***BIG FAT DISCLAIMER!***
I am a n00b. Anything I say should be taken with a few pounds of salt.

That said, I don't feel anything negative. In the second picture, though I get an image of a face with gorgeous full lips and a soft jawline, and hair in covering the eyes; no color, and I can't tell whether it's male or female. But those are some sexy, sexy lips.

As for what your friend sensed: well, they are vampires. If your friend isn't accustomed to or doesn't like DA energies, the power of that piece would be unexpected and frightening to say the least; that might account for some of her reaction. And if a good friend I found sexually attractive told someone he was going to "GET" me, I'd giggle and tell him to quit flirting in public, it's rude. If you're able to communicate with your vampires clearly, sit down and meditate with them and ask what's going on. A lot of times that's a great way to get to the bottom of a problem. If it is them manifesting and it's upsetting you, you can ask them to tone it down; if it's not, they'll likely know about it and be able to help you get rid of the unwanted attention.

Totally irrelevant: love the key. I have a thing for vintage skeleton keys; I have one too but with a bit, and it has lovely energy. Someday I want to use it for portal spells, as it seems appropriate.

I shall comment on this later this evening/morning. I have some thoughts to share... but I have to run right now...

Until then...

Looks like a face on the left side of the key in the second pic.. could be wrong but he looks sad almost.. dunno, may just be seeing things LOL

Well it is dark energy. Do you have any angels or protectors? To control the situation you need a stronger entity. Some of the darker entities tend to take advantage of single female newbs. I think they enjoy seeing you crap in your pants. It's about dominance. And no they are not above that...they are DARK! There are several choices. Stand up to them, or give them away in a nice way of course. Tell them this is not the way to your heart/soul... try again.... Be kind of "whatever". Once it's not fun to scare you, they will stop scaring you.

Ask them "do you think I am the master for you?" If they say yes then say..."well, things have to change or else I can't keep you." If they say no then there you have it.

Did you contact Wintermournings about this? She was the one selling it right? See what shea has to say about it and if she can help you.

No bad energy at all, just white energy
also, you sure you did not buy or acquire anything else, spirit or otherwise around the time you got this?
from a different seller?

^seems fine to me

i saw this key when gwen initially had it posted and felt nothing wrong or dark about it at that point nor do i feel anything harmful associated directly with the key now. my thought would also ask if something else much darker simply didn't attach to either the key or the chain even. i know gwen well and she would never let anything dark go to anyone without full disclosure of what it was in the first place. the key is exactly as gwen stated with a trio of master vamps but it also may hold a portal to the vampiric realm which could at some point lead to the darker areas. just remember vamps are predatorial even when they seem nice. i wish i could have given you a bit more but i sense no harm here. the 3 vamps are indeed wise and while they aren't interested in romance they have much to offer. perhaps they were just meant for another which is one reason you might be getting the reaction you are. idk. hugs, :grouphug:

No, no 'bad stuff' there.