Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker is remembered today not just as the author of Dracula, but as the architect of a gothic legacy that has both haunted and captivated readers for over a century. Born in 1847 in Dublin, Ireland, Stoker's own life—marked by illness, mystery, and a relentless curiosity—seems almost tailor-made to produce the kind of dark, thrilling stories that would go on to define the horror genre. Long before Dracula gripped the world in its eerie embrace, Stoker worked as a civil servant and personal assistant to famed actor Henry Irving. His time with Irving, combined with his deep love of literature, theater, and the supernatural, shaped…