Frankenstein by Mary Shelley | Gothic Audiobook for Sleep | Opening Letters

Drift off or just relax to the haunting tale of Victor Frankenstein and his creature in this 8-hour sleep story featuring the "Opening Letters" of Mary Shelley's original 1818 version - darker and more atmospheric than later editions. The 1818 edition is often thought to be the more edgy and anti-establishment version, as it was written when Shelley was still quite young. Her later version was "cleaned up" for a more conservative feel. See my Frankenstein playlist for additional chapters:
   • Frankenstein (1818). The original horror c...  

This classic gothic horror novel is read by a human voice (No AI) with gentle rain 🌧️ and ocean waves in the background, both recorded on location in Los Angeles, CA.

What makes this special: ✨ Original 1818 edition - Mary Shelley's true vision before publisher edits ✨ Human voice reading - No AI narration ✨ 35 minutes of story + 7+ hours of nature sounds ✨ Perfect for spooky sleep, bedtime stories, or relaxation ✨ Dark screen after reading for uninterrupted sleep

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:19 Letter 1
09:05 Letter 2
16:33 Letter 3
18:18 Letter 4
34:20 Nature sounds & black screen

The 1818 version contains Shelley's original darker themes and philosophical depth that were softened in later editions. Experience this gothic masterpiece as the 18-year-old author intended - raw, haunting, and perfect for a spooky night's sleep.

🎧 Ideal For:
Sleep stories, bedtime reading, gothic literature lovers, ASMR relaxation, spooky ambient sounds, insomnia relief, meditation, studying

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