Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

[ Content Warning: This story contains imagery of violence and physical abuse.]   Tonight’s bedtime story is a gentle reading of a beautiful Native American Legend called The Hidden One which is included in the “Gifts of Story” series of storytelling by Aaron Shepard. This lovely legend is a Native American version of Cinderella.  Instead of background music, this story has soothing crackling fire...

Welcome to tonight's bedtime story! The lovely Turkish tale of The Silent Princess collected by Andrew Lang in his Olive Fairy book.  A story of a Pasha's young son who is cursed by an old woman. The curse takes hold years later when the son grows into a handsome young man and becomes obsessed with trying to make the silent princess speak so she can become his bride. Will he and his clev...

Tonight’s bedtime story is a gentle reading of a beautiful Vietnamese tale called The Crystal Heart which is included in the “Gifts of Story” series of storytelling by Aaron Shepard. This lovely legend is about a mandarin’s daughter who discovers that appearances can deceive but the heart speaks true. Instead of background music, this story has soothing background rain sounds to help enhance the f...

Having trouble sleeping? Here is a gentle reading of a sleepy bedtime story that offers your mind a restful detour to the land of sleep.  Tonight's story is a tale by the Brothers Grimm called Snow White and Rose Red. The Snow White in the title of this story is not the famous Snow White who meets the 7 dwarfs. This Snow White has a sister called Rose Red whom she loves very much and they liv...

Can't sleep? Here is a calming bedtime story to help you drift off to the land of sleep peacefully.  Please note that this tale is a "modified" version of the original story called The Elf Maiden by Andrew Lang, a story of a love triangle, friendship and of betrayal. I personally found the original version had a plot that simply fizzled out and so I hope you enjoy this modified vers...

Welcome to tonight's bedtime story! The enchanting tale of the Beauty and the Beast collected by Andrew Lang in his Blue Fairy Book. A story of a beautiful maiden called Beauty who comes to love and value the kindness and inward qualities of Beast. She falls deeply in love with Beast despite his outward appearances and her true love rescues him from his beastly entrapment. So settle in comfor...

Having trouble falling asleep?  Be lulled to deep sleep as you listen to this enchanted bedtime story by L. Frank Baum called "The Sea Fairies". This is a modified excerpt of a lovely whimsical story where we will join Trot and her friend Cap’n Bill as they explore the magical world of mermaids.  But before we begin our journey, be sure to subscribe to our podcast. You can also help spre...

[ Content Warning: Story contains elements of a weapon & firing of a pistol}. Parents please listen to the whole story first before deciding whether this story is appropriate for your young listener. Tonight's tale is a romantic bedtime story called the Story of the Yara by Andrew Lang. An enticing tale of a lover named Alonzo, his fiancée Julia and an enchantress water spirit called &quo...

Welcome to tonight's bedtime story for sleep! This long sleepy bedtime story is called The Snow Queen by Andrew Lang. A tale about the struggle between good and evil and a young girl name Gerda and her whimsical quest to save her friend Kai before he is trapped forever in the Snow Queen's palace. So let's get sleepy together by getting comfortable and cozy under the covers & swe...

Be lulled to sleep with the soothing sleep story of "Thumbelina" by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a tiny tiny girl and her exciting journey through nature. This was one of my most favorite stories growing up and I hope you enjoy it! So settle in comfy and cozy and sweet dreamzzz... This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners...

A calming bedtime story for sleep tonight called  "The Mermaid and the Boy" by Andrew Lang. This lovely tale is about a King and a Queen who send their son out into the world and a mermaid who comes to collect the Prince on a promise made by the King years before. So lie back, relax and enjoy! Sweet dreamzzz... This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possibl...

Welcome to tonight's long bedtime story for sleep. A lovely Norwegian tale about a white bear and a resilient heroine and her quest to rescue her prince.  Snuggle under the covers and then let this calming story help quiet your mind so you can enjoy a deep restful sleep! Sweet dreamzzz... This podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners lik...

Drift Off Bedtime Stories for Sleep Can't sleep? Join Joanne D'Amico from the YT channel "relax for a while" as she  reads you a bedtime story with a gentle spoken voice that is restful to the ear to help you relax and drift off to sleep. The bedtime stories featured on each episode are for all ages and child friendly. If you suffer from insomnia, anxiety or just need help wind...