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A Bedtime Story

Matthew Mitchell

A Bedtime Story is a short-form nightly show featuring a unique tale generated by AI, then edited and performed by Matthew Mitchell.

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3:48

Ferdinand's Fiery Comfort

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/06/01

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Ferdinand was a dragon of peculiar disposition. While his siblings gleefully practiced their fiery breaths, scorching marshmallows and charring oak trees, Ferdinand preferred to brew chamomile tea and knit tiny scarves for garden gnomes. He was, in short, terrified of fire. The mere sight of a flickering candle made his scales tingle with unease.His family, a boisterous lot of fire-breathers, tried everything

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3:58

The Teacup of Riddles

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/31

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Percival Pondercup, a rather ordinary teacup, had a most extraordinary secret: he could talk! Not only that, but he only spoke in riddles. This made tea time at the Widdershins family’s rather… perplexing. The family’s grand old manor, nestled among rolling hills and surrounded by a riotous garden of blooms, echoed with laughter and the occasional frustrated groan, all thanks to Percival’s enigmatic charm.One

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5:10

The Purr-fect Performer

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/30

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Whiskers was a majestic fluffy Persian cat with a luxurious coat that shimmered like a silken cloud. However, it wasn’t his appearance that made him unforgettable—it was his purr. Unlike the soft, comforting vibrations typical of feline companions, Whiskers’ purr was an auditory spectacle, a full-blown opera performance that could rival the grandest tenors. A deep, resonant “MMMMIIIAAAOOOWWWWWW” would rumble

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4:14

The Sleepy Sorcerer of Drowsy Hollow

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/29

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Bartholomew Snorewood was a wizard of immense potential, but alas, also immense sleepiness. His spells, magnificent and powerful in theory, only worked when he let out a truly earth-shattering yawn. This made his magic rather unpredictable and often ill-timed.Bartholomew lived in the quaint village of Drowsy Hollow, nestled between rolling hills and enchanted woods. The villagers had grown accustomed to his

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4:18

The Acorn Detective

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/28

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Nutmeg was not your average squirrel. While other squirrels were busy burying acorns for winter, Nutmeg was busy un-burying them, using them as clues to solve the most perplexing mysteries in Whispering Woods. He wore a tiny, well-worn deerstalker hat and carried a magnifying glass made from a dewdrop, which sparkled like a diamond under the forest’s dappled sunlight.Nutmeg had a knack for noticing the tiniest

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2:51

Clyde's Last Mile

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/27

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!

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2:47

The Campsite Snack Heist

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/26

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!The cool breeze of late May rustled through the towering pines as Jake, Emily, and their golden retriever, Chandler, settled into their lakeside campsite. The scent of pine needles mixed with the smoky aroma of their crackling campfire, casting a cozy glow as dusk crept in. It was Memorial Day weekend, and they had eagerly anticipated this getaway—just them, nature, and the simple joy of unplugging.After a

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2:44

The Little Bear Sleeps In

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/25

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!For my little bear, always.Once upon a time, in the heart of a vast, sun-dappled forest, lived a little bear named Bella. Bella was not like other bears who loved to snooze and bask in the comfort of their cozy dens. Instead, Bella was always anxious about sleeping in. She worried that if she stayed in bed too long, she'd miss out on all the exciting adventures the forest had to offer: the sunrise painting the

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2:44

The Legacy of the Old Oak

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/24

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!The old oak tree had stood proudly in the McAllister’s front lawn for nearly a century, its branches sprawling wide like open arms embracing the sky. Its thick trunk bore the scars of time, weathering storms, scorching summers, and the laughter of generations of children who climbed its sturdy limbs. But now, it was dead.Mara McAllister stared out her kitchen window, her morning coffee growing cold in her hands

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2:45

The Cloud Who Dreamed of Being a Hat

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/23

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!High above the bustling world, nestled among its cottony cousins, floated Nimbus—a small, fluffy cloud with dreams as big as the sky. Unlike the others who delighted in drifting and showering rain, Nimbus was tired of his monotonous duty. "What if I could be something else? Something important... like a hat!" he pondered, gazing longingly at people below, their heads adorned with stylish caps, floppy sun hats,

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2:55

The Echo of Silence

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/22

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the quaint town of Clary Hollow, thoughts weren’t private musings stored neatly away; they danced in the air like invisible fireflies, buzzing softly into the ears of everyone nearby. From grocery lists to daydreams of distant shores, the town pulsed with an endless hum of cognition. Neighbors knew each other too well, secrets as rare as snowflakes in July.Then arrived Leo.With a battered suitcase and a map

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2:56

The Prince in the Glass Bowl

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/21

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Mila never thought much about her goldfish, Finn. He was orange, slightly pudgy, and swam in lazy circles around his small glass bowl perched on her windowsill. Life was ordinary—until it wasn’t.It began subtly. The water in Finn’s bowl shimmered faintly under moonlight, casting patterns too intricate for ripples. Mila dismissed it as a trick of the light until she woke one night to soft murmuring. Half asleep,

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2:58

Cycles of Time

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/20

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Eli had always been curious, but his curiosity often leaned toward the "what-could-possibly-go-wrong?" variety. One rainy afternoon, stuck in his grandmother's basement while she napped upstairs, Eli's restless fingers found the old washing machine—a relic from the 1960s with knobs that clicked and dials that spun with an oddly satisfying resistance."Heavy Duty, Delicate, Normal..." Eli murmured, turning the

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2:56

The Case of the Missing Socks

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/19

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Whiskers, an unassuming tabby with amber eyes and a penchant for sunbeams, harbored a secret: he possessed the sharp mind of a seasoned detective. His human, Emily, believed he spent his days napping, but Whiskers was an observer—of patterns, peculiarities, and, most recently, a puzzling phenomenon.Every laundry day, Emily would unload the dryer with a furrowed brow, muttering about the "vanishing sock

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3:10

The Day Gravity Took a Break

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/18

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!One Tuesday morning, without warning or fanfare, gravity decided it needed a break. Maybe it was overworked, maybe underappreciated. Regardless, at exactly 7:00 AM, gravity clocked out.Coffee cups floated mid-pour, bewildered cats drifted off countertops with wide, unblinking eyes, and toddlers giggled as they bobbed like balloons, clutching at floating cereal loops. Those who were still sleeping found

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2:49

Waves of Celebration

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/17

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!The crowd erupted in celebration, a tidal wave of cheers, high-fives, and jubilant embraces sweeping through the stadium. Strangers hugged, voices hoarse from shouting, as the team’s victory was sealed with the final whistle. The electric energy was contagious, every face lit up with the shared triumph. Fans poured into the bustling streets, the night alive, painted with the vibrant colors of their beloved

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2:50

The Sentient Spatula

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/16

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Jenny had always loved Saturday mornings. The comforting sizzle of batter on the griddle, the aroma of fresh coffee mingling with maple syrup—it was her weekly ritual. But nothing could've prepared her for the day her favorite kitchen spatula, a sturdy, slightly melted relic from college days, suddenly spoke."You're flipping them too soon, Jenny. The bubbles on the surface haven’t popped yet. Rookie

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2:40

A Perfect Lunch Break

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/15

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Emma and Jake decided to break the monotony of their work-from-home routines by taking a lunchtime bike ride. The sky stretched a brilliant cobalt blue, dotted with cotton-soft clouds lazily drifting on a gentle breeze. The midday sun cast a golden hue over everything, warming their skin just enough to feel invigorated but not overheated.They pedaled side by side, their laughter mingling with the rhythmic whir

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3:04

Blood, Sweat, and Spikes

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/14

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!The sun blazed high over the Crescent Beach Courts, casting long shadows across the golden sand. The "Seabreeze Spikers," a tight-knit sand volleyball team known for their relentless spirit, faced off against their archrivals, the "Tidebreak Titans." Every serve, spike, and dig carried the weight of past matches, each team hungry for bragging rights.The set was tied, 19-19, and tension crackled in the salty air

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3:18

The Little Bear’s Big Beach Day

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/05/13

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Bella the little bear had been plotting her summertime escape all winter long. As the snow melted and the flowers bloomed she knew it was finally time for the grand adventure: a trip to the beach. Armed with her tiny woven basket packed with honey sandwiches, a bright blue towel, and an alarming amount of sunscreen for someone covered in fur, Bella set off, her furry paws flopping dramatically on the warm

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