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) The Dragon Rider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:37
Full Music re-release of The Dragon Rider. In tonight’s fantasy sleep story, after learning that you are the heir to the throne of a kingdom, you bravely venture into the underground lair of a dragon. When you come face…
(Full Music Version) The Sea of Stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:15
Sail through the cosmos in tonight’s fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are a celestial being: a caretaker to the cosmos. On your nightly sojourn through the stars, you visit the various constellations, perfo…
(Full Music Version) To Run with Wolves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:23
In tonight’s folklore-inspired sleep story accompanied by ambient music, you are the recipient of a strange fairy bestowal: to take the form of a different animal at each Full Moon. As the day wanes, you reflect on the m…
A Midsummer Knight's Dream [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:35
Slip into the faery country for a midsummer festival in tonight’s sleep story, inspired by medieval romance. In tonight’s story, you are a newly knighted member of the king’s court, eager to prove yourself in quest. As y…
The Garden of Wild Words [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:40
Allow your creativity to blossom in this magical bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are a gardener who longs to write poetry. In a dreamlike state, you visit the unfinished grounds of your latest garden project, seek…
Familiar Spirits | Surrey Alley Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:07
Witness the connections between humans and animals in this fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are the proprietor of The Wild Hunt, a shop in the magical shopping district known as Surrey Alley, which pairs wi…
The King's Mage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:34
Plumb the elements of magic in tonight’s high fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are the mage and most trusted advisor to the king regent. On the day of an auspicious festival, a subject of the kingdom seeks…
The Thunderer on High | Greek Mythology Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:25
Create a spectacular thunderstorm in tonight’s bedtime story, inspired by Greek mythology and accompanied by rain sounds. In tonight’s story, a storm gathers. You, the god of thunder, roll in with the clouds and summon b…
The Mythic Teahouse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:09
Relax in a tranquil teahouse in tonight’s relaxing bedtime story inspired by Chinese mythology. In tonight’s story, while on a hike in the mountains, you and your friend stumble upon an unexpected discovery: hidden among…
Such Stuff as Dreams | Shakespearean Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:36
Walk the boundary between the real world and theatrical magic in this Shakespeare-inspired sleep story. In tonight’s story, you are a magician and the master of a mystical island. When shipwreck brings strangers to your…