Stories from the Borders of Sleep

Seymour Jacklin
  • 4.6 (448)
  • FICTION
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.

  1. JAN 1

    The Last Dance

    A tale of the agonies of unrequited love, and of dancing a path through sadness. Trigger warning: alcohol.

    17 min

  2. 09/29/2025

    The Tree Who Walked

    What has an ancient yew tree to do when she captures a wanderlust from two passing travellers? Of course, she must go a-roving too, and find her own adventures!

    34 min

  3. 10/14/2024

    Pillow Pillar Portals

    The new kid at school seems a bit odd, but things are about to get a whole lot stranger. As you put your head on your pillows tonight, I hope this one will take you to another world. And maybe you will wake up tomorrow with a compelling urge to build a den under your desk.

    32 min

  4. 06/27/2024

    Mother Voyage

    A tired old sailing ship feels outdated and longs for rest and retirement as she sets off from the port. Her wish is unexpectedly granted but it is a new chapter of life.

    17 min

  5. 03/14/2024

    The Cicada Laundrette

    Night time is the time to visit the Cicada Laundrette and meet all kinds of critter characters. Enter the twilight world of washing machines and soap suds under the watchful eye of Mr. Aardvark.

    27 min

  6. 12/24/2023

    Decorations

    A heartwarming magical story for the Holidays in the tradition of well-loved Yuletide tales.

    31 min
  7. The Copse

    12/04/2023

    The Copse

    For all the gatherers of feathers and stones and the friends of nature, a tale of healing and connection with the soul of the woodland.

    34 min

  8. 03/21/2023

    The Cadillac in the Pond

    What if ... someone woke up one morning to find a Cadillac in their duck pond? You need wonder no more ...

    39 min
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A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.

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