Episodes

  • THE CALL OF CTHULHU, CHAPTER 1, H.P. LOVECRAFT
    Sep 27 2024

    Unlock the mysteries of the night with Petra's Dark and Dreamy. Drift into tranquility with our immersive sleep stories, where every episode weaves a spellbinding narrative designed to lull you into a restful slumber. Embrace the enchanting blend of soothing voices and captivating tales, and let your dreams take flight with Petra's Dark and Dreamy. Sweet dreams await!

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    Sound Effects by Pixabay

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    24 mins
  • ~SUBSCRIBER REQUEST~ THE MONKEY'S PAW, W.W. JACOBS
    Sep 24 2024

    Tune in to our first ~SUBSCRIBER REQUEST~ "The Monkey's Paw," written by W.W. Jacob's, requested by Bill Tremblay. Thank you, Bill! This episode kicks off our series of stories specifically for the Halloween season.

    "The Monkey's Paw" is a short story by W.W. Jacobs that explores themes of fate, consequence, and the dangers of tampering with the natural order.

    Each ambient episode is designed without music or sound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber.

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    Sound Effects by Mothby and Pixabay

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    28 mins
  • 🔒 THE BELLS, by Edgar Allan Poe, (without Bells Sound Effects)
    Sep 21 2024

    Subscriber-only episode

    Drift off to the soothing sounds of the bells as described in this rhythmic poem from Edgar Allan Poe.
    Enjoy this sneak peak at subscriber only content.

    Each ambient episode is designed without music or jarring sound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber.

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    7 mins
  • THE BELLS, EDGAR ALLAN POE, (w/ bells sound effects)
    Sep 8 2024

    Drift off to the soothing sounds of the bells as described in this rhythmic poem from perhaps one of our first "rappers," Edgar Allan Poe. (see Episode outtakes for details, available to subscribers).

    Each ambient episode is designed without music or jarring sound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber.

    Episode Note:
    I’m pretty sure when any one of us first glances upon The Bells, our hearts are struck with fear at the repetitive nature.

    i am not a literary scholar, I am simply a person who loves dark poetry with a voice people say they like to listen to.

    But I am a musician, and this poem emanates rhythmic challenges I am happy to accept. Akin to rap, one might say… who knew EAP was a rapper back in the 19th century?

    In typical EAP fashion, this poem begins happily and ends on a dark note.

    Love it or hate it, this was a fun challenge. I'd love to hear your thoughts, and you can send me a message if you'd like to share them!

    A version of The Bells without the sound effects will be available for subscribers, as well as humorous outtakes of the first attempts to find some rhythm in the stanzas where it seems not to exist. (Not sure I ever did find it...)


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    The Bells SFX

    Sound Effect by UNIVERSFIELD from Pixabay

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    7 mins
  • DREAMS, EDGAR ALLAN POE
    Sep 6 2024

    Drift off to soothing sounds of the wind and Dreams, by Edgar Allan Poe.

    Each ambient episode is designed without music or jsound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber.

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    Ambience by Otto from Pixabay


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    5 mins
  • ANNABEL LEE, EDGAR ALLAN POE
    Sep 5 2024

    Drift off to the soothing sounds of the coast and Annabel Lee, a love poem by Edgar Allan Poe.

    Each ambient episode is designed without music or sound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber.

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    Sound Effect by Mikhail from Pixabay

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    4 mins
  • THE GARRISON OF CAPE ANN, JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER
    Sep 4 2024

    Drift off to the soothing sounds of the coast and visualize this ghost story from long ago...

    Each ambient episode is designed without music or sound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber.

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    Sound effects by Pixabay.

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    11 mins
  • ROBERT FROST: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED & STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING
    Sep 3 2024

    Drift off to the soothing sounds of morning birds, wind in the trees, and two beloved American poems: The Road Less Travelled and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, by Robert Frost.

    Each ambient episode is designed without music or sound effects in order to flow into the next episode without disrupting your peaceful slumber.

    Dedicated to Neva Marie Murdock.

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    Sound effects by Pixabay.

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    4 mins