Want to fall asleep quickly? Try these bedtime ghost stories for adults! Includes two classic ghost stories, The Ghost Ship and The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall! Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading will help you get to sleep no time.

The Ghost-Ship by Richard Middleton:
Amidst the desolation of the Arctic, Sir Henry Pendarves narrates a chilling encounter aboard the Polestar. A spectral vessel emerges from the icy mist, crewed by shadowy figures, leaving the seamen trembling with dread.

The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall by John Kendrick Bangs
Within the ancient halls of Harrowby, a waterlogged apparition, Sir Simon de Canterville, weaves a spectral tale. His attempts to instill fear are met with an unexpected response, as the inhabitants offer warmth in the form of hot water bottles.

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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading from The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will help you fall asleep fast! It has some spooky elements and is a fun listen for Halloween or any time of year.

Dr. Henry Jekyll harbors a shadowy secret in his laboratory. As he plunges into an experiment of passion and peril, a perplexing connection between man and potion emerges. This spooky mystery will keep you guessing.

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Want to fall asleep quickly? Try this bedtime ghost story for adults! This reading is from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, famous for the headless horseman! Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading will help you get to sleep no time.

This spooky tale is perfect for Halloween or any time of year.

Ichabod Crane, a lanky and superstitious schoolteacher, competes for the affections of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel in the haunted town of Sleepy Hollow. However, he's chased by a ghostly figure, the Headless Horseman, leading to his mysterious disappearance.

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Want to fall asleep quickly? Try this relaxing reading from Dracula by Bram Stoker! Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this makes a great bedtime story for adults!

Dracula by Bram Stoker is a Gothic horror novel that revolves around Count Dracula, an ancient vampire from Transylvania, and the brave few determined to thwart his evil machinations. This famous novel is a classic tale of the most famous vampire of all time.

We also have a full cast version of the complete book available via the link below!

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A sleep audiobook in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading from Frankenstein will help you fall asleep fast! The full title is Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus, by Mary Shelley, also known as Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin) Shelley.

In the shadowed halls of Ingolstadt, driven scientist Victor Frankenstein breaches the boundaries of life and death. Stitching together remnants of the departed, he births a creature both awe-inspiring and terrifying. But as Frankenstein shuns his creation, he sets forth a tale of vengeance and sorrow, prompting readers to wrestle with the ethical boundaries of innovation and the haunting loneliness of existence.

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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading of Metamorphosis offers a surreal and quietly haunting bedtime listen.

In this strange and dreamlike story by Franz Kafka, Gregor Samsa wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. As his family grapples with this shocking change, the tale unfolds with eerie calm, exploring themes of alienation, identity, and the fragility of human connection. A surreal and contemplative bedtime story.

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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading of The Art of Money Getting will help you fall asleep with clever money tips from one of history’s most famous showmen.

Written by P.T. Barnum, this short and practical guide offers simple advice on building wealth through honesty, frugality, and common sense. Whether you're curious or just looking to unwind, Barnum’s friendly and down-to-earth voice makes this a surprisingly calming companion for bedtime.

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Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading from The Lost World will help you fall asleep fast. Drift off to thoughts of misty jungles, ancient cliffs, and creatures from a forgotten time.

In this adventurous tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Professor Challenger leads a daring expedition to a hidden plateau deep in South America—one untouched by time. There, the explorers encounter dinosaurs, strange landscapes, and thrilling discoveries. A classic of early science fiction and adventure, The Lost World is perfect for dreams of faraway lands.

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