Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation

Tales by the Fireside - Bedtime stories and sleep meditation

Weekly stories for both adults and children, Specially crafted to reduce anxiety and help you sleep. Old favourites, new creations, obscure stories and independent authors work, all carefully selected and lovingly read for you, with the crackling of the fire to soothe you, and the story to play out in your mind. - Check out our website for to listen to all the episodes and join the mailing-list: www.talesbythefireside.com - Support the show - www.talesbythefireside.com/support - All Tales told are with the express permission of the rights holders or are in the public domain. Support Tales by the Fireside and Get Bonus Content on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

February 10, 2024 40 mins

A story of deduction and deception. A story of typewriters and fingerprints. A story of fortunes and family. A story, of our beloved English detective returning once again.

Presenting, “A Case of Identity” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, published in 1892.

I sincerely hope you enjoy it.

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Tonight, we have a long overdue story of giant men, and giant dreams. A story of blue snow and blue calfs. A story of untamed wilderness and of untapped potential. A story, held in the hearts of millions.

Presenting, the first chapter of Paul Bunyan by James Stevens, published in 1925.

I really, truly hope you enjoy it., and I am sorry it took me so long to get a new piece of content out to you all.


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Tonight, to celebrate 1 million listens, we have some personal thoughts and insight into my brain and the way I try and live my life, with a bit of inspirational ideas thrown in too.


Presenting “A Matter of Scale" by Joe Fireside.


I really, truly hope you enjoy it. And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens.


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December 19, 2022 20 mins

Tonight, we have a story about heroes and villains. A story about rebuilding a shattered world. A story about doing your best and things not always working out. A story, about beginnings.


Presenting “Foundation” written by me, Joe Fireside. 


I don't read my own stories here very often, and I really hope you enjoy it.


And thank you all, so much, for helping me reach 1 million listens.


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October 22, 2022 43 mins

A story of fear, and dread. A story about dark histories, and darker deeds. A story about endurance, and determination. A story, about the power of the unknown.


Presenting “The Empty House” – written by Algernon Blackwood, published in 1906.


We are kicking off the spooky season with something pretty creepy, so I urge only adult listeners to proceed!


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Tonight, we have a story of ransoms and retribution. A story about kidnapping and regret. A story about Scouts and Horses and games. A story, about things not going quite the way you expect them to.


Presenting “The Ransom of Red Chief” – written by O. Henry, published in 1907.


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September 26, 2022 33 mins

Tonight, we have a story about stars and astrological coincidence, a story about worldwide observation and planetary danger. A story about disaster, and perspective.


Presenting “The Star” by H. G. Wells, published in 1897.


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September 19, 2022 36 mins

Tonight, we have a story of war, and marriage. A story about great battles at land and at sea. A story about culture, and kingship. A story, about the unification of a nation.


Presenting, part 2 of “Viking Tales” written by Jennie Hall.

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September 13, 2022 46 mins

Tonight, we have a story of haunted houses, and preoccupied travellers. A story of Odd Girls and Good friends. A story of hysteria, and ghostly goings on.


Presenting Charles Dicken’s “The Haunted House”, as featured as part of the Lock and Key Library, edited by Julian Hawthorne. 


It is great to be back, thank you so much for all of your support over the last year.


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September 6, 2022 10 mins

Tonight, we have a small update about me, my life, and Tales by the Fireside.


If you would like more little updates like this, please let me know!


Thank you all, for being who you are x


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October 27, 2021 54 mins

Tonight, we have a story of long-ships and spears, a story of thralls and kings, a story of Thor and Odin and going a-viking. A story of Iceland and Norway.


Presenting part one of "Viking Tales", written by Jennie Hall, published in 1902.


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A story of gods and goddesses, of poison and serpents, of the creation of the universe, and the destruction of mankind. A story of the mythology of the Ancient Egyptians, taken from their own texts and tombs.


Presenting the first part of "Legends of the Gods" by E.A. Wallis Budge. Published in 1912.


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September 3, 2021 32 mins

Tonight, we have a story about voyaging across the sea and the perils therein. A story about serpents, pirates and diamonds. Of making a huge profit, sometimes out of skill and sometimes out of sheer luck. A story about a famous seafarer.


Presenting, Sindbad The Sailor, by an unknown author.


Please let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, and subscribe to Tales By The Fireside.


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August 11, 2021 40 mins

Tonight, we have a story of rivalry and deception. A story of mining desolate asteroids in the depths of space. A story of cats, but, ones unlike anything you have heard before.


Presenting "Feline Red", written by Robert Sampson, published in 1954.


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Tonight we have a story of a girl, who just couldn't sleep. A story of bad sleeping habits, and helpful animals. A story of changing your routines to sleep better.


Presenting "The Girl Who Dreamed of Sleep", written by Gemma Clatworthy. 


You can purchase this wonderful little book for yourself on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Girl-Who-Dreamed-Sleep-Child-ebook/dp/B08WR9S6G4 


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A story of high society, and low behaviour. A story of young girls and young bucks, duelling with propriety and station. A story of one girl and her realising some very important truths about herself and her actions.


Presenting "Josephine: A Woman With A Past", written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1930.


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Tonight, we have a story of evil stepmothers and poison apples. A story of dwarfs, and combs, and magic mirrors. A story of goodness, and of jealousy. 


Presenting "Little Snow White" Written by an unknown author.


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A story of fantasy and peril. A story of betrayal and hope and destiny. A story of one normal girl, and her quest to save many different worlds. A story, about love.


Presenting "Kiera's Quest, Sacrifices" Written by Kristy Brown.


You can pick up a copy of this story, and this talented authors other work on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Kristy-Brown/e/B079YTT7Q2.


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July 24, 2021 13 mins

Tonight, we have a story of an evil snake and his attempts to cause harm to a sweet little baby. A story of wolves, and tigers, and bears. A story about the inherent goodness of most animals.


Presenting, The Jungle Baby, written by G.E. Farrow, published in 1905.


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Tonight, we have a story of prophecy and destiny. A story of plastic princes and rings of crystal. A story of dreams, different worlds and teenage life. A story, about a strange connection between two very different people.


Proudly presenting “Kiera’s Quest – Awakenings”, a fantastic fantasy story written by Kristy Brown. Pick up a copy of this enthralling story for yourself, or look at some of the authors other fine work, here:...

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