Stories from the Borders of Sleep

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The Ferryman Jan 28, 2012

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Turpin Whittington has a few problems: an unusual name, complete deafness in his left ear and an uncontrollable tendency to get lost in fairy-land but somehow he makes good.

The Unhappy Body by Lord Dunsany Jan 21, 2012

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Every once in a while, we have decided to unearth a short story from the public domain and to give it the "Borders of Sleep" treatment. Here's a curious tale originally published in 1910 by Lord Dunsany in a collection entitled A Dreamer's Tales. Enjoy!

Moving in Mysterious Ways Dec 22, 2011

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What lies beyond the chess board? A few chess pieces get to find out ...

Bear Bridge Nov 25, 2011

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A tale in which a baker gets the better of some savage bears with the help of a mysterious miller.

Subterranean Nov 15, 2011

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Stitched together from ideas that occurred to me while out walking the dog, my ponderings on the nature of fear, a dream from a long time ago, and a more recent journey in my own soul - it kind of emerged over the course of the last week. Is there something in you that needs to be unblocked?

The Seven Legged Spider Nov 03, 2011

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This story does not do what it says on the tin. Not to give too much away, but: It is based on a folk tale that is still told in many variations across the world. I remember hearing it as a child. usually the "take home message" is something to do with collaborating and contributing to a greater effort, but here's my take on it ...

Wild Blue Yonder Oct 28, 2011

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Here is a deep dive into the ocean and beyond, to carry you far away in your imagination, to dream within dreams, or just to help you get to sleep ... enjoy!

Beth and the Emerantil Oct 22, 2011

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A story of a young girl who intends to become a princess by marrying a prince one day, yet in a single night she meets a strange shadow and an even stranger creature who shows her things no princess has ever seen.

Tolly-pep-me Oct 06, 2011

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A fragment of autobiographical memory, introducing one of the many creatures that inhabited my childhood.

A Tale of TwoPots Sep 29, 2011

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Another folk tale adapted for "Stories from the Borders of Sleep" by Seymour Jacklin. If you are enjoying these stories please rate them on iTunes or leave some feedback on the website: http://www.bordersofsleep.com