The Clockmaker's Workshop

The Clockmaker's Workshop

Author: Laurel Hostak Jones, Bleav November 8, 2023 Duration: 1:12:35
Uncover secrets etched in clockwork in tonight’s steampunk-inspired sleep story.   In tonight’s story, you seek repairs for a broken clock you found at an antiques sale. Returning to the workshop where the clock was made, you meet the mysterious and kindly clockmaker. He recalls fashioning your clock himself, and he agrees to repair it. With nothing else to do, you sit and watch him work; but as he works, enchanting visions form before you. You begin to suspect that the clockmaker is more than he appears – having uncanny power over the very workings of time.   If you’re still awake as the story concludes, I’ll guide you through a relaxing visualization.   ✨Pre-order is live for 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 coming August 2024 from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover ships by Christmas 2023! 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 Use code SORCERY10 for 10% off your purchase!   -   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.   - Music/Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Cosmic Dreams by Bruce Brus, Epidemic Sound; ZapSplat     ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Insight Timer⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠| Newsletter Signup⁠   ✨NEW 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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleep-sorcery/support

Imagine a place where the day's tension dissolves into the soft cadence of a story, where the goal isn't to stay alert but to gently let go. That's the essence of Sleep and Sorcery. Created by Laurel Hostak Jones, this podcast weaves together folklore and fantasy into a unique audio experience designed for rest. Each episode is crafted to be a journey away from wakefulness, blending the structure of a guided meditation with the immersive pull of a bedtime tale. You might find yourself picturing a thatched-roof cottage in a quiet, mythical village one night, and the next, floating in a serene spaceship gazing at distant stars. The narratives draw from timeless sources like the forests of old Bohemian tales or the legendary court of Camelot, but always with a soothing, rhythmic delivery meant to calm the mind. This isn't a podcast for active listening; it's an invitation to use narrative as a tool for mental quietude. The pacing, the descriptive language, and the tranquil tone are all intentional elements to guide you toward a deep and comfortable sleep. By merging elements of fiction with relaxation techniques, Sleep and Sorcery offers a distinct path to unwinding, turning your bedtime routine into a small, personal adventure that naturally eases you into dreamland.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories
Podcast Episodes
(Full Music Version) Magic in the Moon Garden | Witchy Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:37
In our bedtime story tonight, perfect for enjoying on or near the Vernal Equinox, you are a practitioner of natural magic tending to your garden under an auspicious full moon. While bathing in moonlight, you muse on the…
The Enchanted Amulet | Medieval Fantasy Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:27
Channel your magic into a mysterious amulet in tonight’s medieval fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are the village healer, a practitioner of natural magic and keeper of a renowned herb garden. Things are ch…
Arthur's Corner | How to See Unicorns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:06
Sleep & Sorcery presents Arthur’s Corner: Magical Bedtime Stories for Young People. In tonight’s fantasy-inspired bedtime story, you join your teacher and classmates on an exploratory nature walk through the woods next t…
The Dream Fisher | Surrealist Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:05
Visit the realm of unconscious inspiration in tonight’s surrealist bedtime story, dedicated to the memory of David Lynch. In tonight’s story, you enter the mysterious domain of an ancient being known as the Dream Fisher…
Tales from a Covenshire Christmas | Winter Solstice Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:27
In tonight’s story, after inheriting a historic estate from an eccentric uncle, you host your first gathering at the country house for Winter Solstice. You celebrate with your new friends and community members, some of w…
Medusa Redeemed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:24
Redeem the memory of Medusa in tonight’s sleep story, inspired by Greek mythology. In tonight’s story, you are an immortal Olympian – a member of the Greek Pantheon. You visit a deserted island where the memories of an a…
Of Legends and Lions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:43
This story is connected to the Dragon Rider and Tavern Tales world in other episodes of Sleep & Sorcery. You don’t need to have heard those stories to understand or enjoy this one, but you may recognize some of the chara…
Arthur's Corner | Hayride to the Good Witch's Cottage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:51
Sleep & Sorcery presents Arthur’s Corner: Magical Bedtime Stories for Young People. In tonight’s fairytale-inspired bedtime story, you take a fun hayride on a crisp autumn evening. The hayride ends at the cottage of the…
The Crane Maiden | Japanese Folklore Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:21
In tonight’s story, you are a poor woodcutter who discovers a wounded crane on your way home from the market. You care for the bird, nursing it back to health until it can fly again. Shortly after the crane departs, a wo…