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Old Pipes and the Dryad: A Calming Bedtime Story for Adults | by Frank R. Stockton

Old Pipes and the Dryad: A Calming Bedtime Story for Adults | by Frank R. Stockton

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Tonight’s reading is Old Pipes and the Dryad, a quiet fairy tale by Frank R. Stockton, first published in 1887. Set in a peaceful countryside, the story follows a man named Old Pipes who plays the pipes to call the cattle down from the mountain every day. When his strength fails him, he meets a beautiful dryad in the forest, and ends up finding his own way home.

This episode is intended for slow, relaxed listening. Settle in, soften your breathing, and let the story carry you gently toward sleep.

Keywords: fairy tale, bedtime story, sleep podcast, classic literature, public domain, calming narration, gentle storytelling, quiet fantasy, sleep stories, relaxing

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