Listen to the voices of an enchanted forest in tonight’s magical bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you awake in the night, feeling restless. As you try to tire your eyes by reading a book, a forest magically appears in your living room. You find a trail waiting for you, lit by fireflies and glowing mushrooms, and guided by nocturnal creatures. Every being you encounter permits you to ask a question, from the owls and foxes to the trees and mycelia. In this dreamlike state, you uncover riddling answers to nature’s great mysteries.   -   

The Foxfire Trail

Welcome to Sleep and Sorcery, a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Sleep and Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Visit a cozy cottage in the mythical village of Slumbershire, the fairy tale forests of Bohemia, the court of King Arthur, and spaceships among the stars. Dream your wildest dreams with Sleep and Sorcery.

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Allow your creativity to blossom in this magical bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you are a gardener who longs to write poetry. In a dreamlike state, you visit the unfinished grounds of your latest garden project, seeking inspiration from nature. Plunging your pen into the ground, you bring the garden to life with wild-growing flora and even wilder words.   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through an extended body scan inspired by yoga nidra.   -   

The Garden of Wild Words

Witness the connections between humans and animals in this fantasy bedtime story.   In tonight’s story, you are the proprietor of The Wild Hunt, a shop in the magical shopping district known as Surrey Alley, which pairs wizards with their animal familiars. You open the shop for the day, greeting each of the resident animals and reflecting on their specific magic. A young customer comes in, nervous about their initiation into the world of magic, and you assist them in bonding their familiar. As the day comes to a close, you recall your own experience bonding your animal familiar.   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through a relaxing visualization.   -   

Familiar Spirits | Surrey Alley Sleep Story

Plumb the elements of magic in tonight’s high fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are the mage and most trusted advisor to the king regent. On the day of an auspicious festival, a subject of the kingdom seeks audience with you, hoping to learn some of your magic to heal her village. You hear the lady’s plea, learning more from her than you might have expected, and imparting some magical wisdom of your own. As if in repayment for your kindness, you are then granted a vision of the kingdom’s future. This story is connected to the Dragon Rider and Tavern tales from previous seasons of Sleep & Sorcery. You don’t need to have heard those stories in full to understand this one, but you may recognize some of the characters and story threads. I hope you enjoy. Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through meditation for opening the third eye. -   

The King's Mage

Create a spectacular thunderstorm in tonight’s bedtime story, inspired by Greek mythology and accompanied by rain sounds.   In tonight’s story, a storm gathers. You, the god of thunder, roll in with the clouds and summon bolts of lightning to your fingers. You orchestrate the storm, bringing rain to the land and lighting up the sky with your gifts. When your work is done, you part the clouds, allowing the sun to once more shine upon the land.   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through a grounding meditation.   -   

The Thunderer on High | Greek Mythology Sleep Story

Relax in a tranquil teahouse in tonight’s relaxing bedtime story inspired by Chinese mythology.   In tonight’s story, while on a hike in the mountains, you and your friend stumble upon an unexpected discovery: hidden among the trees is a lush garden and teahouse. You are welcomed by the host, who invites you to participate in the tea ceremony. The more time you spend in the beautiful teahouse, the more you learn about its host, its mythological origins, and the alluring tea you drink.   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on tonight’s fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Listen to my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you’re ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through a relaxing body scan and meditaion.   -   

The Foxfire Trail

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