Bram Stoker

In this chapter, the narrative shifts back to Jonathan Harker, detailing his harrowing experiences in Count Dracula’s castle. We witness the mounting terror of his captivity, his growing sense of isolation, and the eerie, supernatural events that surround him. The Gothic atmosphere deepens, and the reader feels the creeping dread of the unknown as Jonathan confronts the Count’s strange powers.

Meanwhile, the world outside begins to take shape through letters and newspaper clippings, hinting at connections that will soon draw Mina, Lucy, and others into the dark web surrounding Dracula. The tension between ordinary life and supernatural horror intensifies, laying the groundwork for the chilling events to come.

This is Chapter 6 of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne — part of a complete chapter-by-chapter audiobook series that brings the Gothic classic to life with haunting atmosphere, rich characterization, and cinematic storytelling.

Experience Jonathan’s mounting fear, the shadow of Dracula’s sinister presence, and the uneasy anticipation that makes the novel’s horror all the more compelling.

📖 Public domain text. Original publication: 1897.

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