Episodes

  • The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson

    The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson
    Oct 22 2025
    On a freezing New Year’s Eve, a poor young girl wanders the snowy streets trying to sell matches. No one stops. No one sees her. As the night deepens and her strength fades, she lights each match for warmth—and in the flickering glow, visions of comfort, family, and love surround her. But each flame burns out too soon. One of Hans Christian Andersen’s most heartbreaking and beautiful tales, The Little Match Girl reminds us how fragile hope can be, and how even in despair, light endures.

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    7 mins
  • Abracadabra by John Galsworthy

    Abracadabra by John Galsworthy
    Oct 22 2025
    In this haunting reflection on beauty, pain, and the strange armor people build to survive them, a sensitive girl named Minna grows from shy child to wife and mother under the watchful eyes of those who once knew her best. What begins as a portrait of innocence turns into a quiet tragedy about denial, faith, and the cost of protecting oneself from feeling too deeply. A timeless study of spirit over flesh—and what it means to stop believing in the body altogether.

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    Midnight Scares - Fall Asleep to Spooky Storiesl
    Candlight Classics - Classic Short Stories to Help You Sleep
    Candlelight Romance - Fall Asleep While Falling In Love
    True Crime by Candlelight - Drift Off to Dark Mysteries

    Find them all on your favorite podcast right here:
    https://linktr.ee/candlelightstoryworks

    If you are tired of commercials, you can always follow me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/candlelightstoryworks

    I am also writing a few horror and gothic romance books. If you're intrested, please follow me on my other Patreon at
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    **While this is my voice, sometimes I use an AI cloned version of my voice because it helps with my dyslexia.
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    18 mins
  • The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

    The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
    Oct 20 2025
    Fall asleep to the perfect story for sweet dreams and take care of that insomnia with a story of love and irony.

    Step into the warmth and wonder of O. Henry’s timeless classic, The Gift of the Magi. This beautifully narrated short story tells of a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to give each other a Christmas gift born of true love. A tale of generosity, irony, and devotion, it reminds us that the greatest gifts are those given from the heart. Perfect for quiet evenings, holiday listening, or anyone who still believes in the magic of giving.



    Thank you for enjoying my podcast! Take a listen to the other podcast at Candlelight Storyworks

    Midnight Scares - Fall Asleep to Spooky Storiesl
    Candlight Classics - Classic Short Stories to Help You Sleep
    Candlelight Romance - Fall Asleep While Falling In Love
    True Crime by Candlelight - Drift Off to Dark Mysteries

    Find them all on your favorite podcast right here:
    https://linktr.ee/candlelightstoryworks

    If you are tired of commercials, you can always follow me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/candlelightstoryworks

    I am also writing a few horror and gothic romance books. If you're intrested, please follow me on my other Patreon at
    http://www.patreon.com/sarahmarshalking

    **While this is my voice, sometimes I use an AI cloned version of my voice because it helps with my dyslexia.
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    14 mins