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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.

fiction stories for kids

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3:47

The Shadow Collector of Meridian

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/27

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the mystical city of Meridian, shadows were not merely the absence of light but tangible entities with a life and character of their own. They danced alongside their owners, mimicking their every move, and were cherished as companions reflecting their personalities. This unique symbiosis between people and their shadows was the source of Meridian’s charm and allure.But as the vibrant city thrived, an

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4:00

The Cartographer of Lost Dreams

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/26

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the quaint town of Somnolence, nestled in a valley shrouded by mist and mystery, there lived a cartographer unlike any other. Alaric was his name, and unlike his fellow mapmakers who charted the topographies of mountains and streams, Alaric delved into the ethereal realms of forgotten dreams. His maps were not of lands but of the labyrinthine paths of dreams abandoned by their dreamers.From a young age,

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4:21

Whispers of the Verdant Guardians

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/25

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the heart of a dense, ancient forest lay the isolated village of Verdantia. Cloaked in mystery and untouched by time, Verdantia thrived due to its unique symbiotic relationship with the Whispering Ferns—a rare species of plant that emitted soft, rhythmic whispers. These plants were the lifeblood of the village, providing everything from medicinal remedies to sustainable nourishment for its inhabitants.Among

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4:28

The Portrait of Eternal Moments

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/24

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In a quaint village nestled between towering mountains and lush meadows, there lived a painter named Liora. Her fingers were imbued with a magical touch that could etch the essence of time onto canvas. Each brush stroke captured not merely an image but the very soul of a fleeting moment, whether it was the fragile bloom of a flower opening at dawn or the quiet grace of a snowflake's descent.Though the village

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3:48

Bubblegum Blizzard

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/23

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!The "Poppin' Paradise" bubblegum factory, nestled atop Windy Knob, was a symphony of sugary chaos on a normal day. But with the gusts howling like mischievous sprites, it became a full-blown bubblegum ballet of pandemonium.Barnaby "Sticky Fingers" Buttercup, the head flavor mixer, was attempting to wrestle a vat of "Raspberry Riot" when a particularly vicious gust tore through the factory's open ventilation

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2:27

Zebra Style

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/22

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the heart of the African savanna, amidst a herd of zebras with their iconic black and white stripes, lived a young zebra named Zini. Zini, however, was different from the rest of the herd. While her peers were content with their natural attire, Zini dreamed of vibrant colors and bold patterns. She yearned to express herself through fashion, to create clothes that would make her stand out from the crowd.Zini

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3:54

Celestial Guardian: The Remnants of Darkness

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/21

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the celestial realm, the stars basked in newfound peace following Seraphina's victory over the Cosmic Devourer. But Seraphina, ever vigilant, sensed a lingering unease. She felt a faint tremor in the fabric of the cosmos, as if the universe itself whispered warnings of an unfinished task.Days turned into eons, and Seraphina continued her watch. The stars, grateful for her protection, flourished under her

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3:50

The Day the Shadows Took Shape

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/20

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!On an unremarkable Tuesday morning in the heart of New York City, people went about their daily routines, largely unaware that the world was about to change forever. The sun rose, casting light and shadow in familiar patterns, yet something was different. As the clock ticked towards midday, shadows began to ripple and thicken, taking on a strange solidity.At first, it was subtle. People glanced down at their

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4:57

The Last Transmission of Kepler-186f

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/19

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!The hum of the console was Elias’s only companion. He was a lone sentinel, perched in the desolate expanse of the Deep Space Listening Post, his ear perpetually glued to the universe’s whispers. For years, he’d listened to the static symphony of cosmic noise, punctuated by the occasional, predictable pulsar. Tonight, however, was different.A faint, garbled transmission, barely a whisper against the background

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4:00

The City That Grew Sideways

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/18

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the not-so-distant future, the world marveled at the unveiling of Horizon City, a groundbreaking design by visionary architect, Kara Linden. Unlike any other city, Horizon City stretched infinitely across vast plains, deserts, and mountains. Kara had dared to dream beyond the vertical constraints of traditional urban design, envisioning a city that expanded horizontally, defying the boundaries of nature

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4:56

The Whispers in the Abandoned Lighthouse

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2025/03/17

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Eleanor had always found solace in solitude. The hustle and bustle of city life, once inspiring, had grown stifling. Desperate for an escape, she stumbled upon the perfect retreat: an abandoned lighthouse on the rugged coast of Maine. With its stark isolation and the constant lull of the sea, it promised the quietude she needed to finally pen the haunting novel that had been swirling in her mind for

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4:16

The Clockwork Heart of Old Man Hemlock

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/16

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the quiet village of Eldergrove, nestled between sprawling fields and whispering forests, an air of mystery lingered around Old Man Hemlock’s secluded cottage. Perched on the outskirts, the house with its twisting vines and crooked chimney was as enigmatic as its owner. The villagers spun tales about Hemlock, known for his reclusive nature and peculiar inventions. Yet, it was the rumor of his clockwork heart

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5:00

The Echo of Forgotten Keys

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/15

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!The attic air hung thick and still, a tapestry of dust motes dancing in the lone shaft of sunlight piercing through a grimy window. Clara coughed, waving a hand in front of her face, her eyes scanning the chaotic jumble of forgotten relics. She was searching for her grandmother’s old wedding veil, a promised heirloom, but instead, her fingers brushed against a small, velvet-lined box tucked beneath a stack of

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4:08

100

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/14

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Thank you for being a listener!In the cozy town of Willowbrook, nestled between a line of whispering pines and a gentle rolling river, lived a podcaster named Emma. Every night for the past one hundred days, Emma shared a bedtime story over her podcast, "Willowbrook Whispers." Her soothing voice was a nightly companion to listeners seeking comfort and peace as they drifted off to sleep.Emma’s journey began in

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3:30

The Florist Who Sold Dreams

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/13

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the bustling city of Somnium, dreams were not just figments of imagination but tangible goods that could be caught, held, and traded. This extraordinary city thrived on its vibrant dream market, where merchants peddled both fleeting fantasies and enduring reveries. At the heart of this marketplace, nestled between lanes of shimmering stalls, was a quaint little shop known as "Petals of Reverie," owned by a

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4:19

Whispers of Willow Manor

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/12

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Nestled at the edge of the small town of Maplewood stood a grand, though aging, structure known as Willow Manor. For years, it had been abandoned, leaving its once-vibrant gardens to tangle into chaos and its majestic halls to gather dust and echo with the passage of time. The mansion had long been the subject of local folklore, with townspeople whispering tales of its haunted past, claiming they could hear

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3:35

The Forgotten Letter

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/11

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the small town of Meadowbrook, life moved at a leisurely pace, its inhabitants often reminiscing about the simpler days gone by. It was in this quaint town that seventy-year-old Tom Sullivan lived, a retired postman with stories of a bygone era.One sunny afternoon, while cleaning out his attic, Tom stumbled upon an old, dusty letter that had slipped behind a rickety shelf. The envelope was yellowed with age,

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00:04:33

The Glitch in the System

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/10

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the bustling metropolis of SynchroCity, every aspect of life was dictated by the pulses of technology. The city thrummed with the rhythm of automation; trains arrived precisely on time, meals were prepared and delivered without delay, and even the weather was controlled to perfection. No one could remember a time when the world hadn’t been in perfect order.Evelyn Harper, a logistics coordinator, was one of

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00:03:34

The Last Seed

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/09

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the year 2150, Earth had become a barren wasteland. A relentless series of natural disasters, wars, and ecological neglect had brought an end to most of the planet's verdant life. The once lush landscapes were replaced by deserted oceans of dust, and the air was thick with the acrid smell of decay. Humanity clung to survival in colossal domed cities, where synthetic foods were manufactured from algae and a

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00:03:38

The City of Shifting Streets

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/03/08

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Once upon a time, in a world not so different from ours, there existed a city veiled in mystery and wonder. Its name was Corinthia, a place where cobblestone streets whispered secrets of times long past, and buildings loomed tall, casting shadows that danced like clues on a treasure map. What made Corinthia truly unique, however, was its nightly metamorphosis. Each evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon,

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