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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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3:15

The GOATED Goat

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/08

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Agnes the goat had a green thumb, a soft heart, and a huge appetite. She loved to garden, but she was so good at it that her plants grew enormously, and instantly.Agnes lived in a small, fenced-in yard right next to Mrs. Wigglet’s prize-winning vegetable patch. Mrs. Wigglet kept her fence tall, because she knew Agnes had a plant problem.One morning, Agnes decided to plant a single carrot seed. She dug a hole,

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2:47

Buster and the Case of the Vanishing Muffin

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/07

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!In the town of Port Swizzle lived a dog named Buster, a Beagle with a nose so powerful it could detect a single drop of spilled milk from three towns away. Buster wasn't a police dog, but he took his role as Neighborhood Snack Inspector very seriously.One sunny Tuesday morning, a crime occurred. Mrs. Quibble, the kindest lady in town, had left a single, enormous blueberry muffin cooling on her windowsill. When

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3:15

Humphrey the Hiker and the Helpful Heron

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/06

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Humphrey was a very nervous hamster who loved to hike. He loved the fresh air, the feeling of adventure, but he absolutely despised the idea of getting his whiskers wet. It was an irrational fear, but a powerful one.One sunny Saturday, Humphrey was hiking along the bank of the winding River Glimmer. He was trying to jump across a particularly wide, muddy section when he slipped."Oh, calamity!" squeaked Humphrey,

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3:32

The Flute That Only Played Food

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/05

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Chester was a talented musician, but he had a peculiar problem. His favorite wooden flute, inherited from his slightly eccentric Great-Aunt Mildred, didn't play musical notes. It played food.Chester was trying to practice for the annual town concert. He put the flute to his lips and blew a high, clear note.Ploink! A single, perfectly ripe grape popped out of the end and landed in his lap.He tried again, a

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3:05

The Very Dramatic Vacuum Cleaner

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/04

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Professor Quibble was an inventor, but not a very good one. His greatest creation was a vacuum cleaner named Vinnie. Vinnie was programmed with state-of-the-art AI, but Professor Quibble accidentally wired the 'Performance Mode' to an old theatre script he'd found. The result? Vinnie cleaned, but only with extreme dramatic flair.Vinnie wouldn't just glide across the floor. He'd sweep into the room and stop, the

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3:25

Penelope and the Polka-Dot Pineapple

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/03

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Penelope lived in a very ordinary house with a very ordinary garden. The only thing extraordinary about Penelope was her passion for oddity. She collected buttons with three holes, spoons with slightly too-long handles, and miniature rubber ducks that only floated sideways.One morning, while inspecting her tomato plants, Penelope discovered a pineapple. This was odd because pineapples don't grow in her climate

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2:45

The Squirrel Who Squeaked Sideways

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/02

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Spencer the squirrel was a creature of routine: up at dawn, two nuts for breakfast, and an hour of vigorous tail-brushing. But today, something was dreadfully wrong. When he tried to greet his friend, Penelope the pigeon, instead of a cheerful "Good morning!" what came out was a high-pitched, completely sideways squeak that sounded a lot like a rusty bicycle wheel."Did you just… talk in morse code?" Penelope

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3:00

The Case of the Missing Story Whisperer

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/11/01

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Ms. Juniper was the head librarian at the Oakwood Public Library, and her most cherished secret was the existence of the "Story Whisperer." This tiny, magical creature, with wings like translucent pages and a voice like rustling leaves, lived in a cozy nook behind the atlas section. The Story Whisperer’s job was to flit through the library at night and whisper forgotten tales to the books, helping their words

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3:11

The Un-Scarecrow

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/31

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!There once was a scarecrow named Stanley who was terrible at his job. He was not scary in the slightest. He wore a brightly colored patchwork coat, had a big, friendly grin drawn on his face, and his straw hat was always tipped at a jaunty, welcoming angle. The birds knew him, and they weren’t afraid. In fact, they loved Stanley. They would land on his shoulders, peck at the buttons on his coat, and listen to

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2:48

The Otter Who Thought He Was a Teapot

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/30

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Oliver the otter loved to float on his back and juggle shiny river pebbles. He was generally a content fellow, except for one peculiar notion: he was absolutely convinced he was a porcelain teapot in disguise. He believed his nose was the spout and his tail was the handle."Good morning, Oliver!" called Rhonda the river turtle, paddling by.Oliver gave a grand, dignified sniff. "I am not 'Oliver,' madam. I am

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2:42

The Dragon's Dreadful Dandelion Decision

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/29

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Duncan was a young, green dragon who lived at the top of a lonely hill. Unlike other dragons who hoarded gold and jewels, Duncan collected dandelions. Not just any dandelions, but the little white puffballs, which he stored in a massive, shimmering pile in his cave. He loved the way they floated.One breezy Tuesday, Duncan realized his entire collection was missing! "My Puff-Piles!" he roared, a tiny puff of

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2:25

Rufus and the Really Red Rubber Boot

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/28

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Rufus was a badger whose greatest talent was collecting unusual things. His favorite find was a single, enormous, fire-engine red rubber boot that he used as a cozy armchair. It had a wonderful, slightly dusty smell and fit him perfectly when he curled up for a nap.One sunny afternoon, Rufus was enjoying a light doze in his boot when he was woken by a frantic tapping. It was Esmeralda the field mouse, bouncing

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2:30

Captain Coral's Clamorous Compass

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/27

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Captain Coral was the fearless, though slightly forgetful, leader of the most daring crew of land-crabs on the coast. She wore a dashing seaweed patch over one eye (for style, not necessity) and carried a magnificent compass. This wasn't just any compass; it was inside a large, temperamental clam shell, and it only pointed to the nearest, most delicious seaweed salad.One morning, the crew—which included a

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2:30

The Mouse Who Misplaced His Moonbeam

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/26

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Mister Montgomery the mouse was a meticulous fellow, and every night he polished his favorite possession: a tiny, silver moonbeam he'd found tangled in a spiderweb. It was perfectly sized for a mouse and made his whiskers glow when he brushed it. One Tuesday, he was preparing his sleeping nest, humming a cheerful tune, when he noticed the little light was gone! "Oh, whiskers and woe!" he squeaked, his tiny paws

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2:35

Polly's Puzzle of the Talking Peanuts

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/25

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Polly the parrot was practicing her human words. She could say "Squawk!" and "More crackers, please!" with great enthusiasm. One day, she was sitting on her perch, contemplating the philosophical differences between a biscuit and a cracker, when she heard a tiny, muffled voice say, "A bit to the left, please. No, my left!"Polly swiveled her head. It was coming from the bowl of peanuts her owner had left out. She

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2:35

The Bear Who Wore a Watermelon Hat

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/24

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Chester the bear was tired of being a regular, old brown bear. He wanted to be a fancy bear. So, he decided his first step would be to procure a truly magnificent hat. After much searching, he found it: a hollowed-out, perfectly-sized watermelon rind. It was striped green and dark green, smelled wonderfully sweet, and sat upon his head like a jungle crown."Ah, the perfect headwear," Chester boomed, admiring his

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2:45

Peter’s Peculiar Painting Problem

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/23

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Peter the puffin was an artist, though a terribly messy one. His favorite thing to paint was his bright, colorful beak, which he considered his most dashing feature. He used a special paint—made from crushed berries and moonlight—that dried instantly and tasted slightly of blueberries.One morning, Peter was mid-masterpiece, trying to give his beak a dazzling checkerboard pattern, when he realized he was out of

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2:46

Horatio the Duck's High Seas Hijinks

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/22

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Amelia the adventurous albatross was attempting to circumnavigate the world entirely by floating on unusual objects. She had already managed a successful journey on a giant zucchini and a less successful, very wobbly trip on a collection of corks. Her current vessel was a truly magnificent, oversized, bright yellow rubber duck named Horatio.Amelia loved Horatio, but Horatio had a small problem: he was

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2:46

The Rhino's Hat-Rack Snack

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/21

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Reginald the rhino was a creature of habit and refinement. Every afternoon at precisely 3:00 PM, he enjoyed a cracker, a slice of cheese, and a dollop of his favorite, highly exclusive Dijon mustard that had been imported all the way from the neighboring county.One crisp Tuesday, Reginald sat down for his snack, opened his pantry, and gasped. The beautiful, crystal jar of mustard was gone."This is an outrage!"

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2:40

Esmeralda's Failed Puddle-Tidying

A Bedtime Story ·

2025/10/20

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Penelope the piglet lived in a pristine, picture-perfect farmyard. Her favorite thing in the entire world was her small, perfectly messy puddle. It was a respectable puddle: cool, squishy, and wonderfully mud-scented. It was, unfortunately, also located directly next to the prize-winning rose bushes of Esmeralda the exceptionally tidy sheep.Esmeralda could not abide the puddle."It's a stain on the landscape,

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