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The relationship between sleep and storytelling is an ancient one. For centuries sleep has provided writers with a magical ingredient, a passage of time during which great changes miraculously occur, an Orpheus-like voyage through the subconscious daubed with the fantastic. But over the last 10 years, our scientific understanding of sleep has been revolutionised. No longer is sleep viewed as a time of simple rest and recuperation. Instead it is proving to be an intensely dynamic period of brain activity.

Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini. Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds Now she’s awakened a...

Matthew Carver can't sleep. There may be no rest for the wicked—but this is something else. With Orion missing, malicious creatures are growing bolder, daring to poach in the Hunter's territory. And at the center of it all stands Death himself with a problem he can't solve alone. Someone is stealing souls.

Step into a world of enchantment and gentle wonder as you unwind and drift peacefully toward sleep with this soothing collection of magical bedtime stories for grown-ups. Magical Fairytales for Relaxation & Sleep is a calming anthology of timeless fairytales, lovingly narrated by Joanne D'Amico, the voice behind the beloved Drift Off podcast.

Eloran is a world of imperious elves, fractious human realms, and the hated, skeletal kaul—with each nation poised to grasp at any advantage over the others. When Latanna Forgrym's despised father tries to betroth her to the youngest son of a powerful, manipulative family, she forges a new path by instead marrying a man she respects but doesn't love. A chance encounter with a pair of mercenaries leads Latanna to a lost crown, a relic of forces the world has tried desperately to forget, and gives her the means to break free from her corrupt family—but at a terrible price.

A brand new detective series with a supernatural twist! ‘Eerie, original and compelling’ C.L. Taylor ‘Tense and twisted’ Susi Holliday ‘A brilliant, clever murder mystery’ Jane Casey Even in your dreams you’re not safe… The nightmare is only just beginning… When DC Rose Gifford...

Offering Mab my bound allegiance was the only way to save Caldris’s life—the only bargain I could make to keep us both from the Void. After cruelly murdering the King of Summer, her own brother, Mab became unhinged and there was no telling what she would do. Caldris is safe for now because of my sacrifice, but at a cost. Queen Mab only wants one thing from me.

Sleeping Beauty might be the title character of the famous fairy tale, but, in truth, she didn't do much to bring the story to a happy ending. Let us find out who really did all the hard work.

Military Sci-Fi Story for Sleep is a collection of grim, atmospheric science-fiction war stories told from the ground level: soldiers, marines, engineers, scouts, medics, penal units, salvage teams, and forgotten specialists sent into places command barely understands.Each episode follows a separate mission on hostile moons, dead refineries, alien habitats, orbital shipyards, fungal food worlds, contaminated stations, and battlefields where the enemy is often not just an army — but a system, a signal, a machine, a parasite, or something that has learned how to use human bodies, equipment, ...

This is my veIf you're a fan of Warhammer 40k lore and you're a fan of sleeping. Then this podcast is just for you. The deep dives into the universe of Warhammer are spoken here in a more quiet and calming tone, played to the background ambiance of thunderstorms, bonfires or the ambiance of deep space. In the grim darkness of the far future, it doesn't get more cozy than this. Brought to you by The Sleepy Hollow, this podcast transforms the lore of 40K into a peaceful companion for bedtime, study, or deep focus.ry interesting podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Fall asleep fast a with Icelandic Fairy Tales: Soothing Bedtime Stories for Adults, an enchanting audiobook that will transport you to a serene world and effortlessly lull you into a restful slumber. This audiobook is designed to create the perfect ambiance for a restorative sleep experience.

For years, Glen Cook's Black Company series has built a major audience among fantasy fans. Told from the "worm's-eye" view of the soldiers and functionaries who fight in the trenches of vast sorceress wars, this epic has riveted a generation of readers. If the Joseph Heller of Catch-22 were to tell the story of The Lord of the Rings, it might read like the Black Company books.

For four thousand years, the Guardships have ruled Canon Space - immortal ships with an immortal crew, dealing swiftly and harshly with any mercantile houses or alien races that threaten the status quo.But now the House Tregesser has an edge: a force from outside Canon Space offers them the resources to throw off Guardship rule.

The Creepypasta Collection, Volume 2 delves into the depths of the absolute best short stories from the darkest corners of the Internet. You won't be able to sleep with the light off after experiencing the misadventures of our heroes and heroines, who encounter everything from the highly suspicious to the incredibly disturbed. With stories that range from the unforgettable "Jeff the Killer" to the fear-inducing "Smiling Dog," this collection is the perfect gift for Creepypasta fans and horror enthusiasts alike.

What would you do if you woke up and found yourself in a parallel universe under an alien sky? This is the question Zax Delatree must answer every time he closes his eyes. Every time Zax Delatree falls asleep, he travels to a new reality. He has no control over his destination and never knows what he will see when he opens his eyes. Sometimes he wakes up in technological utopias, and other times in the bombed-out ruins of collapsed civilizations.

Auf Amerikas Highways ist eine mörderische Sekte unterwegs. Sie hat es auf Kinder abgesehen, die das Shining haben. Stephen King kehrt zu den Figuren und Szenerien eines seiner berühmtesten Romane zurück: Der Dreirad fahrende kleine Danny, der im Hotel Overlook so unter seinem besessenen Vater hat leiden müssen, ist erwachsen geworden. Aber die Vergangenheit lässt ihn nicht los, und wieder gerät er in einen Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse. Die zwölfjährige Abra hat das Shining. Kann er sie retten?

Ever wanted to hear your favorite lore in ASMR? Lore To Sleep To covers the lore of all your favorite game, book and nerdom universes but the stories are told in a calming quiet tone with relaxing ambiance in the background. Perfect for sleeping or just relaxing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For fans of the oral history genre phenomenon World War Z, a worldwide plague of insomnia creates a devastating new apocalypse. Sleep Over is collection of waking nightmares, a scrapbook of the haunting and poignant stories from those trapped in a world where the pillars of society are crumbling, and madness is slowly descending on a planet without rest.

Justin Dexter is an average, overlooked interstellar transport pilot. Transmitting back in time from over 400 years in the future using hacked communications technology, "Dex" offers an intimate glimpse into his day-to-day life, his grapplings with obscurity, and the lessons he has learned among the stars. His existential musings lull you off to sleep as he ponders questions and thoughts that are universally timeless. Once Justin signs off, binural tones, beats, and theta waves echo through spacetime, providing an ASMR experience to take you deeper into a restful state.

Wind down after a long day of work or play with Sleep Mode's bedtime stories & guided sleep meditation for gamers. Travel through mystical worlds from your favorite video games as we slowly put you right to sleep. A Glitch Labs Podcast.