Your investigation has led you to a remote castle perched above a hostile landscape — a place ruled by tradition, silence, and rules that were never meant to be questioned. Here, doors are locked for a reason. Invitations matter. And once night falls, the castle changes.
This is not a story you simply read. It is a story you must navigate.
At the end of every section, you choose what happens next:
Enter rooms that are clearly forbidden
Observe the castle’s rules before breaking them
Retreat and risk what follows you into the dark
Some choices grant protection. Others invite danger. All of them carry consequences.
As you move through shadowed halls, sealed chambers, and winding staircases, you’ll uncover the truth behind a power that does not rely on force alone — but on consent, control, and patience. The deeper you go, the harder it becomes to tell whether you are uncovering a monster… or stepping into a role that has existed for centuries.
Featuring atmospheric illustrations, fast-paced sections, and multiple endings (including hidden outcomes), The Hidden Dracula continues the series with a darker, more dangerous mystery — and leaves behind clues pointing toward an even older horror waiting to be disturbed.
This is a transformative work of fiction. All original narrative structure, branching pathways, framing elements, and the concept of The Hidden Corridor are original to this publication.
Portions of this work are presented as recovered, reconstructed, or compiled materials derived from fictional archival sources, including records attributed to the Darkwell Archive and ACD case documentation.
No part of this book is affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to any film studio, production company, trademark holder, or copyrighted adaptation of Dracula or related works.
All rights to the original content of this publication are reserved.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial intelligence tools were used in a supporting role during the creation of this book. The author directed all creative choices and maintains full responsibility for the final work.
Mark Mason's previous non-fiction includes The Importance of Being Trivial, Walk the Lines, The Bluffer's Guide To Football and The Bluffer's Guide To Bond. He is also the author of three novels, and has written for most British national newspapers (though never about anything too heavy), and magazines from The Spectator to Four Four Two. He lives in Sussex with his partner and son.