The Ride Home: The Great Carbuncle by Nathaniel Hawthorne – Sleep Story & Relaxing Sounds

Ease into sleep with The Sleep Retreat. Tonight’s reading is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Great Carbuncle”, a reflective allegory from Twice-Told Tales, read through the soft static of AM radio. Paired with The Ride Home soundscape—a quiet nighttime drive—you’ll drift into rest with storytelling, calming narration, and soothing relaxing sounds to support your bedtime routine. (00:00) The Ride Home soundscape with bedtime story and breathing cues (13:16) Soundscape, reading of The Great Carbuncle on AM radio (52:20) Soundscape only About The Ride Home: A quiet nighttime journey unfolds along open roads, headlights glowing softly against the horizon. The hum of the car and the stillness outside create a cocoon of calm as you drift into rest. About The Sleep Retreat: The Sleep Retreat is a sleep podcast featuring bedtime stories and immersive soundscapes to help you fall asleep naturally. Gentle narration and peaceful ambiences support relaxation, reduce anxiety, and bring on deeper, more restful sleep. Have a question or want to suggest a new soundscape? Email: [email protected] Interested in advertising? Contact: [email protected] Website: thesleepretreatpodcast.com YouTube: @The-Sleep-Retreat Bluesky: @thesleepretreatpod.bsky.social X/Twitter: @sleepretreatpod Instagram: @sleepretreatpod TikTok: @sleepretreatpod Music Credits: Track Title: Sleep Meditation Artist: Mapa Source: Jamendo.com  Track Title: Meditation Healing Artist: Bulbasound Source: Jamendo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices