles. "But they'll take my wife some getting used to. And vice versa! I think in time she will realize that they bring some, well, soul to this castle. I find their pranks quite youthful and charming.” "Ve can drain them!" Misty gloats. “Really gives new meaning to the words ‘haunted by an ex’,” gripes Cherry. “Is that supposed to be my future?” Marisol wonders. “No!” Dracula insists. “My next bride can not end up that way. If she does, I'm joining her!”

After finally getting some rest, Marisol gave Dracula a good morning kiss.

They went to the Ancient Ruins for their final one-on-one date.

They flirted, had an amorous, steamy exchange, hugged and kissed, and Marisol continued to open up to Dracula about her insecurities.

"Every time Dracula and I make a happy memory together, I feel closer to him," she gushes. "I adore Marisol. I love her so much," Dracula swoons.

They spent the evening at a bar in Windenburg where they chatted, danced, and played parlor games. Dracula appreciated when Marisol complimented his outfit, but not when she supported his facial hair.

He quickly forgave that comment as they flirted, made future plans, talked about marriage and had a deep, suggestive conversation.

They returned to the castle and kissed goodnight.

"I really do adore him," avows Marisol. "If he doesn't propose to me, I'll be crushed. I don't even care about the ghosts." "Today was quite illuminating," Dracula reveals. "But... let's see what tomorrow brings."

As Marisol headed for bed, Dracula found Cherry reading in the library. She had been sprinkled by a specter, and enjoyed the playful feeling it gave her. Since she had the extra energy to spare, she let Dracula feed from her wrist.

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Dracula and Cherry started their final one-on-one at a bar in Glimmerbrook where they chatted, flirted, and danced, and Cherry enthused about Dracula's "family". They had an amorous exchange including cheek strokes, hugs, and kisses. Then the conversation became suggestive and steamy as the pair made future plans.

They spent the afternoon exploring Glimmerbrook and the Magic Realm, where they gardened together as they continued flirting seductively.

As the sun began to set, the couple went to a cafe with a jazz club in the basement. As they sat outside playing chess, Cherry propositioned Dracula to woohoo in a bush.

Afterwards, they checked out the jazz club, where they shared kisses and deep conversations.

While the performer took a break, Dracula played a song on the piano. Then he pulled Cherry onto the stage for a kiss.

They embraced, and after he kissed her neck, found themselves back in the bush for a second, autonomous woohoo. Then they kissed and embraced again, and held hands.

After the date, they returned to the castle and kissed goodnight.

"That was such a fun date," enthuses Cherry. "I really hope he picks me. I want this forever. Ghosts and all." "I have the clarity I've been searching for," confesses Dracula.

Then he found Marisol, and drank from her wrist as she could spare the energy.

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In the morning, Dracula, Cherry and Marisol went to the Chalet Gardens in Windenburg for the big finale. The women changed into formalwear in separate rooms while Dracula stood waiting in the gardens for the woman he would have to reject.

Soon, Marisol walked out, embracing Dracula and professing her undying "love" for him. Dracula complimented her, and then broke up with her. He asked for forgiveness, to which she agreed. He then tried to hug her, but she refused, gave him the cold shoulder and left.

"What do you want me to say?" She sobs. "I'm furious! I thought I was the one! When -- when did he know? And was it before or after he drank my plasma last night?"

A few moments later, Cherry approached. She kissed Dracula on the cheek and made her own "love" profession. In response, Dracula publicly declared his love for her. Then he proposed, and she said 'yes'! Before they could run off to woohoo in another bush, Dracula gave Cherry the final rose.

"I'm so happy!" Cherry exclaims. "I can't believe it. I'm in love and I'm engaged!" She admires her ring. "I can't wait to be a vampire." "I'm feeling a lot of things," confesses Dracula. "Marisol is a wonderful woman. But... it became obvious on our last date that she was not the one. She's so cheerful. Somebody will love that, but for a moment I felt so cheered to death that I became tense. My love for her grew strong despite that. But later, at the bar... I lost half the sentiment. But Cherry? I've been fully in love with her since our date at the Romance Festival. I spent the rest of the time being open to the other women, but nobody really matched up. I feel bitter about hurting Marisol, and I'm still half in love with her, but Cherry is the one for me. I know I've made the right choice and I can't wait to begin our eternity together."

The end.

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Week 1: Season Premier

Meet the Bachelor:

Count Dracula, Retired (Traits: Gloomy, Art Lover, Evil, Romantic, Genius, Brave, Great Kisser, Alluring, Quick Learner) Aspiration: Soulmate

A powerful, old vampire, Dracula has been alone in Forgotten Hollow for a very long time.

"I've had a long life, a violent one. I have survived horrific battles and suffered great losses. I'm tired...

I've spent my time mastering so many things. I can do whatever I want. I can walk in the sun. But there is just one thing my life is still missing...

One person I still haven't found. One woman to complete me. To show me the ways of modern love, to join me in a life of vampirism and spend eternity by my side. I know she's out there. And I'm ready to find her."

Will Dracula get his wish? Perhaps. But before we find out, let's meet some of the women who will join him on his quest for love...

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Genevieve, General Practitioner Traits: Self-Assured, Ambitious, Outgoing, Alluring, Gregarious, Great Kisser Aspiration: Friend of the World

Like many of the women on this season, Genevieve tried a failed hand on Love Island. Dumped while in a friendship couple, she has not given up on finding that special connection.

Jade, Office Assistant / Eva, Unemployed Traits: Neat, Ambitious, Outgoing, Business Savvy / Hot-Headed, Materialistic, Romantic, Alluring Aspirations: Mansion Baron / Serial Romantic

Jade and Eva are best friends, housemates, and members of the Partihaus club in Windenburg. They live to drink, dance, and flirt on repeat. Now that they have entered the ultimate flirt-off, will they stay besties, or let a man get in the way? 

Deandra, Mixologist Traits: Materialistic, Mean, Hot-Headed, Self-Absorbed, Shameless, Alcohol Heavyweight Aspiration: Joke Star

"Dee" lives in San Myshuno with her lowlife dad, twin brother, and friends. She applied to the show because vampirism seemed more appealing than her dead-end job and everyday routine of shenanigans, but when the gang mocked her for her audition, she swore to win and drain them all out of pure revenge.

Dorothy, Grocery Store Owner Traits: Green Fiend, Squeamish, Dog Lover, Spa Membership Aspiration: Zen Guru

On a typical day, Dorothy can be found running the grocery cart in Henford-on-Bagley. She lives a simple life and wants to broaden her horizons. Hopefully her squeamish stomach can handle the vampire life.

Kayla, Minor Leaguer / Marley, Unemployed Traits: Active, Foodie, Loves Outdoors, High Metabolism / Bookworm, Mean, Cat Lover, Dastardly Aspirations: Bodybuilder / Public Enemy

A B-list athlete and an A-list heiress with a love of mischief, Kayla and Marley share a bougie apartment in San Myshuno. Fame and a demanding career have proven barriers to finding love, and they hope the Bachelor will give them a fair shot.

Marisol, Student Traits: Self-Assured, Dance Machine, Jealous, Cheerful, Bookworm, Quick Learner Aspiration: Academic

Marisol was quickly dumped from her time on Love Island. Now, she is busy studying for her law career... but not too busy to look for love. All she needs is lots and lots of coffee.

Angela, Student / Lilith, Student Traits: Neat, Foodie, Art Lover, Good, Muser / Slob, Loner, Kleptomaniac, Adventurous, Evil, Dastardly Aspirations: Painter Extraordinaire / Public Enemy

The Pleasant twins may look identical, but they are opposites in every other way. Living together between their competing campuses, Angela studies art history, and Lilith majors in villainy. Are Dracula and Lilith a perfect match, or will opposites attract?

Elisa, Style Influencer Traits: Dance Machine, Woohoo Lover, Cheerful, Self-Assured, High-Maintenance, Alcohol Heavyweight, Alluring Aspiration: Serial Romantic

Elisa had two unsuccessful relationships during her Love Island experience. Frankly, she left the show tense from a lack of woohoo. Will the Bachelor be able to fulfill her needs?

Luanne, Retail Employee Traits: Active, Good, Romantic, Alcohol Heavyweight, Alluring Aspiration: Soulmate

Luanne is a beam of sunshine despite her treacherous life. With an incarcerated mother, an absentee father, and a dead boyfriend, all she has left are her aunt, uncle and little cousin who have generously taken her in. Now that Luanne is getting back on her feet, she has jumped on the Bachelor bandwagon. Why not, right?

Sammi, Imaginative Imagist / Hope, Culture Columnist / Cherry, Guest Star Traits: Dance Machine, Outgoing, Artist, Great Kisser, Alluring, Muser / Hates Children, Creative, Jealous, Entrepreneurial, Business Savvy, Great Kisser, Alluring / Dance Machine, Self-Assured, Woohoo Lover, Beguiling, Alluring, Muser Aspirations: Master Maker / Fabulously Wealthy / Master Actress

Sammi, Hope, and Cherry have three major things in common: they live together, they love to have fun, and they are all Love Island castoffs. Sammi explored some hot romances on the show and made it to the final five before her couple was dumped. Hope joined the show as a Casa Amor girl, and made it no further. Cherry was dumped when she was left single after two failed partnerships. The three never met on the show, but they found a great friendship afterwards. Now, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Allegra, Mixologist Traits: High-Maintenance, Outgoing, Materialistic, Mean, Romantic, Alluring Aspiration: Master Mixologist

Allegra frequents the burn unit. After her boyfriend cheated on her, she appeared on Love Island only to be stolen from her partner (who is now with someone else) and later dumped. Then, she had a fling with Dee's brother, who played her. Allegra thinks vampirism will complement her night owl lifestyle…and, she won’t be able to feel burns anymore. She is here to take what she wants, and this time she will let nothing get in her way.

Jen, Style Influencer / Chelsea, Interior Decorator Traits: Creative, Cheerful, Jealous, Alluring / Creative, Cheerful, Goofball, Gregarious, Incredibly Friendly Aspirations: Soulmate / Neighborhood Confidante

Jen and Chelsea are also Love Island castoffs. Chelsea had an uneventful run, but Jen was dumped from the villa heartbroken after three serious partnerships. Now, they are both ready to try again.

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One-by-one (mostly), thirty women arrived at the Bachelor Mansion and made their introductions to Dracula.

Elladine, Freelance Crafter Traits: Cheerful, Creative, Art Lover, Great Kisser, Muser, Alluring Aspiration: Master Maker

Iona, Extraterrestrial Explorer / Talia, Freelance Writer Traits: Active, Genius, Good, Great Kisser, Quick Learner, Alluring / Outgoing, Good, Music Lover, Great Kisser, Muser, Alluring Aspirations: Nerd Brain / Bestselling Author

Based on first impressions, Dracula had crushes on nearly half the women. As an evil vampire, however, many of them found him untrustworthy. Finding a wife to accept his whole self would prove a challenging task.

Dracula toasted the group and the cocktail party started. Women began pulling him to the gazebo for private half-hour chats.

Kaitlyn, Waiter Traits: Clumsy, Adventurous, Child of the Ocean, Chopstick Savvy, Muser Aspiration: Master Maker

Shannon, Pro-Gamer Self-Assured, Hot-Headed, Neat, Observant, Dastardly, Alluring Aspiration: Chief of Mischief

Dracula romantically connected with two of his crushes, Cherry and Marisol. 

“I definitely didn’t expect to catch feelings already,” says Cherry, “especially for someone so... dramatic.” “The whole evil vampire thing is a bit of a red flag… but it’s a really sexy red flag,” Marisol giggles. “We’ll see.”

He also connected with Genevieve and Talia, who both found him sophisticated. He insulted Talia, and he did not get along with Allegra or Shannon.

"I admire Genevieve for her strong mind, and Talia is very sweet, although she seems like she is floating around in dreamland. I didn't mean to insult her, but I'm evil. Things just come out of my mouth sometimes," he explains. "I'm trying to be a better sim... but Shannon and Allegra? They are just unpleasant. Shannon seems like a responsible sim, but I can tell she thinks I'm pretentious. And Allegra is my anti-crush."

Jen flirted with Dracula despite feeling suspicious. Suddenly, she wanted to get back together with a previous Love Island partner named Reese. Reese had brought Jen back to the villa from Casa Amor, and they’d shared a deep soulmate connection. Then a bombshell named Tai stole her away from Reese, who was dumped a few days later. Reese waited for Jen on the outside, but she connected with Tai, and then another bomb, Ciaran. Reese officially dumped Jen when he saw her kissing Ciaran during a Love Island trip to the Sulani Beach Club. When Ciaran ultimately recoupled with someone else, Jen was dumped from the villa, sad and single.

Reconnecting with Reese now seemed risky and impulsive… but then he autonomously showed up on the lot, waiting for Jen outside the fence in his formalwear. Melting at the grand gesture, Jen apologized to Dracula, went to Reese, and they lived happily ever after. 

Later, Chelsea caught Dracula on his way into the mansion and eliminated herself. 

“I had crushes on both of them,” Dracula laments. “Why come on the show if you’re still in love with somebody else? Why waste my time? And — I still don’t understand why Chelsea left so abruptly. She could have given me more of a chance.” “Aww, he had a crush on me?” Chelsea beams. “That’s so sweet! But… nope. I had an anti-crush on him. I had to just get out of there. Nope… nope.”

Inside the mansion, the women waited to find out who would receive the First Impression Rose. 

It went to Marisol, who had the highest romance bar progress so far.

Finally, the rose ceremony began. Dracula had twenty-one roses to hand out. 

The first rose went to Genevieve, and the last rose went to Lucy.

Lucy, Private Fourth Class Traits: Self-Assured, Adventurous, Loves Outdoors, Collector, Alluring Aspiration: Jungle Explorer

Along with Allegra and Shannon, four women named Jo, Summer, Candy and Yasmin were eliminated.

“It was an easy decision,” Dracula reveals. “I had anti-crushes on Candy and Yasmin, Summer was rude, and Jo seemed pretentious. But the bottom line is I already had stronger connections with the other women.”

“He thought I was pretentious?” Jo asks. “I thought he was the pretentious one. Whatever, it’s his loss.” “He seemed really sketchy anyway, it’s no big deal,” shrugs Candy. “I thought he was so sophisticated,” sobs Allegra. “Why didn’t he like me? Why does this always happen?”

Dracula toasted the remaining twenty-two women. “I’m so excited. I know my wife is standing in this room tonight. I can just feel it.” And with that, the Bachelor journey officially began.

(Go to Week 2)

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Week 10: Season Finale

(Read Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 here.)

Dracula, Cherry and Marisol arrived at Dracula's haunted castle in Forgotten Hollow on the first evening of the final week.

"I've lived here a long time," says Dracula. "It's part of me. It's full of memories and secrets and I can't imagine going anywhere else, so I hope my future wife will learn to love this place, and its...occupants, as much as I do. It's time to see if these women can stomach the realities of Vampire life." "I've never stayed in a haunted house before, but I'm up for the challenge!" Enthuses Marisol. "He's here to protect us, so it can't be that bad, right?" Points out Cherry.

As they headed up to the master bedroom, where they would share the bed and Dracula would sleep in a coffin, the women heard some unsettling noises. Officially scared, they agreed to sleep with the lights on.

In the middle of the night, the lights "mysteriously" turned off. Both women woke up terrified. After some incoherent screaming, they finally settled down and went back to bed.

In the morning, still scared but no longer terrified, Marisol wondered if she had bitten off more than she could chew.

"I don't know, I am starting to have doubts again," she admits. "This place is creepy. But we'll see how the week goes. I'm sure it just takes some...getting used to. I am really excited to meet Dracula's friends today!" "I know, the final contestants usually meet the Bachelor's family. Sadly, I'm too old to have any more family," Dracula explains. "But I am an esteemed member of the Vampire community here in Forgotten Hollow, and I've made some very close friends who will help me choose the perfect bride... and honestly, I could use the help because I have no idea what I'm doing! For a while, Cherry was the frontrunner. But now? They're equal. I'm deeply in love with both of them and I've maxed out my relationship bars with both of them. I don't know how I will make this decision, and I'm terrified of choosing the wrong one. All I have to go on now is my heart. This week needs to grant me some clarity."

Dracula took Marisol to the local vampire nightclub, where she spent the day becoming acquainted with his friends Vladislaus, Bill, Eric, and Pam, who flirted with her.

Then Dracula stole her away for a deep, suggestive conversation, flirting with her and kissing her.

As the day wore on, the vampires grew hungry and headed to a private room with Marisol and some other humans from the club. Before she understood what was happening, the other vampires had hypnotized and begun feeding from the humans.

When Dracula asked to feed from Marisol's wrist, she allowed it, in shock. As he kissed her hands in thanks, the other humans dropped to the floor in exhaustion.

"I really saw vampires doing...what vampires do," Marisol realizes. "They aren't all as gentle as Dracula." "Marisol was a good sport," Dracula proclaims.

After dinner, the group spent some more time chatting and getting to know Marisol.

"That wasn't so bad," she reflects. "Once I got over the shock of seeing them feed, I got on with most of them -- but I'm not sure why they hang out with Vlad. He's unpalatable." "My friends approved," confirms Dracula. "Vlad liked Marisol as much as he can like anybody and I'm not surprised Pam flirted with her. She knows better than to do it seriously, which is why Eric didn't. They'd all love to get their fangs on her, but she's mine."

Dracula's friends broke off from the group, leaving him alone with Marisol, whom he walked up a hill to show his favorite tree. There, they kissed, and he imparted some vampire wisdom before propositioning her for an autonomous coffin woohoo back at the club.

Afterwards, he kissed her cheek and they returned to his castle...

...where he made sure to give Cherry a good night kiss.

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In the morning, Cherry woke up scared, but she flirted with Dracula, who held her hands and cloudgazed with her before taking her to the vampire club to meet the same group of friends as Marisol had.

She and Dracula flirted some more and shared some kisses...

...before woohooing in a private room, followed by a deep conversation.

They continued flirting while they danced with the other vampires.

Then, the group headed to a private room with some other humans for another feeding frenzy. Slightly alarmed, Cherry allowed Dracula to drink from her wrist while the other vampires fed.

"That was a lot," Cherry admits. "Might need to process it."

The group returned to the dance floor for a while, where Cherry gave Dracula a loving hug.

Then they sat and chatted, continuing to get to know each other.

"That went very well," professes Dracula. "I think Cherry was a little intimidated by the feeding, but I expected it to be jarring. Bill didn't find her very interesting, maybe even a bit pretentious, but he's hard to please. She got along with the others just fine. Pam really liked her, too. I think she'll be a good friend to whomever I pick, which is so encouraging... even though it doesn't really help with my decision." Nervously, he laughs. "I feel pretty good about meeting them," Cherry affirms. "Can't say much good about Vlad, but it's nice that Dracula has a friend so close to his age. God knows I'll never relate to him that way. And I like Pam! We made friends!"

After the other vampires went their separate ways, Dracula showed Cherry his favorite tree.

They didn't stay there very long, because he propositioned her for a coffin woohoo before returning to the castle at the end of the night.

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That night, Cherry and Marisol were awoken once again, this time by the presence of three vampire ghost women in their room.

Stella, Victoria, and Misty, they learned, were the ghosts of Dracula's previous Vampire brides. Bound to the castle, they watched over it and Dracula, causing havoc and chaos throughout. As Marisol and Cherry learned, the ghosts were evil, jealous, mean, and bored, and took to bullying and scaring the women for sport.

"My brides are harmless," Dracula chuckles. "But they'll take my wife some getting used to. And vice versa! I think in time she will realize that they bring some, well, soul to this castle. I find their pranks quite youthful and charming.” "Ve can drain them!" Misty gloats. “Really gives new meaning to the words ‘haunted by an ex’,” gripes Cherry. “Is that supposed to be my future?” Marisol wonders. “No!” Dracula insists. “My next bride can not end up that way. If she does, I'm joining her!”

After finally getting some rest, Marisol gave Dracula a good morning kiss.

They went to the Ancient Ruins for their final one-on-one date.

They flirted, had an amorous, steamy exchange, hugged and kissed, and Marisol continued to open up to Dracula about her insecurities.

"Every time Dracula and I make a happy memory together, I feel closer to him," she gushes. "I adore Marisol. I love her so much," Dracula swoons.

They spent the evening at a bar in Windenburg where they chatted, danced, and played parlor games. Dracula appreciated when Marisol complimented his outfit, but not when she supported his facial hair.

He quickly forgave that comment as they flirted, made future plans, talked about marriage and had a deep, suggestive conversation.

They returned to the castle and kissed goodnight.

"I really do adore him," avows Marisol. "If he doesn't propose to me, I'll be crushed. I don't even care about the ghosts." "Today was quite illuminating," Dracula reveals. "But... let's see what tomorrow brings."

As Marisol headed for bed, Dracula found Cherry reading in the library. She had been sprinkled by a specter, and enjoyed the playful feeling it gave her. Since she had the extra energy to spare, she let Dracula feed from her wrist.

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Dracula and Cherry started their final one-on-one at a bar in Glimmerbrook where they chatted, flirted, and danced, and Cherry enthused about Dracula's "family". They had an amorous exchange including cheek strokes, hugs, and kisses. Then the conversation became suggestive and steamy as the pair made future plans.

They spent the afternoon exploring Glimmerbrook and the Magic Realm, where they gardened together as they continued flirting seductively.

As the sun began to set, the couple went to a cafe with a jazz club in the basement. As they sat outside playing chess, Cherry propositioned Dracula to woohoo in a bush.

Afterwards, they checked out the jazz club, where they shared kisses and deep conversations.

While the performer took a break, Dracula played a song on the piano. Then he pulled Cherry onto the stage for a kiss.

They embraced, and after he kissed her neck, found themselves back in the bush for a second, autonomous woohoo. Then they kissed and embraced again, and held hands.

After the date, they returned to the castle and kissed goodnight.

"That was such a fun date," enthuses Cherry. "I really hope he picks me. I want this forever. Ghosts and all." "I have the clarity I've been searching for," confesses Dracula.

Then he found Marisol, and drank from her wrist as she could spare the energy.

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Week 1: Season Premier

Meet the Bachelor:

Count Dracula, Retired (Traits: Gloomy, Art Lover, Evil, Romantic, Genius, Brave, Great Kisser, Alluring, Quick Learner) Aspiration: Soulmate

A powerful, old vampire, Dracula has been alone in Forgotten Hollow for a very long time.

"I've had a long life, a violent one. I have survived horrific battles and suffered great losses. I'm tired...

I've spent my time mastering so many things. I can do whatever I want. I can walk in the sun. But there is just one thing my life is still missing...

One person I still haven't found. One woman to complete me. To show me the ways of modern love, to join me in a life of vampirism and spend eternity by my side. I know she's out there. And I'm ready to find her."

Will Dracula get his wish? Perhaps. But before we find out, let's meet some of the women who will join him on his quest for love...

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Genevieve, General Practitioner Traits: Self-Assured, Ambitious, Outgoing, Alluring, Gregarious, Great Kisser Aspiration: Friend of the World

Like many of the women on this season, Genevieve tried a failed hand on Love Island. Dumped while in a friendship couple, she has not given up on finding that special connection.

Jade, Office Assistant / Eva, Unemployed Traits: Neat, Ambitious, Outgoing, Business Savvy / Hot-Headed, Materialistic, Romantic, Alluring Aspirations: Mansion Baron / Serial Romantic

Jade and Eva are best friends, housemates, and members of the Partihaus club in Windenburg. They live to drink, dance, and flirt on repeat. Now that they have entered the ultimate flirt-off, will they stay besties, or let a man get in the way? 

Deandra, Mixologist Traits: Materialistic, Mean, Hot-Headed, Self-Absorbed, Shameless, Alcohol Heavyweight Aspiration: Joke Star

"Dee" lives in San Myshuno with her lowlife dad, twin brother, and friends. She applied to the show because vampirism seemed more appealing than her dead-end job and everyday routine of shenanigans, but when the gang mocked her for her audition, she swore to win and drain them all out of pure revenge.

Dorothy, Grocery Store Owner Traits: Green Fiend, Squeamish, Dog Lover, Spa Membership Aspiration: Zen Guru

On a typical day, Dorothy can be found running the grocery cart in Henford-on-Bagley. She lives a simple life and wants to broaden her horizons. Hopefully her squeamish stomach can handle the vampire life.

Kayla, Minor Leaguer / Marley, Unemployed Traits: Active, Foodie, Loves Outdoors, High Metabolism / Bookworm, Mean, Cat Lover, Dastardly Aspirations: Bodybuilder / Public Enemy

A B-list athlete and an A-list heiress with a love of mischief, Kayla and Marley share a bougie apartment in San Myshuno. Fame and a demanding career have proven barriers to finding love, and they hope the Bachelor will give them a fair shot.

Marisol, Student Traits: Self-Assured, Dance Machine, Jealous, Cheerful, Bookworm, Quick Learner Aspiration: Academic

Marisol was quickly dumped from her time on Love Island. Now, she is busy studying for her law career... but not too busy to look for love. All she needs is lots and lots of coffee.

Angela, Student / Lilith, Student Traits: Neat, Foodie, Art Lover, Good, Muser / Slob, Loner, Kleptomaniac, Adventurous, Evil, Dastardly Aspirations: Painter Extraordinaire / Public Enemy

The Pleasant twins may look identical, but they are opposites in every other way. Living together between their competing campuses, Angela studies art history, and Lilith majors in villainy. Are Dracula and Lilith a perfect match, or will opposites attract?

Elisa, Style Influencer Traits: Dance Machine, Woohoo Lover, Cheerful, Self-Assured, High-Maintenance, Alcohol Heavyweight, Alluring Aspiration: Serial Romantic

Elisa had two unsuccessful relationships during her Love Island experience. Frankly, she left the show tense from a lack of woohoo. Will the Bachelor be able to fulfill her needs?

Luanne, Retail Employee Traits: Active, Good, Romantic, Alcohol Heavyweight, Alluring Aspiration: Soulmate

Luanne is a beam of sunshine despite her treacherous life. With an incarcerated mother, an absentee father, and a dead boyfriend, all she has left are her aunt, uncle and little cousin who have generously taken her in. Now that Luanne is getting back on her feet, she has jumped on the Bachelor bandwagon. Why not, right?

Sammi, Imaginative Imagist / Hope, Culture Columnist / Cherry, Guest Star Traits: Dance Machine, Outgoing, Artist, Great Kisser, Alluring, Muser / Hates Children, Creative, Jealous, Entrepreneurial, Business Savvy, Great Kisser, Alluring / Dance Machine, Self-Assured, Woohoo Lover, Beguiling, Alluring, Muser Aspirations: Master Maker / Fabulously Wealthy / Master Actress

Sammi, Hope, and Cherry have three major things in common: they live together, they love to have fun, and they are all Love Island castoffs. Sammi explored some hot romances on the show and made it to the final five before her couple was dumped. Hope joined the show as a Casa Amor girl, and made it no further. Cherry was dumped when she was left single after two failed partnerships. The three never met on the show, but they found a great friendship afterwards. Now, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Allegra, Mixologist Traits: High-Maintenance, Outgoing, Materialistic, Mean, Romantic, Alluring Aspiration: Master Mixologist

Allegra frequents the burn unit. After her boyfriend cheated on her, she appeared on Love Island only to be stolen from her partner (who is now with someone else) and later dumped. Then, she had a fling with Dee's brother, who played her. Allegra thinks vampirism will complement her night owl lifestyle…and, she won’t be able to feel burns anymore. She is here to take what she wants, and this time she will let nothing get in her way.

Jen, Style Influencer / Chelsea, Interior Decorator Traits: Creative, Cheerful, Jealous, Alluring / Creative, Cheerful, Goofball, Gregarious, Incredibly Friendly Aspirations: Soulmate / Neighborhood Confidante

Jen and Chelsea are also Love Island castoffs. Chelsea had an uneventful run, but Jen was dumped from the villa heartbroken after three serious partnerships. Now, they are both ready to try again.

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One-by-one (mostly), thirty women arrived at the Bachelor Mansion and made their introductions to Dracula.

Elladine, Freelance Crafter Traits: Cheerful, Creative, Art Lover, Great Kisser, Muser, Alluring Aspiration: Master Maker

Iona, Extraterrestrial Explorer / Talia, Freelance Writer Traits: Active, Genius, Good, Great Kisser, Quick Learner, Alluring / Outgoing, Good, Music Lover, Great Kisser, Muser, Alluring Aspirations: Nerd Brain / Bestselling Author

Based on first impressions, Dracula had crushes on nearly half the women. As an evil vampire, however, many of them found him untrustworthy. Finding a wife to accept his whole self would prove a challenging task.

Dracula toasted the group and the cocktail party started. Women began pulling him to the gazebo for private half-hour chats.

Kaitlyn, Waiter Traits: Clumsy, Adventurous, Child of the Ocean, Chopstick Savvy, Muser Aspiration: Master Maker

Shannon, Pro-Gamer Self-Assured, Hot-Headed, Neat, Observant, Dastardly, Alluring Aspiration: Chief of Mischief

Dracula romantically connected with two of his crushes, Cherry and Marisol. 

“I definitely didn’t expect to catch feelings already,” says Cherry, “especially for someone so... dramatic.” “The whole evil vampire thing is a bit of a red flag… but it’s a really sexy red flag,” Marisol giggles. “We’ll see.”

He also connected with Genevieve and Talia, who both found him sophisticated. He insulted Talia, and he did not get along with Allegra or Shannon.

"I admire Genevieve for her strong mind, and Talia is very sweet, although she seems like she is floating around in dreamland. I didn't mean to insult her, but I'm evil. Things just come out of my mouth sometimes," he explains. "I'm trying to be a better sim... but Shannon and Allegra? They are just unpleasant. Shannon seems like a responsible sim, but I can tell she thinks I'm pretentious. And Allegra is my anti-crush."

Jen flirted with Dracula despite feeling suspicious. Suddenly, she wanted to get back together with a previous Love Island partner named Reese. Reese had brought Jen back to the villa from Casa Amor, and they’d shared a deep soulmate connection. Then a bombshell named Tai stole her away from Reese, who was dumped a few days later. Reese waited for Jen on the outside, but she connected with Tai, and then another bomb, Ciaran. Reese officially dumped Jen when he saw her kissing Ciaran during a Love Island trip to the Sulani Beach Club. When Ciaran ultimately recoupled with someone else, Jen was dumped from the villa, sad and single.

Reconnecting with Reese now seemed risky and impulsive… but then he autonomously showed up on the lot, waiting for Jen outside the fence in his formalwear. Melting at the grand gesture, Jen apologized to Dracula, went to Reese, and they lived happily ever after. 

Later, Chelsea caught Dracula on his way into the mansion and eliminated herself. 

“I had crushes on both of them,” Dracula laments. “Why come on the show if you’re still in love with somebody else? Why waste my time? And — I still don’t understand why Chelsea left so abruptly. She could have given me more of a chance.” “Aww, he had a crush on me?” Chelsea beams. “That’s so sweet! But… nope. I had an anti-crush on him. I had to just get out of there. Nope… nope.”

Inside the mansion, the women waited to find out who would receive the First Impression Rose. 

It went to Marisol, who had the highest romance bar progress so far.

Finally, the rose ceremony began. Dracula had twenty-one roses to hand out. 

The first rose went to Genevieve, and the last rose went to Lucy.

Lucy, Private Fourth Class Traits: Self-Assured, Adventurous, Loves Outdoors, Collector, Alluring Aspiration: Jungle Explorer

Along with Allegra and Shannon, four women named Jo, Summer, Candy and Yasmin were eliminated.

“It was an easy decision,” Dracula reveals. “I had anti-crushes on Candy and Yasmin, Summer was rude, and Jo seemed pretentious. But the bottom line is I already had stronger connections with the other women.”

“He thought I was pretentious?” Jo asks. “I thought he was the pretentious one. Whatever, it’s his loss.” “He seemed really sketchy anyway, it’s no big deal,” shrugs Candy. “I thought he was so sophisticated,” sobs Allegra. “Why didn’t he like me? Why does this always happen?”

Dracula toasted the remaining twenty-two women. “I’m so excited. I know my wife is standing in this room tonight. I can just feel it.” And with that, the Bachelor journey officially began.

(Go to Week 2)

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Week 2

(Read Week 1 here.)

The next day, Dracula took Sammi, Genevieve, Lucy, Angela, Dee, and Elisa on a group date to a rental in Granite Falls.

"I'm looking forward to getting to know them," he says. "Particularly Elisa. She was on my mind when I woke up this morning. I definitely have a crush."

He chatted and flirted the most with Elisa and Sammi. He and Elisa romantically connected after he dropped a magical pickup line. He also had a few flirts with Genevieve and Dee. Angela and Elisa flirted with each other.

Around sundown, the group changed into formalwear and had an afterparty in which each woman spent one-on-one time with Dracula.

Elisa pulled him first. It was cold outside, so they sat and talked in a bedroom. He confessed his attraction to her, they became friends and discussed their romantic compatibility. They joked around and Elisa put the flirts down hard. Then, wanting to kiss someone, had her first kiss with Dracula, and the first kiss of this Bachelor Sims season. Hungry, he asked her for a drink, and she happily offered up her wrist.

Lucy went in next. They joked around and flirted a little but didn’t connect. Still hungry, Dracula asked her for a drink. She told him to keep his fangs away from her. He wanted to be mean to someone, so he told her to go away.

"I don't really like her anyway," he confesses, "but I had twenty-two roses to give out last night and I gave her a chance. She seems...unreliable." "I'm not sure I can get past the evil vampire thing," Lucy reciprocates.

Dracula got his remaining plasma from Genevieve, after a suggestive conversation in which he impressed her with his high romance skill. Then he had funny conversations with Dee and Sammi, and an uneventful one with Angela.

Everyone gathered again and chatted briefly as a group, during which Genevieve flirted with Dracula. Then he gave Elisa the group date rose.

"Today was a good day," Dracula reflects. "I'm already forming so many good connections. Sammi is fun. Elisa is very different from me, but I think it's a good balance. And Dee and I certainly grew closer from the quality time."

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The first one-on-one date of the season went to Eva.

"Eva caught me off guard the first night," Dracula swoons. "At first I thought she seemed responsible. Then she kissed my hands after I gave her the rose, and I became smitten." "I can't believe I got the first one-on-one!" Eva squeals. "I have such a crush on him. He's so interesting! Ohmigod!!!!"

Dracula and Eva romantically connected when he asked her on the date. They went to a bowling alley/nightclub San Myshuno where they flirted lots and had a steamy exchange.

In the evening, the pair went to a fancy dinner. The conversation ranged from suggestive, to steamy, to amorous.

After dinner, Dracula and Eva shared a kiss and he offered her a rose, which she accepted. When he asked for a drink, she gave him her wrist, and they became friends.

"That went insanely well!" She raves. "I can't believe how well that went. We have nothing in common, but I really like him! Oh my gosh! I feel like the luckiest girl in the world." Smiling, she smells her rose. "We are nothing alike," agrees Dracula, "but I like it. Actually... I love it." He blushes. "I wasn't prepared to feel this way so soon. This date was huge. I'm beyond smitten already and... it fills me with optimism. For the first time in centuries, I feel alive."

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Saori, Babysitter / Miko, Social Justice Worker Traits: Outgoing, Loyal, Adventurous, Quick Learner / Good, Neat, Geek, Alluring Aspirations: Master Vampire / Serial Romantic

For the second group date, Dracula took Marisol, Elladine, Kaitlyn, Cherry, Saori, Miko, Luanne, Marley, Iona, Talia, and Hope to a wedding venue in Tartosa. They made wedding cakes together and chatted as a group.

While chatting with Hope and Cherry, Dracula flirted and connected with Hope despite differing over their music preferences. Then Luanne joined their conversation and confessed to feeling sad about her unfulfilled dreams (which happened to be romantic interactions, but she was too sad perform them.) Meanwhile, Cherry thought about Elisa, who had hit on and connected with her the day before.

Later, Dracula laid a magical pickup line on Marisol, which somehow both destroyed their small friendship bar and doubled their small romance bar.

Everyone changed into formalwear and had an afterparty in which Dracula spent one-on-one time with each woman. Cherry pulled him first, and he disliked when she talked about singing. Next, Luanne confessed an attraction and further discussed her fears. Dracula yelled at her, but apologized. She flirted with him and kissed his hands, and they connected.

“Did he yell at me?” Luanne shrugs. “Hmm. I didn’t notice. Men are always yelling around me. I just tune it out.”

Marisol did something Dracula didn’t like, and she apologized. They didn’t flirt, but their romantic connection stayed stronger than all the others. He did flirt lots with Hope, and discussed their compatibility. He insulted and apologized to Elladine and Talia. Elladine changed her mind about flirting with him, but Talia flirted and joked with him some. He flirted with Miko and Kaitlyn, and had a suggestive conversation with Saori, on whom he tried a magical pickup line. They didn’t connect, but he did connect with Iona using the same line during a flirty, funny conversation.

“I don’t trust him,” Iona confesses, “but I sure do enjoy him.” “I hope to gain Iona’s trust,” Dracula reflects. “I have a crush on her. And she is very intelligent.”

Finally, he had a pleasant conversation with Marley.

The group reconvened, and Dracula gave Luanne the group date rose for opening up and facing her fears by connecting with him. Marley and Miko showed the most disappointment at not receiving the rose.

“We made happy memories today, I thought,” points out Marley. “He’s so emotionally expressive and I feel closer to him. I guess it isn’t mutual…or mutual enough.” She sighs. “We aren’t really connecting,” Miko admits. “I think he’s sophisticated, but he just doesn’t seem to like me.”

“I like Marley. I find her imaginative. And Miko does seem a bit stuck-up. But it’s not about that,” Dracula explains. “Luanne is lovely. She has a soft, welcoming presence. She doesn’t judge me. She’s unassuming. She pays me her undivided attention. And she’s responsible. Sure, she’s a bit…simple, but who needs it to be complicated?” “I’m glad he likes me,” Luanne beams. “He’s so sophisticated. I’m not really used to that. I wonder what Aunt Peggy will think.” And with that, she begins to daydream.

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The morning of the rose ceremony started off with a hot-headed Eva riling up some of the other women, especially Lucy. Dee and Marley also exchanged words.

Soon, a cocktail party began.

Dracula toasted the women, and then they joined him for private chats. Kayla, Dorothy, Jade and Lilith had not had dates this week, and thus chatted with him for longer than the others. The night was a blur of constant flirtations, interruptions, and a few evil slips.

"I barely had a moment to breathe... not that I could have used it," Dracula jokes.

During the cocktail party, Dracula connected romantically with both of the twins and Sammi.

He also grew closer to Marley from their quality time.

Luanne already had a rose, but she wanted to kiss someone. She kept it brief and left him wanting more.

"I'm officially smitten," he reports.

Lucy was too slow, and got no time with Dracula before the rose ceremony began.

Marisol received the first of the fifteen available roses. She and Dracula had a low friendship bar, but their romance bar had surpassed all the others so far that she was the only woman with whom he shared a "lovebirds" label. Jade received the last rose. Kaitlyn, Elladine, Lucy and Miko were eliminated.

"I like that Kaitlyn seems responsible," explains Dracula, "but she didn't make any effort with me this week. I overheard her calling me interesting. I wonder why she never said it to me. And I tried with Elladine, but she's annoying."

"I don't trust that man," counters Elladine, "if you can even call him that."

Dracula toasted the remaining eighteen women, and their journey to finding love continued.

(Go to Week 3)

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Week 3

(Read Weeks 1 and 2 here.)

Dracula took the day after the rose ceremony to recover and decompress alone in his apartment.

"Last week was intense," he points out. "Twenty-two women competed for my attention. I need a break."

Soon, however, he found himself craving some company. He invited Saori to his apartment to play cards and chess. They had an unpleasant conversation in which he told her a dirty joke, mocked her mortality, insulted her, and then apologized.

"He's... interesting," comments Saori.

Meanwhile, Eva riled up Elisa, her least liked housemate and strong competition.

"She's so desperate for attention that she's been hitting on the other girls," Eva rants. "She's not here for the right reasons. She just wants to promote her social media career. He'll see it sooner or later, I promise!" Elisa rolls her eyes in response. "All he's going to see is an insecure gold digger with nothing better to do than stir up drama. That has nothing to do with me," she claps back.

Lilith avoided the drama and used the time to study up on her vampire lore.

After the women went to bed, Dracula wanted to feed. He woke Sammi and invited her to his apartment for some private time. They discussed their romantic compatibility, had an amorous exchange, and she offered him her wrist.

"Sammi was my first introduction and I had a crush the moment I saw her," Dracula shares. "I look forward to seeing how things will progress between us."

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The first one-on-one of Week 3 went to Luanne. She and Dracula started at a cafe/museum in Brindleton Bay, where they had a suggestive, amorous chat.

They walked out to the beach, where they shared a passionate kiss and discussed their romantic ideals.

Next, they went to the grocery cart to shop for a dinner they would cook together. They decided to make fried chicken sliders and apple pie.

"I can't enjoy the food myself, but I love to cook," Dracula explains. "It keeps me connected to my humanity, and it can be very sensual... as long as I avoid certain ingredients." "I wanted to make spaghetti," says Launne, "but the garlic was bothering him." She giggles nervously. "Oops."

Back at Dracula's apartment, the pair became friends despite having an unpleasant conversation wherein Dracula insulted Luanne's goodness. After Luanne ate her dinner, she gave Dracula his, and he offered her a rose.

"I wish he wasn't so evil," admits Luanne. "It makes me sad sometimes. But today we made happy memories, and I feel so drawn to him." "I like her very much," agrees Dracula, "though I do wish she wasn't so good."

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The next day, Dracula took Marisol, Saori, Jade, Angela, Elisa, Genevieve, Kayla, Dorothy, Sammi, Hope, Marley, and Cherry on a group date to a rental in Strangerville. They spent the day hanging out as a group, during which Dracula was mean to Angela, and didn't chat with Genevieve, Dorothy or Hope. He (and Elisa) flirted with Cherry, and he connected with Marley after dropping a magical pickup line.

The group changed into formalwear for an afterparty in the evening. Dracula sat outside, chatting privately with each woman. His conversations with Hope, Kayla and Jade were pleasant but uneventful. He disliked when Saori supported his facial hair. Elisa flirted with him, gave him a kiss and interviewed him for her style blog. He exchanged some flirts with Cherry, Angela, Dorothy and Marisol. He continued to impress Genevieve with his high romance skill and asked about her exes. He insulted and apologized to Marley.

Sammi went last. They flirted and shared a kiss...

...and then she received the group date rose.

"This means so much to me," Sammi gushes. "At first I admired him for his art expertise, but now I'm finding him admirable for all sorts of reasons." She beams. "It wasn't a question," confesses Dracula. "She's a great kisser and we're growing closer from our quality time together."

Back at the mansion, Dracula sought Eva before she went to bed. He had wanted to play a prank on her all day, which he did before exchanging some flirts and kisses. They earned a "lovebirds" label, he fed from her wrist, and grew closer to her from the happy memory they'd just made.

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The next day, Dracula took Lilith on a one-on-one date to a spa. They kissed in the sauna, became mutually smitten, and grew closer to one another from the happy memory. They flirted throughout the day, having steamy and amorous conversations during which Lilith enthused about vampires.

In the evening, they went to the Humor and Hijinks Festival, where they became good friends. They shared lots of physical affection in the form of back rubs, hugs and hand kisses.

At the end of the date, Dracula offered Lilith a rose, drank from her wrist, and they became lovebirds.

"I do have a crush on her, so I'm pleased with how this is going," comments Dracula. "She seems like a great fit." "He's responsible, in an evil way. He'll make a great vampire husband," muses Lilith.

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Drama continued on the morning of the rose ceremony with Dee, Marley and Eva riling up other women in the house (and each other).

During the cocktail party, Dracula chatted privately with each woman, giving extra time to Iona, Talia, Dee, and Eva, who did not have dates this week.

During the party, Genevieve and Marisol both kissed Dracula for the first time. He also shared kisses with Luanne, Elisa, Lilith, and Sammi (after insulting and apologizing to her).

Dorothy's time did not go according to plan when her stomach started acting up.

Dracula became smitten with Cherry when she kissed his hands...

...and finally connected with Jade during a suggestive conversation.

Everyone gathered for the rose ceremony, where Eva received the first rose and Jade received the last.

"I think I can trust him now," Jade reveals. "I honestly wasn't sure at first." "Jade is fun to be around," Dracula observes. "I'm glad we connected."

Genevieve became a lovebird after kissing his hands in thanks, and Marley flirted back with him excessively.

Kayla, Dorothy and Saori were eliminated and said their goodbyes.

"I'm so embarrassed," laments Dorothy. "The bathroom was so disgusting today that it made me nauseous, and then during my last chance to connect with Dracula, all I did was fart."

"There are no hard feelings," says Dracula. "I have crushes on Saori and Kayla. Kayla is very interesting and enjoys my emotional expressiveness, and Dorothy and I both find each other responsible. But I didn't connect with any of them. The process is going to get a lot more difficult from here, because now I have romantic connections or strong friendships with everyone." Then he proceeded to toast the remaining fifteen women.

(Go to Week 4)

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Week 4

(Read Weeks 1, 2, and 3 here.)

Dracula took another day to refresh between the rose ceremony and the next week's festivities. He milled around the mansion, chatting and flirting with some of the women. Dee was tense and rude to him, but apologized and then vented about her ever-increasing grudge against Marley. Lilith insulted him, and didn't apologize.

Wanting to befriend Genevieve, Dracula invited her to his apartment for a card game, where he yelled at her.

"I was hurt for a minute, but he apologized," Genevieve reports. "That still doesn't make it okay. He's going to have to earn my forgiveness. I don't care if you're the Bachelor or the President or the kid next door, I don't take that stuff lightly...and you know what else? He's not looking so sophisticated to me anymore."

After cooking dinner and spending the evening with the women, Dracula insulted Genevieve. When he apologized again, her grudge lessened. She declined his goodnight kiss, so he kissed her hands instead. When he asked for a drink from her wrist, she told him to keep his fangs away from her.

"Not tonight." She rolls her eyes and scoffs. "The audacity."

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The next day, Dracula took Eva, Luanne, Dee, Sammi, Angela, Genevieve, Marley, and Elisa back to Granite Falls for a proper campout. They spent time together as a group and played horseshoes. He chatted mostly with Elisa, but also with Luanne and Dee.

In the evening, he had a private chat with each woman. He shared kisses with Eva, Elisa and Luanne, chipped away at Genevieve's festering grudge, flirted with Sammi, Angela, and Dee, and romantically connected with Dee during a funny conversation. Finally, Marley offered him her wrist, and he embraced her in thanks.

When the group reconvened, Elisa received the group date rose.

Then he stole a moment to apologize to Genevieve one more time. She let go of her grudge, and the group went to bed.

In the middle of the night, Elisa woke Dracula for a kiss and a wrist offering.

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The next day, Dracula and Talia went on a one-on-one date to the Bluffs in Windenburg, where he autonomously and immediately offered her a rose. They had a suggestive, amorous conversation and became friends and lovebirds.

"I don't think I jumped the gun, giving her the rose already," Dracula explains. "I like her a lot, and want to make sure I give her a fair chance. I still feel like she's in dreamland, but not as much. The more I learn about her, the more she intrigues me." "I wasn't expecting this," admits Talia. "Even though I don't really think he's sophisticated anymore, I like how different he is from me. It's refreshing. I think... I think I'm smitten."

In the evening, they attended the Festival of Light. They made a wish together, had a steamy exchange and some deep conversations, made future plans and became good friends. Talia even shared a deep secret.

"I definitely don't think she's in dreamland anymore," Dracula confesses. "I just feel closer to her after today, making the wish together and the happy memories. Our differences are refreshing, she's right about that. She's in a very strong position."

"I think we're on the same page," affirms Talia. "We definitely grew closer today."

At the end of the night, Talia offered Dracula her wrist, and they hugged.

Back at the mansion, Dracula sought Cherry, with whom he wanted to share astronomy knowledge. They gazed at the stars together and had a chat before bed.

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The next day, Dracula took Marisol, Jade, Cherry, Hope, Iona, and Lilith on a group date to a rental with a pool in Brindleton Bay. They swam and chatted as a group, during which he embarrassed both himself and Cherry with a magical pickup line.

Marisol sought Dracula for an amorous, suggestive conversation, during which he kissed her hands, and they nearly caught their friendship bar up to their romance bar.

He played piano for the women...

...and then they had a flirty painting contest (skill levels were assigned with dice.) Dracula chatted with the women while they painted, and something made Lilith angry.

Cherry made the highest quality painting, and won a one-on-one date with Dracula to the Romance Festival that evening.

They became friends, spoke to a love guru, and had a steamy exchange.

They embraced, and shared a first kiss after Dracula gave Cherry a rose, but she declined to offer her wrist when he asked for a drink.

"That's fine," he points out. "I hope they know it's not required. It's nice when they feed me, but I'm not here for a juice box. A woman who will hunt with me, and feed with me... that's much more difficult. And special. Cherry could be special. I feel closer to her from the happy memories we made today...and I have very strong feelings for her." Cherry smiles. "He's definitely growing on me. I still kinda think he's dramatic, but I really like him."

After the date, Dracula wanted to be mischievous with Genevieve, and they had a short conversation in his apartment. Once again, she offered him her wrist.

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The next day's cocktail party was largely uneventful, save for Dracula becoming lovebirds with Luanne.

During the rose ceremony, Dracula handed out nine roses. He called Eva first, and Iona last.

Dee, Jade, and Marley were eliminated. Dee angrily denounced her friendship from Dracula and stormed out of the mansion before the others could say their goodbyes.

"I knew that would be difficult," Dracula reflects. "This was the first time I had to eliminate women I had feelings for. Dee and Marley's drama aside, it was just too little, too late with those three. I have stronger connections with the others. Honestly, I woke up this morning wanting to make Genevieve my girlfriend...but the reality is they're all becoming my girlfriends." "@*#% that dead old creep," Dee rants. "I don't know why I thought he was so sophisticated. Ugh." She rolls her eyes. "I was right not to trust him," Jade concedes. "I understand it," offers Marley, "and I think we'll stay friends."

Dracula toasted the remaining twelve women, and announced that they would spend the next week in Mt. Komorebi!

He spent the rest of the day casually socializing in the mansion. He kissed Luanne in his apartment...

...and witnessed flirting between Elisa and Marisol.

Later, he invited Elisa to his apartment for a kiss...

...and she seized the opportunity for an autonomous woohoo.

Finally, he got some plasma from Iona before everyone went to sleep.

(Go to Week 5)