Dracula's Guest

Dracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker is a short story often seen as a prelude to ‘Dracula’ (1897). It follows an Englishman traveling in Germany who enters a mysterious forest on Walpurgis Night, encountering supernatural events and a foreboding castle, hinting at Count Dracula. Rich in gothic horror, suspense, and dark landscapes, the story explores curiosity, danger, and the unknown, serving as an atmospheric introduction that foreshadows Dracula’s terrifying influence.

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1   Dracula’s Guest                                                                 7

2   The Judge’s House                                                            20

3   The Squaw                                                                         39

4   The Secret of the Growing Gold                                       52

5   The Gipsy Prophecy                                                          65

6   The Coming of Abel Behenna                                           175

7   The Burial of the Rats                                                        193

8   A Dream of Red Hands                                                     118

9   Crooken Sands                                                                 128