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Larissa's Moonlit Tales

Larissa Langston

Hello, Dreamer! I'm Larissa and I am a real person, not AI. I know how it feels to be exhausted but unable to sleep because of anxiety. I wrote and recorded these stories to give my listeners something calm to think about. When our brains are engaged with a soothing story, it is easier to relax and fall asleep. I also wanted to remind us, myself included, of the beautiful and good things in life. Almost all of these stories are inspired by my own memories. I tend to write them from a young person's perspective, usually a young teen, as I have so many stories from that period of my life. They are safe for all ages, so you can share them with anyone you like. I have been told that the pace of my episodes makes them useful to those who are learning English. I'm glad they are helpful in any way! I hope and pray that these tales will bring you joy and peace, and thus a healthier, happier life!

Love,
Larissa Langston

© 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. The stories, narration, and voice performances in this podcast may not be reproduced, used for AI training, synthesized, cloned, or otherwise imitated without prior written permission.

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#80
Wednesday · 52 min
The Cat and the Lamp
Good Evening, Dreamer! Tonight's sleepy time tale will take us back to Mrs. Willoughby's Books, Antiques and Sweets store. You'll hear about making the perfect scone, looking for treasures in a shop, and Toby, the cat with a knack for knowing what his customers should buy. I think you'll find this story to be just what you need to help you relax and drift into sweet dreams. My tales come from my own memories or imagination and I record them myself. You're listening to a human, not AI. These episodes are safe for all ages, and written from the perspective of a young person, so feel free to share them with anyone you like. If you are with me tonight to work on your English comprehension, please know that most of the podcast platforms will include a transcript, that you might find helpful. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, where you can find a sure way to reach me. I'd also like to thank Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Sleep well, Dreamer. Love always, Larissa Copyright © 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. This audio may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. Not to be used for machine learning or AI training.
#79
September 30 · 46 min
Meyer's Mountain
Good evening, Dreamer! As I write these stories, I love to imagine that I am there, in these peaceful locations, enjoying the beauty of the world. One of my favorite places in the Larissa's Moonlit Tales universe is the little mountain town. We are going to back there tonight, to enjoy autumn in the hills. My stories are designed to help you find restful sleep, either when you first climb into your bed, or if you wake up in the middle of the night. My voice is soothing. My pace is slow. All you need to do, is listen. My episodes are also useful if you are learning English. Most podcast platforms will include a transcript, so look for that. All of these episodes are safe for all ages so feel free to share them. Thanks to Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com and Mark Pottinger, for his help with tech. Time to drift off, now. Goodnight! Love always! Larissa Copyright © 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. This audio may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. Not to be used for machine learning or AI training.
#78
September 23 · 44 min
Kitty is Home Alone
Kitty has been left, briefly, at home and she has to find ways to entertain herself. We've gone back to visit a recurring character on Larissa's Moonlit Tales. Kitty is based on a real cat, one who came to me as a kitten at a gas station in the middle of the night. She is now a grown up kitty, very happy and sassy. I think you'll enjoy this tale about her, at least until you drift off to slumber. All of my tales are safe for all ages, soothing and slow paced. They are designed to be the perfect thing to help you find sleep quickly, or return to sleep if you tend to wake up in the middle of the night. All you have to do is listen. If you are using these tales to work on your English skills, please know that most of the podcast platforms will include a transcript that might be useful. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Now Dreamer, it's time to get comfy and ready for sleep! Love always, Larissa Langston Copyright © 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. This audio may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. Not to be used for machine learning or AI training.
#77
September 16 · 50 min
The Batik Factory
Good evening, Dreamer! When I was a child, my family lived on the island of Java for a few years. It was a great experience and I wanted to share another memory from that time with you. You'll hear about our trip to a batik factory, where beautiful cloth is made in the traditional way. I think you'll find it soothing and entertaining. It should be just the thing to help you drift off to sleep or return to sleep, if you have a tendency to walk up in the middle of the night. All you need to do is listen. If you are using these stories to learn English, my pace is nice and slow, and there is usually a transcript provided, depending on which podcast platform you are using. All my stories are safe for all ages and told from the perspective of a young person, so you can feel good about sharing it with anyone. Thanks to Matt Bowers for my website, and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Time for sweet dreams! Love always, Larissa Copyright © 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. This audio may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. Not to be used for machine learning or AI training.
#76
September 9 · 51 min
Making My Way, Making Friends
Good evening, Dreamer. Tonight's tale is a continuation of a storyline about a city family who moves to a small town. If you didn't hear the first tale, that's no problem. Each of my episodes can stand alone. I think you'll find this one very soothing and sweet, and like all my stories, it is safe for all ages. They all come from imagination or memories and are designed to help you fall asleep quickly. AI is not writing this tale. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, where you can find a sure way to reach me, and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Now, dreamer, it's time to drift off to sleep. Goodnight, dreamer! Love, Larissa Copyright © 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. This audio may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. Not to be used for machine learning or AI training.
#75
September 2 · 45 min
The Patter of the Rain
Good Evening, Dreamer! Tonight's sleepy tale will take you on a walk after a rain shower. You'll feel the cool breeze on your skin, see a young scrub jay preening in a tree, and enjoy peach cobbler at Grandma's. These tales are designed to be engaging enough to hold the attention of that busy brain of yours until the sound of my voice soothes you to sleep. They are safe for all ages, a bit nostalgic, and usually told from the perspective of a young person, so feel free to share them with anyone you like. If you are using these tales to learn English, you are very welcome, too. Most of the platforms have a transcript available. You might find that helpful. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, and Mark Pottinger for help with tech. Now, dreamer, it's time to drift into sweet dreams. Good night! Love, Larissa Langston Copyright © 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. This audio may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. No use for machine learning or AI training.
#74
August 26 · 45 min
Gifts of the Sea
Good evening, Dreamer! The tale I have for you tonight is based on two very special animal encounters I had recently. I wove the events together in my sleepy style and created this episode. All my stories are safe for all ages and told from the perspective of a young person, so feel free to share them with anyone you like. They are made, recorded and edited by yours truly, not AI. Each one is designed to help you fall asleep quickly or return to sleep easily, if you tend to wake up in the middle of the night. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Settle in and get comfy! Here we go! Goodnight, Dreamer! Love, Larissa
#73
August 19 · 42 min
Owls in the Moonlight
Good evening, Dreamer! Fall asleep tonight listening to a soothing tale about an evening stroll in the mountains. My stories are designed to help you relax and find sleep quickly, or return to sleep, if you tend to wake up in the middle of the night. There are some who use my tales to work on English comprehension as well, as the pace is slow. These stories are safe for all ages, and written from the perspective of a young person, so feel free to share them with anyone. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Now, it's time to fall asleep! Goodnight, Dreamer! Love, Larissa Langston
#72
August 12 · 52 min
Avalon
Good evening, Dreamer! My name is Larissa, and I'm a singer, actor, dancer, and writer. I create these tales because I understand from experience that sometimes it's difficult to fall asleep. These stories are designed to be very soothing and just engaging enough, to help your busy brain stop processing the thoughts of the day. You listen, you relax, you fall asleep. Tonight's podcast was taken directly from my memories of Avalon, a charming city on the island of Catalina, off the coast of California. It's a nostalgic tale that's safe for all ages, so feel free to share it with anyone. Like most of my episodes, it's told from the perspective of a young person. If you are using these tales to learn or teach English, it might be helpful to use the transcript that most podcast platforms provide. Thanks to Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com and to Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Feel free to email me with any suggestions or comments. Goodnight, Dreamer! Love, Larissa
#71
August 5 · 38 min
The Rainstorm
Good evening, Dreamer! Tonight, you'll be softly carried to sleep by this tale about a summer storm, the kind that brings coolness and relief to an hot day. Come away with me to a nostalgic place where lemonade is squeezed from fresh lemons, cousins relax on the dock, and there's time to sit and watch the weather roll in. I'm Larissa Langston, and I've written and recorded these tales to help you relax and fall asleep quickly. They are safe for all ages, and usually told from the viewpoint of a young person, so feel free to share them with anyone you like. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. If you have any suggestions or comments, feel free to email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Time to sleep! Goodnight, Dreamer! Love, Larissa
#70
July 29 · 46 min
An Afternoon at Surf Camp Encore episode
Good evening, Dreamer! I took a little break this week for some rest and relaxation. Because of that, tonight's episode is a repeat tale from last year. It is one of my favorites, and is based on the week I spent at Surf Camp. You'll hear about boogie boarding, playing on the beach and enjoying time with friends. My tales are safe for all ages, so feel free to share them with anyone you like. Thanks to Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, and to Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Love Always, Larissa
#69
July 22 · 44 min
Surf Camp (Encore Episode)
Good evening, Dreamer! Tonight's story is one of my favorites from last year. You'll hear about warming up for a morning of surfing, how to "pop up," and a glimpse of one of those surfer's companions, a dolphin. You'll find this tale to be the perfect thing to help your brain let go of the busy activities of the day and drift off to sleep. If you are here to work on your English skills, the pace is nice and slow. All of my episodes are a little nostalgic, written from the perspective of a young person, and safe for everyone. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Now, listener, get as cozy as you can and ready for rest. Goodnight, Dreamer. Larissa
#68
July 15 · 46 min
Music at the Pavilion
Good evening, Dreamer! If you are looking for something soothing to help you fall asleep, you've found the right podcast. Tonight's tale is about a small town, where ice cream socials and band concerts bring everyone together on summer evenings. My stories are safe for all ages, nostalgic, and usually told from the perspective of a young person. All you have to do is listen, and you should find yourself drifting right off. If you are using this tale to help you learn English, it might help to use the transcript that is available on most podcast platforms. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com and Mark Pottinger for help with tech. If you'd like to send me any suggestions, feel free to email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Now, Dreamer! Time to fall asleep! Love, Larissa
#67
July 8 · 51 min
Fireworks in the Bay
Good evening, Dreamer! I wrote tonight's story after being inspired by the sights and sounds of the fourth while being in a slightly unusual location. I wanted to take you to a beautiful bay, where the fireworks are reflected in the water around the boat, and the explosions echo off the walls of the cliffs. Though this might sound a bit exciting, I promise you, this story is written and recorded in such a way, that listening to it should help you fall asleep quickly. All my stories are safe for all ages so feel free to share them with anyone you like. I also have listeners who use these tales to help them learn English. The pace is quite slow, and there is a transcript available on most platforms to assist you with that. Thanks to Matt Bowers for my website larissasmoonlittales.com and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. If you have any suggestions, please email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Time to sleep, Dreamer! Goodnight! Larissa
#66
July 1 · 49 min
The Longest Day of the Year
Good evening, Dreamer! Fall asleep tonight listening to a tale about the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. You'll be transported to an island paradise where you can spend the day kayaking, hiking and enjoying the beauty of nature. My tales are safe for all ages and designed to help you fall asleep, or return to sleep, if you wake up in the middle of the night. All you need to do is listen. These podcasts are usually written from the point of view of a young person and may seem a teeny bit nostalgic. Many of my listeners use these tales as an aid in learning English. For those of you, please know most of the podcast platforms will include a transcription that you may find helpful. Thanks to Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com! Finally, I'd love to hear from you, if you have any suggestions. Please send me an email at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Goodnight, Larissa © 2026 Larissa Langston. All rights reserved. The stories, narration, and voice performances in this podcast may not be reproduced, used for AI training, synthesized, cloned, or otherwise imitated without prior written permission.
#65
June 24 · 45 min
Summertime Kitty
Good evening, Dreamer! I'm Larissa Langston, and I write and record Larissa's Moonlit Tales. There's no AI here. These stories have been written created you by another human being. I know how it can be to struggle to fall asleep, or fall back asleep if you wake up in the middle of the night because your brain is just to busy. These episodes are designed to remind you of the good things in life, help you relax, and make slumber come more quickly. They are also being used around the world to help students learn English. I am so glad they are being helpful! Tonight, we are following Kitty again throughout her day. You may remember her from Gas Station Kitty or Halloween Kitty. She is based on a real cat, by the way, whom I rescued about a year ago. She is chubby and sassy now! I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com and Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. If you would like to make any suggestions, please email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Time to get to sleep, dreamer! Goodnight! Love, Larissa
#64
June 17 · 45 min
Timberline Lake
Good evening, Dreamer. This week's tale was inspired by a beautiful hike I took last week. It was so special, it just had to be shared. You'll hear about a high altitude lake, surrounded by evergreens and overshadowed by beautiful, rugged mountains. I'm Larissa Langston, and I created this podcast to remind you of the good things in life in order to help you relax and fall asleep. All you need to do is listen. Some of you are here to work on your English skills. For you, I'd like to recommend the transcript, which is available on most podcast platforms. Thank you to Matt Bowers for my website, and Mark Pottinger for help with tech. If you'd like to make any suggestions, please send them to me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Thank you so much! Goodnight, Dreamer! Love, Larissa
#63
June 10 · 52 min
Finally! It's Summer Vacation!
Good evening, Dreamer! I'm so glad you found Larissa's Moonlit Tales tonight. I'm Larissa Langston and I have written and recorded a story for you that will sooth you to sleep as you listen to an account of the first day of summer vacation, one of the best days of the year. You'll hear about the luxury of sleeping in, a morning of window shopping with friends, and an impromptu pool party. These tales are designed to help you fall asleep quickly, or return to sleep, if you tend to wake up in the middle of the night. All you have to do is listen. They are safe for all ages, and written from the perspective of a young person, so feel free to share them with anyone you like. I also have listeners who are here to work on their English skills. Welcome to you as well! Depending on the podcast platform you are listening to, there should be a transcript of the tale, which you may find useful. If you have any suggestions for me, please email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com for a sure way to contact me. I'd like to thank Matt Bowers for my website, larissasmoonlittales.com, and Mark Pottinger for help with tech. Now, get cozy in your bed. It's time for sleep! Goodnight, Dreamer! Love always, Larissa
#62
June 3 · 54 min
The Yellow House
Good Evening, Dreamer! You've found Larissa's Moonlit Tales. I'm Larissa Langston, and I write all of these stories, either from my imagination, or my own memories. I record them with my own voice, too. There's no AI here. All these episodes are designed to help you fall asleep, or return to sleep, if you tend to wake up in the middle of the night. All you need to do, is listen. The more you listen, the more your voice should begin to associate the sound of my voice with slumber. Most of my tales are told from the perspective of a young person, and are safe for all ages. If you are using this podcast to work on your English skills, please know that there should be a transcript available on most podcast hosting sites. Perhaps that will be helpful. Thank you to Matt Bowers for my website, and to Mark Pottinger for his help with tech. Finally, if you have any suggestions, please email me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Now, Dreamer, it's time to get ready for a great night's sleep. Good night! Love, Larissa
#61
May 27 · 42 min
Bike Ride in the Sun Encore
Good evening, Dreamer! Thank you for finding Larissa's Moonlit Tales tonight. I've written and recorded all these stories to remind you of the magic and beauty of life on this amazing planet. Some of my listeners are here to relax and fall asleep. Some of my listeners are here to work on their English skills. My pace is gentle, my voice is soothing. For whatever reason you are with me tonight, welcome! These stories come from my imagination or my memories, there is no AI here. They are always safe for all ages, so feel free to share them with whomever you like. Most are written from the perspective of a young person. Each will be repeated three times to give you plenty of time to comprehend the language or drift off to sleep. Tonight's episode is an encore episode, as last week I was very busy attending six graduation ceremonies. Thanks to Matt Bowers for my website, LarissasMoonlitTales.com, and to Mark Pottinger, for his help with tech. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to reach me at larissasmoonlittales@gmail.com. Love, Larissa Langston

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