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Cryptic Canticles brings you Bram Stoker's Dracula presented as a Radio Play, released on the days of the journal entries in podcast format. The text is taken from Bram Stoker's classic novel, but presented in character with enhanced audio and music effects.

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Yesterday · 15 min
Dracula Episode: September 7th
Episode Synopsis: Van Helsing hurries to meet Dr. Seward and tend to Lucy. Both are horrified to see that she is languishing under a tremendous loss of blood. Van Helsing insists that Lucy must have a blood transfusion. Miraculously, at that very moment, Arthur enters, driven by his concern for his fiance. The doctors perform the operation, transfusing Arthur's blood into Lucy. Seward is concerned by how much of Arthur's blood is required to gain even the slightest increase in Lucy's vitality. Once the operation is completed, Van Helsing adjusts Lucy and bumps her choker necklace out of place revealing two wounds on her neck. Seward can't decide what they mean, but Van Helsing sets his resolve and returns to Amsterdam to study his books. He charges Seward to keep vigil over Lucy's sleep throughout the night. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
Sunday · 2 min
Dracula Episode: September 6th
Episode Synopsis: Dr. Seward sends a telegram to Van Helsing urging him to come at once and tend to Lucy who has suddenly regressed. Seward writes to Arthur telling him of Lucy's turn for the worse, but that Lucy's mother has requested Dr. Seward's medical expertise. This, he could bring Van Helsing openly onto the case without fatally shocking Mrs. Westenra in her weakened condition. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
Saturday · 52 sec
Dracula Episode: September 5th
Episode Synopsis: Dr. Seward sends a telegram to Van Helsing that Lucy is recovering rapidly. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
Friday · 6 min
Dracula Episode: September 4th
Episode Synopsis: Dr. Seward attempts to examine why Renfield experiences violent mood shifts at noon and at sunset. Renfield went through a brief period of returning to his fly-catching ways, expressing the necessity to fend for himself. Later that day, however, he abandoned this fancy one again. Dr. Seward sends a wire to Professor Van Helsing telling him that Lucy continues to improve. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
Thursday · 5 min
Dracula Episode: September 3rd
Episode Synopsis: Dr. Seward writes to Arthur to explain how Van Helsing’s examination of Lucy transpired: After the three of them chatted for a spell, Van Helsing sent Seward away so he could have Lucy’s full confidence. As before, the examination revealed much blood lost, but no apparent cause. Seward can sense that Van Helsing has suspicions, but will not voice them out loud. Van Helsing will go home to think, and wants Seward to send him daily updates via telegraph. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
Wednesday · 6 min
Dracula Episode: September 2nd
Episode Synopsis: Dr. Seward writes to Arthur to tell him of Lucy’s condition. He explains that during lunch, Lucy put on a brave face of vigor, but in private, displayed weakness, discomfort, and expressed difficulty breathing. Having examined her blood, and discovered no physical cause, Dr. Seward has contacted his old teacher, Professor Van Helsing. Seward assures his confidence in Van Helsing, who is an expert in obscure disease with an exceptional amount of sympathy. He hopes that together, he and his old professor will uncover the mystery of Lucy’s condition. Professor Van Helsing writes a response to his former student, Dr. Seward, who requested his aid. Van Helsing explains that Seward’s concerns are his top priority, ever since Seward saved his life from an infected wound. He says that as rich as Arthur is, he could not have bought a better solution than the one that Seward has provided by summoning him. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
September 1 · 48 sec
Dracula Episode: September 1st
Episode Synopsis: Arthur sends a telegram to Dr. Seward asking for him to write regarding Lucy’s condition. Arthur must attend to his father, who is ill. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 31 · 2 min
Dracula Episode: August 31st
Episode Synopsis: Arthur writes to his friend, Dr. Seward, asking him to examine Lucy, as he is worried about her deteriorating health. He urges Seward to use discretion so as to not alarm Lucy’s mother, whose health may suffer as a result. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 30 · 2 min
Dracula Episode: August 30th
Episode Synopsis: Lucy writes to Mina wishing her well in her new marriage. She says that Arthur is back at Whitby, and her mother’s health is improving. Lucy is no longer sleepwalking, and she and Arthur have set the date for their wedding. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 25 · 2 min
Dracula Episode: August 25th
Episode Synopsis: Rejected in her request to sleep in her mother’s room, Lucy suffers another difficult night. She tried to stay awake to combat the strange force that overcomes her at night, but could not forestall sleep. Today, she is horribly pale and drawn, and can’t seem to catch her breath. She hopes to be able to summon her cheer so as to not alarm Arthur. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 24 · 9 min
Dracula Episode: August 24th
Episode Synopsis: Mina arrives in Buda-Pesth to attend Jonathan, who has taken with a brain fever as a result of his terrifying journey. Sister Agatha assures Mina that Jonathan committed no atrocity from which he suffers. Jonathan gives Mina his diary for the sake of transparency, but Mina seals it shut to demonstrate her trust in him. The two are wed by the hospital’s chaplain. Lucy feels weak, and anxious about some vague fear that has come over her since last night. She remembers having strange dreams, but can’t seem to recall their nature. Arthur has noticed her looking drawn, despite Lucy’s best efforts to be cheerful. She hopes to be able to persuade her mother to let her spend the night with her instead of sleeping alone. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 23 · 2 min
Dracula Episode: August 23rd
Episode Synopsis: When given the chance to escape, Renfield would not go. However, when an attendant came to check on him later, Renfield dashed past him out the door, and once again sought refuge on the neighboring deserted manor grounds of Carfax. He struggled violently with Dr. Seward and the attendants, but, following with his eyes, the path of a bat which flew purposefully from the grounds, became calm and went quietly. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 21 · 1 min
Dracula Episode: August 21st
Episode Synopsis: Carter, Paterson & Co. acknowledge receipt of payment, and confirm delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate as per instructions. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 20 · 3 min
Dracula Episode: August 20th
Episode Synopsis: Dr. Seward has been observing Renfield and noticed that despite his fits of passion during daylight hours, he becomes sanguine and calm during the nights. He has no more interest in his “Zoophagy,” refusing a cat when offered. Dr. Seward plans to let him escape and observe him to see what he does. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 19 · 9 min
Dracula Episode: August 19th
Episode Synopsis: Mina is overjoyed to have news at last from her beloved Jonathan. Sr. Agatha of the Hospital of St. Joseph has written to say that Jonathan has been ill, and Mina is to come at once to nurse him back to health. Mina prepares for the possibility that she and Jonathan will married in Buda-Pesth when she arrives. Dr. Seward has noticed a change in his patient, Renfield’s behavior. He has suddenly abandoned his interest in collecting spiders and keeping his records, but instead seems to have taken some religious mania, speaking about the approach of the “Master”. Later in the night, the watchman informs Dr. Seward that Renfield has escaped. Seward follows his trail through the torn-open window, to the abandoned Carfax Manor, where he and several men corner Renfield and wrestle him back to the asylum. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 18 · 3 min
Dracula Episode: August 18th
Episode Synopsis: Lucy is in high spirits, despite still looking pale and wan. She describes to Mina what it felt like to her on the night that she walked to the churchyard in her sleep. Mina is unnerved, but happy that she seems to be feeling better. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 17 · 4 min
Dracula Episode: August 17th
Episode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved to the ruined chapel on the estate at the earliest possible time. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 15 · 1 min
Dracula Episode: August 15th
Episode Synopsis: Lucy is languid at breakfast, but is delighted to hear that Arthur Holmwood’s father is doing better, and wants to accelerate Arthur’s and Lucy’s upcoming marriage. Mrs. Westenra confides to Mina that the doctor told her that she hasn’t long to live. She asks Mina to keep this a secret from Lucy. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 14 · 4 min
Dracula Episode: August 14th
Episode Synopsis: Lucy startles Mina with a strange remark as the two sit in their favorite churchyard seat. Mina sees that Lucy is noticing the sunset reflecting off of the eyes of a strange man who is sitting a little ways off. The effect makes it appear that the man has red eyes. Mina puts Lucy to sleep and takes an evening stroll. She sees Lucy asleep with her head hanging out the window, and what seems to be a large bird sitting nearby. When Mina draws Lucy back to bed, she worries that Lucy is beginning to look pale and worn. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com
August 13 · 1 min
Dracula Episode: August 13th
Episode Synopsis: Mina worries desperately about Lucy who is getting weaker and weaker. Mina finds her sleeping at the open window, and the most recent time, Mina could hardly waken her. Mina fears that the wound Lucy suffered from the safety pin might be related, for it has not healed and is looking larger and more ragged. Samuel F. Billington and Son, local solicitors, write on behalf of their client to Messrs. Carter, Paterson & Co. instructing the specifications of a delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate. They enclose payment, requesting that the fifty boxes be moved to the ruined chapel on the estate at the earliest possible time. Follow us on Twitter.com/CryptiCanticles, Facebook.com/DraculaRadioPlay, and at crypticcanticles.com

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