Short Stories for Stressed Grown-ups

Jan 20 2022 2

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Remember when you were a kid? And how it felt to be all tucked up and have a story read to you? What a shame that, as adults, we don‘t get to enjoy the sheer, indulgent escapism of those moments anymore. Well, now that‘s changed. With my Short Stories for Stressed Grown-ups, all you have do is find somewhere quiet, where you won‘t be disturbed, and listen to an original short story that will transport you from the troubles of your day. Whether you use it to help you get off to sleep, or to re-set in the middle of a busy day, every story is written just for you. Are you sitting comfortably..?

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CLOUDS by Neil Bebber

Jan 20 2022 11 mins

Spend a while with Will and Luna as they try to make sense of the ever changing clouds that slowly roll by overhead...

RAIN by Neil Bebber

Jan 12 2022 11 mins

Matt’s been coming back here to the same place, on the same night, for seventeen years. And, as he drives through the rain, he can’t wait to get cosy with a cup of tea and just listen to the sound of it hammering down on the roof… Grab your headphones, find a quiet place and take a ten minute break. Recharge in the middle of a busy day, relax at the end of one, or tune in at

FORAGE by Neil Bebber

Jan 05 2022 11 mins

When Beth set out with her old ice-cream tub and her custom-made tool, she had no idea if the place would still be there. But, if it was, the kitchen was going to be full of amazing smells later… Looking to unwind, escape or get a good night's sleep? Go grab your headphones, find a quite space and take your mind on a ten minute holiday...

DEN by Neil Bebber

Dec 24 2021 10 mins

Tom’s friends all live in the city, but the city is so grey, not like out here in the countryside, where he’s always surrounded by colour. There’s always something new to discover. And so many places to build the perfect den... Find somewhere quiet and comfortable and take a ten minute break. Recharge in the middle of a busy day, relax at the end of one, or tune in at bedtime

SWAN by Neil Bebber

Dec 10 2021 9 mins

Alice knew that all she had to do was keep pedalling, not fall overboard and trust that he’d be there, waiting… Find somewhere quiet and comfortable and take a ten minute break. Recharge in the middle of a busy day, relax at the end of one, or tune in at bedtime to help you drift off into a deep sleep.

DRIFT by Neil Bebber

Dec 01 2021 10 mins

When Simon signed up for a chance to represent the entire human race, he had no idea what lay ahead, as he drifted through space… Find somewhere quiet and comfortable and take a ten minute break. Recharge in the middle of a busy day, relax at the end of one, or tune in at bedtime to help you drift off into a deep sleep.

PEAK by Neil Bebber

Nov 24 2021 9 mins

Today’s the perfect day for Edith to fulfil her promise and make it to the peak, whatever happens. Go grab your headphones, find a quiet corner and treat yourself to a ten minute break. Or listen at bedtime, to help you drift off into a deep sleep.

MERMAID by Neil Bebber

Nov 17 2021 10 mins

Join James as he ventures out into the big blue, intent on realising a lifelong fantasy...

OUTSIDE by Neil Bebber

Nov 09 2021 9 mins

Take ten minutes to relax and de-stress and join Eve, as an unexpected event in her life becomes the catalyst for her to realise her childhood dream…

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE by Neil Bebber

Oct 27 2021 8 mins

Take some time out with Sam to relax, as he goes on a brief trip across the universe...