Hello, I'm Joanne from Driftof, and tonight you're listening to a bonus episode called

The Sea King's Daughter, a retelling of an old Russian tale by Aaron Shepard.

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Tonight's story is a gentle reading of an old Russian tale called The Sea King's Daughter,

which is included in the Gifts of Story series by Aaron Shepard.

This folktale is about a poor musician named Sotko, who's invited to play at the Sea

King's Palace under the sea, where he's offered more than just riches.

Sotko accept the King's offer of payment for playing his musical instruments so beautifully

or will he follow his heart and go back home?

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

the softness of your bed.

There is nothing else to do and nowhere else to be.

So just lay back, relax and enjoy the story.

Long ago in the Riverport city called Novgorod the Great, there lived a young musician named

Sotko.

Every day a rich merchant or noble would send a messenger to Sotko's door, calling him

to play at a feast.

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