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The relationship between sleep and storytelling is an ancient one. For centuries sleep has provided writers with a magical ingredient, a passage of time during which great changes miraculously occur, an Orpheus-like voyage through the subconscious daubed with the fantastic. But over the last 10 years, our scientific understanding of sleep has been revolutionised. No longer is sleep viewed as a time of simple rest and recuperation. Instead it is proving to be an intensely dynamic period of brain activity.

Josh was trying to straighten out his life and get back to his four-year-old daughter, Sophie, when Sen, a young Immortal (with his own family and relationship issues), shanghaied him to stop a genocidal-soul harvester. All because Josh has a briefcase handy!

Tonight’s Story: Deep beneath the destroyed trench-cities of Khepri-9, a breach-escort sergeant leads a crippled data-vault through collapsing corridors as the planet buckles under kinetic fire from orbit. What begins as a routine relocation spirals into a desperate retreat through unmapped tunnels, stalked by silent machine harvesters that adapt faster than his squad can fall back. With comms fractured and command issuing contradictory orders, every meter becomes a choice between tactical discipline and raw survival.

In modern, beautiful Green City, the capital of Southwest Asia, gender selection, war, and disease have brought the ratio of men to women to alarmingly low levels. The government uses terror and technology to control its people, and now females must take multiple husbands to have children as quickly as possible. Yet there are some who resist, women who live in an underground collective and refuse to be part of the system. Secretly protected by the highest echelons of power, they emerge only at night....

A brand new detective series with a supernatural twist! ‘Eerie, original and compelling’ C.L. Taylor ‘Tense and twisted’ Susi Holliday ‘A brilliant, clever murder mystery’ Jane Casey Even in your dreams you’re not safe… The nightmare is only just beginning… When DC Rose Gifford...

In Antarctica, a research expedition discovers an ancient structure buried deep in the ice. In Indonesia, a genetics researcher identifies a breakthrough treatment for autism. But these two incredible discoveries aren't what they seem. They will set off a race to unravel the deepest secrets of human existence—the true history of human origins. And an event that could change humanity forever.

The year is 2081. Earth is recovering from a devastating nuclear war. An age of technological advancement. A find at the bottom of the Ocean. A man driven by a dream. The time for humanity to reach to the stars is now. A find provides Tomas Klein with the tools to speed up his timetable and execute his plans. He will reach for the stars, the only question is will humanity follow? Adrian Farkas an orphan boy, is given opportunity to change his bleak future. To go to space, and shape the future of all mankind. Will he rise up to the challenge?

Ever wanted to hear your favorite lore in ASMR? Lore To Sleep To covers the lore of all your favorite game, book and nerdom universes but the stories are told in a calming quiet tone with relaxing ambiance in the background. Perfect for sleeping or just relaxing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are gaming industry veterans and newcomers from across the spectrum from outlets like IGN and Polygon, talking about video games, movies, books and more.

For years, Glen Cook's Black Company series has built a major audience among fantasy fans. Told from the "worm's-eye" view of the soldiers and functionaries who fight in the trenches of vast sorceress wars, this epic has riveted a generation of readers. If the Joseph Heller of Catch-22 were to tell the story of The Lord of the Rings, it might read like the Black Company books.

John Parker lebt in einer Zukunft, in der alles erlaubt ist, solange es dem Klimaschutz dient. Wer sich das nicht leisten kann, wird von der Gesellschaft abgehängt. Jeder Mensch wird mit einer App überwacht, die den persönlichen Klima-Score ermittelt und dementsprechend vorgibt, wie man sich verhalten soll. Das Problem heißt Überbevölkerung. Die Lösung nennt sich Klimaschlaf.

A Ghibli inspired train ride takes two lovers on a birthday trip to a shire-like mountain town for the first stop on a week-long adventure.

This is my veIf you're a fan of Warhammer 40k lore and you're a fan of sleeping. Then this podcast is just for you. The deep dives into the universe of Warhammer are spoken here in a more quiet and calming tone, played to the background ambiance of thunderstorms, bonfires or the ambiance of deep space. In the grim darkness of the far future, it doesn't get more cozy than this. Brought to you by The Sleepy Hollow, this podcast transforms the lore of 40K into a peaceful companion for bedtime, study, or deep focus.ry interesting podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Why does everything have to be so complicated? How's a guy supposed to run a spacetime shelter, save everybody, and still loot everything that isn't nailed down? And, most importantly, will Sergey ever make it to Berlin? There's only one way to find out!

For four thousand years, the Guardships have ruled Canon Space - immortal ships with an immortal crew, dealing swiftly and harshly with any mercantile houses or alien races that threaten the status quo.But now the House Tregesser has an edge: a force from outside Canon Space offers them the resources to throw off Guardship rule.

Only the recently dead can helm the "deadman switch" to pilot a ship through the Cloud, a mysterious solar entity that shields the Solitaire solar system and its valuable heavy metals. Two convicted murderers are routinely sacrificed for this task—one to enter the system, one to exit.

For fans of the oral history genre phenomenon World War Z, a worldwide plague of insomnia creates a devastating new apocalypse. Sleep Over is collection of waking nightmares, a scrapbook of the haunting and poignant stories from those trapped in a world where the pillars of society are crumbling, and madness is slowly descending on a planet without rest.

A sleep club with video game, fantasy & sci fi lore to fall asleep to.

As he struggles to fight the gangsters at large, he is also trying to sustain an ordinary life. At least, as ordinary as it can get when you're a vampire... Death hasn't ended Jack Fleming's problems. His girlfriend, Bobbi, has caught the attention of a famous radio star, who promises to open doors for the lovely singer - including the one to his bedroom.