Tonight's episode of Chapter & Pillow features The Griffin and the Minor Canon by Frank R. Stockton, a classic, gentle bedtime story for adults designed to help you relax and fall asleep.

First published in 1885, this quietly profound tale reflects Stockton's gift for blending fantasy with human understanding.

The story follows a small town living in fear of a griffin who has appeared on a nearby hillside. While the townspeople respond with fear and suspicion, one man, the Minor Canon, chooses a different path. Instead, he approaches the creature with calm curiosity and kindness. What follows is a conversation that changes both lives.

So settle in now. Let your breathing slow. The world can wait.

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