Cryptic Canticles’ Response to George Floyd’s death

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Dracula Episode: August 24th

Episode Synopsis: Mina arrives in Buda-Pesth to attend Jonathan, who has taken with a brain fever as a result of his terrifying journey. Sister Agatha assures Mina that Jonathan committed no atrocity from which he suffers. Jonathan gives Mina his diary for the sake of transparency, but Mina seals it shut to demonstrate her trust in him. The two are wed by the hospital’s chaplain.

Lucy feels weak, and anxious about some vague fear that has come over her since last night. She remembers having strange dreams, but can’t seem to recall their nature. Arthur has noticed her looking drawn, despite Lucy’s best efforts to be cheerful. She hopes to be able to persuade her mother to let her spend the night with her instead of sleeping alone.

August 24, 2026 0

Dracula Episode: August 23rd

Episode Synopsis: When given the chance to escape, Renfield would not go. However, when an attendant came to check on him later, Renfield dashed past him out the door, and once again sought refuge on the neighboring deserted manor grounds of Carfax. He struggled violently with Dr. Seward and the attendants, but, following with his eyes, the path of a bat which flew purposefully from the grounds, became calm and went quietly.

August 23, 2026 0

Dracula Episode: August 21st

Episode Synopsis: Carter, Paterson & Co. acknowledge receipt of payment, and confirm delivery of fifty boxes of earth to the Carfax Estate as per instructions.

August 21, 2026 0

Dracula Episode: August 20th

Episode Synopsis: Dr. Seward has been observing Renfield and noticed that despite his fits of passion during daylight hours, he becomes sanguine and calm during the nights. He has no more interest in his “Zoophagy,” refusing a cat when offered. Dr. Seward plans to let him escape and observe him to see what he does.

August 20, 2026 0

Dracula Episode: August 19th

Episode Synopsis: Mina is overjoyed to have news at last from her beloved Jonathan. Sr. Agatha of the Hospital of St. Joseph has written to say that Jonathan has been ill, and Mina is to come at once to nurse him back to health. Mina prepares for the possibility that she and Jonathan will married in Buda-Pesth when she arrives.

Dr. Seward has noticed a change in his patient, Renfield’s behavior. He has suddenly abandoned his interest in collecting spiders and keeping his records, but instead seems to have taken some religious mania, speaking about the approach of the “Master”.

Later in the night, the watchman informs Dr. Seward that Renfield has escaped. Seward follows his trail through the torn-open window, to the abandoned Carfax Manor, where he and several men corner Renfield and wrestle him back to the asylum.

August 19, 2026 0