Step our enchanting world! This podcast is dedicated to soothing your senses with classic, public-domain literature from renowned authors. Immerse yourself in my relaxed narrative style as we explore timeless gems of literature. Each episode, carefully curated from the public domain, invites you to unwind and rediscover the joy of great stories. Join me on a journey through the ages, transforming your bedtime into a serene haven where the love for literature meets the art of relaxation. Let Buddug's Bedtime Stories be your tranquil escape into the beauty of timeless tales for the grown-up soul boudicasquest.substack.com
Wed, January 15, 2025
#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 read classic literature in a gentle, soothing manner, accompanied by background frequencies designed to promote DNA repair. Each episode is crafted from the bottom of my heart to bring love and healing to all who listen, comment, like, and subscribe. Tonight's journey takes us through Boule de Suif, by Guy de Maupassant, offering a moment of calm and reflection. • SUMMARY • Boule de Suif is a celebrated short story by Guy de Maupassant, set during the Franco-Prussian War. It follows a group of French citizens fleeing occupied Rouen in a carriage. Among them is Boule de Suif, a kind-hearted but ostracized woman of lower social standing. When a Prussian officer demands a favor from her in exchange for their safe passage, the story lays bare themes of morality, hypocrisy, and societal prejudice as the travelers' true characters emerge. • BACKGROUND • Guy de Maupassant, a master of the short story, is known for his vivid depictions of 19th-century French society. Boule de Suif , published in 1880, is one of his most acclaimed works and marked his rise to literary fame. Its biting critique of human nature and sharp social commentary exemplify Maupassant's talent for blending realism with incisive storytelling. • BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • Step into the enchanting world of my literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every week, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join me for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared tales. [ be the light in the darkness ] This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Fri, December 20, 2024
#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, accompanied by background frequencies designed to promote DNA repair. Each episode is crafted from the bottom of my heart to bring love and healing to all who listen, comment, like, and subscribe. Tonight's journey takes us through Gusev , by Anton Chekhov, offering a moment of calm and reflection. • SUMMARY • Gusev is a profound and poignant short story by Anton Chekhov that captures the final days of its titular character, a peasant soldier aboard a ship returning to Russia. Gusev, simple and uncomplaining, contrasts sharply with his bunkmate, a bitter and disillusioned intellectual. As Gusev succumbs to illness, the narrative shifts to his burial at sea, transitioning from the intimate to the universal, and offering a breathtaking view of nature's eternal rhythm and humanity's fleeting existence. • BACKGROUND • Anton Chekhov, one of Russia's greatest writers, is celebrated for his masterful short stories and plays. Known for his ability to convey the complexities of human emotion and the subtleties of everyday life, Chekhov wrote Gusev in 1890 after his travels to the remote Sakhalin Island. The story reflects his observations of suffering and mortality while embodying his characteristic blend of realism and lyrical beauty. • BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • Step into the enchanting world of Buddug's literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every week, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join us for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared stories. [ be the light in the darkness ] This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, August 31, 2024
#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 read classic literature in a gentle, soothing manner, accompanied by background frequencies designed to promote DNA repair. Each episode is crafted from the bottom of my heart to bring love and healing to all who listen, comment, like, and subscribe. Tonight's journey takes us through The Real Thing, by Henry James, offering a moment of calm and reflection. • SUMMARY • "The Real Thing" is a short story by Henry James that delves into the complexities of art, authenticity, and social class. The story revolves around an artist who hires a couple, Major and Mrs. Monarch, to pose for his illustrations. Despite their ideal appearance, their lack of adaptability makes them unsuitable models, highlighting the tension between surface reality and deeper artistic truth. • BACKGROUND • Henry James was an American-British author known for his rich, complex prose and keen insights into human nature. His works often explore the inner lives of characters and the subtleties of social interactions. "The Real Thing," published in 1892, is one of James's shorter works, yet it encapsulates his skill in blending psychological depth with a critique of societal norms. • BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • Step into the enchanting world of Buddug's literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every week, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join us for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared stories. [ be the light in the darkness ] This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, August 17, 2024
#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 sleep. Here, I read classic literature in a gentle, soothing manner, accompanied by background frequencies designed to promote DNA repair. Each episode is crafted from the bottom of my heart to bring love and healing to all who listen, comment, like, and subscribe. Tonight's journey takes us through A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, by Ernest Hemingway, offering a moment of calm and reflection. • SUMMARY • "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" is a short story by Ernest Hemingway that revolves around two waiters in a Spanish café who observe and discuss an elderly customer who prefers to stay late at night, drinking alone. Through their conversation, the story explores themes of loneliness, the search for meaning, and the contrast between youth and age, highlighting the human need for a place of refuge amidst despair. • BACKGROUND • Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his distinctive, economical writing style and his exploration of themes such as war, loss, and existentialism. "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," published in 1933, is considered one of Hemingway's finest short stories, exemplifying his mastery of minimalism and his profound understanding of the human condition. • BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • Step into the enchanting world of Buddug's literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every week, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join us for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared stories. [ be the light in the darkness ] This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Tue, August 13, 2024
#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, accompanied by background frequencies designed to promote DNA repair. Each episode is crafted from the bottom of my heart to bring love and healing to all who listen, comment, like, and subscribe. Tonight's journey takes us through A and P, by John Updike, offering a moment of calm and reflection. • SUMMARY • "A & P" is a short story by John Updike that takes place in a small-town grocery store where a young cashier named Sammy impulsively quits his job after witnessing three girls in bathing suits being reprimanded by the store manager. The story captures the youthful desire for rebellion, the consequences of rash decisions, and the complexities of social norms and personal responsibility. • BACKGROUND • John Updike was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer, known for his rich depictions of middle-class American life. His works often explore themes of identity, sexuality, and the human condition. "A & P," published in 1961, is one of his most well-known short stories, celebrated for its insightful portrayal of the mundane and its underlying critique of societal expectations. • BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • Step into the enchanting world of Buddug's literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every week, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join us for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared stories. [ be the light in the darkness ] This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, June 08, 2024
"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 known for their poetic and delicate prose, often exploring themes of beauty, loss, and the transience of life. The story "The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket" is part of his collection *Palm-of-the-Hand Stories*, which consists of very short stories that capture fleeting moments and profound emotions in concise narratives. These stories reflect Kawabata's ability to evoke deep feelings and insights through minimalist and often poignant storytelling. "The Grasshopper and the Bell Cricket," like many of Kawabata's works, highlights the beauty in everyday life and the subtle, often unnoticed, moments that carry significant meaning. Kawabata's literature is deeply influenced by traditional Japanese aesthetics, including the concepts of wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection and transience) and mono no aware (an awareness of the impermanence of things). His writing often delves into the psychological and emotional depths of his characters, creating rich, multilayered narratives that resonate with readers on many levels. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, June 01, 2024
"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 of class consciousness, innocence, and the complexities of human empathy. Katherine Mansfield was a prominent modernist writer from New Zealand, known for her short stories that often explore complex emotional and psychological states. "The Garden Party," published in 1922, is one of her most famous works. Mansfield's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, nuanced characterizations, and subtle social critiques. She often drew from her own experiences and observations of life in early 20th-century New Zealand and England. Mansfield's life was marked by personal and professional challenges, including a tumultuous marriage and struggles with tuberculosis, which ultimately led to her early death at the age of 34. Despite her short life, Mansfield left a significant legacy in literature, influencing writers like Virginia Woolf and shaping the modernist literary movement. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, May 11, 2024
" 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 Schmiede shortly after his death. The protagonist, a hunger artist who experiences the decline in appreciation of his craft, is typically Kafkaesque: an individual marginalized and victimized by society at large. "A Hunger Artist" explores themes such as death, art, isolation, asceticism , spiritual poverty, futility, personal failure and the corruption of human relationships. The title of the story has also been translated as " A Fasting Artist " and " A Starvation Artist ". Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 06, 2024
#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 magical power to turn psychological analysis into good theatre. Pirandello's works include novels, hundreds of short stories, and about 40 plays, some of which are written in Sicilian. Pirandello's tragic farces are often seen as forerunners of the Theatre of the Absurd. • BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • Step into the enchanting world of Buddug's literary gatherings, a cozy sanctuary illuminated by the gentle glow of timeless tales and cherished classics in the public domain. Every Friday at 8:00 PM PT, let yourself be embraced by the velvety warmth of stories that resonate through the revered corridors of literary tradition. Imagine finding solace in a softly-lit reading nook, where a flickering candle playfully dances, casting shadows upon well-worn leather-bound books. Join us for an evening of literary magic and the soothing ambiance of shared stories. [ be the light in the darkness ] This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, March 30, 2024
" 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, which seems to be illuminated only by the verve and imagination of the children who, despite the growing darkness that comes during the winter months, insist on playing "until [their] bodies glowed". Even though the conditions of this neighbourhood leave much to be desired, the children's play is infused with their almost magical way of perceiving the world, which the narrator dutifully conveys to the reader: Our shouts echoed in the silent street. The career of our play brought us through the dark muddy lanes behind the houses where we ran the gauntlet of the rough tribes from the cottages, to the back doors of the dark dripping gardens where odours arose from the ashpits, to the dark odorous stables where a coachman smoothed and combed the horse or shook music from the buckled harness. But though these boys "career" around the neighbourhood in a very childlike way, they are also aware of and interested in the adult world, as represented by their spying on the narrator's uncle as he comes home from work and, more importantly, on Mangan's sister, whose dress "swung as she moved" and whose "soft rope of hair tossed from side to side". These boys are on the brink of sexual awareness and, awed by the mystery of another sex, are hungry for knowledge. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, March 23, 2024
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 theatre." Pirandello's works include novels, hundreds of short stories, and about 40 plays, some of which are written in Sicilian. Pirandello's tragic farces are often seen as forerunners of the Theatre of the Absurd. ------------- I hope you enjoy this reading. The frequencies in the background contain 10,000Hz for full-body healing, and binaural beats at 40Hz for brain health Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, February 10, 2024
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 orderly. Having wasted his youth gambling, the captain has been left with only his military career, and though he has taken on mistresses throughout his life, he remains single. His young orderly is involved in a relationship with a young woman, and the captain, feeling sexual tension towards the young man, prevents the orderly from engaging in the relationship by taking up his evenings. These evenings lead to the captain abusing his orderly and leaving large, painful bruises on his thighs, making it hard for the orderly to walk. Whilst isolated in a forest during manoeuvres, the orderly takes out murderous revenge on the captain, but finds himself in a daze seemingly due both to the pain of the bruises and thirst . The orderly eventually collapses and dies in the hospital shortly thereafter. The corpses of the two men lay side by side. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 20, 2024
"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 Lowe-Porter 's translation of Mann's Stories of Three Decades , and in 1988 in Death in Venice and Other Stories , translated by David Luke . It has also been translated as "The Path to the Cemetery". This work parodies Naturalism (e.g. the alcoholism) and Mann's own Nietzschean influences. The recurrent protest present here in a comic vein, as well as in many other Mann's works, is against ignorant vitality epitomized here as the young boy on the bicycle. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 06, 2024
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 successful short story cycle Winesburg, Ohio . The book contains 15 stories preceded by photographs of seven clay sculptures by Anderson's wife at the time, sculptor Tennessee Mitchell, that were inspired by characters in the book. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 31, 2023
" 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 purchase clothing for her children so they may look "fresh and dainty and new for once in their lives." That narrative suggests that Mrs. Sommers had been before her marriage a wealthy woman, but now "needs of the present absorbed her every faculty." An exhausted Mrs. Sommers rests at a counter where she will begin her shopping adventure. There she finds a pair of silk stockings for sale and is entranced by their smoothness. "Not thinking at all," she disregards her plans to obtain clothes for her children and instead spends her money and her afternoon for herself. She purchases boots to go with her stockings, buys fitted kid gloves, reads expensive magazines while lunching at a high-class restaurant, and ends her day sharing chocolates with a fellow theatre goer. After the play ends, she boards the cable car to return home with "a poignant wish, a powerful longing that the cable car would never stop anywhere, but go on and on with her forever." Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, December 23, 2023
" 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 . Fitzgerald's story follows the plight of a mixed-race Native American girl named Bernice from rural Eau Claire, Wisconsin , who visits her beautiful and sophisticated white cousin Marjorie in the city. In an attempt to be popular, Bernice announces she will bob her hair, but this announcement leads to unforeseen consequences. Decades after its publication, literary critic Orville Prescott of The New York Times hailed the work in 1951 as a landmark story "that set social standards for a generation of young Americans , that revealed secrets of popularity and gave wonderful examples of what to say at a dinner table or on the dance floor." Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, December 16, 2023
#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 (1905). For many years "Paul's Case" was the only one of her stories that Cather allowed to be anthologized. New York City was historically known as a destination for those seeking adventure and new opportunities, and often described as a center of fine living and society. It was considered at the time of the publication of "Paul's Case" as “the symbol of ultimate glamour and cosmopolitan sophistication”. Indeed, in the story, New York City is described as lavish and extraordinary, in contrast to the descriptions of Paul's home, Pittsburgh, which he despises. Paul, a high school student from Pittsburgh, is frustrated with his dull middle-class life. This frustration, mixed with a desire for a luxurious lifestyle, causes him to purposely separate himself from everyone else, leading to feelings of isolation. Paul's teachers and father refer to Paul as a "case", representing him at a distance and as an example of someone to be studied, handled, and managed; the term enables Cather to adopt "the voice of medical authority". Paul seems to display some symptoms of a narcissistic personality disorder, but that is still debated. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, December 02, 2023
#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 maintain, is in decline. The buildings and even the furniture inside the house are in decay. The fields produce poorly; the animals decrease in number each year; and the apple orchard, full of gnarled old trees, is decomposing. The story opens with this dismal setting, but the characters’ relationship exhibits hope, love, and contentment, expressed in the first three words of the story: “They lived together.” Phoebe and Henry have been married forty-eight years, during all of which they have lived on this farm. They spent the first ten years of their married life with Henry’s parents, in what would have been a typical extended farming family. Henry and Phoebe are a simple, loving couple whose relationship matures and ripens as their farm decomposes. They take pleasure in the simple daily farm chores. Even their trivial arguments over Henry’s misplaced belongings reveal caring. When Phoebe says that she will desert Henry if he blames her for his lost pipe or knife, Henry knows that Phoebe would never abandon him, except in death. • BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS • This Work Has “No Known Copyright” | Creative Commons Thank you for joining me. The stories I read should be considered adult-only, as these stories the topics and settings are often somber in nature. [ be the light in the darkness ] Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, October 28, 2023
" 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, and was first collected in Bierce's book Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (1891). The story, which is set during the American Civil War, is known for its irregular time sequence and twist ending . Bierce's abandonment of strict linear narration in favor of the internal mind of the protagonist is an early example of the stream of consciousness narrative mode. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, October 21, 2023
" 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 version is about an unnamed male protagonist who ventures out in the subzero boreal forest of the Yukon Territory . He is followed by a native dog and is en route to visit his friends—ignoring warnings from an older man from Sulphur Creek about the dangers of hiking alone in extreme cold. The protagonist underestimates the harsh conditions and freezes to death after his fire is doused and he is unable to re-light it. In the 1902 version, though the structure and storyline are similar, the weather is not as cold and horrendous, no dog follows the protagonist, the fire is not doused, and the man (named Tom Vincent in this version) suffers only from severe frostbite and survives to become a more melancholic but wiser person. "To Build a Fire" is an oft-cited example of the naturalist movement that portrays the conflict of man versus nature . It also reflects London's personal experiences in the Yukon Territory. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Mon, August 07, 2023
Two lovers find difficulty as they discover themselves ~ Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, June 21, 2023
Two lovers must make a choice for their hearts ~ Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Tue, May 30, 2023
a shy girl discovers the world ~ Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, May 11, 2023
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 29, 2023
A newly-married couple come home to a worrying situation Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 22, 2023
A tale of mystery and danger, as a man seeks to find a pure and noble heart Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 08, 2023
a story about telling stories Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 01, 2023
A story of love and secrets ~ Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, March 18, 2023
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, March 11, 2023
A woman goes through interesting changes while sleeping under a strange wallpaper Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, March 04, 2023
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 versus how it is now I hope you enjoy this reading. Since I am a spoonie, I don't rehearse my readings. I open the book and hit "record". Therefore, you'll hear me botch some of the names and words in this story, which I hope you'll forgive. Please leave a comment or a review to let me know what you think Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, February 25, 2023
Did not realize this "short story" would be so long! Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Mon, February 20, 2023
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, February 11, 2023
Ivan Ilych finds that he is changing, and not for the better Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 05, 2023
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 weeks' episodes, so you can learn the full tale Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 28, 2023
A tale of one woman’s happiness turning to misery with a surprise ending Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 21, 2023
A short story of a lawyer in NYC and his strange employee. The setting is mid-1800’s --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buddugsbedtime/message
Sat, January 14, 2023
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 07, 2023
an article from The Atlantic, written by Stephen Marche Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, January 04, 2023
Tonight I read you an article from Medium to help you stop overthinking Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, January 04, 2023
Happy New Year! This reading is from a random Wikipedia article regarding the Malay Peninsula Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, December 17, 2022
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, December 10, 2022
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 around the world. This particular story was translated from Japanese into German, and then to English. Please subscribe and visit my other online channels found in my profile Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Mon, June 29, 2020
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 14, 2020
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, June 06, 2020
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, May 16, 2020
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 use. As tensions rise in the capital city, there are both perpetrators and victims; as lines are drawn and motives are made clearer. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Tue, May 05, 2020
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, April 30, 2020
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 Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, April 30, 2020
Eliste is finally presented at Court, where she meets the imperious Duke Feronte, and witnesses a display of magic that leaves her wondering. Meanwhile, Shorvi Nerienne makes a hasty escape. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 04, 2020
Where Dref Zeenoson’s flight from the Derrivale Estate is curiously questioned, then accepted, while Eliste must find another ladies’ maid and finish preparing, and then travel in excitement to her new post in the wondrous city of Sherreen. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 22, 2020
Where Eliste solicits the help of her curious Uncle Quinz to aid in the release of Dref Zeenoson Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, March 05, 2020
Wherein Dref Zeenoson tries to intercede on behalf of Zhen Suboson to the Marquis vo Derrivale to belay Zhen’s punishment for reading forbidden and inflammatory pamphlets, and ends up being punished himself. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, March 04, 2020
In Chapter One, we meet Eliste vo Derrivale, the daughter of the Marquise vo Derrivale, and member of the Exalted of Vohnar, as she prepares for her upcoming ascension as ladies maid to The Queen next week. Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 16, 2020
Just sit back and relax while I tell you a tale of a very clever young man Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 09, 2020
Two kitties seek to find happiness together. Read from The Pink Fairy Book, which attributes this tale to Japan Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, February 06, 2020
This tale comes from The Pink Fairy Book, which states its origin as Spain, 1885 Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 25, 2014
Pa makes a visit to other settlers in the area while the family enjoys their newly-built home. That evening, they have a frightening encounter with the local wildlife. This book was the basis for the popular television show by the same name. There are themes in the book that describe attitudes that would be considered backward and racist today. It is not the intention to either highlight or censor these, but to let them stand as they are in the book, as a record of historical interest. Little House on the Prairie (book) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_House_on_the_Prairie#Little_House_on_the_Prairie Laura Ingalls Wilder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder The Homestead Act of 1852: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny#Homestead_Act Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 25, 2014
The family moves in to their newly-built log cabin on the prairie before there's even a proper roof. Pa feels more strongly than ever that he'll always want to live on this land. Pa decides the Big Woods have become too crowded, and moves the family to the High Prairie of Kansas. This book was the basis for the popular television show by the same name. There are themes in the book that describe attitudes that would be considered backward and racist today. It is not the intention to either highlight or censor these, but to let them stand as they are in the book, as a record of historical interest. Little House on the Prairie (book) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_House_on_the_Prairie#Little_House_on_the_Prairie Laura Ingalls Wilder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder The Homestead Act of 1852: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny#Homestead_Act Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Mon, April 07, 2014
The family has traveled far and long and Pa finally selects the perfect place to settle. They make camp one last time before building a house. This book was the basis for the popular television show by the same name. There are themes in the book that describe attitudes that would be considered backward and racist today. It is not the intention to either highlight or censor these, but to let them stand as they are in the book, as a record of historical interest. Little House on the Prairie (book) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_House_on_the_Prairie#Little_House_on_the_Prairie Laura Ingalls Wilder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder The Homestead Act of 1852: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny#Homestead_Act Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, March 29, 2014
The family encounters a surprise when crossing the creek. This book was the basis for the popular television show by the same name. There are themes in the book that describe attitudes that would be considered backward and racist today. It is not the intention to either highlight or censor these, but to let them stand as they are in the book, as a record of historical interest. Little House on the Prairie (book) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_House_on_the_Prairie#Little_House_on_the_Prairie Laura Ingalls Wilder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder The Homestead Act of 1852: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny#Homestead_Act Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Fri, March 14, 2014
The harvest is a busy time, and Laura's father arranges to have a machine help with the work. This is one of the later chapters, as the earlier sound clips have been lost. With positive feedback, I'll consider re-recording them, so you can enjoy the whole book. Laura Ingalls Wilder on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder The Little House Books on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Little_House_on_the_Prairie_books More about the American Homestead Act of 1862: http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/homestead-act/ Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 09, 2014
It's harvest time, and there's lots to do. But one child decides it's more fun to play than work, and finds a heap of trouble for doing so. This is one of the later chapters, as the earlier sound clips have been lost. With positive feedback, I'll consider re-recording them, so you can enjoy the whole book. Laura Ingalls Wilder on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Ingalls_Wilder The Little House Books on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Little_House_on_the_Prairie_books More about the American Homestead Act of 1862: http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/homestead-act/ Get full access to Buddug Brenhines at boudicasquest.substack.com/subscribe
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