Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation

We return to Tolstoy’s early work and learn about the culture of the Cossacks, which is pretty snooze inducing to be fair.. Detailed show notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1450 As the young nobleman of the previous episode on this topic continues travels we learn some interesting titbits of the origins of the Cossacks in Russian culture, and what they inherited from the Tartar neighbours. Alon...

Sleep will come as the protagonists travel to Morocco and another travels through the world inside the Earth. Pellucidar is part of a series of books by Tarzan author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It’s a proto-scifi series about travelling in the hollow Earth, and it’s really not as interesting as it sounds the way I tell it. Story 15:32 Find A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle https://www.gutenberg....

The famous Doctor Watson meets a prospective housemate who happens to be Sherlock Holmes, and that’s a perfect story to help you sleep. Not many know the story of the adventures of John Watson before meeting Sherlock Holmes, but he had a full and adventurous life before meeting a strange man who needs someone to help him pay the rent. But the story is over before the main adventure starts and |I’m...

A new mysterious comet is in the sky, but our protagonist is more interested in his broken heart Full show notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1414 A strange preface leads to a story of young heartbreak in the times before the comet came. A new light is in the sky, but the protagonist is obsessed with his heartbreak. The story isn’t even close to becoming interesting before it ends, but it’s jus...

A murder, a mystery, you’ll still feel sleepy because a cross examination at an inquest isn’t at fun as it sounds. Detailed Episode notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1402 A hansom cab driver picks up a fare and ends up delivering the deceased to the police. But who was the man? Who took his life? These are mysteries that will probably go unanswered because you won’t be awake by the end! Story...

We return to a previous story as the adventure heats up. But will it keep you awake? The Sydney Psychometrist, Professor Mortikali, has a new silent partner with mysterious motivations. But with the way I tell the story you may never find out what they are, and how his plans go awry. Story 15:30 Find ‘The Swampers’ on Project Gutenberg Australia http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0602701h.html Suppo...

Tonight’s bedtime story is a tale of tragedy and betrayal. But also love and strong will. A young country woman falls for a rascal of a man and is alone to return pregnant to her family. Her brother is embarrassed by his rural family. But when tragedy after tragedy strikes he needs to take his mother and his niece to his bitter, ‘superior’ wife and set up a very tense home life. But none of that m...

This week we have a selection of short sleepy stories to help you get your night’s rest Detailed episode notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1371 An exciting series of short stories send you to sleep on this week's podcast. For your bedtime enjoyment we present a trio of tales of a mythological flavour. From a young boy in the Andes saving the lives of some ‘intrepid’ and careless explorers....

A story about a mysterious man and the magnificent gem he’s trying to sell is what you will be falling asleep to tonight.. *CW* This story is a sad one and ends in suicide. A well-known London jeweller has a mysterious guest trying to sell a magnificent gem, but any reputable dealer needs provenance and the Russian man will just not tell his history or that of the gem. It ends sadly, but I’m sure...

A sleepy story time story ends well despite some drama at sea. It may seem tense but it won’t keep you awake. Tonight we tell a tale of the adventures of a 19 th century fisherman whose expedition goes wrong. Lost at sea without water or feed, things seem tense, but rest your pretty head because the story ends well and you’ll have nothing to interrupt your dreams. Story 15:01 Find Out of the Fog:...

We return to the bedtime story of a mysterious young woman and an equally mysterious country gentleman Detailed Episode notes here: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1345 Sleep can be a struggle for many in these trying times. So, try out this story told boringly to help you catch some Z’s. Remember back when a young woman had her car break down in the country? No, you were probably asleep when it ha...

Sleep comes in this bedtime story about a shipwreck that is a cure for insomnia. Sleep can be a struggle for many in these trying times. So, try out this story told boringly to help you catch some Z’s. We return tonight to the story of a shipwreck that’s managed to go even more wrong for the, now, sole survivor. The gulls seem to torment him as he drifts mentally and meditates. Speaking to the sil...

A classic mystery bedtime story is your cure for insomnia this week Full show notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1315 Sleep can be a struggle for many in these trying times. So, try out this story told boringly to help you catch some Z’s. Tonight, we have a full reading of a G.K Chesterton classic ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’ for your enjoyment and to help treat your sleepless nights. Also famou...

Tonight’s treatment for insomnia is a classic tale of family and love Full Show notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1298 In honour of the recent release of a new movie version of Little Women I present tonight’s reading to help you sleep. This treatment for insomnia includes a play, some presents and some good deeds but while the story is charming it won’t be enough to keep you awake. Story 15:5...

A popular young guardsman is preparing for an important race, but this podcast is not exciting enough to stop you sleeping Show notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1278 A look behind the curtains at the lives of young noble military men as they prepare for their friend’s big race, and the story of the horse and rider with a gambling problem and a tendency to take loans. Story 15:30 Image by TheO...

A life sailing at sea has exciting moments, but overall it’s a great bedtime tale to help you sleep. Joshua Slocum had an exciting life of adventure at sea. But much of the day to day isn’t full of thrills. And in fact is perfect podcast to help the sad insomniac try to sleep. Story 15:14 Image from Pixabay Find ‘Sailing Alone Around the World’ on Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks...

We return for a sleepy story of life of a girl in an Aussie mining camp Show Notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1244 The sweet story of a young girl in an Aussie mining camp is the story that will help you sleep tonight. Cure your insomnia with the tale of young crushes and intercamp rivalries. Story 17:02 Image by Mike Goad from Pixabay Find ‘Just A Girl’ on Project Gutenberg https://www.guten...

The story of an unfortunate and unpleasant young girl is what is going to help you sleep tonight   Detailed show notes here: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1231 Sleep comes for you tonight, while I’m telling you the story of an unfortunate young girl who loses her family and has to move into an uncertain, and probably uncomfortable, new home. This bedtime story is a classic but be ready to snooze...

Star crossed love and lots of bun puns are the mark of this bedtime story   Full Show notes: https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1217 Prepare for a tale of love and buns with the bedtime story on this week’s podcast episode. A young man is the heir of two different fortunes, but a feud and forbidden love put both at risk. The story sounds packed and exciting, but sleep is almost guaranteed by the way I...

Bedtime comes with the adventures of a young boy   https://sleepytimetales.net/?p=1189 The podcast this week helps you sleep by telling you the childhood story of one John Smith. A precocious if slight bratty child, but the story won’t keep you awake because ultimately it’s not very exciting. As planned. Story 18:22 Sea-gift: A Novel by Edwin W. Fuller https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48883 Suppor...

A sleepy story of adventure and affection Tonight’s story to help you sleep is about a sickly young boy with a positive attitude whose brother brings him a delightful gift. It takes a darker turn, but all ends well by the time your slumber will come. Story 15:56 Doodles, the Sunshine Boy by Emma C. Dowd https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58164 Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to suppor...

You won’t catch this young woman napping The story of a fox hunt is a strange one to help you sleep, but aside from an uncertain proposal there’s not much to excite you here. A wilful young woman agrees to marry a wealthy, if staid, young man from the hunting club. But you’ll be counting sheep before the big announcement. And if you’re not, that’s perfectly fine. 😊 Story 14:43 The Orchid by Rober...

Sleep comes with a mysterious young man   This sleep podcast is just the solution for your insomnia as I tell you the tale of a well regarded lawyer meeting a young man looking into his father’s mysterious past. The lawyer tries to hide his knowledge of the truth, but will you will be asleep before you learn what the mystery is. Story 16:41 The Winding Stair by A. E. W. Mason https://www.gutenberg...

Fall asleep with our protagonist on a long journey   Tonight’s podcast will help you sleep this bedtime as I tell you the story of a young Russian man travelling across Russia to get away from his debts. He gets lost in his thoughts and dreams, but his own slumber will help you drift away.   Story 14:18   The Cossacks: A Tale of 1852 by graf Leo Tolstoy https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4761   Supp...

A true bedtime story about a surprisingly intelligent horse. Tonight’s podcast is a bedtime story about a real horse who had a surprising turn of intelligence. Captain was a Carnival horse who did the circuit in the early 20 th century. People were amazed at his feats and cleverness, but you won’t be so amazed because you’ll be fast asleep. Story 15:34  The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Hum...