Full Music re-release of Secret of the Selkie. In this bedtime story accompanied by ambient music, you are a lighthouse keeper on a remote island. You make a new friend on the island, whom you discover is, in fact, a shapeshifting selkie in search of her seal coat, which would allow her to return to the water. You endeavor to help your new friend.

Full Music re-release of The Dream Weaver’s Palace. In this sleep story, you unwittingly wander into the realm of dreams. You explore the surreal, magical palace of the dream world, receive guidance from a wise and charitable owl, and finally meet the Dream Weaver, who is busy designing tonight’s dreamscapes. She takes you under her wing and helps you craft a dream of your very own.

Full Music re-release of The Dragon Rider. In tonight’s fantasy sleep story, after learning that you are the heir to the throne of a kingdom, you bravely venture into the underground lair of a dragon. When you come face to face with the creature, however, you discover that you have something unexpected in common. You form a bond with the beast, who becomes your closest companion in the quest to claim your inheritance.

Sail through the cosmos in tonight’s fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are a celestial being: a caretaker to the cosmos. On your nightly sojourn through the stars, you visit the various constellations, performing tune-ups where necessary. When your work is done, and dawn nips at your heels, you return to your cozy nebula to rest until you’re needed again.

In tonight’s folklore-inspired sleep story accompanied by ambient music, you are the recipient of a strange fairy bestowal: to take the form of a different animal at each Full Moon. As the day wanes, you reflect on the many forms you’ve taken over the last year, and how much you’ve learned from the experience. You look forward to tonight’s incarnation in your favorite form: that of the wolf. As the moon rises, you awaken to your wildest self and embrace the freedom of the forest. If you’re...

Slip into the faery country for a midsummer festival in tonight’s sleep story, inspired by medieval romance.   In tonight’s story, you are a newly knighted member of the king’s court, eager to prove yourself in quest. As you pursue the legendary Questing Beast through the forest, you stumble into a magical midsummer celebration. All is not as it seems in the wood, and before long, you realize that you revel in the Otherworld, among the fairy folk.   This is the mid-season finale of Sleep...

Allow your creativity to blossom in this magical bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you are a gardener who longs to write poetry. In a dreamlike state, you visit the unfinished grounds of your latest garden project, seeking inspiration from nature. Plunging your pen into the ground, you bring the garden to life with wild-growing flora and even wilder words.   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s...

Witness the connections between humans and animals in this fantasy bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you are the proprietor of The Wild Hunt, a shop in the magical shopping district known as Surrey Alley, which pairs wizards with their animal familiars. You open the shop for the day, greeting each of the resident animals and reflecting on their specific magic. A young customer comes in, nervous about their initiation into the world of magic, and you assist them in bonding their familiar....

Plumb the elements of magic in tonight’s high fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are the mage and most trusted advisor to the king regent. On the day of an auspicious festival, a subject of the kingdom seeks audience with you, hoping to learn some of your magic to heal her village. You hear the lady’s plea, learning more from her than you might have expected, and imparting some magical wisdom of your own. As if in repayment for your kindness, you are then granted a vision of the...

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!✨ ...