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Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

By: Laurel Hostak Jones Bleav
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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. Now you can support my work on Patreon for exclusive perks: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery2024 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Arthur's Corner | The Longest Day | Summer Solstice Sleep Story for Kids
    Jun 18 2025

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    Celebrate the Summer Solstice with friends, loved ones – and even some fairies – in tonight’s folklore-inspired bedtime story for kids.

    Sleep & Sorcery presents Arthur’s Corner: Magical Bedtime Stories for Young People. Inspired by fantasy, fairytales, and folklore, and using guided visualization, this bedtime story is especially designed for children but can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. You can find more bedtime stories – for any age – at Sleep & Sorcery… this story is called The Longest Day.

    In tonight’s folklore-inspired bedtime story, it is the longest day of the year: the Summer Solstice. You soak up the sunshine with your friends and family, enjoying the gifts of summer, before staying up late to watch the sunset. Soon the fireflies come out, along with some magical surprises.

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Ursa Major by Deep Inside, 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.

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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? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com

    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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    33 mins
  • Goddess of the Crossroads | Witchy ASMR Sleep Story
    Jun 17 2025

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    Exchange gifts with the goddess of the Crossroads in tonight’s mythology-inspired bedtime story.

    In tonight’s story, as you contemplate your place in a changing world, you witness a procession of torch-bearing spirits in the night. You follow them to the Crossroads at the edge of town, a liminal place that’s rich with folklore. There, at the center of three forking paths, a garden blooms from nothing, and the goddess of the Crossroads appears. You ask her for guidance in choosing a path forward.

    You may find the auditory experience of this story a little different from other installments of Sleep & Sorcery. I’ve included some more experimental techniques, like vocal layering and ASMR unintelligible whispers, and it includes original channeled poetry and built-in visualization exercises. I hope you find it an especially relaxing listen.

    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Gilded Stillness by DEX1200, 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? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com

    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 and 8 mins
  • The Lion & the Dragon | Medieval Fantasy Sleep Story
    Jun 3 2025

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    In tonight’s story, you are the long lost heir to the throne of the powerful kingdom of Brenindor. After years of not knowing your true identity, you have come into your own, reconnected with your bonded dragon, and set about claiming your inheritance. But without support or connections to the capitol, you find yourself unable to accomplish much. This, however, is all about to change with the arrival of an unexpected ally – who is also your greatest rival for the throne.

    This tale is part of an ongoing medieval fantasy narrative set in the same realm across time and space. You don’t need to have heard all the other stories to understand this one, but you may recognize some of the characters and story threads. If you’d like to catch up, I recommend starting with The Dragon Rider or Tales by the Tavern Fire. I hope you enjoy.

    If you’re still awake as the story comes to an end, I’ll guide you through some guided breathing for strength and transformation.

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    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!

    Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Nordic Sunrise by Bruce Brus, 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.

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    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

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    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? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com

    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
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saw your episodes on youtube for the frist time. Then again on audible. Verry nice. I can feel the magic. And its nice to learn about all the different myths

beautiful

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Absolutely loved it, I didn't quote get to the end before dream land hit me but I did come back and finish it. Thank you so much :)

The Huluppu tree

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This podcast is fantastic and there are plenty of remarkable stories to chose from. Personally I like adventures where I can explore beautiful, thoughtful, imaginative places. I think the 'hall of lost things' started me off and that initial story illustrated this lady's fantastic skills. Words and ideas wrapped up in delightfully poetic parcels! The tea room and magical trip around Prague are just two others which have been much enjoyed, but to be honest I could mention so many more! Personally I'm not so into the folklore, legends and Surrey Avenue type stories but that's OK because there are so many to chose from and I tend to repeat my favourites quite a lot anyway. Highly recommended. PS Worth listening to on lazy afternoons when sleep is less likely too!

Poetic Brilliance!

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I honestly loved this story I could imagine and picture the estate your description and character are amazing

Amazing

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The writing is phenomenal. The stories are creative and comforting. I love falling asleep to these stories.

Incredible

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The best praise that I can give this podcast is that I don't think I've finished a single story yet....because I'm usually asleep before it ends! As that is the intention then it's a job well done. I've listened to dozens of sleep podcasts and many do very little for me, the stories are dull or the narration is terrible or grating but Sleep and sorcery stories are not dull, they're engaging enough to draw you in, so you focus on the narrative and the imagery and not your own thoughts. I like the style of story telling and the smooth tone of the narration and whilst I fully appreciate that it should be slow, the only critism I have is that I find it a little too slow, but that's just a preference. In all, very happy to have found this podcast and can't wait to see how it grows and develops over time.

Dreamy stories for a dreamy sleep

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This is such a relaxing podcast to fall asleep too. I often wake up in the night and the story sends me straight back to sleep, I love it!

Amazing sleep podcast

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