Stories from the Borders of Sleep

A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.

Pillow Pillar Portals

The new kid at school seems a bit odd, but things are about to get a whole lot stranger. As you put your head on your pillows tonight, I hope this one will take you to another world. And maybe you will wake up tomorrow with a compelling urge to build a den under your desk.

10-14
32:06

Mother Voyage

A tired old sailing ship feels outdated and longs for rest and retirement as she sets off from the port. Her wish is unexpectedly granted but it is a new chapter of life.

06-27
17:28

The Cicada Laundrette

Night time is the time to visit the Cicada Laundrette and meet all kinds of critter characters. Enter the twilight world of washing machines and soap suds under the watchful eye of Mr. Aardvark.

03-14
26:58

Decorations

A heartwarming magical story for the Holidays in the tradition of well-loved Yuletide tales.

12-24
30:50

The Copse

For all the gatherers of feathers and stones and the friends of nature, a tale of healing and connection with the soul of the woodland.

12-04
34:29

The Cadillac in the Pond

What if ... someone woke up one morning to find a Cadillac in their duck pond? You need wonder no more ...

03-21
39:27

The Boat Going Home

Here's another sleeptime story that came from a dream. In it you will meet a special friend that I was privileged to have for a while, as well as accompanying me on a strange and wonderful journey along with another friend, somewhat mysterious.

07-03
38:17

Flea

An artist executes an act of subversion one hot afternoon while nobody is paying very much attention.

05-05
29:18

The Guestbook

A friendship is nurtured through a series of entries in 'The Guestbook'. Then, one day, the friends meet each other and things take a magical turn.

03-23
51:50

The Spudfellow

The humble potato has the power to bring so much joy.

12-14
48:16

The Artisan, The Abbot and the Architect

Three men meet one evening and not entirely by chance ... the story unfolds. Above them is the monastery and below them is the forest, each with their peculiar forces.

10-17
31:22

Monday Mechanical CLub

This is a story about a stenography machine, and an unusual group of people who meet in a basement .... http://www.bordersofsleep.com

08-04
27:19

To Catch a Skerrid

Magic runs in the family, so when cousin Rupert comes to spend the summer with Damson and her mother, there are magic tricks, a little transdimensional tomfoolery, and, of course, poetic justice. 

04-12
21:23

The Frog and Banjo

Neither the frog or the banjo are quite what you might think at first - a mystical pair who surprised everyone and taught a few lessons.

02-26
33:06

Sketching and Painting

This is a story about an artist called Anna and a surprising discovery she makes in the autumnal woods. 

10-26
20:12

Brother Savion

One day in September, 40 years of the companionship of a forest brings a hermit to the culmination of his life cycle.

08-21
22:18

The Librarian

"You know, all this talk we are talking? It's like the sunshine and the rain. It's present or not, but when it is present it soaks and warms and disappears. Nevertheless, the nourishing effect of it lasts and shows continually."

05-01
22:29

Chippie and Angus

It's a story about a quiet girl, and I don't want to give too much away ...

03-29
13:23

Lady Isabella

A story about an unlikely friendship that occurs on an expedition to gather chamomile.

03-06
16:07

Horseless Carriage

Just a rather nice little trip down memory lane in later life, wherein we discover that the peacock is a magical bird ... perhaps.

01-15
23:01

Matthew Wilson

first!!!

10-10 Reply

Mehrafrouz Kalantar

Nice but the music played during the story was annoying

04-21 Reply

Jennifer Richardson

I was so excited to hear a brand new story! Thank you so much for sharing your excellent storytelling skills with us again.

01-15 Reply

Ricky Lee

nice

09-19 Reply

yokesh sharma

one of best thing I have found so far, thanks for such a wonderful podcast. I'll be happy to listen more from you.

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