Askia continues the conversation with professional witch Celeste, who shares her shocking journey of accidentally joining a vampire cult at age 16. From Anne Rice obsession to drinking human blood, this raw conversation exposes the manipulation tactics of online predators and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. In this riveting episode, Celeste details her teenage fascination with vampire literature that led her down a dark path into an online cult run by middle-aged manipulators posing as Anne Rice's fictional characters. She recounts traveling to New Orleans for vampire meetups, being convinced she was transforming into a vampire during a bout with mononucleosis, and the psychological manipulation she endured. The conversation takes unexpected turns as Celeste reveals her experiences with drinking human blood, her paranormal encounters that may or may not be explained by sleep paralysis, and how she eventually escaped their operation. Years later, when her TikTok about the experience went viral, former cult members emerged from the shadows, including threatening messages from the cult's leader. This episode isn't just about vampires—it's about vulnerability, manipulation, forgiveness, and finding hope in dark places. Celeste's story serves as a cautionary tale about online predators and the search for belonging, while offering insights on self-discovery and resilience. Check out the first half of the conversation here: https://youtu.be/oFTbzVJMIHI?si=vndhcxy_3Renj0dd Follow Celeste on socials! @CelesteMott Go check out Warming Trends, the company that built the amazing fire centerpiece on our set! https://www.warming-trends.com Produced by Q6 Media https://q6.media #VampireCult #HorrorStories #TrueCrime #AnneRice #CultSurvivors #Paranormal #RealVampires #HorriblePodcast #OnlineManipulation