Dracula by Bram Stoker chapter 2, narrated by Isaac Birchall

Jonathan Harker is standing outside of Castle Dracula, asking himself what on Earth he has gotten himself into. After waiting for several minutes in the cold and wind, the door opens and a tall, old, grey-haired man, completely clad in black greets him. Dracula extends a hand to Harker and welcomes him to his home; Dracula’s hand is stone cold and as strong as iron, startling Jonathan slightly. Harker enters the castle, and Dracula takes him to his chambers where a delicious dinner is prepared for him. After dinner, the two talk, and Harker is taken back by the Count’s appearance; pointed ears, very pain skin, and very sharp teeth.
The following day, Harker receives a letter from Dracula excusing himself, saying he has some work to do. Finding himself alone, Harker has some breakfast, and finding no servants in the castle, explores the adjacent rooms. The room is lavishly dressed, with great tapestries, and beautiful furniture, and a library filled with tonnes of English books.
In the evening, Dracula joins Jonathan again to converse. The men discuss the superstitions of the area as Harker is eager to learn about the strange blue flames that he saw on the previous night. They then discuss the estate that Dracula has purchased in London. Again, Dracula converses late into the night, leaving just before daybreak, excusing himself for keeping Harker up so late.
The following day, Dracula interrupts Jonathan shaving. Jonathan jumps out of his skin as he could not see Dracula in the mirror behind him, cutting himself slightly. Dracula lunges towards Harker’s throat at the sight of blood, only restraining himself after touching the beaded cross necklace that the old lady gave Jonathan. Dracula then warns Harker about the dangers of a cut in this country and then promptly throws the mirror out of the window… Being then left alone, Harker eats breakfast, thinking that he has not seen the count eat or drink. Once again Harker tries to explore the castle, but he finds almost every door locked, realising that he has been made prisoner in the count’s Castle.

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