Amongst the dramatic snowy mountains, Victor encounters the Creature, and their tense meeting leads to an unexpected conversation. The Creature begins his account of what happened to him after his creation. He tells of his first experiences of the world, his struggles to understand humanity and his longing to find a place amongst it, leading the Creature to a homely cottage where he begins to observe the family who live there. 

Brilliant young scientist Victor Frankenstein defies the natural order, piecing together a living creature from stolen body parts. But horror instantly replaces triumph when he looks upon his grotesque creation. A relentless game of cat-and-mouse ensues between the desperate Frankenstein and the monster he abandoned.  

The Haunted Library is open. Come in. Stay awhile.  

Narrated by Colin Morgan   

Written by Mary Shelley 

Sound design by Jon Nicholls   

Produced by Lydia Shamah for BBC Studios   

Associate Producer: Lorna Newman for BBC Studios   

Recording Engineer: Poppy Humphries for ID Audio