Book at a glance: Dracula's Guest is a horror short story by Bram Stoker, first published in 1914 as part of a posthumous collection. It was intended as a prologue to Stoker's famous novel Dracula (1897) but was removed from the original manuscript. The story shares a gothic atmosphere and unsettling supernatural themes similar to Dracula , exploring an eerie encounter in a desolate European landscape.
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00:11Dracula's Guest is a horror short story by Bram Stoker, first published in 1914 as part of a posthumous collection.
00:19It was intended as a prologue to Stoker's famous novel Dracula, 1897, but was removed from the original manuscript.
00:26The story shares a gothic atmosphere and unsettling supernatural themes similar to Dracula, exploring an eerie encounter in a desolate European landscape.
00:38Plot Summary
00:38The sun shone brightly over Munich as the narrator embarked on a pleasant journey, his destination unknown but his spirit adventurous.
00:47As the horses set off, Herr Delbruck, the maitre de hôtel, warned the narrator's coachman, Johann, to return before nightfall,
00:54hinting at something ominous in the air. Johann, visibly uneasy, nodded, acknowledging Delbruck's unspoken concern.
01:03When asked by the narrator what made the night special, Johann reluctantly replied,
01:08Walperg is nacked, crossing himself in superstition.
01:12Despite Johann's reservations, the journey continued, with the horses growing increasingly restless as the wind carried a subtle chill.
01:20Soon, the narrator's curiosity got the better of him when he spotted a small, winding road that seemed seldom traveled.
01:27Despite Johann's frantic protests and growing fear, the narrator insisted they take this detour.
01:33Johann's face paled as he tried to explain, half in German, half in broken English, about the unholiness of the path.
01:40His warnings fell on deaf ears as the narrator, unshaken by superstitions, dismissed the coachman's fears as baseless.
01:46Annoyed but resigned, Johann stopped the carriage.
01:50As the narrator took his walking stick and decided to continue alone, Johann drove off reluctantly, casting one last anxious glance over his shoulder.
02:00As the narrator walked, the once clear sky darkened and an eerie silence took over.
02:05The gentle breeze gave way to a biting cold wind and snowflakes began to fall.
02:09The path led him deeper into a desolate valley, surrounded by ancient, towering trees.
02:15His mind, initially distracted by the beauty of the scenery, slowly registered the overwhelming isolation.
02:22The world around him seemed devoid of life.
02:24Clouds thickened above, blotting out the sun, and the snow intensified.
02:29Soon, he realized he had wandered far from the beaten path.
02:33A strange cry pierced the air, a sound resembling a wolf's howl.
02:37He recalled Johann's earlier remark about wolves, though the coachman had claimed they hadn't been seen near the city for years.
02:44Yet now, the wind carried their unmistakable howls, echoing through the barren wilderness.
02:50Darkness enveloped him as the snowstorm thickened, and soon he found himself struggling through knee-deep drifts, blinded by the swirling snow.
02:58Seeking shelter, he spotted the faint outline of trees ahead and stumbled toward them.
03:02The storm raged, and the howls grew louder, but the sight of the forest offered some hope.
03:08As he approached, he saw that the trees enclosed an ancient graveyard, long forgotten, with a massive marble tomb at its center.
03:15The moonlight broke through the clouds briefly, illuminating the tomb, and he saw an inscription carved into the stone.
03:21Countess Dolingen of Gratz in Styria sought, and found death 1801.
03:25A sense of foreboding crept into his mind.
03:29This place, where he now sought refuge, seemed touched by something malevolent.
03:33As the storm raged around him, the tomb offered the only shelter from the biting cold and the relentless hail.
03:39He huddled against its doorway, desperate for warmth, when suddenly the door creaked open.
03:44Inside, the faint glow of moonlight revealed the figure of a woman lying on a bier, her lips red, her face unnaturally lifelike.
03:51His heart raced, a cold terror gripping him, but before he could react, a violent gust of wind threw him backward.
04:00He was flung into the snow, the air filled with the deafening crash of thunder.
04:05As he lay dazed, the storm's fury reached its peak, lightning illuminating the sky.
04:10A blinding flash struck the iron stake that pierced the tomb's roof, followed by a bone-rattling explosion.
04:16In that instant, he saw the woman within the tomb rise, her face contorted in pain, her scream lost in the roar of the tempest.
04:24Then, just as quickly as it had begun, the vision vanished.
04:27The marble tomb shattered, and darkness enveloped him once again.
04:31Suddenly, he felt the weight of something massive pressing down on his chest.
04:35He could not move, his body frozen in the icy grip of terror.
04:38The rasping sound of breath reached his ears, and through barely open eyes, he saw the glowing, malevolent eyes of a giant wolf.
04:46Its hot breath seared his skin, and its teeth gleamed in the dim light.
04:49The beast began to lick his throat, its rough tongue scraping his flesh, but he dared not move.
04:55Panic surged through him, and for a moment, all was lost in a fog of terror.
05:00Voices broke through the darkness, distant but growing nearer.
05:03The wolf growled, its ears twitching at the sound of approaching men.
05:07Torchlight flickered through the trees as a group of soldiers on horseback charged toward him.
05:12The wolf snarled, backing away before vanishing into the graveyard.
05:16The soldiers, now close enough for the narrator to see, dismounted and rushed to his aid.
05:21One of them bent down, checking his pulse, and declared that he was still alive.
05:26With careful hands, they lifted him and poured brandy down his throat, bringing warmth to his frozen limbs.
05:32As he regained some strength, the soldiers muttered to one another, their eyes darting nervously toward the graveyard.
05:39One of them remarked on the strange events of the night, noting the unnatural howl of the wolf and the broken tomb.
05:45They agreed to leave quickly, not wanting to linger on such a cursed night.
05:49The narrator, still too weak to speak, could only listen as they hoisted him onto a horse and rode swiftly away from the haunted scene.
05:57When they reached the safety of Munich, Herr Delbruck greeted him with visible relief.
06:02He had organized the search party after Johann returned in a panic with the wrecked carriage.
06:07But what unnerved the narrator the most was the telegram Delbruck showed him, sent by Count Dracula himself, warning the innkeeper to spare no effort in ensuring the narrator's safety.
06:18The room seemed to spin as he read the message.
06:21In that moment, he realized that unseen forces had been watching over him, pulling him back from the brink of death.
06:28But at what cost?
06:29This was just one story.
06:31Bram Stoker has plenty more for you to discover.
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06:38Remember, while our summaries capture the essence, they can never replace the full experience of reading the book.
06:44If this summary intrigued you, consider diving into the complete story, buy the book, and immerse yourself in Bram Stoker's original work.
