Originally Aired: November 14th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 24)
Our story tonight is called Ship in a Bottle, and it’s about a crate of bequests ready to be unwrapped. It’s also about the dark bark of oak trees after a storm, garden benches waiting to be sat on, and the ordinary magic of handmade things.
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Feb 12
Keepsake (Encore)
Originally aired February 8, 2021, Season 7, Episode 3 Our story tonight is called Keepsake, and it’s a story about stepping back through time to remember a particular rainy day. It’s also about sunflowers, the things our younger selves can teach us, and a scrap of something save ... Show More
38m 21s
Feb 9
The Valentine in the Drawer, Part 2
Our story tonight is called The Valentine in the Drawer, Part Two, and while it is connected to Part One, it is actually set long before the bit we heard last week. This is actually our first ever historical Nothing Much Story, something I had much too much fun with. If you man ... Show More
40m 4s
Feb 5
The Greenhouse (Encore)
Originally presented February 12, 2024, Season 13 Episode 13 Our story tonight is called The Greenhouse, and it’s a story about flowers and vases, and the deep green scent of plants in a warm space in the winter. It’s also about a silver wine bucket, music playing while you work, ... Show More
32m 18s
Jul 2024
Pasta, The River, and A Sunken Garden
Our stories today lean into the romance and sentimental feelings of the summer. We’ll start with In the Kitchen, During a Storm, as the wind picks up and the Pomodoro sauce simmers on the stove. This story, by the way, mentions alcohol, in case that doesn’t work for you and you n ... Show More
36m 4s
Oct 2025
Halloween Sleepy Fairy Tales
As night get darker and the wind rustles through golden leaves, the Autumn season is closing in and Halloween approaches, we have 3 gently soothing tales to share. Twinkling Feet’s Hallowe’en, The Elfin Knight, and The Courteous Prince — each tale glows with autumn warmth and a t ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2025
King Grisly Beard: A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep
<p>Welcome back sleepy listeners to this week's episode on Drift Off, where we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of fairy tales to help you find relaxation and sleep. Tonight, I'll be reading "<em>King Grisly Beard</em>," a tale that invites us to explore ... Show More
21m 10s
Apr 2025
A Dreamy Night at the Fairy Castle
Narrator: Chloe De Burgh 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: crickets 🌌 Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, after drifting off to sleep, awaken in a dream and explore a magical and mysterious fairy castle hidden in a dark forest. 😴 Includes mentions of: Magic, Height ... Show More
48m 30s