Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Tonight’s bedtime reading is ‘The Story of Pretty Goldilocks” written by Madame D’Aulnoy and then later collected by Andrew Lang in his Blue Fairy Book. A French fairytale that revolves around a lovely young princess with golden hair, a king, a giant prince, various animals, and a quest. Will the King win the princess’ affections for him? Let’s find out together!  Sweet dreamzzz... Music in this e...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium.  Tonight I will be reading a story called “The Maiden of the Mountain” by Henry Beston, which is one of the many fairy tales featured in Beston’s “Starlight Wonder Book” originally published in 1923, a collection of short fairy tales filled with adventure, drama and romance. I have not read this story as of yet...and I wi...

Happy New Years everyone!!! I hope you all had a safe and wonderful Holiday Season! I would like to wish you all an amazing 2023 as I welcome you to our first story for the new year! Tonight’s reading is a Swedish Folktale called The Werewolf. This folktale was obtained from the Swedish Fairy Book, and was published in 1921. This is not a scary story despite the fact that the title may make you th...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member today! Tonight I will be reading a story called “A Kidnapped Santa Claus”, first published in 1904 by L. Frank Baum, the author of the Wizard of Oz. In this story we will hear about some uncommon events that take place in Laughing Valley where S...

Tonight I will be reading 2 holiday stories. The first storytelling is a sorrowful Christmas tale called “The Little Match Girl” by Hans Christian Anderson and is about a poor little girl who chooses to stay out in the cold to avoid going home and about her hopes and her dreams. The second storytelling is heartwarming story called “Little Piccola” by Nora A. Smith. This is an Italian holiday tale...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member today! Tonight I will be reading a story called ‘ A Christmas Dream”  written by Louisa May Alcott. Like Scrooge, a young girl named Effie, learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by a Christmas spirit in a dream. However, Alcot...

Tonight I will be reading a beautiful story called ‘ The Fir Tree’ by Hans Christian Anderson. This Christmas tale reminds us to enjoy each stage of life. Rather than focusing our thoughts and energy on what we don’t have...or where we would rather be...this story reminds us to embrace every stage of life and to appreciate and enjoy each moment that is given to us. The music in this episode is &qu...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member today! Tonight will be a gentle reading from the Flower Fables Series by Louisa May Alcott. The story is called ‘Little Annie’s Dream'. In this touching story, a young child wants to be a good girl yet she struggles with unkind thoughts. Wi...

Tonight's storytelling is a beautiful story called 'Ripple the Water Spirit' by Louisa May Alcott. This touching story is about a kind hearted water spirit named Ripple and the journey she must take to bring a young child back to life. Will she be able to convince the Fire Spirits to share their flame and bring warmth to the lifeless child and reunite him with his bereaved mother? L...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight I will be reading a Danish fairytale called Princess Rosamund by Jens Christian Bay written in 1899. This old tale is about a young kind princess who possesses 3 very unusual gifts. When the fame of the Princess is spread far and wide,...

Tonight's storytelling is called 'The Magic Brocade' from the picture book A Tale of China, a retelling by Aaron Shepherd and used with permission as part of The Gifts of Story Series. In order to save his mother’s life, a young man named Chen must reclaim her exquisite brocade from the fairies of Sun Palace. Chen goes on a challenging journey over a fiery mountain and the icy sea....

Tonight’s reading is a Tale for Halloween by Loretta Ellen Brady written in 1920. This delightful story reminds us of the magic of Halloween. I really enjoyed the lightheartedness and playfulness of this whimsical story.   The storytelling then ends with a little relaxation to help you transition gentle into a restful sleep. The music continues for a bit longer until it fades away while you drift...

Content Warning: This story contains elements of the supernatural, death, ghosts and spirits. This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium.  Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! A gentle reading that is a not too scary ghost story called ‘The Girl at the Gate’ by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. This story reminds us of the invi...

Tonight I will be reading 3 lovely tales from the Topaz Story Book compiled by Adam and Eleanor Skinner.  All of these tales have an Autumn theme which I thought would be nice as a way to celebrate the beginning of Fall. They are,  The tale of the Elfin Knight, The Little Pumpkin and The Courteous Prince.  The storytelling ends with a little relaxation to help you transition gentle into a restful...

Content Warning: Story contains elements of the supernatural, ghosts and spirits. This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight's reading is a not too scary ghost story called 'Miriam's Lover' by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This story makes us question whether ghosts really e...

Tonight's storytelling will be a gentle reading of the final chapters  of the Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Chapters 21 - 24.  I hope you enjoy! The entire audio book will be made available for all Drift Off Premium members to enjoy on the premium feed within a week or so. Members will be able to enjoy over 3 hours of continuous sleepy storytelling. :)  May you enjoy a peaceful night's...

Tonight's story is a gentle reading called ‘A Fortunate Mistake’ by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. This story is about an unexpected friendship and reminds us that a mistake can sometimes be a blessing in disguise. The story ends with a little relaxation to help you transition gentle into a restful sleep. The music continues for a bit longer until it fades away while you drift off.   S...

This is a preview of a bonus episode available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight is a gentle reading of 'The Sea King's Daughter', a retelling by Aaron Shepherd and used with permission as part of The Gifts of Story Series. A Russian tale about a poor musician who is invited to play at the Sea King's pal...

As I mentioned in the last Wizard of Oz episode, I will be publishing the remaining chapters of The Wizard of Oz over the next couple of weeks! I know it's taken me a while and I do apologize! I hate making excuses but these past few months have been incredibly difficult for me with passing of my father. I miss him so much! Tonight I will be reading chapters 18 - 20 and I hope you enjoy! Stay...

Finally! Over the next couple of weeks, I will be publishing the remaining chapters of The Wizard of Oz! I know it's taken me a while and I do apologize! I hate making excuses but these past few months have been incredibly difficult for me with passing of my father. I miss him so much! So tonight...I will be reading chapters 15 - 17 from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and I hope you enjoy!...

Tonight's storytelling is called 'The Palace of the Night' by Henry Beston.  We will take a journey with Prince Porphyrio  and set sail for the Emperor’s city in search of Lady Liria. Instead...we will arrive on the dark isle of the Black Magician who rules the fairy world from sunset til dawn. Will Prince Porphyrio and Lady Liria rescue themselves from this dark eerie place? Let’s...

[ Content Warning: This ancient tale contains elements of death.] This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium.  Get full access to this story and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! Tonight's storytelling is called 'The Princess and the God', a tale from ancient India, retold by Aaron Shepherd in his book "Savitri" and used with per...

Tonight's bedtime story is a gentle reading of the classic bedtime story of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Chapters 13 - 14). Thanks for being so patient with me while I get more chapters for the podcast! There is nothing better than a relaxing bedtime story for grown ups to help you unwind at the end of the day. I hope you find this restful! Sweet dreamzzz. Joanne ❤ This podcast is 100%...

This is a preview of a bonus episode that is available on Drift Off Premium. Get full access to this episode and more by becoming a Drift Off Premium member! A gentle storytelling of the Icelandic fairytale called “Habogi” by Andrew Lang from his Brown Fairy Book. This theme of this lovely tales leans towards  sibling rivalry and jealousy. This tale reminds us that sometimes things aren't alw...

A gentle reading of the fairytale 'Briar Rose' by the Brothers Grimm  about a young girl who is under a spell and that at the age of 15, she will prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a 100 year sleep.  The story is looped 2X for longer listening as it is a shorter story. May this story bring you peaceful sleep! Sweet dreamzzz... The music in this episode is:  'Pulse - Touchin...