In the midst of a dreary summer in 1816, 18-year-old Mary Shelley started writing a ghost story that would become an iconic piece of literature - 'Frankenstein'. The novel was born out of a friendly competition among friends to pen the most terrifying tale. Shelley's story, however, went beyond simple horror. It addressed profound questions about scientific responsibility, societal expectations, and existential loneliness. The titular character, Victor Frankenstein, creates a sentient creature in an unconventional scientific experiment. But the creation's grotesque appearance horrifies him, and he abandons it. This abandonment leads the creature to a path of loneliness and vengeance, reflecting on the consequences of reckless scientific innovation without considering its ethical implications. Shelley's fascination with these themes was influenced by the era's scientific developments, like galvanism, and likely her personal experiences with childbirth and loss. 'Frankenstein' thus stands as an enduring testament to human curiosity, consequences of our actions, and the desire for acceptance.