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Stories from the Borders of Sleep

A semi-regular podcast since March 2011, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Some are short and some are long, but they aim to take the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.

Dec 22, 2011

What lies beyond the chess board? A few chess pieces get to find out ...


Nov 25, 2011

A tale in which a baker gets the better of some savage bears with the help of a mysterious miller.


Nov 15, 2011

Stitched together from ideas that occurred to me while out walking the dog, my ponderings on the nature of fear, a dream from a long time ago, and a more recent journey in my own soul - it kind of emerged over the course of the last week. Is there something in you that needs to be unblocked?


Nov 3, 2011

This story does not do what it says on the tin. Not to give too much away, but: It is based on a folk tale that is still told in many variations across the world. I remember hearing it as a child. usually the "take home message" is something to do with collaborating and contributing to a greater effort, but here's...


Oct 28, 2011

Here is a deep dive into the ocean and beyond, to carry you far away in your imagination, to dream within dreams, or just to help you get to sleep ... enjoy!