Robert Lawrence Stine, sometimes known as Jovial Bob Stine and Eric Affabee, is an American novelist, short story writer, television producer, screenwriter, and executive editor.
While searching for his hidden birthday presents on the eve of his birthday, Freddy Martinez and his friend Cara inadvertently discover a large box that contains a centuries old vampire count that has a thirst (not for blood) for his own breath in order to remain alive.