What if the silence of an empty house was the voice of something that never left? In this gripping gothic horror tale by Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, a young scholar rents an isolated old mansion to prepare for his final exams. But what begins as a rational pursuit of peace quickly descends into supernatural terror. The house-abandoned for decades and steeped in sinister legend-once belonged to a merciless judge infamous for his cruelty. Though the town fears the place, the student scoffs at superstition. That is, until each night becomes more unsettling, each shadow more watchful, and a malevolent presence makes itself known. This modern translation revives Stoker's eerie masterpiece for today's audience with clarity and force, preserving the atmosphere, suspense, and psychological horror that made it a classic. What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A haunting story of isolation and unseen judgment A supernatural entity driven by vengeance and bound to a place of power A chilling portrayal of madness, guilt, and the past's grip on the present A gothic atmosphere of dread and decay, perfectly rendered for contemporary readers A cautionary tale about the arrogance of intellect in the face of the unknown Bram Stoker proves that terror doesn't always arrive with blood and fangs-sometimes, it lurks in silence, waiting for disbelief to lower its guard.