Long-Lost Bram Stoker Story 'Gibbet Hill' Unearthed in Dublin

Amateur historian Brian Cleary discovered the forgotten tale, shedding light on Stoker's development before writing 'Dracula'.

The short story 'Gibbet Hill' was originally published in an 1890 Dublin newspaper and remained undocumented for over 130 years.
Brian Cleary, an amateur historian, found the story in the National Library of Ireland while recovering from hearing loss.
The tale involves a sailor's murder and ghostly warnings, themes that align with Stoker's later work in 'Dracula'.
Stoker biographer Paul Murray confirmed the story's significance in understanding Stoker's early writing career.
'Gibbet Hill' will be showcased at the Bram Stoker Festival and published with proceeds supporting infant hearing loss research.