The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories
Welcome to The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories — a peaceful storytelling podcast for relaxation, sleep, or simply winding down at the end of the day. I’m Annie, and along with my co-host Amon, we’re passionate about keeping classic literature alive. Each episode features a gentle reading of a timeless tale — from beloved short stories to classic novels read chapter by chapter — by authors like Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charlotte Bronte, and many more. Some episodes include soft, soothing music to help you drift off to sleep, while others are simply and beautifully read aloud. Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering a classic for the first time, there’s something here for all ages. So get cozy, relax, and join us as we celebrate the magic of classic storytelling — one peaceful night at a time. We read all sorts of stories at The Quiet Corner — from cozy classics and gentle adventures to the occasional spooky or mysterious tale. To help you choose, we include guide tags on each episode so you can find just the right story for your night. 🌙 Cozy - Suitable for all ages ⚠️ Sensitive Themes - May touch on loss, grief, or mild emotional distress, still bedtime-friendly, but may not suit every listener. 🔪 Dark or Disturbing - Stories with horror, violence, or unsettling content
Episodes
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Chapter 5 - The People of the Drama
Chapter 6 - A Dawning Light
As Holmes delves deeper into the case, the people behind the tragedy at Birlstone begin to step into the light.
Join us as we continue The Valley of Fear, one of S...
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Chapter 5 - The People of the Drama
Chapter 6 - A Dawning Light
As Holmes delves deeper into the case, the people behind the tragedy at Birlstone begin to step into the light.
Join us as we continue The Valley of Fear, one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most atmospheric and intricate Sherlock Holm...
🌿🌙 Cozy Adventure with ⚠️ Hunting and animal encounters
Tonight’s chapter includes themes of survival and animal hunting as the family adjusts to life on the island. Nothing graphic is described, but if you’d prefer to skip those topics, feel free to choose another story tonight.
The Robinsons’ island adventure continues with fresh discoveries. As the family explores new parts of their surroundings, they encounter challenges that...
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Chapter 3 - The Tragedy of Birlstone
Chapter 4 - Darkness
Holmes and Watson arrive at the grand old manor to find a mystery that deepens with every clue, Holmes begins to see connections others have missed—and the shadow of a de...
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Chapter 3 - The Tragedy of Birlstone
Chapter 4 - Darkness
Holmes and Watson arrive at the grand old manor to find a mystery that deepens with every clue, Holmes begins to see connections others have missed—and the shadow of a deeper plot begins to emerge.
Read by Amon
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🌙 Cozy
Chapter 22 - Odds & Ends
Chapter 23 - Miss Lavendar's Romance
Join us as we step back into the charming world of Anne Shirley with Anne of Avonlea. In this delightful sequel to Anne of Green Gables, we follow Anne Shirley as she blossoms from an imaginative girl into a determined young woman. Now a schoolteacher, Anne navigates the joys and challenges of guiding her students and embracing life’s surprises in the small, ...
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Chapter 1 - The Warning
Chapter 2 - Sherlock Holmes Discourses
Tonight, we begin a brand-new journey with Sherlock Holmes in The Valley of Fear — the fourth and final Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These opening chapter...
⚠️ Sensitive Themes -This story contains themes of murder, crime, and mild violence, told in the classic mystery style of Sherlock Holmes.
Chapter 1 - The Warning
Chapter 2 - Sherlock Holmes Discourses
Tonight, we begin a brand-new journey with Sherlock Holmes in The Valley of Fear — the fourth and final Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. These opening chapters bring us a mysterious coded message and a sense of danger on the h...
🌿🌙 Cozy Adventure with ⚠️ Hunting and animal encounters
Tonight’s chapter includes themes of survival and animal hunting as the family adjusts to life on the island. Nothing graphic is described, but if you’d prefer to skip those topics, feel free to choose another story tonight.
In Chapters 11 and 12, the Robinsons continue to shape their island life with invention and courage. Their treetop home is becoming more secure, and new...
🌙 Cozy
Chapter 12 - Two Years Afterwards
Chapter 13 - At Last
In the final chapters of What Katy Did, once impatient and restless, she has grown into a young woman of patience, kindness, and quiet strength. With Cousin Helen’s wisdom to guide her, Katy learns that true greatness isn’t found in daring adventures, but in the grace with which we meet life’s challenges.
Read by Annie
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🌙 Cozy
Chapter 21 - Sweet Miss Lavendar
Join us as we step back into the charming world of Anne Shirley with Anne of Avonlea. In this delightful sequel to Anne of Green Gables, we follow Anne Shirley as she blossoms from an imaginative girl into a determined young woman. Now a schoolteacher, Anne navigates the joys and challenges of guiding her students and embracing life’s surprises in the small, close-knit village of Avonlea.
Pe...
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
🔪 Dark or Disturbing – A tense and dramatic conclusion with moments of danger, suspense, and revelation.
Chapter 14 – The Hound of the Baskervilles By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Chapter 15 – A Retrospection By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The mystery of the Baskerville curse reaches its dramatic conclusion. Holmes and Watson spring their carefully laid trap, and the truth a...
🔪 Dark or Disturbing – A tense and dramatic conclusion with moments of danger, suspense, and revelation.
Chapter 14 – The Hound of the Baskervilles By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Chapter 15 – A Retrospection By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The mystery of the Baskerville curse reaches its dramatic conclusion. Holmes and Watson spring their carefully laid trap, and the truth about the monstrous hound is finally revealed. In these final chapter...
🌙 Cozy (gentle guidance, encouragement, hope)
Katy’s world begins to shift. With Cousin Helen’s gentle guidance, she starts to see her situation in a new light. Instead of fighting against her limitations, Katy learns the importance of patience, cheerfulness, and quiet strength. This chapter marks the beginning of a deeper transformation—one that will shape her into the “new Katy” to come.
Read by Annie
So get comfy, settle in, an...
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
🔪 Dark or Disturbing – Strategy and tension build as the danger on the moor becomes more immediate.
Chapter 13 – Fixing the Nets By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Watson and Sir Henry begin to set their trap, carefully laying plans to “fix the nets” around those they suspect. The circle tightens on the mystery as suspicions sharpen and the hunt for the truth draws closer ...
🔪 Dark or Disturbing – Strategy and tension build as the danger on the moor becomes more immediate.
Chapter 13 – Fixing the Nets By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Watson and Sir Henry begin to set their trap, carefully laying plans to “fix the nets” around those they suspect. The circle tightens on the mystery as suspicions sharpen and the hunt for the truth draws closer to its climax.
Read by Amon
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🌙 Cozy
In Chapter Ten, St. Nicholas and St. Valentine, the long winter brings moments of light to Katy’s weary days. Christmas and Valentine’s Day offer cheer and small delights, brightening her otherwise difficult routine. Surrounded by family and friends, Katy begins to discover that even in her confinement, kindness, thoughtfulness, and imagination can bring joy.
Read by Annie
So get comfy, settle in, and let this gentle tale c...
This is a voice only episode with music featured only in the intro.
🔪 Dark or Disturbing – Contains the discovery of a dead body and a stronger sense of menace
Chapter 12 – Death on the Moor By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The mystery reaches a grim turning point as Watson comes upon a tragic discovery on the moor—a lifeless body lying in the shadow of the Baskerville curse. With fear and suspicion mounting, the case takes on a darker u...
🔪 Dark or Disturbing – Contains the discovery of a dead body and a stronger sense of menace
Chapter 12 – Death on the Moor By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The mystery reaches a grim turning point as Watson comes upon a tragic discovery on the moor—a lifeless body lying in the shadow of the Baskerville curse. With fear and suspicion mounting, the case takes on a darker urgency.
Read by Amon
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🌙 Cozy
In Chapter Nine of What Katy Did, titled "Dismal Days" Katy struggles to adjust to her new life confined to bed. Once full of energy and wild plans, she now faces long hours of boredom, frustration, and helplessness. The world feels smaller, and her temper and impatience often get the better of her. Yet within these dreary days, the seeds of change begin to stir—hinting at the lessons and growth still to come.
Read by Annie
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