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Stories from the Borders of Sleep

Author: Seymour Jacklin

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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.
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The Cicada Laundrette

The Cicada Laundrette

2024-03-1426:581

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.
Decorations

Decorations

2023-12-2430:50

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

The Copse

2023-12-0434:29

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.
The Cadillac in the Pond

The Cadillac in the Pond

2023-03-2139:271

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

The Boat Going Home

2022-07-0338:17

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.
Flea

Flea

2022-05-0529:18

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

The Guestbook

2022-03-2351:50

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.
The Spudfellow

The Spudfellow

2021-12-1448:16

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

Monday Mechanical CLub

2021-08-0427:19

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

To Catch a Skerrid

2021-04-1221:23

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. 
The Frog and Banjo

The Frog and Banjo

2021-02-2633:06

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.
Sketching and Painting

Sketching and Painting

2020-10-2620:121

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

Brother Savion

2020-08-2122:181

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

The Librarian

2020-05-0122:291

"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."
Chippie and Angus

Chippie and Angus

2020-03-2913:23

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

Lady Isabella

2020-03-0616:07

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

Horseless Carriage

2020-01-1523:011

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

Rehoming

2018-11-1926:241

In which some fascinating things are discovered about the secret lives of plants and other living things.
Water Cure

Water Cure

2018-07-1308:42

Inspired by a piece of music by Paul Morris (https://soundcloud.com/paul-morris-music-for-film) this story tells of a strange visit to an unusual shrink. 
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Matthew Wilson

first!!!

Oct 10th
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Mehrafrouz Kalantar

Nice but the music played during the story was annoying

Apr 21st
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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.

Jan 15th
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Ricky Lee

nice

Sep 19th
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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.

Mar 24th
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Liton Ahmed

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Feb 11th
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