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vampire: A creature in folklore and mythology, said to live on the blood of humans and/or animals. Vampires are usually human corpses that rise after sunset to feed.

Vile Vortices: A set of twelve points on a planetary grid that are said to be high in paranormal activity. Includes the Bermuda Triangle.

Virtue, Doreen (1958-): An American author specialising in paranormal therapies and self-help.

voodoo: A religious system originally developed by African slaves in Haiti, since spread to other countries where Haitians have immigrated.

vortex: A mass of fluid or air in a rotational movement, such as a whirlpool. Often used to mean a mysterious disturbance or opening to another realm.