Listen to this lovely story of a ginger cat who, quite literally, lost face, and her adventures to find it again.

A ginger cat loses her face and embarks on a quest to find it in this charming story.

The Cat Who Lost Face

Listen to this Irish story about how the clever Queen showed the King how wise and clever she was, in the kindest possible way!

Clever Queen impresses the King by demonstrating her wisdom and intelligence in a kind manner, as recounted in an Irish story.

Queen Brigid's Wise Choice

The extra adventures in Oz continue with our lead heroine Dorothy! Let's listen to her fun tale in this short story.

Dorothy continues her adventures in Oz in this short story.

Little Dorothy and Toto

Zen teachers has profound skills to teach their students. This heart warming story demonstrates to the extent these teachers can go to bring their students out of their misery.

Zen teachers possess profound skills to uplift their students from misery, as shown in a heartwarming story.

Heaven & Hell

This story is about learning to deal with anger and the consequences of our actions.

Learning to manage anger and its consequences.

Nails in the Fence

Listen to this classic romance by Hans Christian Anderson, master story teller, to help you drop naturally off to sleep

Listen to Hans Christian Anderson's classic romance to sleep soundly.

The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep

A story about our habitual pattern of judging mind. Step out of the trance and live for now.

Break free of judgmental thinking and live in the present moment.

Box Full of Kisses

A dying woman and her estranged daughter have a confronting conversation about the nature of love. This story embraces the complexity of imperfect love and the frustration and heartache that goes with it. The conclusion is positive and motivating.

A dying woman and her daughter have a conversation about love's complexity, frustration, and heartache. The conclusion is positive and motivating.

A Difficult Truth

It's easy to forget that once we've said something, we can never un-say it. We don't know who will repeat what we say, or what effects it may have. It pays to choose our words wisely!

Choose words wisely because once spoken, they cannot be unsaid and the effects of what is said can be unpredictable.

Choose Your Words Wisely

An emperor's golden apple tree was stripped bare every night, and his sons set themselves to watch it. The older two slept, but the youngest stayed awake. Nine peahens arrived. Eight rifled the tree, while the ninth came down beside him and became a beautiful maiden...

An emperor's sons guard a tree; youngest stays awake and is rewarded with a beautiful maiden when peahens steal its golden apples.

The Nine Peahens & The Golden Apples

A king and queen had two sons and a daughter, Rosetta. A fairy told the king and queen that Rosetta might cause great misfortune to her brothers, and even their deaths. The king and queen consulted with a hermit, who advised them to lock Rosetta in a tower. They did so, but one day they died, and their sons instantly freed her from it. Rosetta marveled at everything, but in particular, at a peacock.

King and queen lock daughter in tower fearing misfortune, sons free her after their death and Rosetta marvels at a peacock.

Princess Rosetta

An adaptation and creative re-telling of a Swedish Folk tale about the power of a mother's love.

"Swedish Folk tale retold to showcase a mother's love."

The Dancer On The Bridge

In this sleep story, we relive the mythical 12 Labors of Heracles, one of the most popular myths of Ancient Greece. From Heracles' birth under the curse of the goddess Hera to his redemption, years in the making, we travel around Greece and the Mediterranean Sea, and meet countless characters: Gods like Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Artemis, or Hades; monsters like the Nemean Lion, the Hydra or the Cretan Bull; and other characters like Eurystheus, Pythia, Chiron, Geryon, Atlas and the Hesperides. Also learn more about Greek mythology, like the origins of the concept of the Greek hero and the evolution of Greek mythology over time.

Relive the famous 12 Labors of Heracles in this sleep story, meeting gods, monsters, and other characters of Greek mythology along the way.

12 Labors Of Heracles (Hercules)

The Dolphin's Bride is a tale of fantasy that was written around 1920. I love these old stories. They always have some type of character-building theme and this story is no different. It seems witches had powerful magic 100 years ago because they were able to cast very wicked spells. Spells that turn human beings into other types of animals and who stay that way until a (nearly) impossible circumstance comes about. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did narrating it. Thank you for listening. Have a very prosperous day. Renee

"The Dolphin's Bride" is a 1920 fantasy tale about witches casting wicked spells, transforming humans into animals until a near-impossible condition is met.

The Dolphin's Bride - A Children's Story

This romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne is about two young lovers who, after being separated for a number of years, decide to marry in their old age.

Two lovers reunite after years apart and decide to get married in their old age in Nathaniel Hawthorne's romantic novel.

The Wedding Knell

A woman has lost her appetite for life and wonders how she has let time steal her joy and positivity. One day in the city a mysterious older man tells her he can help her. She is intrigued by what is written on his business card. And so begins her journey of recovery and acceptance. With the man's help, she discovers all is far from lost.

A woman's lost appetite for life is restored when she meets a mysterious man who helps her discover that all is not lost.

Tuning The Soul Of Portia Green

Listen to this longer story about the new inhabitant of the House with the Twisty Stairs was not who anyone thought she was....and drifted off to another world, then off to sleep. Sweet dreams!

A mysterious new inhabitant of a house with twisty stairs leads listeners on a journey to another world before drifting off to sleep.

The House With The Twisty Stairs

The Fiery Dragon - a fairytale from the Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit.

"The Fiery Dragon" is a fairytale written by Edith Nesbit and is part of the Book of Dragons.

The Fiery Dragon - Bedtime Story

Tonight's story is the well-known fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. This version is taken from the Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang, published in 1889. Warning* This story includes some unpleasant scenes.

Story of Beauty and the Beast from Andrew Lang's Blue Fairy Book (1889), including some unpleasant scenes.

Beauty And The Beast - Bedtime Story

This is the story of a princess who is raised by a fairy, and taken away to live in a tower where she encounters a merman, a prince, and unexpected romance. Will it break the spell?

A princess raised by a fairy lives in a tower, meets a merman and a prince, and discovers unexpected love, hoping to break a spell.

An Impossible Enchantment

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a famous Russian author, perhaps best known for his novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'. In the following short story, a king looks for answers to three questions in order to make himself a better ruler. Enjoy beautiful ones.... and sleep well! Namaste! xo Narrated by Dorothy Ratusny

Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy's short story tells of a king's search for answers to three questions to become a better ruler.

The Three Questions

Tonight's bedtime story is The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for writing Anne of Green Gables. This romance novel was published in 1926 and is set in a fictional Canadian town. In this episode, Valancy Stirling, 29 and unmarried, laments about her life and her family connections.

"Bedtime story: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery, a romance novel set in a fictional Canadian town where unmarried Valancy laments about her life."

The Blue Castle - Bedtime Story

Look to the natural world for visions of the future in tonight’s bedtime story, a reworking of an old Czech legend. In tonight’s story, you are the youngest and wisest child of a tribal chieftain, and you’ve been chosen to succeed him as your people’s ruler. You look to your family, your environment, and your ancestors' stories to show you the ways of good leadership. Bringing the lessons of the land together, you receive a dazzling vision of the future and embrace your unique gifts. If you’re still awake as the story concludes, I’ll guide you through a relaxing visualization exercise to connect with nature.

A bedtime story about a young tribal leader embracing their unique gifts and connecting with nature to envision the future. Relaxing visualization included.

The Prophet Of Bohemia

"When Lawrence Eastman began going to see Bessy Houghton the Lynnfield people shrugged their shoulders and said he might have picked out somebody a little younger and prettier–but then, of course, Bessy was well off. A two-hundred-acre farm and a substantial bank account were worth going in for." A short story by L.M. Montgomery.

A man's choice of a wealthy partner is criticized in L.M. Montgomery's short story.

The Wooing Of Bessy

In Andrew Lang’s version of this fairy tale, a merchant’s daughter, Beauty, agrees to stay with the Beast in his mysterious castle in order to save her father’s life.

Beauty agrees to stay with the Beast in his castle to save her father's life in Andrew Lang's fairy tale.

Beauty And The Beast

This is a nice bedtime story that is appropriate for kids or adults. It's entitled - 'The Glass Mender' and written by Maurice Baring, circa 1906. It's narrated by a mature female with voiceover performance techniques.

Bedtime story suitable for kids & adults titled 'The Glass Mender' by Maurice Baring, circa 1906, narrated by a mature female with voiceover techniques.

The Glass Mender

Camden and Mabel are the best of friends, but like any friend, they sometimes have minor disagreements. They sometimes hurt one another unintentionally. In this story, they remind us all about the power of forgiveness.

Camden and Mabel, best friends who sometimes argue, teach us about the power of forgiveness in this heartwarming story.

Camden And Mabel: Forgiveness

Feeling stressed? Relax tonight with Aladdin, a folk tale to help you fall asleep. You know this tale of a boy and his magic lamp. But this isn't quite like the Disney version.

Unwind with Aladdin, a calming bedtime story that diverges from its Disney adaptation.

Aladdin: A Story To Help You Sleep

Sam is a little mean to his baby sister and feels bad about it. While sitting on his swing, he has a little help from a lot of friends to understand the beautiful Hawaiian prayer, what it means, and how it can make things right again with his sister.

Sam learns a Hawaiian prayer to make amends with his baby sister after being mean to her with the help of his friends.

Sam's Ho oponopono

This is the story of Matilda and her magic ball that can make her invisible and grant three wishes.

Matilda has a magic ball granting her invisibility and three wishes.

The Four Wishes

In this Estonian fairy tale, a terrible dragon is wreaking havoc on the land. With help from a good magician, an evil witch, and a magic ring, the Youth of the tale is able to slay the dragon. However, the evil witch soon seeks revenge on the Youth for stealing her magic ring.

A Youth slays a dragon with the help of a magician, a witch, and a magic ring in an Estonian fairy tale, but the witch seeks revenge on the Youth.

The Dragon Of the North

A brief encounter in a pine valley or a photograph? Which is to be trusted? A short story by L.M. Montgomery.

A woman questions the authenticity of a photograph after a chance encounter in a pine valley in L.M. Montgomery's short story.

The Girl And The Photograph

This fairy tale describes a young prince’s journey as he tries to first retrieve a magic bird for his father, the King. He meets with many obstacles along the way but is aided by a clever and magical wolf who helps him not only find the bird, but a golden horse and the golden mermaid.

A young prince's quest for a magic bird, aided by a clever wolf, leads to the discovery of a golden horse and mermaid.

The Golden Mermaid

In this story from Turkey, a black crow helps Hassan make his fortune.

A black crow in Turkey aids Hassan in achieving wealth and prosperity, as depicted in this intriguing tale.

The Crow Peri

In this Icelandic fairy tale, Prince Sigurd battles three formidable giantesses, bonds with the enchanting Helga, and discovers a remarkable horse and sword. With these, he escapes a fearsome giant and valiantly defends his stepmother.

Prince Sigurd battles giantesses, befriends Helga, finds magical horse and sword, defeats giant, defends stepmother in Icelandic fairy tale.

The Horse Gullfaxi & the Sword Gunnfoder

The Wizard of Oz story is continued in a series of short stories. This session is about a clockwork man named Tiktok, and the adventure he has on his way to meeting the Nome King.

Tiktok, a clockwork man, goes on an adventure to meet the Nome King in a continuation of the Wizard of Oz story in a series of short stories.

Tiktok and The Nome King

Tonight's reading is, Snow White and Red Rose by The Brothers Grimm. This original "Snow White" tale is perfect for adults or children who love adventure and imaginative concepts. Allow this reading to help relax you and fall into a deep, restorative sleep.

Read the Brothers Grimm's Snow White and Red Rose for an adventurous and imaginative bedtime story perfect for adults and children.

Snow White And Red Rose

The Tongue-Cut Sparrow is a traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife, and an injured sparrow. The story explores the effects of greed, friendship, and jealousy and that sometimes the greatest gifts are those that come unexpectedly.

A Japanese fable, Tongue-Cut Sparrow, depicts the consequences of greed, friendship, and envy, teaching unexpected gifts in life.

The Tongue Cut Sparrow

This short story by L.M. Montgomery tells of the unrequited love of a school teacher who secretly writes letters expressing his devotion, never imagining the letters might actually find their way to the woman he worships from afar.

A school teacher's unrequited love is revealed through secretly written letters in L.M. Montgomery's short story.

The Schoolmaster's Letters

This short story by L.M. Montgomery tells of a long absence, a lost love, and what can be found in returning home to the "old valley."

L.M. Montgomery's short story depicts a return to the "old valley" after a long absence and the rediscovery of love.

In the Old Valley

Little Charlotte is stuck in an orphan asylum and her only joy is when she gets to look through gaps in a fence at the lives of two ladies who fascinate her.

Orphaned Charlotte finds solace in spying on two intriguing women through a fence at the asylum.

Charlotte's Ladies

The "rising sun" symbolizes a new beginning, hope, and the potential for positive transformation. We draw inspiration from the literal rising of the sun each morning, signifying the dawn of a new day and the opportunity for a fresh start. Just as the darkness of the night gives way to the light of day, the difficulties and hardships we face in our own lives lead to self-discovery and resilience. It encourages us to rise above our circumstances and overcome obstacles with determination and courage.

The "rising sun" symbolizes hope, new beginnings, and the power to overcome hardships with resilience and determination.

Mystic Sleep: The Eastern Sun

The story of Cupid and Psyche by Thomas Bullfinch

A mythological tale of the love between Cupid and Psyche, filled with trials and tribulations.

Cupid And Psyche - A Myth To Fall Asleep

This is a story of love found and love lost. A girl baby child born and raised by nature in a fairytale forest.

A girl is born and raised in a fairytale forest, experiencing both love and loss.

The Forest's Heart

Tonight's story to help you sleep is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Sleep story: "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.

Pride And Prejudice - Sleep Story

This is an excerpt from the story of the author of "Anne of Green Gables," L.M. Montgomery. When young Eric Marshall arrives on Prince Edward Island to serve as a temporary schoolmaster, he stumbles upon a beautiful, mysterious girl named Kilmeny Gordon, as he is out walking one evening. Kilmeny immediately captures Eric's heart. But Kilmeny cannot speak, and Eric is concerned for and bewitched by this shy, sensitive girl.

A young schoolmaster falls in love with a mute girl on Prince Edward Island, who captivates him despite her inability to speak.

Excerpt From Kilmeny Of The Orchard

"Deals with the Devil" is a cultural motif that is best exemplified by the story of Faust, a fictional character based on a real person who lived in Germany in the early Sixteenth Century. In tonight's story, I tell you about several of these legends, and the real people who inspired them: Johann Faust, Theophilus, Pope Sylvester II, Icelandic hero Saemundr Sigfusson... As well as examples of witchcraft trials in which people were accused of such dealings with "dark forces", such as the Loundun Possessions of 1634 in France.

This text explores the cultural motif of "Deals with the Devil" through the stories of Faust, Theophilus, Pope Sylvester II, Saemundr Sigfusson, and witchcraft trials.

Legend Of Faust And Deals With The Devil

A royal hawk gets lost, gets found, undergoes a series of challenges, eventually arriving home with wisdom and understanding...

A lost royal hawk overcomes challenges and gains wisdom before returning home.

The Wandering Bird

Is anyone for a spot of snoozy history? Me too! Let's explore the life of this fascinating character of Scottish history, delving deep into her life - it's both fascinating and tragic all the same. This soothing sleep story is all about Mary Queen of Scots, who ruled Scotland in the 16th century. So settle down, tuck in, and sweet dreams... S

Explore the fascinating and tragic life of Mary Queen of Scots in a soothing sleep story set in 16th century Scotland.

Mary, Queen of Scots: Story for Sleep

Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This classic children's book was published in 1908. It follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. In this episode, Mole meets Rat for the first time and has his first excursion in a boat.

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, including Mole's first boat ride.

Forgiveness: Stories