Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories

Parable of the Seer | Medieval Fantasy Sleep Story

1 h 17 min · 26. maj 2026
episode Parable of the Seer | Medieval Fantasy Sleep Story cover

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JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Hone your prophetic voice in tonight’s medieval fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are a gifted healer and practitioner of natural magic; you have recently entered the service of the regent of the Kingdom of Brenindor, and you work alongside his trusted mage. In the time since you arrived in the capital, you’ve honed your skill at peering through time – and with the help of the mage and your travel companions, you hope to uncover the secret to healing a blight in your home village, which may be spreading across the entire kingdom. As you dive through visions of the past and present, you eventually channel a prophecy: one that may change the course of your life, and every life in the kingdom. This story lives in the same world as other installments of Sleep & Sorcery, such as the Dragon Rider, Tales by the Tavern Fire, The King’s Mage, and the Enchanted Amulet. You don’t need to have heard the other installments to enjoy this story, but you may recognize some of the threads woven throughout. If you want to catch up on all the stories from this sleep, enchanted world, look for my compilations of “medieval fantasy sleep stories” and “Tales from Brenindor.”   * THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!   Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Dream Focus Beta Waves by Mandala Dreams, 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.   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 [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 [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 [https://instagram.com/sleepandsorcery] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/sleepsorcery] | Insight Timer [https://insig.ht/F0KWU1wRzrb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmlImf375X7xqTMV90lhDA] | Newsletter Signup [https://www.midnightmyth.com/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 [bit.ly/shopmyth].   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com [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!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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episode Goddess of Falling Stars | Greek Mythology Sleep Story artwork

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 [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 [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 [https://instagram.com/sleepandsorcery] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/sleepsorcery] | Insight Timer [https://insig.ht/F0KWU1wRzrb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmlImf375X7xqTMV90lhDA] | Newsletter Signup [https://www.midnightmyth.com/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 [bit.ly/shopmyth].   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com [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!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21. juli 20261 h 21 min
episode 9+ Hours of Medieval Fantasy | Updated Tales of Brenindor | with Music artwork

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 [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 [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 [https://instagram.com/sleepandsorcery] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/sleepsorcery] | Insight Timer [https://insig.ht/F0KWU1wRzrb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmlImf375X7xqTMV90lhDA] | Newsletter Signup [https://www.midnightmyth.com/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 [//6C946906-9D18-4651-90BC-E910F3C19B32/bit.ly/shopmyth]. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com [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!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14. juli 20269 h 41 min
episode 9+ Hours of Medieval Fantasy | Updated Tales of Brenindor | No Music artwork

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 [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 [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 [https://instagram.com/sleepandsorcery] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/sleepsorcery] | Insight Timer [https://insig.ht/F0KWU1wRzrb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmlImf375X7xqTMV90lhDA] | Newsletter Signup [https://www.midnightmyth.com/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 [//6C946906-9D18-4651-90BC-E910F3C19B32/bit.ly/shopmyth]. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com [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!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

14. juli 20269 h 38 min
episode The Adventurers' Guild | LitRPG Sleep Story artwork

The Adventurers' Guild | LitRPG Sleep Story

JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery   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! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery [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 [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 [https://instagram.com/sleepandsorcery] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/sleepsorcery] | Insight Timer [https://insig.ht/F0KWU1wRzrb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmlImf375X7xqTMV90lhDA] | Newsletter Signup [https://www.midnightmyth.com/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 [bit.ly/shopmyth].   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com [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!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7. juli 202656 min
episode Moon over Maple Cottage | Magical Sleep Story artwork

Moon over Maple Cottage | Magical Sleep Story

JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery   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 [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 [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 [https://instagram.com/sleepandsorcery] | Twitter [https://twitter.com/sleepsorcery] | Insight Timer [https://insig.ht/F0KWU1wRzrb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmlImf375X7xqTMV90lhDA] | Newsletter Signup [https://www.midnightmyth.com/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 [bit.ly/shopmyth].   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com [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!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23. juni 20261 h 13 min