Stories from the Borders of Sleep

Seymour Jacklin

A semi-regular podcast, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Some are short and some are long, but each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too. read less

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The Cicada Laundrette

The Cicada Laundrette

Night time is the time to visit the Cicada Laundrette and meet all kinds of critter characters. Enter the twilight world of washing machines and soap suds under the watchful eye of Mr. Aardvark.

Episodes

The Cicada Laundrette

The Cicada Laundrette

Night time is the time to visit the Cicada Laundrette and meet all kinds of critter characters. Enter the twilight world of washing machines and soap suds under the watchful eye of Mr. Aardvark.

A heartwarming magical story for the Holidays in the tradition of well-loved Yuletide tales.

For all the gatherers of feathers and stones and the friends of nature, a tale of healing and connection with the soul of the woodland.

The Cadillac in the Pond

The Cadillac in the Pond

What if ... someone woke up one morning to find a Cadillac in their duck pond? You need wonder no more ...

The Boat Going Home

The Boat Going Home

Here's another sleeptime story that came from a dream. In it you will meet a special friend that I was privileged to have for a while, as well as accompanying me on a strange and wonderful journey along with another friend, somewhat mysterious.

An artist executes an act of subversion one hot afternoon while nobody is paying very much attention.

A friendship is nurtured through a series of entries in 'The Guestbook'. Then, one day, the friends meet each other and things take a magical turn.

The humble potato has the power to bring so much joy.

The Artisan, The Abbot and the Architect

The Artisan, The Abbot and the Architect

Three men meet one evening and not entirely by chance ... the story unfolds. Above them is the monastery and below them is the forest, each with their peculiar forces.

Monday Mechanical CLub

Monday Mechanical CLub

This is a story about a stenography machine, and an unusual group of people who meet in a basement .... http://www.bordersofsleep.com

To Catch a Skerrid

To Catch a Skerrid

Magic runs in the family, so when cousin Rupert comes to spend the summer with Damson and her mother, there are magic tricks, a little transdimensional tomfoolery, and, of course, poetic justice.

The Frog and Banjo

The Frog and Banjo

Neither the frog or the banjo are quite what you might think at first - a mystical pair who surprised everyone and taught a few lessons.

Sketching and Painting

Sketching and Painting

This is a story about an artist called Anna and a surprising discovery she makes in the autumnal woods.

One day in September, 40 years of the companionship of a forest brings a hermit to the culmination of his life cycle.

"You know, all this talk we are talking? It's like the sunshine and the rain. It's present or not, but when it is present it soaks and warms and disappears. Nevertheless, the nourishing effect of it lasts and shows continually."

Chippie and Angus

Chippie and Angus

It's a story about a quiet girl, and I don't want to give too much away ...

A story about an unlikely friendship that occurs on an expedition to gather chamomile.

Horseless Carriage

Horseless Carriage

Just a rather nice little trip down memory lane in later life, wherein we discover that the peacock is a magical bird ... perhaps.

In which some fascinating things are discovered about the secret lives of plants and other living things.

Inspired by a piece of music by Paul Morris (https://soundcloud.com/paul-morris-music-for-film) this story tells of a strange visit to an unusual shrink.