In the fifth chapter of Dracula, the focus shifts away from Jonathan Harker’s imprisonment as new voices, relationships, and perspectives begin to emerge in England. As the world beyond the castle comes more fully into view, a quiet sense of unease continues to gather beneath the surface.

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.