In the second chapter of Dracula, Jonathan Harker’s journey takes a darker turn as the strange customs, warnings, and superstitions surrounding Count Dracula grow harder to dismiss. As he finds himself inside the Count’s castle at last, the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense, mysterious, and foreboding.

This episode is part of Season 1 of Jackson Downer Reads, a serialized literary podcast where classic books and timeless stories are brought to life through immersive spoken-word performance.