Every story includes a soothing audiobook narration

Free Bedtime Stories for Adults

Explore our collection of soothing bedtime stories crafted specifically for adults. Each story comes with professional narration and optional background music, letting you choose between reading or listening as you relax. Our audiobook player makes it easy to drift off to sleep while enjoying these calming tales.

The Weaver's Lament - Free bedtime stories for adults

The Weaver's Lament

In a coastal village, a reclusive weaver learns to express the emotions of the sea through her tapestries, discovering the healing power of art and connection.

March 14, 2026

38 min read

Read The Weaver's Lament
The Candle Maker's Secret - Free bedtime stories for adults

The Candle Maker's Secret

In 18th-century Paris, a humble candle maker discovers a secret formula that allows his candles to evoke vivid memories, drawing patrons from all walks of life to relive cherished moments from their past.

March 14, 2026

39 min read

Read The Candle Maker's Secret
The Whispering Canopy - Free bedtime stories for adults

The Whispering Canopy

In 'The Whispering Canopy', a weary urbanite finds solace in a secluded cabin within a temperate rainforest, discovering peace and connection through the gentle rhythms of nature.

March 14, 2026

39 min read

Read The Whispering Canopy
The Long Way Home - Free bedtime stories for adults

The Long Way Home

A travel writer's unexpected journey through rural Portugal reveals the beauty of slowing down and embracing the present moment. As she navigates through serene landscapes and brief encounters, she discovers the importance of stillness in a fast-paced world.

March 14, 2026

38 min read

Read The Long Way Home
Letters from Florence - Free bedtime stories for adults

Letters from Florence

In 'Letters from Florence', a manuscript restorer uncovers a trove of unsent letters from a 15th-century merchant's wife, weaving a tapestry of memory and longing that transcends time. The narrative unfolds in a serene, reflective tone, exploring the beauty of correspondence and the echoes of a life half-lived.

March 14, 2026

39 min read

Read Letters from Florence

Mind racing at night?

Sleep in minutes · Shuffli

Shuffli is a sleep onset aid built on Serial Diverse Imagining: one unrelated word at a time, so your mind cannot build a worry spiral. Clinically tested at Simon Fraser University and grounded in peer-reviewed sleep research.

Not meditation. Not sleep stories. Learn how it works on cognitiveshuffle.app.

Try Shuffli free
Shuffli app logo
The Lavender Cottage - Free bedtime stories for adults

The Lavender Cottage

In a quaint English village, a retired librarian discovers the charm of small-town life while unraveling the mystery of a missing parish record. As she sips tea and explores the village's secrets, she finds that every stone wall has a story to tell.

March 14, 2026

43 min read

Read The Lavender Cottage
The Quiet Harbor - Free bedtime stories for adults

The Quiet Harbor

In 'The Quiet Harbor', a weary grief counselor seeks solace in a tranquil coastal town, where the gentle rhythms of life help her navigate the shadows of her past. Through serene moments and reflective encounters, she discovers the healing power of stillness and connection.

March 14, 2026

39 min read

Read The Quiet Harbor
Redacted - Free bedtime stories for adults

Redacted

In a world where truth is obscured by redactions, a malpractice attorney uncovers a web of deception that challenges her understanding of liability and justice. As she navigates the murky waters of her own medical history, she must confront the shadows of her past and the implications of the truth she seeks.

August 12, 2025

39 min read

Read Redacted
Proxy Wife - Free bedtime stories for adults

Proxy Wife

In a world where appearances can be deceiving, a contractor hired to impersonate a CEO's wife at high-profile events discovers that the real spouse has mysteriously vanished, thrusting her into a web of intrigue and danger that blurs the lines between identity and reality.

August 12, 2025

40 min read

Read Proxy Wife
Last Train Out - Free bedtime stories for adults

Last Train Out

In a quiet city, a late-shift metro dispatcher uncovers a chilling pattern linking a series of incidents to the last train she rides home, leading her on a journey of escape and revelation.

August 12, 2025

40 min read

Read Last Train Out