A Bedtime Story

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Happy one-year anniversary to my sweet little bear. Lena and Jake celebrate their one-year anniversary with a spontaneous overnight hike to a secluded mountain cliff. Jake surprises Lena with a compass, symbolizing their journey together.

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Lena loved soccer more than anything else in the world. At just 12 years old, she was the star midfielder for the Riverside Rockets, known for her fierce determination and sharp instincts on the field. But Lena had one small problem—every time she headed the ball, her glasses would crack, bend, or shatter. No...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Hello there! My name is Beary, and this is the tale of my grand adventure to the big city—Chicago! I’m just a regular stuffed teddy bear with soft caramel-colored fur, shiny black eyes, and adorable pajamas my best friend Sarah gave me. Life was cozy in our quiet little town, but oh, how I dreamed of adventur...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! At the heart of the bustling town of Bubbledon stood the Subtly-Flavored Sparkling Water Factory, renowned for its delicate hints of citrus, berry, and cucumber that danced lightly on the palate—so lightly, in fact, that most people wondered if they were just tasting regular water. Every day, rows of bottles...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! As the last snowflakes of winter whispered to the ground, the Abominable Snowman—whom his friends called Yeti—gazed gloomily from his icy cave perched high in the Himalayas. Spring was creeping into the mountains, and Yeti could feel it in his bones—and worse, in his fur. His thick winter coat, once a proud,...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! In a quiet little garden, where flowers love to grow, Lived Gnorman the Gnome with a hat of bright red glow. Winter had whispered its final, frosty tune, And spring stretched its arms beneath the smiling moon. Gnorman awoke with a stretch and a yawn, Rubbing his eyes to greet the new dawn. "Time for spring cl...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! It was a dazzling Easter morning in Willow Grove, where the flowers practically wore sunglasses and the squirrels organized impromptu dance battles to celebrate the season. Hops McFluffle, the illustrious Easter Bunny with an impressive set of ears and an even more impressive collection of bow ties, had spent...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Ethan Parker hadn't been back to Clearwater in over a decade. The small town, nestled between rolling hills and winding rivers, had been his entire world growing up. But life had pulled him toward distant cities and demanding careers. Now, at thirty-five, armed with a duffel bag of memories and a heart seekin...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Evan sat hunched over his desk, the monotony of spreadsheets blurring into an endless sea of numbers. His fingers mechanically danced over the keyboard, but his mind drifted far from the sterile glow of his monitor. He glanced at the dusty office window, squinting through the smudges to catch a glimpse of the...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! In the dystopian sprawl of New Haven City, controlled by the iron grip of the Dominion Regime, freedom was nothing more than a memory whispered among the shadows. Surveillance drones hovered relentlessly, and citizens lived under the constant gaze of the State’s omnipresent AI, The Overseer . Nova, an orphan...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Diary of Gorim Ironfist Entry 1: The Road Beyond Khazendir It's been three days since I left the stone halls of Khazendir. The mountain's shadow feels distant now, replaced by the endless stretch of green and sky. I miss the comforting echo of pickaxes and the scent of iron and earth. But there's a spark of e...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Emma brushed a strand of auburn hair from her face, smudging a streak of grease across her freckled cheek. The scent of motor oil, old leather, and faint traces of her dad’s cologne mingled in the cool, dim garage. Her dad, Mike, stood beside her, a gentle smile playing on his face as he held out a wrench. “L...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Once upon a time, in the chilly expanse of the Arctic, there lived a plucky little penguin named Percy. Unlike most penguins who were content waddling across the icy plains or sliding belly-first down frosty slopes, Percy had a thirst for adventure that matched the vastness of the polar skies. One blustery mo...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Ethan Miles stared at the glowing screen of his laptop, its cursor blinking like a metronome, measuring the beats of his stalled creativity. As an app developer with a couple of modest successes under his belt, he was now haunted by the pursuit of something greater—an app that would not just trend but transfo...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! After an exhausting week filled with endless meetings, deadlines, and the incessant hum of emails, Emma and Jack finally woke up to the gentle rays of the Saturday morning sun filtering through their bedroom window. The alarm clock was silent for once, replaced only by the distant chirping of birds and the co...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! For my sick little bear. Get well soon! Once upon a time, in a cozy corner of the forest, there lived a little bear cub named Bella. Bella was full of energy, always tumbling through leaf piles and chasing butterflies under the warm sun. But one chilly morning, Bella woke up feeling different. Her throat was...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! In the serene, mist-covered mountains of Tibet, nestled between towering peaks and ancient forests, stood a revered monastery known for its tranquility and spiritual depth. This monastery, shrouded in silence and wisdom, was home to a community of dedicated monks, each following their spiritual paths in uniqu...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Additional Voices by Sarah Schliesmann The entrance to the griffin’s lair loomed before Thalion, Elira, and Finnick, a dark portal that seemed to swallow the light. With a deep breath, they stepped inside, their footsteps echoing off the stone walls. The air was cool and still, carrying the faint scent of mus...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Additional Voices by Sarah Schliesmann Day One The morning sun broke over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink as Thalion, Elira, and Finnick embarked on their journey. With the towers of Melandor fading behind them, they ventured into the wilderness, each step bringing them closer to the...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Additional Voices by Sarah Schliesmann The dimly lit tavern buzzed with the chatter of patrons, the clinking of mugs, and the crackling of a warm fireplace. It was a usual night in the "Dragon's Rest," a favored gathering place for those seeking respite from their travels. Among the throng of regulars were th...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! In the cozy corner of Maple Pond, nestled among tall cattails and lily pads, lived the Quackmore family—a delightful family of ducks. Mama Duck, with her glossy feathers, always led the way, followed closely by her fluffy ducklings: Pip, Squeak, Dot, Flip, and the ever-curious Waddle. One bright spring mornin...

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! As the last whispers of winter melted into the promise of spring, a small bird named Finn felt a familiar pull deep within his chest. He had spent the colder months basking in the warmth of the southern skies, flitting from sun-drenched trees to abundant fields. But now, the scent of budding blossoms and the...