Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

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  • (BONUS) A Quiet Night at the Witches' Brew B&B | Full Music Version

    Dear listeners: my family is moving through a challenging time, which impacts my ability to produce new content for you. Thank you so much for the support and understanding.

    I fully intend to be back to writing and recording as soon as possible, but in the meantime, I’m trying to keep the feed active by sharing some classic episodes with accompanying music, and hopefully some more all-night compilations. Maybe you’ll discover a story you haven’t heard yet – or rediscover an old favorite. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, or Threads @sleepandsorcery to stay up to date!

    • JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery

      Welcome to Sleep & 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 & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure.

      In tonight’s wizarding world-inspired bedtime story, you are the proprietor of the Witch’s Brew, a humble bed and breakfast in the magical shopping corridor of Surrey Alley. It’s a quiet night at the inn, and most of the patrons who stop in for a bite to eat are other shop-owners from the alley. You catch up with your acquaintances, check in on guests, and savor the slow pace of the off-season.

      Music: Sense of Relief by Hannah Lindgren, A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw from EpidemicSound.com

      • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

        Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Beneath the Mist by Spirits of Our Dreams, Via Epidemic Sound

        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. Follow along with 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.

        All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

        • Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

          https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

          Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

          • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

            Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

            • Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

              Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

              • Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                 


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                56 min
              • The Ravenmaster | Folklore-Inspired Sleep Story

                Dear listeners: my family is moving through a challenging time, which impacts my ability to produce new content for you. This is an all-new story, but I don’t know how frequently I will be able to share new ones. Thank you so much for the support and understanding.

                I fully intend to be back to writing and recording as soon as possible, but in the meantime, I’m trying to keep the feed active by sharing some classic episodes with accompanying music, and hopefully some more all-night compilations. Maybe you’ll discover a story you haven’t heard yet – or rediscover and old favorite. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, or Threads @sleepandsorcery to stay up to date!

                • JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery

                  Welcome to Sleep & 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 & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure.

                  In tonight’s folklore and mythology-inspired sleep story, you are the Ravenmaster, the official caretaker for the birds at the Tower of London. As you call the birds in for the night, you reflect on the history and folklore of why ravens are kept at the tower: a tale of mystery, magic, adventure, and triumph. But to take on the mantle of Ravenmaster, you must do more than listen to the stories of the mythic past – you must embody them.

                  If you’re still awake as the story concludes, I’ll guide you through a gentle meditation to shift your perspective.

                  Music: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Calcifer by Jon Bjork, Binaural Overlay by Joseph Beg from EpidemicSound.com

                  • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Beneath the Mist by Spirits of Our Dreams, Via Epidemic Sound

                    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. Follow along with 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.

                    All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

                    • Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                      https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                      Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                      • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                        Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                        • Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                          Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                          • Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                            Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                            Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                            Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                            Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                            Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                             


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                            54 min
                          • (BONUS) The Queen of the Night | Full Music Version

                            Dear listeners: my family is moving through a challenging time, which impacts my ability to produce new content for you. I fully intend to be back to writing and recording as soon as possible, but in the meantime, I’m trying to keep the feed active by sharing some classic episodes with accompanying music, and hopefully some more all-night compilations. Maybe you’ll discover a story you haven’t heard yet – or rediscover and old favorite. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, or Threads @sleepandsorcery to stay up to date!

                            • JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery

                              Welcome to Sleep & 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 & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure.

                              In tonight’s Southern Gothic-inspired sleep story, you receive an invitation to a mysterious gathering at the home of a prominent resident of your town. Once a year, she hosts an intimate, late-night get-together to celebrate the rare and brief blooming of a beloved flower: the night-blooming cereus, also known as the Queen of the Night. You join the moonlit revel to witness the unfurling of the flower, which beckons you into nature’s great mystery.

                              Music: Sense of Relief by Hannah Lindgren from EpidemicSound.com

                              • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Beneath the Mist by Spirits of Our Dreams, Via Epidemic Sound

                                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. Follow along with 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.

                                All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

                                • Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                                  https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                                  Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                  • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                    Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                    • Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                      Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                      • Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                                        Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                        Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                        Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                        Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                        Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                                         


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                                        1 hr 12 min
                                      • (Full Music Version) Moonlight in the Elven Wood | LoTR-Inspired Sleep Story with Music

                                        Dear listeners: my family is moving through a challenging time, which impacts my ability to produce new content for you. I fully intend to be back to writing and recording as soon as possible, but in the meantime, I’m trying to keep the feed active by sharing some classic episodes with accompanying music, and hopefully some more all-night compilations. Maybe you’ll discover a story you haven’t heard yet – or rediscover and old favorite. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, or Threads @sleepandsorcery to stay up to date!

                                         

                                        •  

                                          JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery

                                           

                                          Welcome to Sleep & 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 & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure.

                                           

                                          In tonight’s Lord of the Rings-inspired story, you and your adventuring party, weary from days of travel, are granted passage into the mystical elven forest known as Dreamwood. You earn a private audience with the queen of the realm, an immortal elf, who gives you keen wisdom and insight about yourself. Rejoining your party, the queen’s guard shows you to your bedchambers among the network of treehouses in the forest.

                                           

                                          Tonight’s key ingredients:

                                          High fantasy

                                          Visualization exercise

                                           

                                          Music: Sense of Relief by Hannah Lindgren from EpidemicSound.com

                                           

                                          • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                             

                                            Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Beneath the Mist by Spirits of Our Dreams, Via Epidemic Sound

                                             

                                            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. Follow along with 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.

                                             

                                            All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

                                             

                                            •  

                                              Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                                              https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                                              Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                              • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                                 

                                                Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                                 

                                                •  

                                                  Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                                   

                                                  Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                                   

                                                  •  

                                                    Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                                                     

                                                    Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                                    Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                                    Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                                     

                                                    Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                                     

                                                    Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                                                     


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                                                    1 hr 12 min
                                                  • Goddess of Falling Stars | Greek Mythology Sleep Story

                                                    JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery

                                                    In tonight’s mythology-inspired bedtime story, you have angered the gods and thus been turned away from every known harbor. Weary, you arrive on the shores of a floating island, as mysterious as it is welcoming. Something about the island is familiar to you, but you do not yet understand why. As you search for a safe place to rest, the island’s ecology begins to communicate with you, telling the story of how it came to be. In time, it’s revealed that the island is not a lifeless landmass, but the new form of a primordial goddess: one with whom you share a deep connection.

                                                    This story contains built-in meditation and relaxation cues. The inspiration comes from the mythology of the goddesses Leto and Asteria, who later metamorphosed into the island of Delos.

                                                     

                                                    • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                                       

                                                      Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Beneath the Mist by Spirits of Our Dreams, Via Epidemic Sound

                                                       

                                                      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. Follow along with 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.

                                                       

                                                      All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

                                                       

                                                      •  

                                                        Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                                                        https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                                                        Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                                        • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                                           

                                                          Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                                           

                                                          •  

                                                            Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                                             

                                                            Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                                             

                                                            •  

                                                              Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                                                               

                                                              Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                                              Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                                              Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                                               

                                                              Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                                               

                                                              Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                                                               


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                                                              1 hr 22 min
                                                            • 9+ Hours of Medieval Fantasy | Updated Tales of Brenindor | with Music

                                                              (This version accompanied by ambient music.) Settle in for an extra-long compilation of stories set in the medieval fantasy realm of Brenindor. It’s a world in which magic is rare, but ready to ignite once more. Where kindness and compassion are rewarded. Where good leadership is synonymous with service. Travel the land in search of the last living dragon, craft the otherworld with your own power, leave the castle to save the kingdom, and share stories beside the fire with new friends. Listen as characters and threads weave in and out of these dreamy, kind, and cozy fantasy stories.

                                                              Including:

                                                              00:00:00 The Departure of the Elves

                                                              00:43:00 The Enchanted Amulet

                                                              01:32:43 The Dragon Rider

                                                              02:26:40 Tales by the Tavern Fire

                                                              03:05:00 The Sleeping Hero

                                                              04:06:00 A Dream of Dragons

                                                              04:55:36 The Heir Apparent

                                                              05:50:57 The King’s Mage

                                                              06:27:08 Of Legends and Lions

                                                              07:49:10 The Entangled Kingdom

                                                              08:35:10 Parable of the Seer

                                                              THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                                              Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Pandora’s Box by Arthur Benson, Meditation Aquatic by 369, Via Epidemic Sound

                                                              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. Follow along with 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.

                                                              • Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                                                                https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                                                                Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                                                • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                                                  Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                                                  • Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                                                    Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                                                    • Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                                                                      Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                                                      Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                                                      Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                                                      Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                                                      Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                                                                       


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                                                                      9 hr 42 min
                                                                    • 9+ Hours of Medieval Fantasy | Updated Tales of Brenindor | No Music

                                                                      (This version has no ambient music, only the voice.) Settle in for an extra-long compilation of stories set in the medieval fantasy realm of Brenindor. It’s a world in which magic is rare, but ready to ignite once more. Where kindness and compassion are rewarded. Where good leadership is synonymous with service. Travel the land in search of the last living dragon, craft the otherworld with your own power, leave the castle to save the kingdom, and share stories beside the fire with new friends. Listen as characters and threads weave in and out of these dreamy, kind, and cozy fantasy stories.

                                                                      Including:

                                                                      00:00:00 The Departure of the Elves

                                                                      00:43:00 The Enchanted Amulet

                                                                      01:32:43 The Dragon Rider

                                                                      02:26:40 Tales by the Tavern Fire

                                                                      03:05:00 The Sleeping Hero

                                                                      04:06:00 A Dream of Dragons

                                                                      04:55:36 The Heir Apparent

                                                                      05:50:57 The King’s Mage

                                                                      06:27:08 Of Legends and Lions

                                                                      07:49:10 The Entangled Kingdom

                                                                      08:35:10 Parable of the Seer

                                                                      THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                                                      Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Pandora’s Box by Arthur Benson, Meditation Aquatic by 369, Via Epidemic Sound

                                                                      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. Follow along with 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.

                                                                      • Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                                                                        https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                                                                        Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                                                        • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                                                          Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                                                          • Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                                                            Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                                                            • Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                                                                              Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                                                              Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                                                              Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                                                              Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                                                              Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                                                                               


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                                                                              9 hr 39 min
                                                                            • The Adventurers' Guild | LitRPG Sleep Story

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                                                                              In tonight’s literary RPG-inspired sleep story, you are the master of a small, but well-appointed adventurers’ guild in the port city of Sleeper’s Wharf. You oversee the management of quests and employment of adventurers – but you have also created a welcoming community for would-be campaigners and parties at all levels to advance their skills, practice cooperation, and pay it forward. Being a retired adventurer yourself, you strive to make the guild into the resource you wish you’d had when starting out. But tonight, a quest arises that’s so intriguing it might even tempt you out of retirement.

                                                                               

                                                                              If you’re still awake as the story concludes, I’ll guide you through a meditation for rest and connection.

                                                                               

                                                                              • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                                                                 

                                                                                Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, May You Have by Bonnie Grace, Binaural Overlay by Joseph Beg, Via Epidemic Sound

                                                                                 

                                                                                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. Follow along with 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.

                                                                                 

                                                                                All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

                                                                                 

                                                                                •  

                                                                                  Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

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                                                                                  Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                                                                  • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                                                                     

                                                                                    Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                                                                     

                                                                                    •  

                                                                                      Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                                                                       

                                                                                      Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                                                                       

                                                                                      •  

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                                                                                        Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                                                                        Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                                                                        Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                                                                         

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                                                                                        57 min
                                                                                      • Moon over Maple Cottage | Magical Sleep Story

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                                                                                        Turn a restful vacation into a restorative miracle in tonight’s magical bedtime story.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        In tonight’s story, amid a stressful season of life, you retreat to the wooded countryside of Vermont to reset. You’ve been carrying so much, and the world seems to have lost its luster. So you rent a charming cottage on the lake and immerse yourself in the local scenery and culture. Every day, you discover some of the hidden gems, forgotten folklore, and charming quirks of the area. Every night, the moon shines a little bit brighter, becoming a palette upon which you can mix new color and vibrancy to paint into your life.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        This story contains built-in relaxation cues, which you can follow, if you like, or simply let the words wash over you.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                                                                           

                                                                                          Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Purple Dreams by Silver Maple, Via Epidemic Sound

                                                                                           

                                                                                          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. Follow along with 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.

                                                                                           

                                                                                          All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

                                                                                           

                                                                                          •  

                                                                                            Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                                                                                            https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                                                                                            Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                                                                            • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                                                                               

                                                                                              Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                                                                               

                                                                                              •  

                                                                                                Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                •  

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                                                                                                  Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                                                                                  Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                                                                                  Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                                                                                                   


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                                                                                                  1 hr 14 min
                                                                                                • The Fruit Fairy | Summer Solstice Sleep Story

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                                                                                                  Charm the fruits of the summer to ripeness in tonight’s summer solstice bedtime story.

                                                                                                  In tonight’s story, as gentle spring prepares to surrender to the bounty of summer, you awake. You are the fruit fairy, and you wind your way across the land with an ever-growing entourage of birds, animals, and insects, all charmed by the music you make. Your song of summer has the power to make the whole earth dance and yield its ripe fruits. If you’re still awake at the end of the story, I’ll guide you through a relaxing meditation to welcome summer.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  A note for listeners: this story contains brief descriptions of wine consumption and intoxication. This is done with an eye to poetic and mythological parallels, but if you would prefer to avoid any references to alcohol, listener discretion is advised.

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  • THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, At the Break of Dawn by Jakob Ahlbom, A Bard’s Minuet by Jon Bjork, Via Epidemic Sound

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    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. Follow along with 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.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    •  

                                                                                                      Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!

                                                                                                      https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery

                                                                                                      Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life.

                                                                                                      • Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.

                                                                                                         

                                                                                                        Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846

                                                                                                         

                                                                                                        •  

                                                                                                          Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you’ll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                          •  

                                                                                                            Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Sleep & Sorcery MERCH

                                                                                                            Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods.

                                                                                                            Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Want to get in touch? [email protected]

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                            Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!

                                                                                                             


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                                                                                                            47 min

                                                                                                          About Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

                                                                                                          From the publisher's feed

                                                                                                          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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