The premise of Judas Iscariot as the father of all vampires is not a new one, but it is a very interesting one. It's been featured in various media throughout the years. I've always thought it's one that makes sense as far as supernatural beginnings go. Rejected by both heaven and hell, Judas is cast to the earth, undying. The Cross becoming a thing of horror would certainly make sense if you were Judah. Stake to the heart cause of death might be correlated to the wood of the cross. If you really think about it, there are many reasons that it's logical the Judas would be the first vampire. Apparently, the 30 pieces of silver are even the reason vampires don't like silver, which I didn't know was actually a thing.

The Curse of Judas takes that very intriguing premise and builds upon it. In this novella, revenants and humans have formed a tenuous relationship. Hardly symbiotic, humans must tithe their blood once a month to continue to further the existence of the revenants. Those in the poorer section of the city are little better than slaves. Working all day for meager rations, she and her Pappy are surviving, barely. Until one" day, when it all changes.

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