The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole ~ Full Audiobook [horror]

The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole audiobook. Genre: horror On the eve of his son Conrad's wedding, Prince Manfred of the Castle of Otranto is shaken by a grotesque and seemingly impossible catastrophe that shatters his plans for securing his family's rule. Convinced that an ancient prophecy threatens his claim, Manfred becomes desperate to control Otranto's future, and his panic turns quickly into ruthless determination. As fear spreads through the fortress corridors, the castle itself seems to come alive with ominous signs: unexplained apparitions, whispered warnings, and towering relics that defy reason. Caught in the turmoil are the young bride-to-be Isabella, who must rely on her courage and wits to escape Manfred's grasp, and Theodore, a mysterious stranger whose arrival entwines him with the castle's darkest secrets. With allies and enemies shifting in the candlelit halls, loyalties are tested, identities are questioned, and the boundary between superstition and reality grows dangerously thin. Blending medieval intrigue with supernatural terror, Walpole's pioneering tale explores inheritance, legitimacy, and the costs of unchecked ambition, building an atmosphere of dread that helped define the Gothic tradition. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 00 (00:13:47) Chapter 01 (01:03:46) Chapter 02 (01:53:48) Chapter 03 (02:40:09) Chapter 04 (03:24:07) Chapter 05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices