Welcome, I'm Joanne, and this is Driftov, a soft place for you to land at the end of the day.

I'd like to offer you a calming bedtime story tonight, softly told, with a nice soft gentle voice,

that I hope will help you feel nurtured, safe, and at ease, so you can drift off.

So, are you ready for a bedtime story?

Well then, get comfy and cozy in your bed and snuggle uptight, and let me be your guide now.

Sweet dreams, my friend, and good night.

Hello, welcome to Driftov bedtime stories. I'm your host, Joanne Tamiko.

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Tonight, I will be reading the story of Rapunzel, a classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grim,

about a young girl named after her forbidden flower in an enchanted garden.

She's locked away in a tower, and the only way she can connect to the outside world

is by her exceptionally long, beautiful hair and her sweet angelic voice.

I modified some of the wording and phrases to help create a hypnotic listening experience,

and I hope you enjoy it.

And as you begin to settle in, become aware of the surface beneath you,

all the places where your body touches the bed,

feel that support beneath you, connecting with that feeling of being held,

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