Dracula – Chapter 4: Jonathan Harker’s Journal (continued)

As Jonathan Harker’s ordeal within Count Dracula’s castle continues, the young solicitor becomes increasingly aware that he is no longer a guest, but a prisoner. Every corridor feels like a trap, every locked door a warning. Terrifying discoveries—glimpses of the Count’s unnatural abilities, the disturbing behavior of the castle’s inhabitants, and the mounting evidence of dark intentions—begin to erode Jonathan’s sanity. In this chapter, the façade of hospitality collapses entirely, revealing the chilling truth of Dracula’s power. Jonathan’s struggle shifts from curiosity to survival as he grasps the full horror of his situation. This is Chapter 4 of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne — part of a full chapter-by-chapter audiobook series that brings the classic Gothic nightmare to life with gripping tension and atmospheric dread. Experience the escalating terror, the claustrophobic isolation, and the dawning realization that escape may be impossible in this enduring masterpiece of Gothic horror. ?? Public domain text. Original publication: 1897.