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Dreamful Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories for Slumber. Each episode is a dreamy story accompanied by music to help you drift into a deep sleep.
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Episodes

Nancy Drew: The Hidden Staircase

Drift off as a new mystery knocks on Nancy Drew's door. These are the first few chapters of the beloved classic novel, The Hidden Staircase. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Sentire by Rikard From. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website www.dreamfulstories.com Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes in the regular feed ...

Jan 10, 202646 min

How Santa Made the First Toy

Happy Holidays! We read from L. Frank Baum’s The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus and follow a young Claus as he crosses a valley, meets neglected children, and learns how simple acts can bend a hard world toward joy. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is December Nights by Martin Landh. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website ww...

Dec 22, 202519 min

Jack Frost and the Man on the Moon

Slip into a winter tale where Jack Frost takes a sleigh on a moonlit glide through frost ferns and into the silver night. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is A Little Bit of Heaven by Johannes Bornlof. Sign up for the Holiday Special on Patreon! Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website www.dreamfulstories.com Subscribe on Buzzspro...

Dec 12, 202534 min

Hero and Leander

Drift away with the Greek myth of Hero, a maiden trapped in a tower with a prophecy warning her against venturing out. With the guidance of her loyal nurse, Hero dares to defy destiny and attend the feast of Aphrodite, hoping to find freedom and perhaps even appease the goddess herself. She meets Leander, whose nightly swims guided by Hero's torch symbolize a love that braves both myth and marine fury. The music in this episode is Frankel by Syntropy. Use this link to sign up for the Patreon Chr...

Nov 28, 202542 min

Nibbles Poppelty-Poppett

Curl up with the tender journey of a small mouse named Nibbles Poppelty-Poppett. Nibbles goes on a river-wide adventure filled with sleepy salamanders, bow-tied guinea piglets, and an ancient alligator who becomes an unlikely friend. The music in this episode is Flowers and Berries by Magnus Ludvigsson. Use this link to sign up for the Patreon Christmas special to receive a hand-written card in the mail, a sticker, and a shout-out on our Christmas episode! Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi...

Nov 14, 202542 min

The Adventures of Florian

A storm, a disguise, and a haunted road set the stage for a tale where courage outwits enchantment and love breaks the sharpest spells. We follow Isabella, posing as Florian, as warnings go unheeded, a prince is taken, and a yearlong quest leads to sacrifice and a true reveal. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website www.dreamfulstories.com Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus...

Oct 31, 202544 min

Eleonora

Slumber with a soothing retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s Eleonora, moving from a hidden valley and first love to loss, departure, and an unexpected absolution that reframes a vow. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website www.dreamfulstories.com Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes in the regular feed & a shout-ou...

Oct 18, 202538 min

The Piebald Hippogriff

Fall asleep to a dreamy short story from 1962’s Fantastic Stories of Imagination: The Piebald Hippogriff. A boy named Johnny reaches the world’s edge, looks past the granite lip into an endless blue, and finds islands adrift, star-flowers nodding, and a herd of hippogriffs turning the air into a playground. If you love myth, gentle peril, and the feeling of wind in your ears as the world falls away, this bedtime story will meet you where your breathing slows and your imagination widens. So snugg...

Oct 03, 202526 min

The Milk White Doo

Trigger warning: murder and suggested cannibalism (old fairytales were kind of scary sometimes!) Drift off with the dark Scottish fairytale, The Milk White Doo. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is The Letter by Rikard From. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website www.dreamfulstories.com Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episod...

Sep 28, 202535 min

The Bunnikins Bunnies in Camp

Drift off with the whimsical summer adventure of the Bunnikins Bunny family as they reluctantly leave their comfortable home for a mountain camping trip. The story follows dandy Mr. Bunnikins, the most fashionable rabbit in Rabbitsville, known for his feathered hats, fine coats, and impeccable taste that's admired throughout the Cottontail Club. The music in this episode is Uphill Climbing by Anna Landstrom. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more ...

Sep 05, 202537 min

Myths of Egypt: Horus — Falcon King, Forged in Battle

In the final chapter of our Myths of Egypt series, soar through skies of vengeance and justice as we follow the rise of Horus, the falcon-born son of Isis and Osiris. Hidden in the marshes, raised by magic and moonlight, Horus emerges to face his destiny: a divine battle for the throne of Egypt. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Over the Dunes by Jon Sumner. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more in...

Jul 25, 202538 min

Myths of Egypt: Set — Bringer of Chaos, Defender of Light

In this episode of Myths of Egypt , we uncover the complexity of Set: a god of chaos, but also of protection, strength, and cosmic balance. Feared and revered, Set is the god of storms, deserts, and upheaval who slayed his brother Osiris and battled Horus for Egypt’s throne. So snuggle up in your blankets, and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Over the Dunes by Jon Sumner. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, e...

Jul 11, 202544 min

Myths of Egypt: Isis — Magician of the Marsh

In this fourth episode of the Myths of Egypt series, we follow Isis, goddess of healing, resurrection, and relentless devotion. From her search for the shattered body of Osiris to her quiet exile in the reeds with the infant Horus, Isis becomes the sacred thread that binds life and death, love and legacy. So snuggle up in your blankets, and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Over the Dunes by Jon Sumner. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? ...

Jun 27, 202547 min

Myths of Egypt: Osiris — Fallen King, Judge of Souls

Slip beneath the sands of ancient Egypt and follow the mournful path of Osiris—the king who fell, and the god who rose to rule beyond the veil. In this third chapter of our Myths of Egypt series, witness the betrayal, the search, and the timeless judgment that shaped Egyptian visions of life after death. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Over the Dunes by Jon Sumner. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? Fo...

Jun 13, 202534 min

Myths of Egypt: Thoth — Keeper of Wisdom, Scribe of Eternity

Drift into the heart of ancient Egypt where moonlight brushes temple walls and wisdom is etched in ink upon time itself. In this second chapter of our Myths of Egypt series, follow the sacred footsteps of Thoth, the ibis-headed god of writing, magic, and balance. Discover how he measured the stars, weighed the hearts of the dead, and gave voice to the cosmos through the quiet power of the written word. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Over the Du...

May 30, 202542 min

Myths of Egypt: Ra – Born of Silence, Crowned in Flame

Embark on a journey into ancient Egyptian mythology with the story of Ra, the self-created sun god. From the formless void to the creation of the world, Ra emerges, bringing light and order. The episode explores Ra's daily voyage across the heavens in his solar bark, his battles in the underworld, and his interactions with other deities like Ma'at and Isis, detailing his legacy as a ruler and the source of life and light.

May 16, 202534 min

The Wind in the Willows: The Open Road

Drift into dreamland with Chapter 2 of Kenneth Grahame's timeless classic "The Wind in the Willows," where adventure awaits beyond the familiar riverbank. Join Rat and Mole as they visit the grand Toad Hall, where their excitable friend Mr. Toad reveals his latest passion – a gleaming canary-yellow gypsy caravan. The trio embarks on what promises to be a grand adventure along country lanes and rolling downs. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Redol...

May 02, 202550 min

The Flower of the Peony

Snuggle up with a Japanese folktale where a mysterious stranger emerges from a sea of peonies under the moonlight, forever changing the fate of a young noble woman. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Floating Sakura Petals by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Dreamful is sponsored by AirDoctor Use code DREAMFUL at checkout for up to $300 off! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I ma...

Apr 19, 202532 min

Perseus and Medusa

In this episode, Jordan Blair narrates the Greek myth of Perseus, who is tasked with the seemingly impossible quest of beheading Medusa. Guided by Hermes and Athena, Perseus receives divine gifts, outwits monstrous creatures, and ultimately fulfills his destiny. He returns home a hero, rescuing Andromeda and turning his enemies to stone with Medusa's head.

Apr 04, 202544 min

Snow White

Once upon a time, there was a podcast that brought fairy tales to life just as their movie adaptations hit theaters. Today, we're celebrating the release of Disney's live-action Snow White with the timeless tale of a princess whose beauty threatened a queen's vanity. Curl up, close your eyes, and let this classic tale of beauty, jealousy, and true love guide you into the sweetest of dreams. The music in this episode is First Resolution by David Celeste. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) ...

Mar 21, 202536 min

Winnie the Pooh: Piglet Finds a Heffalump

Snooze with a bedtime journey to the Hundred Acre Wood, where heffalumps may be imaginary, but the lessons about friendship, bravery, and the occasional perils of honey jars are perfectly real. So, snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Hinoki by Mathilda Skonare Karlsson. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Dreamful is sponsored by AquaTru Use code "DREAMFUL" for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If...

Mar 07, 202539 min

Treasure Island

In this Dreamful Podcast episode, Jordan Blair reads the initial chapters of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island", introducing young Jim Hawkins and the mysterious Captain staying at his family's inn. The story unfolds as the Captain's past catches up with him, marked by the arrival of dangerous figures and cryptic warnings, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure. Tensions rise as Jim becomes entangled in the Captain's affairs, foreshadowing the pursuit of hidden treasure.

Feb 21, 202555 min

Hero and Leander

Drift away with the Greek myth of Hero, a maiden trapped in a tower with a prophecy warning her against venturing out. With the guidance of her loyal nurse, Hero dares to defy destiny and attend the feast of Aphrodite, hoping to find freedom and perhaps even appease the goddess herself. She meets Leander, whose nightly swims guided by Hero's torch symbolize a love that braves both myth and marine fury. The music in this episode is Frankel by Syntropy. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Su...

Feb 15, 202541 min

The Frost Giants and Sunbeam Fairies

Snuggle up with the fairy tale of old Switzerland, where the kingdom of Frost Giants once reigned over a frozen land. That is, until the Sunbeam Fairies, with their unmatched bravery and the sun's radiant power, embark on a mission to reclaim it and breathe life into a once barren landscape. So, snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Daydreaming by Hannah Lindgren. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more inf...

Feb 07, 202534 min

The Woodman and the Mountain Fairies

In this episode, we journey with Kilwee, a humble woodcutter, who finds himself entranced by a mystical game of goban played by mountain fairies in a tale that spans centuries. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Morning Light Serenade by Martin Landh. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website www.dreamfulstories.com Subscribe on B...

Jan 25, 202550 min

The Blowing Away of Mr. Bushy Tail

Be swept away with the adventure of Mr. Bushy Tail, a courageous squirrel who sets out on a perilous journey to find food during a snow storm. Along the way, he encounters whimsical creatures and charming moments that keep his spirits high, even as the journey tests his resilience. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Soothing Serenade by Anna Dager. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!) Support the show Need more Dreamful? For more info about th...

Jan 10, 202539 min

The Tailor of Gloucester

We celebrate Christmas with a delightful reading of Beatrix Potter's classic, "The Tailor of Gloucester." Set against the backdrop of Gloucester's charming streets, this episode whisks us back to a time of elegance and artistry, where a humble tailor is faced with the daunting task of crafting a magnificent coat and waistcoat for the mayor, despite missing a crucial skein of cherry-colored silk. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Open Window by Fra...

Dec 24, 202437 min

The Little Fir Tree

Slumber to the enchanting tale of the little fir tree who grapples with feelings of envy and self-worth amidst the vibrant world of fruit and wood trees. As the seasons unfold, each tree flaunts its own beauty, leaving the humble fir tree yearning to find her place. With guidance from the wise Tree Master, she learns that her time to shine will come—a heartwarming reminder that every one of us has a unique role to play, especially when the world seems to overlook our hidden strengths. The music ...

Dec 13, 202438 min

Maui: The Hero of Land, Sea, and Sky

Snooze with a tale of Maui's clever tricks and daring feats, starting from his days in a dazzling underwater palace to his audacious creation of entire islands with a magical hook. This episode promises an enchanting bedtime story, full of wit and wonder, as we recount how the demigod's cleverness not only shaped the geography of Hawaii but also left a lasting legacy through the stars. So, snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Weightless Moments by Mathi...

Nov 30, 202441 min

Poirot: The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge

Snuggle up to Agatha Christie's "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge." The episode unfolds with Poirot recovering from illness and thrust into a perplexing murder case brought to him by Captain Hastings. Set in the atmospheric Derbyshire countryside, the murder of the American Harrington Pace at Hunter's Lodge becomes the catalyst for an intricate web of secrets surrounding this intriguing case. The music in this episode is The Choices We Make by Hanna Lindgren. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi...

Nov 15, 202451 min
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