Welcome to Drift Off, bedtime stories to help you unwind, relax, and drift off.

Thank you for joining me, I'm your host Joanne, and it's a pleasure helping you get

restful sleep.

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But for now, my friend, it's time for you to wind down and take a little journey in

your imagination.

As I read for you a story called Ripple the Water Spirit by Louisa Elcott.

This beautiful story is about a kind hearted water spirit named Ripple and the journey

she takes to bring a young child back to life.

Will she be able to convince the fire spirits to share their flame and bring warmth to the

lifeless child and reunite him with his bereaved mother?

Let's find out together and so, as always, my friend, settling comfortably under the covers.

Take a full comfortable breath and as you exhale, relax and let go.

Allow any tension to just melt away, letting your body sink deeper and deeper down into

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