The Emotional Vampires

Orman Beckles

In his debut novel "The Emotional Vampires", Orman Beckles takes readers on a gripping journey through the 1960s, following Jack, a man who survives by feeding on human emotions. As Jack learns to control his powers, he uncovers that pivotal events like the hippie movement, the Manson murders, and the assassination of JFK are being manipulated by forces that thrive on emotional energy. Both light and dark entities steer these moments for survival, leading Jack into a confrontation with Ian, a dangerous figure who seeks to tip the scales toward chaos.

  1. Ch#:24 – Gwen

    JAN 9

    Ch#:24 – Gwen

    Some people hunt openly. Others hide behind ideals. Gwen does neither. In Los Angeles, she moves through nightclubs with precision, drawing only what she needs and leaving no wreckage behind. She has no allegiance to the Light, no patience for the Dark, and no interest in the endless posturing of those who claim to keep the balance. To her, the clubs are simple — places where excess energy goes to waste, and she knows exactly how to collect it. But tonight, something is wrong. The air feels heavy. The familiar currents are distorted. And for the first time in a very long while, Gwen senses that the feeding ground itself has been claimed. The Emotional Vampires is a serialized psychological thriller that explores a hidden world where certain people survive by absorbing emotional energy from others. Some feed on love and admiration. Others thrive on fear, despair, and chaos. For centuries, these forces have quietly shaped history, power, and human behavior from the shadows. As ancient factions struggle to maintain a fragile balance, individuals like Gwen operate outside the system entirely — independent, dangerous, and unwilling to play by anyone else’s rules. Each chapter peels back another layer of the unseen war beneath modern life, where emotions are currency and survival always comes at a cost. Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024, 2025,2026Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad is a Boston-based/world-traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of content, from engaging YouTube tech videos, eBooks, apps, novels, and podcasts. The Official Fan Website – http://TheEmotionalVampires.com

    8 min
  2. Ch#20: The Paradox of Breath

    11/05/2025

    Ch#20: The Paradox of Breath

    Two years after Brick, the Haight-Ashbury glow has dimmed, and Brick Newton drifts between walls and souls. Once a reporter for The San Francisco Oracle—the psychedelic paper that promised a new world and collapsed under its own light—he now spends his days laying stone and his nights at the food bank beside Lee and Jack. Brick’s curse is the same paradox he’s always carried: he needs connection to breathe, but the moment it feels real, it begins to suffocate him. Lee’s steadiness offers brief reprieve—a kindness that doesn’t drain, a warmth that doesn’t demand. Yet Brick senses the balance shifting, as if both he and Jack draw from the same dwindling current. When a young stranger appears at the job site asking for work, Brick offers his hand—and learns the name that will change everything. About the Series:The Emotional Vampires is a noir-tinged, psychologically charged saga tracing the secret history of empaths and feeders across the twentieth century. Blending historical realism with supernatural undertones, it explores how emotional energy—love, fear, joy, despair—shapes both individuals and the world they inhabit. From ancient temples to 1970s Los Angeles, each chapter reveals another strand in a web of hunger, balance, and redemption. Written & Produced by: Orman Beckles | Copyright 2024, 2025Orman Beckles, aka The Hi Tech Nomad, is a Boston-based/world-traveling content creator and tech enthusiast who leverages AI tools to produce a wide range of content—from engaging YouTube tech videos and eBooks to apps, novels, and podcasts. Official Fan Website: http://TheEmotionalVampires.com

    8 min

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In his debut novel "The Emotional Vampires", Orman Beckles takes readers on a gripping journey through the 1960s, following Jack, a man who survives by feeding on human emotions. As Jack learns to control his powers, he uncovers that pivotal events like the hippie movement, the Manson murders, and the assassination of JFK are being manipulated by forces that thrive on emotional energy. Both light and dark entities steer these moments for survival, leading Jack into a confrontation with Ian, a dangerous figure who seeks to tip the scales toward chaos.