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HEALCAST
by Buddug Brenhines
Sink into a sanctuary of story, where the cadence of my voice and the hum of healing tones create a ritual of rest for the grown-up soul. HEALCAST isn’t just a podcast. It’s a sonic refuge. A literary balm. A soft place to land. boudicasquest.substack.com
Episodes
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OF HONOR AND VENGEANCE: Mateo Falcone | PROSPER MÉRIMÉE
#ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep Explore more on my website: boudicasquest.carrd.coVisit my online store: ablissattire.com If it soothes you, share it.If it stirs you, say so.Follow where you listen. Subscribe where you watch.Let the quiet carry the story forward.Classic tales. Calming tones....
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A JOURNEY OF KINDNESS: Alyosha the Pot | LEO TOLSTOY
#ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep #soundhealing Explore more on my website: boudicasquest.carrd.coVisit my online store: ablissattire.com If it soothes you, share it.If it stirs you, say so.Follow where you listen. Subscribe where you watch.Let the quiet carry the story forward. Classic tales....
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VIRTUE AND HYPOCRISY: Boule de Suif | GUY DE MAUPASSANT
#SOOTHESAYS #ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep Explore more on my website: [Buddug's Circle](https://buddugscircle.com/) Visit my online store [Abliss Attire](https://ablissattire.com/) For The Love of Literature with Buddug Brenhines is your retreat for relaxation and peaceful sleep. Here, I…
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LIFE AND TRANSCENDENCE: Gusev | ANTON CHEKHOV
#SleepStories #ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep Explore more on my website: Buddug's Circle Visit my online store Abliss Attire For The Love of Literature with Buddug Brenhines is your retreat for relaxation and peaceful sleep. Here, I read classic literature in a gentle, soothing manner,...
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REALITY AND ILLUSION: The Real Thing | HENRY JAMES
#SleepStories #ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep Explore more on my website: [Buddug's Circle](https://buddugscircle.com/) Visit my online store [Abliss Attire](https://ablissattire.com/) For The Love of Literature with Buddug Brenhines is your retreat for relaxation and peaceful sleep. Here, I...
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DESPAIR AND SOLACE: A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, by Ernest Hemingway
#SleepStories #ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep Explore more on my website: [Buddug's Circle](https://buddugscircle.com/)Visit my online shop: [Abliss Attire](https://ablissattire-shop.fourthwall.com/) For The Love of Literature with Buddug Brenhines is your retreat for relaxation and peaceful...
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REBELLION AND YOUTH: A & P, by John Updike
#SleepStories #ClassicLiterature #PodcastForSleep Explore more on my website: Buddug's Circle Visit my online shop: Abliss Attire For The Love of Literature with Buddug Brenhines is your retreat for relaxation and peaceful sleep. Here, I read classic literature in a gentle, soothing manner,...
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The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket by Yasunari Kawabata
"The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket" is a short story by Japanese author Yasunari Kawabata. Kawabata, born in 1899 and died in 1972, is one of Japan's most renowned writers. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1968, becoming the first Japanese author to receive this honor. His works are…
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The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield
"The Garden Party" a short story first published in 1922. The story centers on Laura Sheridan, a young girl from an affluent family, who experiences a range of emotions and revelations when a garden party coincides with the death of a working-class neighbor. Mansfield's narrative explores themes…
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A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka
"A Hunger Artist" (German: "Ein Hungerkünstler") is a short story by Franz Kafka first published in Die neue Rundschau in 1922. The story was also included in the collection A Hunger Artist (Ein Hungerkünstler), the last book Kafka prepared for publication, which was printed by Verlag Die...
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Mrs Frola and Mr Ponza her Son-in-Law by Luigi Pirandello
#bedtimestories #shortstories #grownups • BACKGROUND • Luigi Pirandello; Agrigento (28 June 1867 – Rome 10 December 1936) was an Italian dramatist, novelist, poet, and short story writer whose greatest contributions were his plays. He was awarded the 1934 Nobel Prize in Literature for "his almost...
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Araby by James Joyce
"Araby" is a short story by James Joyce published in his 1914 collection Dubliners. The story traces a young boy's infatuation with his friend's sister. Through first-person narration, the reader is immersed at the start of the story in the drab life that people live on North Richmond Street…
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Mrs Frola and Mr Ponza, Her Son-in-Law by Luigi Pirandello | Incl. 10kHz for Healing
Luigi Pirandello; Agrigento (28 June 1867 – Rome 10 December 1936) was an Italian dramatist, novelist, poet, and short story writer whose greatest contributions were his plays. He was awarded the 1934 Nobel Prize in Literature for "his almost magical power to turn psychological analysis into good...
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The Prussian Officer, by DH Lawrence
The Prussian Officer and Other Stories is a collection of early short stories by D. H. Lawrence. It was published by Duckworth in London on 26 November 1914, and in America by B. W. Huebsch in 1916. The first narrative in the collection is "The Prussian Officer", which tells of a captain and his...
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The Path to The Cemetary by Thomas Mann
"The Road to the Churchyard" (German: Der Weg zum Friedhof) is a short story by Thomas Mann. It initially appeared in 1900 in Simplicissimus and then in 1903 in an anthology of Mann's six short stories, entitled Six Novellen. It was published in 1922 as "The Way to the Churchyard" in Helen Tracy...
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The Egg by Sherwood Anderson
The Triumph of the Egg (full title: The Triumph of the Egg: A Book of Impressions from American Life in Tales and Poems) is a 1921 short story collection by the American author Sherwood Anderson. It was Anderson's third book to be published by B.W. Huebsch and his second collection after the...
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A Pair of Silk Stockings by Kate Chopin
"A Pair of Silk Stockings" is an 1897 short story written by Kate Chopin. The story follows Mrs. Sommers who prefers spending a windfall on herself, rather than on her children. Mrs. Sommers comes into the small fortune of $15. After a few days of reflection, she decides to use the money to...
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Berneice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was first published in May 1920 in the Saturday Evening Post. The original publication was illustrated by May Wilson Preston. The work later appeared in the September 1920 short story collection Flappers and Philosophers....
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PAUL'S CASE by Willa Cather
#bedtime #bedtimestories #spiritualalchemy "Paul's Case" is a short story by Willa Cather. It was first published in McClure's Magazine in 1905 under the title "Paul's Case: A Study in Temperament", which was later shortened. It also appeared in a collection of Cather's stories, The Troll Garden...
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The Lost Phoebe by Theodore Dreiser
#bedtime #bedtimestories #spiritualalchemy Henry Reifsneider was born on a rural farm in the American Midwest where the population is steadily decreasing. His family lived on it for generations, but his children either have moved away or have died. Henry’s farm, which he and his wife, Phoebe, now...
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, by Ambrose Bierce
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (1890) is a short story by the American writer and Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. Described as "one of the most famous and frequently anthologized stories in American literature", it was originally published by The San Francisco Examiner on July 13, 1890…
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TO BUILD A FIRE by Jack London
"To Build a Fire" is a short story by American author Jack London. There are two versions of this story. The first one was published in 1902, and the other was published in 1908. The story written in 1908 has become an often anthologized classic, while the 1902 story is less well known. The 1908...
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The Lady with the Toy Dog, by Anton Chekov
Two lovers find difficulty as they discover themselves ~ Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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A New England Nun by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Two lovers must make a choice for their hearts ~ Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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A White Heron, by Sara Orne Jewett
a shy girl discovers the world ~ Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Private History Of A Campaign That Failed, by Mark Twain
i'm a few days late with this one, but i hope you'll be forgiving. i read this in my relaxed, narrative style—but this doesn't do much for the humor in this story Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, by Stephen Crane
A newly-married couple come home to a worrying situation Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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Young Goodman Brown, by Nathaniel Hawthorne
A tale of mystery and danger, as a man seeks to find a pure and noble heart Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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How Old Timofei Died With A Song, by Rainer Maria Rilke
a story about telling stories Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Lady With The Toy Dog, by Anton Chekhov
A story of love and secrets ~ Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Fortune-Teller, by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
I made a few mistakes in this reading, which I hope you'll forgive. I never practice these readings, due to my energy. If I add too many steps I'll stop doing these entirely. Leave me a note if you find these mistakes too distracting Get full access to Boudica's Quest at...
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The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
A woman goes through interesting changes while sleeping under a strange wallpaper Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Man Who Would Be King, by Rudyard Kipling
Parents, I leave it up to your discretion as to whether your child should hear this. There is casual racism and misogyny in this tale, but I am intentionally reading from famous authors of days past—you get to hear from different cultures and viewpoints to get a sense of how the world used to be...
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The Death Of Ivan Ilych, by Leo Tolstoy—Final Chapters
Did not realize this "short story" would be so long! Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Death of Ivan Ilych, by Leo Tolstoy: parts 7–9
Ivan's poor health continues to decline, and he begins to feel disconnected from everyone. As his suffering continues, he begins to ask why this has happened to him, and if he brought this onto himself Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Death of Ivan Ilych, by Leo Tolstoy–4-6 PG
Ivan Ilych finds that he is changing, and not for the better Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Death of Ivan Illych, by Leo Tolstoy, parts 1–3
Apologies for the late upload. I am not familiar with this powerful story, and didn't realize it would result in *over four hours* in reading length, total. Here are parts 1–3, with a running time of approximately 2 hours. I will upload the remaining sections subsequent to this in the next few...
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The Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant
A tale of one woman’s happiness turning to misery with a surprise ending Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Black Cat, by Edgar Allen Poe
i’m a big lover of poe, and have his complete works. tonight, i read a horror story about a man and his relationship with his cat. hint—the cat wins Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The College Essay Is Dead
an article from The Atlantic, written by Stephen Marche Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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27 Ways to Stop Overthinking
Tonight I read you an article from Medium to help you stop overthinking Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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A Wikipedia Article About the Malay Peninsula
Happy New Year! This reading is from a random Wikipedia article regarding the Malay Peninsula Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Flying Trunk
This story comes to you from The Pink Fairy Book, translated from the German of Hans Anderson Hear a tale of a wise merchant who leaves his son his fortune, before the son receives a truly amazing gift Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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The Slaying of The Tanuki
I’ve returned! I’ve been forced to abandon “Illusion, by Paula Volsky” for the time being, pending your feedback. Please read it, it’s fantastic and I wasn’t even at the really great parts yet. This reading comes from, “The Pink Fairy Book”, one of a series of (mostly cautionary) fairy tales from...
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Illusion, by Paula Volsky: Chapter 11
Eliste finally succumbs to Feronte's summons, and their assignation takes a shocking turn. Meanwhile, the defenses of the Beviere itself are crushed, while the Exalted within attempt to escape the teeming hoard that is determined to speak with King Dunulas. Get full access to Boudica's Quest at...
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Illusion, by Paula Volsky: Chapter Ten
What starts as the narrow escape of Shorvi Nirienne in the Eighth District, turns into a demonstration and then a full march of the people of Shereen upon the gates of the Beviaire, and we see The Crowd Queller use his terrifying device. Get full access to Boudica's Quest at...
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Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter Nine
The People’s Reparation Party has grown in power, and the Cavalier vo Meureille tries valiantly to convince Eliste and Zeralenn to leave Shereen. Meanwhile, Feronte sends a peculiar gift to Eliste that seems she can finally accept. Get full access to Boudica's Quest at...
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Illusion, by Paula Volsky: Chapter Eight
We finally meet Whiss v'Aleur, the firebrand philosopher and editor of Neighbor Jumalle's Complaint, which has caused such a stir among the lower classes in the streets of Shereen. We are also treated to a shocking display of magic from a surprising source; and we see the darker side of magical...
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Illusion by Paula Volsky: Chapter Seven
Eliste gets to meet her fellow Maids of Honor and attends her first levee for Queen Lallazay, wherein she learns of the distressing news that is spreading around Shereen. Get full access to Boudica's Quest at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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Illusion by Paula Volsky, Chapter Five
Wherein Eliste finally meets her indomitable grandmother, and sees the shocking reality of non-Exalted Shereenian life. (Please forgive my delay and the recording quality, I’m trying to find my rhythm and the right equipment.) Get full access to Boudica's Quest at...
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Sink into a sanctuary of story, where the cadence of my voice and the hum of healing tones create a ritual of rest for the grown-up soul. HEALCAST isn’t just a podcast. It’s a sonic refuge. A literary balm. A soft place to land.
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Sink into a sanctuary of story, where the cadence of my voice and the hum of healing tones create a ritual of rest for the grown-up soul. HEALCAST isn’t just a podcast. It’s a sonic refuge. A literary balm. A soft place to land. boudicasquest.substack.com
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