Danger Trouble is brewing for the Scowrers. A Pinkerton detective is on their trail, and if he gets them, it could spell the end of their reign of terror in Vermissa. Luckily, McMurdo has a plan to stop this mysterious detective in his tracks. Will he be successful? As the Scowrers scheme, let them help you forget your day and drift off into deep and restorative sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes...

The Darkest Hour Murder is in the air in Vermissa, and no one is safe. McMurdo observes his first crime, and soon afterwards he's chosen by the Scowrers to take on a job himself. The entire Vermissa Valley is a Valley of Fear, and our man McMurdo is getting in even deeper than before. As his story unfolds, let it carry you away from the day and into a night of deep and restful sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic...

The Valley of Fear As McMurdo gets even more entangled with the Freemen, he receives a warning about their true murderous nature. Soon after, he's taken in by the police in connection with a crime. McMurdo and his fellow Freemen get off with a mere slap on the wrist, and are once again set free - the Freemen are seemingly untouchable in Vermissa. But how long can it last? As you consider, let those thoughts help you forget the worries of the day and drift into another night of peaceful and...

Lodge 341, Vermissa McMurdo's involvement with the Freemen in Vermissa deepens, as he undergoes an initiation ritual and officially joins the ranks of their secret society. He is immediately brought into their violent acts and joins with enthusiasm, perhaps too much enthusiasm. Nonetheless, it's clear that there are dark happenings in Vermissa and someone needs to get to the bottom of it. As we search for the truth, let the words of our story help you sink into a state of deep relaxation and...

The Bodymaster As our flashback to the Valley of Fear continues, we meet more key players in this story from the past. There's McMurdo's new love, a young woman named Ettie, and a romantic rival for her affections, Ted Baldwin. McMurdo is part of a secret society, the Eminent Order of Freemen - a society that has a dark reputation. Their leader, Boss McGinty, is a cruel man with an iron grip on the town of Vermissa. The plot is thickening, and as it does, let it carry you off into another...

The Man The second part of our story takes us back in time to the origins of the Valley of Fear. In the American West, we meet a man named Jack McMurdo, who has a murky past and a quick temper. He is on his way to the mining town of Vermissa, though his purpose in going there remains unclear. McMurdo's fate is entwined with the events of Birlstone, so settle in under the covers and let this week's take your mind on a journey into rest and relaxation. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes...

The Solution The first part of our story concludes with Holmes revealing the dramatic truth of the tragedy of Birlstone, and what really happened to Mr. Douglas. It is a shocking conclusion, but only the beginning of an even more mysterious past that will soon come to light. As the story reaches its end, let it help you end your own evening and move into another night of restorative sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic...

A Dawning Light Having acquainted themselves with the important people in the case, it's now time for Holmes and Watson to start exploring their theories of what happened that fateful night. Meanwhile, Inspector Mac and local policeman White Mason have done some investigating of their own, and uncovered an unknown, unnamed man who came into Birlstone the day of the murder and hasn't been seen since. The truth is getting closer - or is it? As Holmes and Watson seek it out, join them on their...

The People of the Drama The investigation of Douglas's murder continues with interviews with the key players. The butler, the housekeeper, the friend, and the wife are all thoroughly questioned by Holmes and Inspector Mac. From these, we learn that Douglas knew he was being followed by suspicious and unknown people, and that it's all wrapped up in the mysterious "Valley of Fear." The plot is thickening, and as it does, this week's story will take you into another night of restful and...

Darkness Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Mac reach Birlstone and begin their investigation with an examination of the scene of the crime. Things are peculiar, and of course, Holmes is the first to notice them. From confusing footprints to items that don't quite make sense, it's a remarkable case indeed. As our investigators explore, let their questions and suppositions distract your mind from the worries of the day and carry you off into warm and peaceful sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock...

The Tragedy of Birlstone Before proceeding too much further with the investigation, Watson gives us the background for the case at hand. Who was Mr. Douglas? Who are the key players around him? What was the environment like at Birlstone? And most importantly, what did the local police encounter on the night of the crime? Watson answers these questions and more...but there are still more questions to be answered about that fateful night. As our protagonists set the stage for their...

Sherlock Holmes Discourses Holmes and Watson are joined by Inspector MacDonald from Scotland Yard, who has brought the news of Douglas's murder at Birlstone. Holmes is convinced this is the work of the master of crime, Professor Moriarty, and makes a compelling case to Inspector Mac - compelling enough that the Inspector invites Holmes and Watson to join him at Birlstone to investigate. The plot is thickening, and it is exactly what you need to help carry you off into deep and peaceful...

The Warning A new saga begins, as Holmes and Watson face off against Holmes's toughest opponent yet - Professor Moriarty. Upon receiving a cipher from one of Moriarty's agents, Holmes deduces that someone named Douglas at Birlstone House is in danger. And what do you know, Holmes's deduction is immediately followed by a message from Scotland Yard that a Mr. Douglas has just been murdered. A new mystery is afoot, and as it unfolds, let it take your mind off the day and down into the depths of...

The mystery at Copper Beeches reaches its thrilling conclusion as Holmes reveals the truth behind all of the suspicious occurrences. Once again, Holmes has put another case to bed - and this week's story will put you to bed, too, as it carries you off into deep and peaceful sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep. 📈 Subscribe...

A fortnight after Violet Hunter's initial visit, Holmes and Watson receive word that she desperately needs them in Winchester. Off they go to join her, and when they arrive, they are greeted by a spellbinding story of suspicious rules, a forbidden wing of the house, and bizarre behavior all around. Holmes is on the case, and his investigation is just the thing to ease you into an evening of rest and relaxation. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a...

A new week means a new client and a new adventure for Holmes and Watson. Tonight, they meet Violet Hunter, a young woman who has received a suspicious, yet lucrative job offer to be a governess at a country estate called the Copper Beeches. After getting Holmes's advice, Violet sets off, with a directive to send a telegram to Holmes if she needs him. Something sinister may be afoot, and as it unfolds, let the new story help you drift off into another night of peaceful sleep. ----- Welcome...

Holmes and Watson make their way to Holder's house to examine the evidence and come to a conclusion regarding the truth of who really stole the priceless beryls from the coronet. Thanks to Holmes's quick thinking, scandal is avoided and Holder's peace is restored - and yours will be too, as this week's story helps you drift off into comfortable and restful slumber. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story,...

A new case begins, and this one is a doozy. A banker named Alexnder Holder, who recently came into possession of a priceless beryl coronet as collateral for a loan, comes to Holmes and Watson with a problem - the coronet is broken and three of the beryls are missing. Holder's son Arthur seems like the most likely culprit, but there is more here than meets the eye. Join us as Holmes and Watson embark on a new adventure, and let their exploits carry your mind away from the day and into a night...

The case of Lord Robert St. Simon's missing bride comes to a close as Holmes reveals what he had deduced from the very beginning - with a nice dose of upstaging Lestrade in the process. As the story concludes, so will your long day, so let Holmes and Watson help you relax and enjoy a night of restorative sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help...

Holmes and Watson are joined by a new client, Lord Robert St. Simon. He is in search of his bride, Hatty Doran, who has suddenly disappeared. All seemed well, until the sight of a mysterious man at their wedding caused an abrupt change in her demeanor. Luckily, Holmes is on the case, and he's deduced the truth even before St. Simon could finish his story. Curl up under the covers and let this week's story comfort you into a night of deep and peaceful sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock...

The tale concludes with Mr. Hatherley's thrilling escape, (mostly) in one piece. With the details revealed, Holmes is easily able to deduce the truth, and the men set off to prove what happened. Another case is in the books for Holmes and Watson, and another long day is in the books for you, so let their story help you cast the day away into a night of peace and slumber. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes...

The saga continues as engineer Mr. Hatherley shares more about the suspicious situation that ended with him losing his thumb. After an unexpectedly long carriage ride, Hatherley arrives at the house to examine the hydraulic press. But it is soon clear that all is not as it seems, and not as he had been told it would be. As you ponder over what it all means, let your mind wander off into a state of deep and total rest and relaxation with tonight's story. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes...

For once, it's Dr. Watson bringing in a new case, as this week he meets a patient, Mr. Victor Hatherley - an engineer who lost his thumb in a murderous attack. After bandaging him up, Watson takes Hatherley to meet Holmes in the hopes of unraveling what exactly happened. We learn Hatherley was approached by a suspicious man to examine a hydraulic press in Berkshire. Things are off to a shady start, and as the details unfold, let them carry you away into another night of peaceful...

The story concludes as Holmes and Watson's stakeout reveals the truth of Dr. Roylott and the mysterious speckled band. Thanks to Holmes's quick thinking and action, the threat is handled, and our protagonists survive to take on another case. Let their tale help you find your way into a quiet night of restorative slumber. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock Holmes story, read in soothing tones and set to calming music...

Holmes and Watson continue their inquiry into the case of Dr. Grimesby Roylott. They make their way to Roylott's home, Stoke Moran, the scene of the previous mysterious death, and set themselves up to stay the night, so they can see for themselves what is going on. Their night is sure to be eventful, unlike yours, as the next part of their story helps you drift into restful sleep. ----- Welcome to the Sherlock Holmes Bedtime Stories podcast. Each episode is a section of a classic Sherlock...