Tranquil Tales from Death’s Doorstep

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Sleep stories for lovers of cozy mystery fiction. 

  1. 6d ago

    A Very Special Potion by Elle Hartford

    Tonight we share a magical tale from our friend Elle Hartford. Elle adores cozy mysteries, fairy tales, and above all, learning new things. As a historian and educator, she believes in the value of stories as a mirror for complicated realities. She currently lives in New Jersey with a grumpy tortoise and a three-legged cat. Find stories and more at ellehartford.com. And while you’re there, sign up for Elle’s newsletter to get bonus material, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and goofy jokes! You can also find her podcast, Cozy Alchemy, on ellehartford.substack.com, and follow along as Elle interviews other authors of cozy magic. If you are enjoying Tranquil Tales, please like and follow us. Sweet Dreams!

  2. Aug 9

    Strong Poison

    It's second Sunday already and time once again for a bit of Mystery History from our friends at Project Gutenberg. Tonight's tale is excerpted from Dorothy Sayers' Strong Poison, the first of the amazing Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane novels. Curl up and revel in a bit of vintage nostalgia!  If you are enjoying Tranquil Tales, please remember to like, follow, and hit subscribe so you won't miss a single adventure.

  3. Aug 2

    Morning in Talkeetna

    Welcome back to Tranquil Tales. Tonight's story is a delightful visit to a magical Alaskan village in the midst of all its summer glory. Come along and relish in the cool nights and long days in the land of the midnight sun. If you are enjoying Tranquil Tales remember to follow, like, like and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Morning in Talkeetna

  4. Jul 12

    The Fairy Tale of Father Brown

    Join us for our Second Sunday Story for July. An excerpt from G.K. Chesterton's The Wisdom of Father Brown takes us to Germany as Father Brown tells a fairy tale that solves a long forgotten mystery. Relax with us in a place where all is calm, all is safe, and all is well. If you are enjoying Tranquil Tales, don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.  For more information on the science behind sleep stories and our amazing authors visit us at Tranquil Tales from Death's Doorstep.

  5. Jul 5

    Lise's Summer Night by Angela M. Sanders

    Join us for tonight's scentsational story from Angela M. Sanders, author of the Witch Way Librarian mystery series and her latest creation the Sixth Sense Mysteries which debuts with A Whiff of Murder. The series features the occupants of a Victorian mansion-turned-rooming house set in Astoria, Oregon, and is infused with vintage perfume, magical realism, and heart. Follow along with Lise tonight as she wraps us all in the magic of scent and memory. If you are enjoying Tranquil Tales remember to follow, like, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.

  6. Jun 28

    Evening on Regent's Canal - by Melinda Mullet

    Join us for a quiet evening stroll along the magical waterway that is Regent's Canal in London. A snippet of life aboard a delightful houseboat known as the Writer's Revenge and a visit from some frolicsome natives.  For more about Melinda Mullet or the Ghostwriter's Guide to Murder that this segment is based on, click on the links above. If you are enjoying Tranquil Tales remember to like, subscribe, and leave us a review. We sincerely appreciate you spending your sleepy time with us!

  7. Jun 21

    Rescuing Rhett by K.L. Borges

    Tonight's sleepy time story is the tale of a wandering dog and the two young friends who will make sure that he is always safe and loved. Rescuing Rhett is a prequel to the new Montana Animal Rescue Mysteries by KL Borges. Find book one and the author at the links above!

  8. Jun 14

    The Red House Mystery

    Welcome to June's Second Sunday Story. On the second Sunday of the month we leave behind contemporary fiction and enjoy a gentle throwback to another time and place. This month's offering is a tribute to AA Milne in honor of the 100th anniversary of the amazing Winnie the Pooh stories. In addition to being a world famous children's author Milne was a successful playwright and a novelist. The Red House Mystery was his only mystery story, written for his father who was a tremendous fan the genre. Settle back, relax, and enjoy this excerpt from a classic country house mystery.

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