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This is a soft-spoken storytelling podcast where the host reads old forgotten fairytales, ghost stories, full books, and other creepy classics. The tone is spooky yet soothing, meant to help listeners relax and unwind before bed. It encourages a cozy, quiet atmosphere for story time, with a gentle farewell to listeners who share a love for the eerie and mysterious.
Episodes

In Stitches: Two Old Grimm Fairytales
Too much buzzing in your skull to sleep?! Let's have a fairytale double feature with the Brothers Grimm! Tonight's tales are loosely threaded by sewing. Join me for "The Elves and the Shoemaker" and "The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean," which are read in a soft voice with some commentary and set to light and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy the this evening's short stories!"Float

An Old Fairytale: Puss in Boots
In the mood for good cat fairytale? Join me this evening for the Charles Perrault classic "Puss in Boots" or "The Master Cat!" You will absolutely see elements that made it into the animated Shrek movie. This tale, Charles Perrault's "Puss in Boots" or "The Master Cat" is read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy the this evening's catty fai

A Twisted Fairytale: The King of the Golden Mountain
This twisted grim tale has it all: bad bargains, enchanted castles, cursed princesses, broken vows, and high adventure! Join me for a soft reading of the Brothers Grimms' "The King of the Golden Mountain," read in a soft voice with commentary peppered throughout.This story, "The King of the Golden Mountain" from the Brothers Grimm, is now in public domain. I have added my voice, commentar

A Forgotten Fairytale: The Lute Player
A Queen disguises herself in order to save the King from a terrible fate in prison. (Yes, he deserved it I'm sure but...) Her ingenious plot and theatrics win the heart of his captor, her husband's freedom, and also somehow make the unfortunate King angry at the Queen... before he learns the truth! Join me, friends and fiends, for tonight's love-lost-and-found fairytale, "The Lute Player!

A Strange Old Fairytale: Prince Fickle and Fair Helena
Some fairytales are frustrating. This is one such tale. We start off with an evil stepmother who sets impossible tasks for the beautiful Helena. She ends up meeting a swift end, and Helena becomes a renown beauty, who falls for the wrong man. She then upends her life to try to find him, living as a poor herder, only to find he's moved on to a new King's daughter! Helena still won't give u

A Weird Grimms Fairytale: The Glass Coffin
In the need of a happy distraction? Let's get Grimm! Join me for tonight's fairy tale set back Once Upon a Time, where we follow a lucky tailor as he uncovers a evil magician's creepy plot to take over a castle, imprison the princess in a glass coffin (which is really more like a glass chest, but I digress), capture her people as gas and vapor in glass jars, and turn her beloved brother i

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Rescue of the Tin Woodman
Welcome to the wonderful land of Oz! Join me for a relaxed reading of Frank L Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Chapter 5: The Rescue of the Tin Woodman. Tonight we meet and rescue the Tin Woodman, and hear his tragic and literally heartbreaking tale, of being cursed by the Wicked Witch of the East herself!Timestamps:0:00 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Audiobook0:16 - The Wonderful Wizard

A Dark Fairytale: The Princess Who Was Hidden Underground
Would you be able to find your way through a dark, underground palace? Would you magically know the secret password to open hidden doors? This king is counting on your failure... but let's just see how one brave (and bold!) suitor can master the underground labyrinth in order to find the princess bride!Once upon a time there was a king who had great riches, which, when he died, he divided

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow, and The Road Through the Forest
Welcome back to the wonderful land of Oz! Join me for a relaxed reading of Frank L Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Chapter 3: How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow and Chapter 4: The Road Through the Forest. This is part one of our book adventure into Oz!This story, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is now in public domain. The illustrations by W.W. Denslow are also in public domain. I have adde

A Scandalous Fairytale: The Swineherd
Too stressed to sleep? Perhaps a weird scandalous fairytale, some calm narration, and 96 forbidden kisses will help? This is a soft-spoken narration of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale "The Swineherd." This calm sleep story is is read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy the this evening's fairytale bedtime story! How many kisses is too m

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Cyclone and The Council with the Munchkins
Welcome to the wonderful land of Oz! Join me for a relaxed reading of Frank L Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" Chapter 1: The Cyclone and Chapter 2: The Council with The Munchkins. This is part one of our book adventure into Oz!This story, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" is now in public domain. The illustrations by W.W. Denslow are also in public domain. I have added my voice, very light

A Strange Fairytale: The Pea Emperor
Do you ever hear voices in your sleep? What about the growling, puzzling voices of NINE DRAGONS?! Join me for tonight's fairytale about peas, and princesses, and dragons as well! We follow one man, who cannot stop lying to save his life, and somehow, everything works out in the end for him! This tale, "The Pea Emperor," is read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background mu

Chilling Read: The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe)
You might think I'm mad, but tell me, would a mad lady read this short Poe story? Tonight we float into the long-awaited "Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Join me into the mind of an eye-obsessed man who just has perfect plan to shut the offensive eye forever. This tale, Edgar Allan Poe's' "The Tell-Tale Heart," is read in a soft voice and set to some eerie and soft background music.

Snowdrop (Snow White) - A Grimms' Fairytale
Tonight let's dive into the Grimm, creepy story of Snow White's past! Evil Queens, dastardly schemes, one heck of a creepy Prince and so much more await us in this evening's Brothers Grimms' Fairytale "Snow White" aka "Snowdrop!" "Mirror, Mirror, on the wall - who is the fairest one of all?" "The one with lips red as blood, hair black as ebony, and skin pale white as snow." Ah yes, the be

An Old Fairytale of Trickery, Trolls, and Twists: The Witch in the Stone Boat
Once upon a time there was a Prince who needed to find a Princess to wed. Yes, we know this tale! BUT there is a twist! He does NOT have to rescue her from a curse or a dragon, or any such thing... it's much, much worse!In tonight's fairytale reading, we follow Prince Sigurd on his little mission to find a beautiful bride, watch as they make a little family, and then, in anguish, bemoan h

A Very Weird Fairytale: Prince Lindworm
Rose petals, "good" witches, queens, princes, serpents, serpent princes, all this and SO MUCH MORE await us in tonight's Scandinavian fairytale "Prince Lindworm!" We follow one queen, desperate for a child, as she gets help from a cool witchy woman, and then DOES THE OPPOSITE OF THE WOMAN'S SUGGESTION. She is then, of course, left to suffer the consequences of a healthy baby... and a serp

A Chilling Tale: The Oval Portrait (Edgar Allan Poe)
Good Evening Friends, Fiends, and Night Owl Supremes! Got a lot on your mind lately? Let's... try to calm it with this lonely, wistful, and slightly chilling short Poe story. I suppose it's not lonely as we are in it together, but the same cannot be said for the Woman who sat for this particular portrait. She sat, so close, yet so far, from her love, and though he looked at her for hours,

A Grimms' Fairytale: Mother Hulda
Hello my friends, fiends, and night owl supremes! I hope the eve finds you well, and in the mood for a fairytale. Tonight's story takes place down down down a well and in another world! This tale, the Brothers Grimms' "Mother Hulda," is read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy the this evening's fairy tale!"Magic Forest" Kevin MacLeod (inco

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 9 - The End)
THE END of the Bly Manor ghost story is HERE. This is it - the finale of "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James final chapters! Settle in. Get comfy and cozy for this spooky calm reading of "The Turn of the Screw!" (Part 9!)Good evening friends, fiends, and ghostly night owl supremes! Welcome back for the finale of the ghost story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - "The Turn of the Scre

Rapunzel: A Dark Fairytale
Thoughts and feelings weighing on your head like a ton of hair? WELL! Do I have a story for you! I figured we'd do a classic fairy tale tonight: The Brothers Grimms' Rapunzel! Join me as we read the story behind our beloved Disney's Tangled, and venture into some slightly well... grim... details! This tale, the Brothers Grimms' "Rapunzel," is read in a soft voice and set to some light and

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 8)
Finally, were are arriving at the truth behind the unsettling ghostly happenings at Bly Manor! And, it's about time, as this is the second to last part of this spooky "Turn of the Screw" series! Get comfy and cozy for this spooky calm reading of Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw!" (Part 8!)Good evening friends, fiends, and ghostly night owl supremes! Welcome back for the ghost story beh

The Purrfect Fairytale: The White Cat
Need to recharge with a tale of utmost CUTENESS? THIS IS FUR YOU. I mean... for... you. Join me for tonight's seriously adorable tale of trials, dances, and dinners with ... CATS! This tale, a translation of the Madame d'Aulnoy story "The White Cat," is read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy the this evening's short tail! I mean.. tale..

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 7)
Good evening, friends, fiends, and night owl supremes! Let's get (more) ghosty! Follow my voice once again into the dreaded Bly Manor, for this spooky calm reading of Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw!" (Part 7!)Welcome back for the ghost story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - "The Turn of the Screw" Part 7 (Chapters 18, 19, and 20!) Tonight, Miles (with Peter Quint) successfully di

A Twisted Old Fairytale: Fairer than a Fairy
What's in a name? Only the wrath of the most ruthless of fairies, it turns out! Join me for tonight's fairy tale storytelling of "Fairer-than-a-Fairy!" Oh, it's a wonderful twist a many parts of the "Sleeping Beauty" type tale, so let's go!Can't sleep? How about envisioning yourself in a magic castle in nestled in a forest nook, gently swaying on the breeze. Right! Because it's suspended

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 6)
Let's get ghosty! Follow my voice into the dreaded Bly Manor, for this spooky calm reading of Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw!" (Part 6!)Good evening friends, fiends, and night owl supremes! Welcome back for more of the ghost story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - "The Turn of the Screw" Part 6 (Chapters 15, 16, and 17!) The governess, of Bly Manor, reeling after a creepy encounte

A Wayward Old Fairytale: The Little House in the Wood
Have you ever left trails of food crumbs for your three daughters to follow in order to bring you lunch in the woods?! ME NEITHER! BUT! That's how our fairy tale tonight gets started, and then of course we get a creepy lone house in the wood, a creepy old man with a color-changing beard, 3 talking animals who really like saying "DUCKS!" and chores galore! Join me for tonight's tale, the B

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 5)
It is once again spooky time! This time it's more... creepy? Like, little kid acting creepy. YEP! Little dear Miles is seemingly possessed? Follow me into this spooky reading of Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw!"Good evening friends, fiends, and night owl supremes! Welcome back for more of the Story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - "The Turn of the Screw" Part 5 (Chapters 12, 13, a

An Old Fairytale: The Tree that Never Grew Up
I cried. I wept. I LOVED this fairytale! Prepare to be swept away in this achingly heartbreaking tale of a little ancient tree who found her voice very late in long life. Let's emote with a tree!Tonight's tale is one of late-blooming. Of singing, sadness, and sorrow all in the body of one tree from the beginning of the world. It's also a heartbreakingly beautiful love story, between the N

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 4)
Ready for more ghostly and unsettling encounters? Me too! Follow me into this spooky reading of Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw!"Good evening friends, fiends, and night owl supremes! Welcome back for more of the Story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - "The Turn of the Screw" Part 4 (Chapters 9, 10, and 11!) FINALLY things are starting to get more actively spooky! The governess has

The Buried Moon: A Slightly Spooky Fairytale
To much buzzing in your skull to sleep?! Do you ever wonder what happens during a New Moon? Join me for tonight's travails through the squelchiest, mossiest, most dangerous of bogs! We'll encounter witches, Things, boggles and other creatures of the night as we follow the Moon herself as she tries to make the world a bit safer. This tale, "The Buried Moon," is from a collection of English

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 3)
Want to dive deeper into the ghost story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor?" Me too! Follow me into this spooky reading of Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw!"Good evening friends, fiends, and night owl supremes! Welcome back for Part 3 of the Story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor" - "The Turn of the Screw" Part 3 (Chapters 6, 7, and 8!) Tonight we learn so much more about the dead dre

A Very Disturbing Fairytale: Sun, Moon, and Talia (The Creepy Sleeping Beauty)
Got too much on your mind? Need a familiar story to just breathe to? Well I'm not sure this is the fairy tale for that, but hey, we're reading it together! Join me for tonight's Sleeping Beauty's Origin Story of sorts - we travel back to Giambattista Basile's tale of "Sun, Moon, and Talia" which is creepy in it's old creepy old man king way. Of course. Why would we expect anything else? A

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 2)
We continue our dive into the ghost story behind "The Haunting of Bly Manor!" So, get comfy and cozy and follow along with me as I read this classic ghost story, "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James! I'm sure we'll have more than a few shared scares!Tonight, we continue Henry James' chilling ghost story "The Turn of the Screw" (part 2) with the Introduction, Chapters 3, Chapter 4, and C

A Dark Fairytale: Grimms' Rumpelstiltskin
To much buzzing in your skull to sleep?! Let's get Grimm! Join me for tonight's classic yet seemingly hopeless task of spinning straw into gold! We follow one woman (whose father boasts about her ability to spin straw into gold to the king, who simply MUST "employ" this woman right away to fill his treasury! Of course... she has no such ability. Enter in the mischievous Rumpelstiltskin, a

An Old Ghost Story: The Turn of the Screw (Part 1)
Follow along with me as I read this classic ghost story - I'm sure we'll have more than a few shared scares!Tonight, we begin Henry James' chilling "The Turn of the Screw" with the Introduction, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. We get the whole creepy origin and set-up to infamous Bly, and more than a few hints to it's mystery are already peppered in! We get a frightful amount of set up - Dougla

An Old Fairytale: The Three Spinners
How about something on the lighter side? Something to counteract the gloom and doom and nightmares? Let's get cozy for tonight's tale "The Three Spinners," which has been collected by a great many people, including the Brothers Grimm, and this version specifically by Katherine Pyle. Somehow, everything works out just perfectly in this fairy tale, and everyone truly does have a Happily Eve

A Frozen Fairytale: The Story of King Frost
Can you withstand the wrath and icy breath of King Frost? I probably couldn't, and I'm extremely glad to be reading this chilly frosty tale from a blanket fort of my own! BUT it is in line with the snowy wintery weather that is creeping up, so grab some hot cocoa and join me for tonight's fairy tale: "The Story of King Frost!" Come for the story, stay for the prophetic talking barking dog

Snow White and Rose Red: A Grimm Fairytale
You've heard the fairy tale Snow White? This is not it, but it sure is an enchanted story! Join me for tonight's adventure into a fairytale collected by the Brothers Grimm - "Snow White and Rose Red!" We follow two inseparable sisters as the get courted by a bear, save a dwarf three times, and are nearly eaten by their beloved! Kinda. Also, they tend to sleep too close for my comfort by c

A Tragic Fairytale: The Nightingale and the Rose
Some would do anything for love… others wouldn’t do that. This twisted old tale pushes the limits of love, and there are quite a lot of poetic tears to shed along the way! This story, "The Nightingale and the Rose" is from a collection of Oscar Wilde's fairy tales, which is now in public domain. I have added my voice, very light commentary, and creative commons music."Parting of the

The Ash Maiden: A Grimm Cinderella Story
To much buzzing in your skull to sleep?! Let's get Grimm! Join me for tonight for a familiar tale - "The Ash Maiden" a form of "Cinderella!" This one is, of course, a bit more Grim... which is unsurprising as it's collected by the Brothers Grimm! Two evil stepsisters, an evil stepmother, a wishing tree with a bird that produces the finest of dresses, 3 nights of a royal ball, exclusive da

A Twisted Fairytale: The Enchanted Pig
PIGS HAVE INVADED THE KINGDOM. What now?! Can't sleep? Same here! Maybe we'll find it in tonight's epic adventure among the sun, moon, and even the house of the wind. We journey with one woman on as she muddles through a dragon's deceit, and makes the journey of a lifetime to fix what trust had been broken by... not communicating. We meet celestial beings (and their mothers) and even cons

A Dark Fairytale: The Nix of the Mill Pond (Brothers Grimm)
Have you ever been so anxiety-ridden that you can't sleep? HEY WELCOME TO THE PARTY! That's exactly what starts off tonight's fairytale read, "The Nix of the Mill Pond" from the Brothers Grimm! After that, we get a very sad story of love lost, which, honestly, made me want to cry as I retold it. But fear not! This fairy tale is actually a hopeful one, in the long long end. As always, do b

Spooky Sleep: The Haunted Orchard
There's nothing like a picturesque ghost story, is there? What's that? Join me for tonight's tale and find out! Let us float over lush landscapes and escape into gnarly orchards... that are haunted? Gasp! This is an easier, but still mysterious, ghost story set in a sleepy New English countryside. This tale, "The Haunted Orchard" by Richard Le Gallienne, is read in a soft voice and backed

A Creepy Coraline Origin Story: "The New Mother"
Trick or Treat? Happy Spooky Season, Friends and Fiends! I do hope you consider today's storytelling a treat! I'm so excited to share it with you, as it is kinda creepy in the "Coraline" "Other Mother" kind of way! I do believe Neil Gaiman (author of "Coraline") took some inspiration from this particular creepy tale. Join me as we follow the two "good" sisters, Blue Eyes and The Turkey, a

Spooky Story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 4 (Washington Irving) An ASMR Storytelling
Trick or Treat! Welcome, friends and fiends, to the final part of our Spooky Season reading of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow!" (aka, the Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane story!) Join me as I read Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - Part 4! Tonight everything comes to a head. We finally meet the infamous Headless Horsemen of legend, and it's up to you to decide if what ha

October's Birthstone: The Tragic Story of the Opal (Soft Spoken Reading)
The opal is October's birthstone, but do you know how it was made? Well, get comfy and cozy for tonight's romantic fairy tale bedtime story. You may not get the answers you seek, but I promise you're in for an emotional rollercoaster of a fairytale.The sun was shining brightly one day, and a little Sunbeam slid down his long golden ladder, and crept unperceived under the leaves of a large

Spooky Story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Part 3 (Washington Irving) A Soft Storytelling
Trick or Treat! Welcome, my friends and fiends, FEASTY HOLLOW! Err... to our Spooky Season read of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow!" (aka, the Headless Horseman lore) Join me as I read Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - Part 3! Tonight we finally get to the spooky ghost stories that haunt the little village of Sleepy Hollow. Old wives tales, headless horsemen, and so many ot

A Cozy Halloween Story (with Over the Garden Wall Vibes!)
Feeling cozy? In the mood for a Halloween Frolic? Love "Over the Garden Wall?" This story is for you! Join me for "A Tale for Halloween" read in a soft spoken voice. We'll meet the leader of the festivities, the Pumpkin King, all of the other dancing vegetables, some wonderful witches and their cat familiars, and Babette and Antone, who are about to have a Halloween party like never befor

Spooky Story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 2 (Washington Irving) An ASMR Storytelling
Trick or Treat! Welcome, friends and fiends, to MORE Spooky Season! Curious what happens next in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? (You know, the Headless Horseman story?) Me too! Join me as I read Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - Part 2! Tonight we learn all about Ichabod Crane's beloved, Katrina Van Tassel, and her love (and, therefore Icabod's rival) Brom Bones! He seems

A Vintage Ghost Story: From The Tomb
In the mood for something a bit on the spooky side? Join me for tonight's ghost story, "From The Tomb," if you dare! Set in an idyllic bathhouse resort, two strangers with a mysterious past pique their fellow bathers' attention - in a creepy, "touched-by-death" sort-of-way. The strangers then recount their horrendous ordeal... and then go about their merry way?! This tale, Guy de Maupassa

Spooky Story: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Part 1 (Washington Irving) An ASMR Storytelling
Welcome, friends and fiends, to SPOOKY SEASON! I figured we'd start this one off right with a classic and haunting story! Join me as I read Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - Part 1! We get to see just what makes this neck of the woods so enchanting... and so haunting! And, along the way, we'll get so many festive descriptions of our favorite season: AUTUMN! We'll also l

A Spooky Fairytale: The Voice of Death
Have a bunch of thoughts keep you up or worried? Well, at least it's not the voice of death whispering to your soul! (At least, I hope it's not?) We've got a two-for tonight - part fairytale, part ghost story! How fun! This tale, "The Voice of Death," is read in a soft voice and set to some eerie and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy the this evening's spooky fairy tale!Voice Ove

Prince Autumn: A Cozy Fall Story
Get comfy and cozy and snuggle up for this regal autumn story! Prince Autumn is read in a soft-spoken voice and set to wistful music. So, grab a hot cider or cocoa, pick up some knitting and follow me into tonight's ASMR storytime!Summer goes his all-prospering way,Autumn’s horn is calling.Heather dresses the brown hill-clay,Winds whip crackling across the bay,Leaves in the grove keep fal

Chilling Read: The Raven (Edgar Allan Poe)
Hello midnight friends, fiends and night owl supremes! Tonight we read the feathery iconic poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. If suddenly you hear a tapping, open wide the door to this mysterious visitor from the Night's Plutonian Shore. Get some tea, get comfy, and stay spooky, my friends! This short poem is read in a soft voice with soft and eerie music in the background.Voice Over Ed

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 12: Alice's Evidence
Dear friends, fiends, and night owl supremes, tonight is a bittersweet night, for tonight we are wrapping up our fall down the rabbit hole of Lewis Carroll's "Alice In Wonderland: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 12: Alice's Evidence." Join me as we journey once more into whimsical wonderland and say farewell to the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, March H

A Weird Fairytale: The Enchanted Watch
Some fairytales are silly and cruel. This story is a mix, but we've got cats and magic! So, get comfy and cozy for tonight's calming fairy tale bedtime story, spoken softly.Need a story to calm you mind? You've come to the right place! Join me for tonight's fool's journey with a dull Prince, dog, cat, KING OF SNAKES, enchanted watch, be-spelled princesses, good luck and ill fortune! This

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 11: Who Stole The Tarts?
Hungry? DON'T TOUCH THE TARTS! Unless you want to be involved in a non-sensical trial that lasts entirely too long, has questionable procedures, focuses on the wrong things... and honestly just don't eat the Queen of Heart's tarts. Not worth it! Join me tonight as I read Chapter 11 of Alice in Wonderland: "Who Stole the Tarts?" It's punny and odd and of course, every bit as whimsical as y

A Dark Fairytale: The White Snake
Chittering chattering voices keeping you up at all hours? Let's get Grimm! In the tale of The White Snake, our protagonist eats an interesting dinner, sets out on some interesting missions and encounters so so many animals. Some of which he is kinder to than others. (Seriously, this guy either saves them or condemns them... nothing in between!) This tale, the Brothers Grimms' "The White S

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 10: The Lobster Quadrille
I hope you are having a Beauuuutiful evening! Tonight we continue our adventures in Wonderland, as we listen to the Mock Turtle's story, see their and the Griffon's dance (The famous Lobster Quadrille!) and hear a few depressingly sung songs to boot! I'm so sorry! Alice sorta kinda learns some tact - finally?! I'm not sure why, but this chapter makes me hungry for some beautiful soup! Thi

Swapping Skins: The Twisted Tale of Peronella
What if you could have unlimited power, riches, and a whole kingdom OR could turn back time 90 years and be youthful again? Of course there’s a cost: You’d need to swap your skin with either an ancient queen’s or a rough shepherd’s. Would you do it? In this twisted old tale, we get much deeper than skin deep into this very question! Friends and fiends, summon your familiars, get comfy and

A Dark Fairytale: The Seven Ravens
Too much buzzing in your skull to sleep?! Let's get Grimm! Join me for tonight's travails among the sun, moon, and even the stars! We follow one girl on her quest to find the seven ravens and restore them to their proper place in the world, a daunting task for which she feels inexplicably compelled to complete. This tale, the Brothers Grimms' "The Seven Ravens," is read in a soft voice an

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 9: The Mock Turtle's Story
Tonight we continue our bizarre and whimsical adventure in Wonderland! After a (not so subtle) suggestion from the Queen of Hearts, Alice is whisked away by the Gryphon to visit the Mock Turtle, and hear their story! Ah, in so much as it is a story? At least she got to escape the pointy chin of the Duchess anyway. This Chapter, Chapter 10 from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland - The Mo

The Horrific Flea: A Weird Old Fairytale
What if there was a giant flea… the size of a sheep? What if this oversized flea’s gruesome death set off an even darker chain of events that lead to a royal family rift, a princess forced to marry a monster, and then try to escape him with the aid of 7 questionably super-powered giants? Would that be a butter-flea effect, or just a very twisted old tale? Friends and fiends, summon your f

A Delightful Forgotten Fairytale: The Golden Bird
Join me as we follow the advice of a very wise (and enchanted!) fox, through kingdoms and territories of old. It's VERY IMPORTANT to heed it's wisdom, or else! I do hope you enjoy the this telling of the fairy tale. This tale, the Brothers Grimms' "The Golden Bird," is read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background music.Voice Over Editing ► Zachary K. "Magic Forest" Kevin

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 8: The Queen's Croquet Ground
Do YOU play croquet? Join me for tonights chapter in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 8: "The Queen's Croquet Ground!" We meet the gardeners, who are "painting the roses red," the Queen of Hearts, the King of Hearts, all the suits really, release the Duchess from prison, catch up with the good old Cheshire Cat (and watch as Alice coldly abandons them?!), and, of course, try to pl

Laugh at the Darkness: The Twisted Tale of Tom Thumb
It’s easy to feel hopeless in a big world. Like nothing will ever change for the better. So how can one small person really make a difference?Now, a lot of old tales are dark and grim…showing us the worst parts of humanity, but then you stumble across a gem like this light-hearted (but still old-school twisted) tale and get a little (much needed) chuckle back in your soul. Yes, there ARE

A Dark Fairytale: The Shoes that Danced Themselves to Pieces
Can't sleep? Me neither! Want to dance? Join me for tonight's calm-yet-mysterious tale of 12 women who disappear into the night, every night! Where do they go? What do they do? Let's unravel this yarn together! Settle in for the Grimms' "The Shoes that Danced Themselves to Pieces," read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy the fairytale!This

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 7: A Mad Tea-Party
Care for a spot of tea? Why is a raven like a writing desk? Do you know Time? What are your thoughts on treacle wells? We're all mad here, still! Join me for tonight's reading - Chapter 7 of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland:" "A Mad Tea-Party!" Let's hang out with the Mad Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse, and, finally, finally, finally, make it to that most mysterious garden! Also, a Very

Hunger Makes Us Monsters: A Dark Fairytale
Some stories make the world seem extremely dark - like Hansel and Gretel’s parents just leaving the poor children in to forest to die, for instance. This tale is more sinister even than that candy-coated nightmare, and it really makes you question who is the monster after all? The hungry Ogres? The negligent parents? OR… the poor “innocent” children themselves? Does it all work out i

The Masque of the Red Death: A Chilling Read
Join me this eve as I read the macabre Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe. Get cozy, because this tale gets chilling, and hits a bit close to our world events right now. So, grab a cup of tea, a comfy cat, and ensconce yourself in a pillow fort of sorts for tonight's creepy tale. And remember... just because Things are locked out... doesn't mean they can't enter... so take care of

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 6: Pig and Pepper
Need to wander through Wonderland to clear your head for a bit? Me too! Join me for tonight's chapter, in which we (finally) get to meet the Cheshire Cat, the Duchess, Pig / Baby, Cook, and so many more curious characters! This tale, Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland Chapter 6: Pig and Pepper," is read in a soft voice and set to some light and soft background music. I do hope you enjoy

A Cautionary Tale: The Emperor's New Clothes
Is the waking world clamoring to be let into your dreamtime? Voices, noises, fears, and everything swirling around non-stop? Same. Let's stay up and enjoy a tale together! This evening's story is technically a "fairy tale" but it also hits really close to real life... a little too often. Some stories are really that timeless. This tale, Hans Christian Andersen's "The Emperor's New Clothes

The Unfortunate Tale of the Goat Face Girl
What if you woke up one day and your face was gone? Even worse, instead of your head, there is a goat's head, horns and all. Everyone else knows… except for you. Some fates can be worse than death… but very much deserved, and this forgotten fairytale borders on a horror story. So, summon your familiars, get comfy and cozy, and follow me!"The Goat Faced Girl" is an Italian fairy tale from

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 5: Advice from a Caterpillar
WHO. ARE. YOOOU? Tonight, we are asking (and answering) some pretty soul-searching questions! Join me as Alice meets up with the blue caterpillar, soars to great heights, frightens a poor bird, and, of course, shrinks yet again. All of this and more in Chapter 5 of Alice in Wonderland, "Advice from a Caterpillar," by Lewis Carroll from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This chapter is rea

The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood: A Dark Fairytale
To much swirling in your brain to sleep?! Let's fall into something familiar and classic to ease the brainwaves, shall we? Join me for the classic and bizarre "Sleeping Beauty in the Wood," and hopefully you will drift off to beautiful sleep as well! Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" is based off of this version of the story, but where it ends and everything is "Happily Ever After," this tale is

Alice in Wonderland, Chapter 4: The Rabbit Sends In A Little Bill
Curiouser and curiouser! We're not quite done growing (and shrinking, and growing, and shrinking) yet! Tonight, Alice gets mistaken for a "Mary Ann" and trapped in the White Rabbit's house! Admittedly, it was entirely her own fault... she felt things were just too DULL in Wonderland - imagine! So, send in the calvary? Er, in this case it's just good old Bill. Poor Bill! This tale, Lewis C

The Weirdest Way to Disappear: A Twisted Tale
What’s the weirdest way to disappear? Imagine if simply picking a flower caused you to vanish… forever. It might not be so bad, but then again, you could end up in the clutches of an evil deathless monster for the rest of your mortal existence. Is it a risk you’d take? As an obsessive gardener, my fate is sealed, but there’s hope for you from this old dark story!Get Nebula for 40% off wit

a bit late Trailer
Can’t sleep, or have too much buzzing in your brain? Let my obsession with old stories and folklore soothe and distract you! Join me for a spell as I read old forgotten fairytales, ghost stories, full books, and other creepy classics. Make yourself comfy and cozy, summon your familiars, and quiet your mind for a soft-spoken storytime! It's spooky yet soothing, and while some tales can get

The Creepy Curse of the Raven Princess
What do endless wine, Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak, and YuGiOh have in common? If you pictured a very tipsy Harry Potter wearing the invisibility cloak and dueling Seto Kaiba… you’d be mistaken. Let’s gets weirder than that! Add in catastrophic wishes, a horse that can climb anything in the world, map-obsessed giants, enchanted artifacts, and an old reclusive woman who routinely drug

A bit of Pride and Prejudice
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.This is a soft story reading of Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice, chapters 1-4. We'll meet the Bennet family, Mr. Bingly, and of course, the infamous Mr. Darcy! So, join me in the sitting room with your familiars, needle point, and your favorite tea!"Smoother Move, Mor
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