Create a spectacular thunderstorm in tonight’s bedtime story, inspired by Greek mythology and accompanied by rain sounds.   In tonight’s story, a storm gathers. You, the god of thunder, roll in with the clouds and summon bolts of lightning to your fingers. You orchestrate the storm, bringing rain to the land and lighting up the sky with your gifts. When your work is done, you part the clouds, allowing the sun to once more shine upon the land.   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and...

Relax in a tranquil teahouse in tonight’s relaxing bedtime story inspired by Chinese mythology.   In tonight’s story, while on a hike in the mountains, you and your friend stumble upon an unexpected discovery: hidden among the trees is a lush garden and teahouse. You are welcomed by the host, who invites you to participate in the tea ceremony. The more time you spend in the beautiful teahouse, the more you learn about its host, its mythological origins, and the alluring tea you drink.   ...

Walk the boundary between the real world and theatrical magic in this Shakespeare-inspired sleep story.   In tonight’s story, you are a magician and the master of a mystical island. When shipwreck brings strangers to your shores, you begin to experience strange phenomena – glimpses of another world just beyond your own. Looking to your books of magic for help understanding what’s happening, you discover that you are, in fact, an actor in a play. The island is but a bare stage, and your...

Escape to an oceanside cottage and meet a mermaid in tonight’s magical bedtime story, accompanied by the sound of ocean waves.   In tonight’s story, you take a spontaneous getaway to a secluded beach in search of some much-needed relaxation. You find the remote location enchanting, and you enjoy being lulled to sleep each night to the sounds of waves outside the window. But as the moon waxes to full, the ocean’s music takes on a new quality, and you discover the source of its song: a...

Build a magical world alongside the elves in tonight’s high fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you – an immortal elf – face the end of an age in your realm. As magic fades from the world, you and your kind construct a new, enchanted world to inhabit, leaving the ordinary behind. But you reflect on the little wonders left on the other side of the veil, and ponder whether you might prefer to stay in the mortal realm, tending to what small magics remain. Sleep & Sorcery is a...

Experience the healing power of dreams in this bedtime story inspired by Greek mythology and history.   In tonight’s story, you make a pilgrimage to the famous temple of Asclepius, Greek god of medicine. While there, you amble through the breathtaking landscape, soak in the healing baths, and participate in a ritual to honor the god and ask for his blessing. As the day ends, you find rest in the sanctuary, where you experience a healing dream encounter with one of the gods.   Sleep &...

Bring the new season to life in this magical sleep story, perfect for enjoying on or near the Vernal Equinox.   In tonight’s story, as winter’s bones melt into the softening earth, you rise to wake the first buds and usher a new season across the land. You are the Flower Fairy, the magical herald of spring, taking over for your wintry cousin and rousing the earth from its cold sleep. This is a companion to the Season 3 story “The Frost Fairy,” but you don’t need to have heard that story to...

Listen to the voices of an enchanted forest in tonight’s magical bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you awake in the night, feeling restless. As you try to tire your eyes by reading a book, a forest magically appears in your living room. You find a trail waiting for you, lit by fireflies and glowing mushrooms, and guided by nocturnal creatures. Every being you encounter permits you to ask a question, from the owls and foxes to the trees and mycelia. In this dreamlike state, you uncover...

Visit a prehistoric monument and get closer to its secrets in tonight’s folklore-inspired sleep story. In tonight’s story, you travel to Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric landmark in the United Kingdom. On the way, you contemplate the history and mystery of the monument. On arrival, you find yourself drawn to and amused by the population of birds at the crowded site; you follow one through an invisible portal and find yourself alone on the Salisbury Plain, witnessing a magical sunrise at...

Explore the city of the gods in this Norse mythology-inspired bedtime story.   In tonight’s bedtime story, you are a child of Asgard, and beloved by the Aesir. As such, they welcome you into their magnificent halls. You wander, for a day, through your favorite places, learning from the gods, like Frigg, Odin, and Thor. As night draws near, you join Heimdall, the watcher for the gods, outside the gates – and as you guard Bifrost, the rainbow bridge, he tells you stories of how all things...

A new season of Sleep & Sorcery is coming this month. All new original bedtime stories for listeners of all ages. Visit a prehistoric monument and bathe in its mystery. Mingle with the Norse gods in the city of Asgard. Orchestrate a thunderstorm in the pastoral countryside. Visit fantastical lands and meet extraordinary creatures from myth and folklore in season 4 of Sleep & Sorcery. Coming to podcast players, YouTube, and Insight Timer on Tuesday, February 27. 🌙 Audience Survey 🌙 I...

Enjoy a 3-hour mix of cozy, immersive sleep stories that take place in frosty or snowy environments. Accompanied by ambient music - a no-music version is available on my channel if you prefer! Featuring a compilation of stories previously published individually.   Stories included: The Frost Fairy The Snowy Day Library A Walk Down Gingerbread Lane   - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep &...

Enjoy a 3-hour mix of cozy, immersive sleep stories that take place in frosty or snowy environments. This version with no music or sound effects - a version with ambient music is available on my channel if you prefer! Featuring a compilation of stories previously published individually.   Stories included: The Frost Fairy The Snowy Day Library A Walk Down Gingerbread Lane   - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ ...

Enjoy a 3-hour mix of immersive sleep stories set in the academic setting of the School of Sorcery. Accompanied by ambient music - a no-music version is available on my channel if you prefer! Featuring a compilation of stories previously published individually.   Stories included: Alchemy Lessons at Wizard School The Gryphon’s Nest The Nine Herbs Charm   - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep &...

Enjoy a 3-hour mix of immersive sleep stories set in the academic setting of the School of Sorcery. This version with no music or sound effects - an ambient music version is available on my channel if you prefer! Featuring a compilation of stories previously published individually.   Stories included: Alchemy Lessons at Wizard School The Gryphon’s Nest The Nine Herbs Charm   - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ ...

Enjoy a 4+ hour mix of immersive sleep stories that all take place in the same medieval fantasy realm and feature different perspectives. This version contains no music or sound effects - a version accompanied by ambient music is available on my channel if you prefer! Featuring a compilation of stories previously published individually. There will be more to come from this universe and set of characters in future seasons of Sleep & Sorcery – stay tuned (and sweet dreams!)   Stories...

Enjoy a 4+ hour mix of immersive sleep stories that all take place in the same medieval fantasy realm and feature different perspectives. Accompanied by ambient music - a no-music version is available on my channel if you prefer! Featuring a compilation of stories previously published individually. There will be more to come from this universe and set of characters in future seasons of Sleep & Sorcery – stay tuned (and sweet dreams!)   Stories included: The Dragon Rider Tales by the...

Roam the streets of the king’s festival in tonight’s medieval fantasy-inspired bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you are the child of the king regent in a prosperous kingdom. Your father is holding a magnificent festival, at which he plans to announce your accession to the throne. Tired of the pomp and circumstance of courtly life and intrigued by the revelry outside the castle, you disguise yourself as a commoner to move unnoticed among the crowds. While exploring the streets, you meet...

Celebrate Yuletide at wizard school in tonight’s magical sleep story.   In tonight’s story, it’s the Winter Solstice, and the school of sorcery is throwing a festival for the occasion. A grand ball is held in the castle, with a decadent feast, dancing, and Yule traditions. You and your friends enjoy the festivities, then slip away for a walk on the school grounds in the wintry air – where you perceive a magical phenomenon in the skies. Finally, you return to your dormitory, where a...

Explore an enchanting gingerbread village in tonight’s magical sleep story for all ages.   In tonight’s story, you are preparing for the festive season by building a gingerbread house with family. You share cozy stories by the fire before retiring to bed. But in the night, you awake to find your neighborhood transformed – you step outside to explore the once familiar street, now magically reimagined as an enchanting village made of gingerbread. There is much to discover, from a sweets-laden...

Find the wisdom disguised as folly in tonight’s folklore-inspired bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you attend the local Renaissance Faire for the first time for their traditional “Feast of Fools.” On this themed occasion, one attendee is chosen as the Royal Fool for a day, and today – it is you. Donning your new title, you receive special treatment for the day, but soon you discover that your role comes with unforeseen abilities and insights. The experience allows you to connect with...

Bring in a new season with wintry fairy magic in tonight’s fantasy bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, as the world turns and the last harvest is brought inside, you rise to spread ice across the land. You are the Frost Fairy: the architect of the sleep of winter, taking the torch from your autumnal cousin and shepherding the world into a replenishing darkness.   If you’re still awake as the story concludes, I’ll guide you through a body scan and meditation on the healing power of...

Uncover secrets etched in clockwork in tonight’s steampunk-inspired sleep story.   In tonight’s story, you seek repairs for a broken clock you found at an antiques sale. Returning to the workshop where the clock was made, you meet the mysterious and kindly clockmaker. He recalls fashioning your clock himself, and he agrees to repair it. With nothing else to do, you sit and watch him work; but as he works, enchanting visions form before you. You begin to suspect that the clockmaker is more...

Take a voyage into the past lives of a beloved bookstore cat in tonight’s magical bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you are closing up your independent bookstore at the end of a long day: a Halloween festival on Main Street. You do the books, put down food for the shop cat, and decide to catch up on your own reading.  As night falls and you prepare to turn in, however, something unexpected happens: for the first time, the shop cat begins to speak to you. He invites you into his past...