Stories from the Borders of Sleep

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**Stories from the Borders of Sleep**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Thrice Buried Jul 07, 2015

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As in the King, so in the Kingdom. But how terrible, then, for the Kingdom if the King has lost the will to live...

Kalakut's Gift Jul 01, 2014

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This is a story about a little girl and a volcano and it's also about a grandfather and a fish, and a village and a rock ... and many other things if you listen carefully.

The Jellyfarglemarsh Jul 13, 2013

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Here we are, back after a long hiatus, kicking off a new season of fortnightly podcasts with episode 31 - a tale containing a lot of made-up words ...

Cantatur in Taberna Aug 18, 2012

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A cautionary tale about drinking in strange taverns.

Returning Student Jul 30, 2012

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Can there be learning without books? Can there be as much to ponder in a day of walking as in a term of studying? A student is forced to face these questions on his way home for the summer.

The Other Side of the Hedge by E.M. Forster Jul 19, 2012

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Occasionally on this podcast, we feature the work of another author from the public domain. This week we have a short story by the marvellous E.M Forster. Writing in the first half of the twentieth century, his romantic soul was troubled by the march of "so called" progress and his voice is still prophetic in our own times. Enjoy!

Iron and Wood Apr 22, 2012

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A woodcutter, a sailor, a lace maker, and a mysterious old woman ... sounds like a fairytale to me.

Michigan Water Mar 05, 2012

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It's December 1939, a hard winter in Harlem and pianist Jelly Roll Morton is plotting his return to fame. Tragically, in just over a year he would be dead.

The Wisdom of Things Found Feb 20, 2012

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If you listen to anything, animal, vegetable or mineral, in time it will disclose some secret wisdom to you that you are obligated to share with others. Here is a story about a man who knew all that he knew because of what the sea brought to him.

Fighting Lions Feb 06, 2012

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Welcome to "Stories from the Borders of Sleep" Episode 24. Rome ... Romantic? Oppressive? You decide, but just be aware that strange things might happen if you are at a loose end in the vicinity of the Colisseum.

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