Tonight, I will be reading a calming bedtime story, Frank R. Stockton's 1887 classic, The Bee-Man of Orn. Curl up and drift away to the sun-drenched countryside of Orn where we follow the story of a peaceful old man who lives completely surrounded by his bees, sharing a simple existence with them. When a curious junior sorcerer suggests the Bee-Man might have been transformed from something else, he sets off on a gentle, slow-paced journey to discover his true nature.

This tale is filled with tranquil, rustic imagery and quiet, reflective adventures designed to soothe your mind. Let the soft humming of the bees and the gentle, repetitive rhythm of the story help you drift into a deep, peaceful sleep.

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Tonight we continue and conclude The Old Peabody Pew by Kate Douglas Wiggin, a calm, reflective story set inside a small New England meetinghouse.

This second half lingers on the small moments and unspoken understandings within the meetinghouse. The story settles into reflection, making it especially well suited for listening at day’s end.

This is a restful place with an opportunity to observe the quiet dignity found in ordinary moments. Settle in, get comfortable, and let the rest of this gentle classic carry you to sleep..

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🌙 Thank you for listening to Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift into Sleep. Remember, Chapter and Pillow is always ad free and read by a real human, me!

💌 I’d love to hear from you—write to me anytime at chapterandpillow@gmail.com.

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Tonight’s story is The Old Peabody Pew by Kate Douglas Wiggin, a quiet and reflective tale set inside a small New England meetinghouse. At its heart is an old, unused family pew and the gentle questions it raises about tradition, change, belonging, and kindness.

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American writer and educator best known for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and her work often reflects her belief in fairness, compassion, and the quiet responsibilities we have to one another.

So settle in, get comfortable, and let this gentle classic carry you toward rest.

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🌙 Thank you for listening to Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift into Sleep. Remember, Chapter and Pillow is always ad free and read by a real human, me!

💌 I’d love to hear from you—write to me anytime at chapterandpillow@gmail.com.

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Sweet dreams, and see you next time.