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
The Nine Herbs Charm | Wizard School Sleep Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:13
Forage for herbs and brew a traditional potion under the stars in tonight’s Wizard School sleep story. In tonight’s story, you are preparing for an exam in your advanced potion-making class at the school of sorcery. Relo…
Reunion at Camp Moonstone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:13
Reunite with friends and partake in summer camp traditions in tonight’s cozy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you attend a long-awaited reunion with friends at your old summer camp. During the day, you partake in nosta…
The Huluppu Tree [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:41
Plant mystical roots in this reimagining of the Mesopotamian myth of Inanna and the Huluppu Tree. In tonight’s bedtime story, as you are tending to your garden on the banks of the river, a sapling washes ashore. You plan…
Spirit of the Pumpkin Patch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:41
Embrace the coziness and folklore of autumn in tonight’s magical bedtime story. In tonight’s story, while the leaves turn and autumn settles around you, you enjoy the fruits of your very own pumpkin patch. As you savor t…
The Sea of Stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:16
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…
The Forging of Excalibur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
Forge a legendary sword and weave the threads of history in tonight’s Arthurian sleep story. In tonight’s story, you witness the creation of a powerful sword meant for the new high king of Britain. You oversee its forgin…
To Run with Wolves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:06
Transform yourself and embrace the energy of the wolf in tonight’s folklore-inspired bedtime story – perfect to enjoy as we approach the Autumn Equinox. In tonight’s story, you are the recipient of a strange fairy bestow…
A Quiet Night at the Witch's Brew B&B [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:01
Walk the halls of a magical bed and breakfast in this Harry Potter-inspired fantasy bedtime story. In tonight’s story, you are the proprietor of the Witch’s Brew, a humble bed and breakfast in the magical shopping corrid…
The Prophet of Bohemia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:47
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…
The Hall of Lost Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:30
Discover the place where lost things go in tonight’s magical bedtime story, featuring thunderstorm sounds. In tonight’s story, you are searching for a book of stories from your childhood during a thunderstorm. While sear…