What's your favorite monster?
It can be a local legend, from a story, or something you made up.
It can't be a real thing like an animal, person, or politician.
I think vampires are best when they are a combination of bestial and elegant themes but I don't like "30 Days of Night" style vampires. My two favorite vampires are Dracula (the novel version) and Alucard from Hellsing.