Have you ever known someone who was ridiculed but proved themselves in the end? Listen to this charming story of the dog in the hat who did just that!

"Charming story of a ridiculed dog who proved himself in the end."

The Dog Who Wore a Hat

Listen to this charming story of how two women named Clara came to meet, all because of a clever cat and a patchwork dress.

Two women named Clara meet thanks to a cat and a patchwork dress in a charming story.

The Patchwork Dress

Listen to how the people of Zwolle came to be known as Blue-Fingers and how their church bells saved all of their lives.

Zwolle residents became Blue-Fingers and their church bells saved their lives, listen to their story.

The Blue-Fingers of Zwolle

This lovely story tells of how an English pub sign lion comes to life and with his keenness to learn, helps a young boy go up in the world.

An English pub sign lion comes to life and helps a young boy with his eagerness to learn.

Sandy the Blue Lion

Listen to this lovely story set in the time when we used horses instead of cars, and our hero Ned who loves his work.

Ned loves his job working with horses in a story set in a time before cars.

The Horse Who didn't like Sundays

Fall asleep with this magical story. Discover 'The Dream Spell'. Legend says that this spell helps you get a greater night's sleep. Let's wait and see if it works its wonders on you.

Discover 'The Dream Spell', a magical story that may help you get a better night's sleep.

The Dream Spell

Listen to this classic tale by Beatrix Potter of how an old tailor is nearly ruined, yet his fortunes are saved by the mice that live behind the skirting boards.

Beatrix Potter's classic tale tells how a tailor is saved from ruin by the mice living behind his skirting boards.

The Tailor Of Gloucester

Listen to this lovely story of a ginger cat who, quite literally, lost face, and her adventures to find it again.

A ginger cat loses her face and embarks on a quest to find it in this charming story.

The Cat Who Lost Face

Experience the true story of one of Ireland's most magical landmarks. Discover what happens when you kiss 'The Blarney Stone' located in Blarney Castle.

Discover the magic of kissing 'The Blarney Stone' at Blarney Castle and experience one of Ireland's most famous landmarks.

Kiss The Blarney Stone

Welcome to the charming world of Beatrix Potter and this lovely story of a village shop run by a cat and a dog.

A delightful story of a cat and a dog running a village shop in the world of Beatrix Potter.

The Tale Of Ginger And Pickles

Whilst walking through the Irish countryside you get invited into an Irish farmer's home. In this story, you will experience a truly authentic Irish welcome. Prepare to feel loved and embraced in this heartwarming story that accepts you for you.

Experience an authentic Irish welcome as an Irish farmer invites you into their home while walking through the countryside - a heartwarming story.

The Lovely Irish Farmhouse

Listen to this classic story by Beatrix Potter about the naughty Tom Kitten's antics.

Beatrix Potter's classic tale of Tom Kitten's mischievous behavior.

Tom Kitten

Travel with 'Benny the Dog' as he goes on a mission whilst you and the rest of the world drift off to sleep.

Join Benny the Dog on a mission while the world sleeps.

A Dogs Adventure at Night

Breathe in some fresh Irish air at 'Torc Waterfall' in Ireland. You'll be transported here as you unwind and drift off to sleep with this sleep story.

Experience the tranquility of Torc Waterfall in Ireland through a sleep story and breathe in fresh air.

The Irish Waterfall

Join me on my relaxing journey through rural Ireland as I sit with some inspiring people on this quiet train. This story is based on real-life events.

Take a calming train ride through rural Ireland and meet inspiring people in this true story.

The Quiet Train - A True Story

Unwind and learn about two Islands located off the Irish shore. You will visit Skellig Michael and Skellig Beag, two Islands that are enriched in history.

Explore Skellig Michael and Skellig Beag, two historic Irish islands off the coast, and unwind while learning about their rich history.

Two Islands In Ireland

Listen to this beautiful traditional story of the nightingale and the Emperor.

A captivating traditional tale unfolds as the nightingale's enchanting melody captivates the Emperor's heart in this beautiful story.

The Nightingale

In case you ever think it was easier when we all used horses and donkeys as transport, listen to this lovely story of Lucy the donkey and the havoc she caused.

The story of Lucy the donkey highlights the chaos that can arise from using animals as transportation despite the nostalgic appeal.

Lucy The Donkey

Listen to this Irish story about how the clever Queen showed the King how wise and clever she was, in the kindest possible way!

Clever Queen impresses the King by demonstrating her wisdom and intelligence in a kind manner, as recounted in an Irish story.

Queen Brigid's Wise Choice

One girl has been given the gift of magic but she can only make one wish. Drift off to sleep and listen to what's in store for her in this magical dream story.

A girl with magic has one wish in a dream story.

Time To Make A Wish

How would it be if you could listen to other people's thoughts? Listen to this heartwarming story about what happened when Janet did exactly that, using magical earrings left behind.

Janet discovers the power of magical earrings that let her hear other people's thoughts and uses them to help others in a heartwarming story.

Earrings on the Underground

Listen to this lovely story by Beatrix Potter about the havoc that a pair of mice wreak in a doll's house

Beatrix Potter's story depicts the chaos caused by mice in a doll's house - a charming tale worth listening to.

The Tale Of Two Bad Mice

How about if you knew that none of your wishes would ever come true? Listen to how Princess Pansy navigates through that!

Princess Pansy navigates a world where none of her wishes come true.

Three Wishes In Wysteria

Situated in West Cork - Ireland. Tonight you will witness the most magical night whilst stargazing in this rural cabin.

Magical stargazing experience in rural West Cork cabin tonight.

The Magical Stars

Listen to this charming story of how a giant 25 feet tall became popular when he went to school and put his three heads to good use.

A 25-foot tall giant becomes popular at school by using his three heads to his advantage.

The Giant Odds, Bobs And Mackerel

Listen to how a professor gets all entangled with a magic spell to quiet a barking dog...and comes up with an ingenious solution at the end!

Professor's spell to quiet barking dog backfires but he finds a creative solution.

The Tale, Or Tail, Of Crumpet The Dog

Listen to this charming tale of Lottie Lea - is she a fairy, perhaps?

"Charming tale of Lottie Lea, possibly a fairy – listen now."

The Fairy Lottie Lea

Listen to this charming story about Mr. and Mrs. Dittle's small local sweet-shop, and how the glowworms helped the couple to wow the whole village with their display.

Mr. and Mrs. Dittle's sweet-shop amazes the village with the help of glowworms - a delightful tale of magic and community.

Glow-Worms To The Rescue!

Listen to this story about how wily Jack outsmarts his older brothers with a little help from an enigmatic older lady in the woods...

Jack outsmarts his brothers with help from a mysterious lady in the woods in this intriguing tale.

Jack and the Magic Boat

Listen to this wonderful Indian folk story about what happened to the tortoise who couldn't keep his mouth shut, and how the King learned from the tortoise.

A lesson on the consequences of talking too much from an Indian folk tale about a tortoise and a wise King.

The Talking Tortoise

Listen to this magical story of how you need to respect the little people and what happens when you don't!

Respect the little people, or face the consequences - a magical story.

The Smoking Chimney

Listen to this enchanting story of how a young girl's dream of meeting a witch came true while she was on holiday on the magical island of Lundy.

A young girl's dream of meeting a witch comes true on the magical island of Lundy.

The Witch Of Lundy Island

Join Steven for some simple instruction and then a story to guide you to a wonderful, healing deep night sleep. After the stretching, relaxing, and getting comfortable, the story starts and ends in a wonderful log cabin at the base of a mountain in front of an open fire reading your favorite book. Please turn off any background music as this meditation has it at the perfect times to aid your sleep.

Steven provides instructions and a story for a guided meditation to aid deep sleep in a log cabin at the base of a mountain.

The Log Cabin: Deep Sleep Meditation

Listen to this heartwarming story of how the lonely sea serpent makes friends with a Princess and how they help each other.

Lonely sea serpent befriends a Princess and they help each other in a heartwarming story.

The Sea Serpent and the Princess

Sarah arrives home, walks through her lovely garden, and daydreams.

Sarah strolls through her garden and daydreams.

Sarah's Garden

At the end of a day that is far too much like the one before, and the one before that, Melanie comes home to a surprise that begins to change her life. This is a story that encourages you to dream.

A monotonous day turns into a life-changing surprise, inspiring readers to dream.

The Gift

The night sky is full of many stars. In this sleep story we hear how it's possible to connect with a single star that is light-years away. Drift off to sleep and 'stargaze' from the comfort of your own bed.

Connect with a single star light-years away in this sleep story and stargaze from the comfort of your bed.

A Night with the Stars

Listen to this lovely story of how the pixies, Tick and Tock, get the shears back and get revenge on Hans who stole them.

Two pixies, Tick and Tock, retrieve stolen shears and seek revenge on Hans in a delightful tale.

Pixie Shears

Drift off to sleep as you imagine walking through the rainforest to a beautiful waterfall.

Experience the calm of a rainforest and its waterfall as you sleep.

A Dancing Waterfall

A story of friendship, gratitude, and female empowerment. Relax with this inspiring story that encourages us all to be kind.

Inspiring story promoting kindness, female empowerment, and gratitude.

The Kindness of Women

In tonight's story, I discuss the long history of Stonehenge, from the first works on the site by people from the Windmill Hill culture around 3100 BC, to the multiple works and rearrangements that took place until 1600 BC. After this, Stonehenge continued to live a life of its own and was adopted by the druids, became a legendary monument, and revealed extraordinary secrets since the 20th century. After Stonehenge, I also tell you of Skara Brae, a very well-preserved neolithic village in the Orkney Islands (Scotland), and we explore its 5000-year-old houses.

Exploring the history of Stonehenge and Skara Brae, ancient sites revealing secrets from 3100 BC to the present day in Scotland and England.

Stonehenge And Its Ancient Mysteries

A young lady works very hard for her father. One day after work, he sends her to collect firewood and while searching, she picks a sprig of rosemary for herself. Then a handsome young man appears and asks why she has come to steal his firewood…

A hardworking girl collects firewood and picks a sprig of rosemary, only to be confronted by a handsome young man accusing her of stealing.

The Sprig Of Rosemary

A Celtic fairy tale about a young man who sets out in search of his missing sister after both his elder brothers failed to find her.

A young man embarks on a quest to find his missing sister, defying the failed attempts of his elder brothers in this Celtic fairy tale.

The Adventures Of Covan The Brown-Haired

In this story, we explore the significance attached to various colors throughout history, how pigments and dyes were made and with what surprising ingredients and how the status of colors changed over time in society, consumer goods and art. I focus on three colors in particular, which are global favorites: blue, green and red.

This text explores the historical significance of colors, including blue, green, and red, revealing surprising ingredients used in pigments and dyes.

A Cultural History Of Colors

An independent woman with her own farm has repeatedly declined the proposals of her neighbor until circumstances arise and she begins to wonder... perhaps what she saw as duty was love after all?

Independent farmer rethinks neighbor's marriage proposal after realizing duty may actually be love.

Akin to Love

A traditional Celtic tale of how the birds chose their king or queen. It has some really heart-warming messages... how we need each other, how we can work together, and how important it is to share our individual strengths and vulnerabilities. Gentle background music is composed in 432 Hz, with bird sounds, to help you relax and unwind. Art by Jeff Thompson.

Celtic tale of birds choosing their ruler with heart-warming messages of unity, collaboration, and vulnerability, accompanied by relaxing music and art.

The Eagle And The Wren

Struggling to fall asleep? Quiet your mind with the story of Heidi by Johanna Spyri. First published in 1881, this book is one of the best-selling books in the world. In this episode, Heidi, a five-year-old girl, travels up the mountainside with her aunt Dete on their way to her hermit grandfather. Along the way, Dete shares the story of Alm-Uncle with her friend Barbel.

Sleep better with the timeless classic 'Heidi' by Johanna Spyri - a heartwarming story of a young girl's journey to her hermit grandfather.

Heidi - A Classic Bedtime Story

A much-loved story that reminds us of the fact that 'magic can happen!'

Beloved tale emphasizing the possibility of magic.

The Elves And The Shoemaker

Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with the opening chapters of the Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. Published in 1872, it is a fantasy novel that inspired authors like Tolkien and G.K Chesterton. In this episode, Princess Irene meets her very old grandmother who lives alone in a room. Spinning. Very strange.

In the fantasy novel "The Princess and the Goblin," Princess Irene encounters her peculiar grandmother who lives alone in a spinning room.

The Princess And The Goblin

Visit a lighthouse inn and stay in a historic stone cottage overlooking a harbor. After an afternoon walk around the rocky coast, you rest in a hammock and watch the sunset. At twilight, you climb the lighthouse tower to take in the super moon. The night turns cool and you return to your suite for a night of deep healing sleep accompanied by the sounds of crashing waves. t's time to dream away. Created by Michelle's Sanctuary, www.michellessanctuary.com

Stay at a lighthouse inn in a historic stone cottage overlooking a harbor, climb the lighthouse tower to take in the super moon, and sleep to the sounds of crashing waves.

The Lighthouse Inn

Tonight's bedtime story is Momotaro or The Story of the Son of a Peach. A Japanese fairy tale compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In this story, an old couple finds a giant peach, and inside it, a little boy. Some years later, their son decides to fight demons on an island and meets some friends along the way to help him with his mission.

Japanese fairy tale, Momotaro, follows a boy who fights demons on an island with his friends.

Momotaro - A Fairy Tale Sleep Story

Experience a tale of enchantment and possibility with 'The Clockmaker's Gift,' a soothing bedtime story that takes you on a journey through the magical world of an old clockmaker's shop. Let the captivating narrative whisk you away as you explore the secrets of time and wishes, guiding you into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep.

"Experience the enchanting journey of 'The Clockmaker's Gift' as you explore the magical world of an old clockmaker's shop and drift into peaceful sleep."

The Clockmaker's Gift

Have a restful and revitalizing night with the classic story of Jay Gatsby as he perseveres in his quest for the love of his life and depicts unconditional love. A story that revolves around universal love, justly visions, marked present, life's interconnection, and persistence. Everyone must overcome difficulties and grief. The purpose of this sleep story is to lessen the influence of worried thoughts and physical strain on your sleep. You will notice changes in your ability to fall and remain asleep after listening to a relaxing and inspiring story.

Sleep better with a classic tale of love, perseverance, and interconnectedness; relax, be inspired, and overcome worries for a restful night's sleep.

The Great Gatsby - A Sleep Story

Fall to sleep listening to this slow sweet story about a castle with a special room you visit called the Puppy Palace. You get to spend time with the cutest little puppies as you also learn life lessons about becoming more confident along the way! This sleep story is perfect for children and adults.

A soothing sleep story about visiting the Puppy Palace where you spend time with adorable puppies while learning life lessons. Perfect for all ages.

Puppy Palace - Bedtime Story For All

This Japanese story tells of an old man and his beloved dog, Shiro, who brings his family much luck. But, an envious neighbor creates trouble.

Old man's dog brings good fortune until envious neighbor disrupts peace in Japanese story.

The Man Who Made Withered Trees Flower

As the Olympic Games come to a close and become another history page, I believe you will enjoy these three bedtime stories. Tonight, we go on a trip to the City of Lights, Paris, and I tell you several mysterious stories from the past two centuries: the intriguing and clandestine life of the Countess of Castiglione, the foundation of spiritualism by its visionary pioneer, Allan Kardec, and the audacious theft of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, in the year 1911.

Discover three fascinating bedtime stories about Paris: the Countess of Castiglione, Allan Kardec, and the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911.

Historical Mysteries in Paris

Tonight's bedtime story is The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for writing Anne of Green Gables. This romance novel was published in 1926 and is set in a fictional Canadian town. In this episode, Valancy Stirling, 29 and unmarried, laments about her life and her family connections.

"Bedtime story: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, a romance novel set in a fictional Canadian town where unmarried Valancy laments about her life."

The Blue Castle - Bedtime Story

From the House at Pooh Corner -in which Eeyore finds the Wolery, and Wol moves into it.

Eeyore finds Wolery and Wol moves in, as told in House at Pooh Corner.

Eeyore Finds The Wolery

Embark on a mesmerizing adventure with young Selene as she explores the mystical realm beneath the hidden moon. Guided by her wise grandmother Luna, Selene uncovers secrets of growth, renewal, and infinite possibility in the Garden of Dreams. This enchanting tale weaves together the allure of the night sky with lessons that resonate in the heart. "Beneath the Hidden Moon" is more than a bedtime sleep story—it's a gentle guide into a peaceful slumber, inspiring listeners to embrace their own dreams, feel safe in the night's embrace, and awaken to life's boundless potential.

In "Beneath the Hidden Moon," Selene embarks on an enchanting adventure guided by her wise grandmother Luna, uncovering secrets of growth and infinite possibility in the Garden of Dreams.

Beneath The Hidden Moon Story

Tonight I tell you about the concept of "generation ships": large spacecrafts that would transport dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people to faraway destinations in the galaxy, over several generations. Even though we are nowhere near seeing one, the technical, biological, and social aspects of such a project are fascinating. So I review them to explain the main challenges and what possible solutions could be found.

Exploring generation ships: The challenges and potential solutions for creating large spacecrafts to transport generations to distant galaxies.

Generation Ships

Launch yourself on a sleep journey to the "Red Planet", 100 years in the future. Fall asleep in your Martian home under 2 moons while the auroras in the celestial sky display one of our solar system's most spectacular light shows.

Experience a Martian sleep journey in the future, with two moons and stunning auroras illuminating the celestial sky.

A Life On Mars In The Year 2122

A story about seeing things. A grandfather, who is blind, and his grandson, spend time together describing things. The grandson becomes the grandfather's eyes and engages his imagination until they both have an exciting task to work on together. Warm, affectionate, and loving, their relationship is moving and inspiring.

Blind grandfather and grandson bond through imaginative descriptions, inspiring relationship.

I Want To Paint Your Dreams

This Scottish fairy tale begins with a battle between all creatures, with the winner to be named 'The King Of All Animals'. But a young prince decides to interfere in the final battle between the raven and the snake. After assisting the Raven to victory, the bird then gives a bundle to the prince as a gift. But the prince does not follow the instructions provided for opening the bundle...

Scottish fairy tale sees a young prince interfere in a battle to assist Raven and is gifted a bundle, however, he fails to follow the instructions.

The Battle Of The Birds

Welcome Pure Sleep with this spiritual bedtime story, that I recorded at the Ajanta Caves in India. The Ajanta caves are believed to have been created by divine-looking demons called Yakshas. Caves are among the oldest places of worship in history. They are excellent places for rituals and meditation, regarded as places of power and wisdom, as gates to the underworld and the realm of the dead.

A spiritual bedtime story recorded at Ajanta Caves, believed to be created by divine-looking demons Yakshas, and regarded as places of power and wisdom.

Pure Sleep: Ajanta Caves, India

Travel to a charming 18th-century farmhouse nestled among autumn-kissed orchards and rolling foothills in New England. Narrated by a soothing female voice, this bedtime story for grown-ups with fire sounds offers a night of cuddly adventures. Picture a sunset horse ride with a companion through the farm, cuddly encounters with animals, and the warm glow of lantern-lit rooms steeped in history. As you drift into slumber, let the enchanting tale whisk you away to a world where the past and present embrace you in the coziest of settings in a timeless feeling of safety. It's time to dream away. www.michellessanctuary.com

Experience a charming 18th-century farmhouse in New England through a soothing bedtime story for grown-ups, filled with cuddly adventures and a timeless feeling of safety. Dream away.

The Cider Mill Inn | Cozy Bedtime Story

In this soft-spoken bedtime story, I tell you about four different mythological stories: Pandora's Box, the Danaïdes, Sisyphus, and Icarus. We will also explore the origins and interpretations of these myths.

A soft-spoken bedtime story revealing the origins and interpretations of Pandora's Box, the Danaïdes, Sisyphus, and Icarus.

Pandora's Box And Other Greek Myths

In today’s sleep affirmation, we will focus on the healing attributes of the element water. Water connects us to the natural world and can facilitate spiritual growth. The ever-changing nature of water reminds us of the impermanence of life and the need to adapt and flow with the circumstances. Water's ability to shape landscapes and carve its path through solid rock symbolizes its transformative power.

Water's healing attributes, connection to nature, and transformative power are explored in today's sleep affirmation, emphasizing adaptability and spiritual growth.

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