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Tonight, settle in for a timeless tale of hope, friendship, and quiet sacrifice with The Last Leaf by O. Henry.

In a small Greenwich Village apartment, a young artist named Johnsy falls gravely ill and begins to lose hope. As autumn winds sweep through the streets of New York, she becomes convinced that her fate is tied to the last remaining leaf on a vine outside her window.

What follows is a beautiful and deeply moving story about the power of kindness, the resilience of the human spirit, and the extraordinary ways we care for one another.

So get comfortable, close your eyes, and allow this gentle classic to carry you into a peaceful night's rest.

Sweet dreams, and enjoy tonight's story.

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Tonight’s story is The Drover’s Wife by Henry Lawson, a quiet and powerful tale set in the lonely Australian bush.

Far from town and surrounded by miles of wilderness, a drover’s wife is left to care for her children while her husband is away. When an unexpected danger appears near their small home, she settles in for a long night of waiting. Keeping watch, tending to her family, and reflecting on the hardships and small moments that have shaped her life.

Thank you for being here tonight!

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Tonight, settle in for the classic English folktale Dick Whittington and His Cat, as told by Flora Annie Steel.

Young Dick Whittington arrives in London with little more than hope for a better life. But when his fortunes seem to turn against him, an unlikely companion (his faithful cat) helps set in motion a remarkable change of fate.

It’s a gentle old tale of perseverance, good fortune, and finding your place in the world. So get comfortable, close your eyes, and let this timeless story carry you off to sleep.

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Sleep well!

Tonight’s story is “The Butterfly That Stamped” by Rudyard Kipling, a whimsical tale from his Just So Stories.

Set in the days of the wise King Solomon, the story follows a tiny butterfly who makes a rather enormous claim: with just one stamp of his foot, he can make the whole world tremble.

What follows is a playful tale of pride, marriage, magic, and the trouble that can come from trying to impress someone you love.

Full of Kipling’s humor and wonderfully strange storytelling, this is a lighthearted little adventure to help you slow down, settle in, and drift toward sleep.

Get comfortable, close your eyes, and enjoy tonight’s story.

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Goodnight, and sweet dreams.

Settle in tonight with Tom Tit Tot, a curious old English folktale retold by Flora Annie Steel.

When a young woman finds herself caught in an impossible promise, a mysterious little creature appears with an offer to help. But his assistance comes with a price and escaping their bargain will depend on discovering one very peculiar name.

Filled with riddles, old-world magic, and the wonderfully strange atmosphere of traditional folklore, Tom Tit Tot is England’s eerie and charming cousin to Rumpelstiltskin.

Get comfortable, close your eyes, and let this old tale carry you off to sleep.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, I’ll be reading “Jelland’s Voyage” by Arthur Conan Doyle.... a lesser-known tale from the legendary creator of Sherlock Holmes.

Settle in for a journey shaped by the sea, adventure, and Doyle’s unmistakable gift for transporting us into another time and place.

Turn down the lights, get comfortable, and let tonight’s story carry you away as you slowly drift off to sleep.

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Sleep well!

Tonight’s story is “Ssshhh!” by Richard Connell, a quiet and curious tale that begins with an ordinary man searching for something increasingly rare: a little peace and silence.

What follows is a wonderfully strange, humorous journey into just how far someone might go to escape the noise of the world.

So settle in, get comfortable, and allow the day to grow quiet around you. Close your eyes, breathe slowly, and enjoy tonight’s story.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, settle in for The Three Feathers, a classic English fairy tale retold by Flora Annie Steel.

A young woman is married to a mysterious husband who only visits after nightfall. But when curiosity gets the better of her, a single moment changes everything... sending her into a strange world of enchantment, separation, magic, and a determined search for the one she loves.

Get comfortable, close your eyes, and enjoy tonight’s story.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, leave the noise of the day behind and journey into the snowy Austrian Alps. In this original guided sleep story, you'll travel through the quiet streets of Salzburg before making your way to a secluded mountain cabin, where a crackling fire, gentle snowfall, and breathtaking winter scenery invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and drift peacefully to sleep.

Thank you for listening, and I hope this story brings you a peaceful night's rest.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, drift away with Rudyard Kipling's The Crab That Played with the Sea. In this whimsical adventure, the sea refuses to stay where it belongs, and an unlikely little crab is given an important task that changes the world forever.

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Thank you for listening, and as always... sweet dreams.

Tonight’s story takes us into the imaginative world of H.G. Wells with The Sad Story of a Dramatic Poet . A charming and reflective tale that explores ambition, creativity, and the sometimes painful pursuit of artistic greatness.

Through wit and subtle humor, Wells examines the dreams we chase, the expectations we place upon ourselves, and the unpredictable ways life responds to our grandest visions. Beneath the surface is a thoughtful reminder that passion and talent do not always lead where we expect, but the journey itself can still hold meaning.

So get comfortable, turn down the lights, and let this timeless classic carry you away into a world of imagination and quiet reflection.

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Thank you for being here, sleep well!

Tonight, we're settling in with "The Water of Life" by The Brothers Grimm.

When a dying king sends his sons on a perilous quest to find the legendary Water of Life, only one possesses the humility and kindness needed to overcome enchanted castles, hidden dangers, and betrayal. It's a classic Grimm tale where character matters more than strength, and goodness is ultimately rewarded.

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Sleep well, and thank you for listening.

Tonight, we're settling in with "The Man Who Could Imitate a Bee" by Richard Connell.

Best known for his masterful storytelling, Connell had a gift for creating memorable characters, sharp dialogue, and stories filled with humor and unexpected twists. In this lighthearted tale, an unusual talent leads to a series of entertaining events that make for the perfect bedtime escape.

Dim the lights, get comfortable, and let the story help you unwind as you drift off to sleep.

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Sleep well, and thank you for listening.

Tonight, we'll follow Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into a world of quiet wonder, curious discoveries, and dreamlike adventures. In this timeless tale by Lewis Carroll, the ordinary slips gently into the extraordinary, making it the perfect story to unwind with before drifting off to sleep.

So get comfortable, close your eyes, and let the gentle rhythm of this classic carry you into a peaceful night's rest.

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Sleep well, and I'll see you in the next story

Tonight, we're journeying into the world of Norwegian folklore with two classic tales collected by Peter Christen Asbjornsen: The Lad Who Went to the North Wind and The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body.

These timeless stories have been passed down through generations, filled with clever heroes, magical encounters, and the enduring wisdom of traditional folk tales. Whether it's a young man's quest to recover what was taken from him or a daring adventure to defeat a seemingly invincible giant, these stories capture the wonder and imagination that have made folklore beloved for centuries.

This episode also marks something new for the podcast: for the first time, you'll hear a gentle rain ambience accompanying the narration. My hope is that the soft rainfall creates an even cozier atmosphere as you settle in for a night of rest.

So find a comfortable position, let the rain wash away the day, and enjoy these classic Norwegian tales.

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Sleep well.

Tonight, settle in with Sunday at Home by Nathaniel Hawthorne. A quiet and reflective glimpse into a peaceful Sunday, filled with observations on family, faith, and the simple rhythms of everyday life.

Hawthorne's thoughtful prose creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxation, inviting you to slow down, unwind, and drift into a restful sleep.

Get comfortable, close your eyes, and let the gentle cadence of this classic story carry you into the night.

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Sweet dreams.

Good evening! Aesop has a monologue of short classic tales that are humorous, comforting, and always end with a story of intentionality.

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Enjoy these various stories tonight.

Sleep well!

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Tonight, let's take a trip to the Smoky Mountains as we let the imagery of nature guide us to sleep.

Thank you for being here tonight.

Sleep well!

Tonight, we welcome Rudyard Kippling to Dozing Off, with his 1902 short story, "The Elephant's Child."

Thank you for being part of our sleep community.

Sweat dreams :)

Good evening, tonight's sleep story is a message about simplicity, calmness, steadiness, and honestly...... nothing.

We call it, A Whole Lot of Nothing.

Thanks for being here tonight, sleep well!

Tonight's story is inspired by our pups. Sometimes watching their tail wag or legs kick, I always wonder where they are and what are they dreaming.

Let's explore the possibility tonight.

Thanks for being here, sleep well!

Tonight, we doze off to Katherine Mansfield's 1920 short story, A Dill Pickle. Two ex-lovers meet for the first time in 6 years, and quickly notice how much has changed, and also stayed the same.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, we fall asleep to Jack London's, The Story of Keesh. The rise and prosper of an arctic leader, but more importantly... perfect to fall asleep to.

Thanks for being here tonight.

Sleep well!

Tonight is a special episode. We had a Dozing Off fan share that she was reading, The Mountain is You by Brianna Weist, and that she'd love to her me narrate this book.

Ironically, I had the book already, so found some passages that resonated with me, and am happy to share with you all.

Thank you for being here. sleep well!

Tonight, we revisit the simplicity of childhood and the power of our presence. Lance reads Chapters 4-6 from The Little Prince.

Thank you for being here, and making Dozing Off a part of your bedtime routine.

Sleep well!

Good Evening - it's Hans Christian Andersen again, of course! Little Ida's Flowers.

A fairy tale from 1835 about a girl who wonders why her flowers wilt, leading a student to tell her they're tired from dancing all night at a ball in the king's castle.

Thank you for being here tonight, sleep well!

Tonight, we welcome W.W Jacobs back to Dozing Off with A Love Knot.

This is a humorous short story detailing the courtship of Mr. Nathaniel Clark and Mrs. Bowman, centered on a tense, deliberate game of draughts.

Thanks for being here tonight, sleep well!

No one asked for another Brothers Grimm fairy tale, but when do they ever fail?

Tonight, I've got another beauty and the beast style story, with Snow-White and Rose-Red.

Thank you for being part of the Dozing Off community - sleep well!

We just don't give Charles Dickens the spotlight he needs on Dozing Off, but tonight, that's exactly what we'll do with, "Nobody's Story."

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Sleep well!

Good evening, welcome back to Dozing Off.

Fall asleep tonight, as we follow the journey of a man, his dog, and Mother-Nature.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, Hans Christian Andersen is back for another sleep story. He has to be one of the most frequent authors, but his stories are so perfect for us.

The Story of the Year.

Thank you for being here, sleep well!

Tonight for our bedtime story, we introduce Robert Barr to Dozing Off, with his 1897 short story, "Gentlemen, the King!"

Join to follow the fate of the king (if you can make it that long).

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Sleep well!

Good evening, I hope you're tired, but not too tired, and ready to enjoy (at least part) of this Lucy Maud Montgomery short story.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's short story "The Life-Book of Uncle Jesse" is about a delightful summer spent with a wise, adventurous old sailor named Uncle Jesse, who shares his seafaring tales and simple wisdom with the narrator and her mother.

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Sleep well!

Just like that, this is the final bedtime story of 2025. What a year it's been. I appreciate you for making Dozing Off a part of your bedtime routine. To set up the New Year right, join me as we follow, The Boy Who Borrowed a Perfect Year.

Sleep well, see you next year.

Tonight will be the third and final Christmas story of the year. I appreciate each one of you for being part of the Dozing Off community, and to those that celebrate - Merry Christmas!

Tonight, we will fall asleep to, The Grinch and the Longest Winter Night.

Sleep well!

The best time of year, but also, can be the most stressful - especially for Santa.

Tonight, we fall asleep to the story of the year When Santa Almost Gave Up on Christmas.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, I'll make my first attempt to get you in the Christmas spirit. We'll start small and just begin with the idea of gift giving :)

Enjoy this short story, and sleep well!

Tonight, in honor of the time of year it is and because I discovered Lucy Maud Montgomery this year, let's fall asleep to her short story, Uncle Richard's New Year Dinner.

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Sleep well!

Good evening! Tonight, you're going to close your eyes while I watch the raindrops hitting and falling on the window. I'll count them and describe each one as I see it.

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Sleep well!

Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales is a cozy, musical recollection of childhood holidays—told with the kind of wonder only a child can hold and only an adult can remember.

Never too soon for a Christmas story.

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Sleep well,

Lance

Tonight, join me as we wind down with another Hans Christian Andersen short story.

This time, we have, The Old House.

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Sleep well!

Happy Halloween! Who better than Edgar Allan Poe to have on Dozing Off for a spooky story.

The Black Cat - I hope you enjoy and sleep well!

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Tonight, let's take a walk from our porch to the sea together.

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Sleep well!

Lucy Maud Montgomery's literature has really caught my eye. Tonight, I narrated her story, "The Gossip of Valley View"

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Sleep well!

Tonight, Lance introduced a new author to Dozing Off, with Beatrix Potter's, "The Roly-Poly Pudding."

In "The Roly-Poly Pudding", we follow the adventurous Tom Kitten as he wanders into the dark corners of the attic… only to cross paths with a pair of clever rats and an unexpected pudding pot.

Sleep well!

Good Evening! Tonight, we fall asleep together with the 12 Rules for Sleep.

A cozy, comical guide to falling asleep — one rule at a time.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, Lance reads us Jack London's short story, That Spot.

London positions himself as the narrator of two men who just can't seem to get rid of their "unintelligent" sled dog, that turns out to be very smart indeed.

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Sleep well!

Tonight, Lance narrates Hans Christian Andersen's, The Dream of Little Tuk.

A young boy drifts into a magical dream where the world of his school lessons comes alive. As he sleeps, cities, histories, and stories unfold around him, blending wonder with imagination. It’s a gentle tale that captures the innocence of childhood, the magic of learning, and the way dreams can turn knowledge into adventure.

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Sleep well!

In tonight's sleep story, I narrated, The Enchanted Grouse by Parker Fillmore. Thank you for being part of the Dozing Off community!

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Tonight, we bring Joseph Jacobs back to Dozing Off.

The Battle of the Birds.

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Sleep well!