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The narrative escalates when Steve, consumed by jealousy and desperation, seeks a path to immortality through vampirism. Despite the allure of becoming a creature of the night, Darren is forewarned of the grave consequences that accompany such transformations. Steve’s ambition leads them down a perilous path, igniting a fierce rivalry that will test the bonds of their friendship.
Darren subsequently makes the fateful decision to accept Mr. Crepsley’s offer to become his apprentice, trading his normal life for one fraught with bloodlust and danger. This decision encapsulates a defining moment for Darren, marking the transition from innocence to the murky depths of vampiric existence.