Francesca Harrall
Francesca Harrall Stories for Sleep | Cosy Bedtime Stories
Hi and welcome! I'm Francesca Harrall, an English storyteller. In every episode of this sleep podcast, I read cosy, low‑stakes bedtime stories for adults, blended with ambient sounds to help you unwind, quiet your thoughts, and fall asleep with ease. These cosy readings offer a peaceful escape—perfect for anyone seeking relaxing audio for sleep, calming background listening, or a wholesome alternative to modern bedtime stories. Sweet dreams!
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Episodes
Ep. 11: Rainy Afternoon at the Bookbinding Workshop, a sleepy bedtime story 13.08.2026 25:39
The link to download the mini zine I mentioned! https://kimothyreads.itch.io/puzzle-patisserie-zine Have a look at my junk journalling on Tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@neuroticmoxx This original bedtime story is read in a calm, relaxing tone and accompanied by ambient music. This is a no-AI sleep story podcast - Francesca Harrall is a real human storyteller based in East Anglia, who loves to help cre...
Name Change: Francesca Harrall is now Folded Corners (again!) 12.08.2026 3:41
Francesca Harrall Stories for Sleep is now Folded Corners! This is an update episode to explain the change of name. It's the same sleepy stories and cosy vibes, and still always no-AI. Thank you for bearing with me!
Ep 10: Return to the Cosy Witch Café, a sleepy bedtime story 05.08.2026 22:46
Tonight, we're revisiting a witchy, magical café that I originally wrote for my sleep story collection on Insight Timer back in 2023. It's a free track so if you haven't listened to it before, you can find it here: https://insig.ht/6moInt8ek5b You'll visit in summer time, sample some of the delicious summer menu, and make new friends. What's more magical than that? I'll als...
Ep 9: Three Days As a Cottage witch, a sleepy bedtime story from a solo RPG game 14.07.2026 14:01
Here's something a bit different for today's bedtime story episode! I've recently fallen in love with solo journal RPG games, and I wrote three days' worth of cosy diary entries as a cottage witch going about her day, as I played One Day At A Thyme. If you want to play it yourself, you can download it from itch.io: https://postapocalypso.itch.io/one-day-at-a-thyme This original bed...
Ep. 8: Junk Journal Journey, a sleepy bedtime story 24.06.2026 24:34
Fall asleep tonight to this cosy bedtime story, where we take up a new hobby in junk journalling! There's plenty of rummaging around for materials to stick in a brand new sketchbook, to create without the burden of being perfectly artistic. We also pop to a craft-based charity shop to stock up on extra goodies, where we meet kind characters along the way. This original bedtime story is read in...
Ep. 7: Cottage Greenhouse and the Book of Herbs, a sleepy bedtime story 09.04.2026 34:26
Fall asleep tonight to this cosy bedtime story, where we stay in an old cottage and take a peek around its greenhouse in the middle of a sleepless night. Inside, you'll find shelves bursting with fragrant herbs and have a leaf through a vintage herb guide (pun intended). This bedtime story is read in a calm, relaxing tone and accompanied by ambient music, then countryside sounds. This is a no-...
Ep. 6 Wholesome Bedtime stories compilation: sleepy readings with ambient sounds 20.02.2026 2:29:26
Welcome back! Fall asleep tonight to this collection of original bedtime stories, some of which you've heard on previous episodes, and others will be ones I've never shared before. These are all written and narrated by me :)Every bedtime story in this episode is read in a calm, relaxing tone and accompanied by ambient countryside sounds. This is a no-AI sleep story podcast - Francesca Harr...
Ep. 5 Classic Vintage Bedtime Stories 11.02.2026 1:20:21
Welcome back! Fall asleep tonight to this collection of classic bedtime stories, some of which you've heard on previous episodes, and others will be ones I've never shared before. These sleep stories are taken from whimsical authors including Beatrix Potter and Abbie Phillips Walker, known for their gentle storytelling. Every bedtime story in this episode is read in a calm, relaxing tone a...
Ep. 4 Vintage Camping Guide: Calming Library Visit Bedtime Story 04.02.2026 1:00:03
Welcome back! In this sleep story episode, we'll be taking a break from modern distractions and delving into a vintage camping guide, found on a shelf at the village library. This is a bedtime story for adults, read in a calm, relaxing tone and accompanied by ambient countryside sounds. This is a no-AI sleep story - Francesca Harrall is a real human storyteller based in East Anglia, who loved...
Ep 3 - Vintage Bedtime Stories from The Sandman's Hour 22.01.2026 1:03:22
Settle in, sleepy friends, and welcome back to this cosy sleep podcast! Tonight, Francesca Harrall reads a soothing bedtime story collection for adults from The Sandman’s Hour by Abbie Phillips Walker. That's three vintage fairy tales for sleep in one episode! These gentle, old‑fashioned stories make the perfect relaxing sleep story to help quiet your mind and ease night time anxiety. You’ll b...
Ep. 2: A Vintage Astrology Guide - 'How to Make and Read Your Own Horoscope', a calm bedtime reading 01.10.2025 38:13
Settle in for a calming bedtime story for adults as English storyteller Francesca Harrall reads from Sepharial’s classic astrology text, Astrology: How to Make and Read Your Own Horoscope . This relaxing sleep story blends vintage astrology with soft‑spoken narration, creating the perfect atmosphere for drifting off. Tonight, you’ll be guided through early 20th‑century explanations of celestial ho...
Ep. 1: Beeton's Book of Needlework - old sewing manual narrated for sleep 25.09.2025 44:56
Welcome to this first episode! Unwind with this relaxing sleep story as Francesca Harrall reads excerpts from a vintage craft guide by Isabella Beeton. This wholesome sleep story, narrated in a gentle female voice, offers a cosy bedtime story from old books—perfect for anyone seeking a calming escape at the end of the day. Whether you're a crafting enthusiast or simply love public domain audio...
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