5 Minute Bedtime Stories

Read or Listen to our 5 minute bedtime stories collection your perfect nightly escape to a realm of dreams. Each tale will carry your imagination on gentle wings. Feel the whisking you away to a world where the day’s hustle fades into a good night’s sleep. Our short 5-minute stories are perfect for readers of all ages. From children awaiting the sandman’s visit to teens seeking a moment of calm, and adults yearning for a tranquil retreat.

Five Minute Bedtime Stories for Kids

Our stories do more than entertain; they weave themes of courage, kindness, and curiosity, nurturing young minds as they drift to sleep. With interactive prompts and thoughtful questions, we turn every narrative into a gentle reflection of the day gone by. Our section on Moral Stories also integrates valuable lessons you can evaluate with your child. We are always adding new and exciting stories. At the end of Each story, you will find questions to prompt your child to interact with the story and evaluate your kid’s understanding of the story. Here is a selection of our 5 minute stories for children:

The Old Woman in the Wood

The Blue Light Fairy Tale

The Queen Bee Fairy Tale

The old bamboo cutter, Taketori when he finds princess kaguya

The Tale of The Bamboo Cutter

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

the brave firefly adventure bedtime story

The Brave Little Firefly’s Night Adventure

a bedtime poem for a son to say I love you

Goodnight, My Sunshine

Ella The Elephant and the Spider’s Web

image of the African savannah scene with Gilly the giraffe

Gilly The Giraffe: A Path to Self-Acceptance

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Five-Minute Stories For Teens

Our stories do more than entertain. They weave themes of courage, kindness, and curiosity, nurturing your developing teenage mind as you drift to sleep. Every narrative is a gentle reflection of the day gone by or the challenges you are currently facing. Accessible to all for free. Our collection spans audio renditions for those who wish to listen. Continuously updated with fresh and captivating tales, our library is a rich tapestry of quality storytelling.

A young woman with short golden curls sits sewing by a window in a well-lit, elegant room. Sunlight catches her golden curls.

The Hair of Ellen Short Story

a young man holds a check and looks at it with stricking curiosity. It tells a tru story of kindness

The Unexpected Check

The Enchanted Flute of Neverland

A bedtime story about an angel who falls to earth and fells inlove

An Angel’s Adventure

the image visualizing a beautiful, vibrant forest with a younger man standing in admiration and an elderly man planting small trees, embodying a narrative of environmental stewardship and hope.

The Man Who Planted Trees

Cousin Tribulation's Story. a feel good bedtime story

The New Year’s Breakfast Gift

The Last Leaf Story

An image capturing the mythological moment of Daedalus and Icarus flying above the sea. This scene encapsulates the tragic beauty of Icarus ascending towards the sun with his melting wings, and Daedalus watching in despair below

Icarus and the Wax Wings: A Greek Myth

The Library of Dreams Bedtime Story

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5 Minute Short Bedtime Stories For Adults

Welcome to our magical collection of 5-minute bedtime stories for adults, your gateway to a dreamland of adventure and tranquility. Each story is a crafted jewel to help you relax and dream. Join our community of dreamers. Share your experiences, and settle in for a good night’s sleep enveloped by the soft lullaby of our tales. Five-minute Bedtime stories for adults are sure to help you relax according to sleep science. Our stories are free to read and suitable for every dreamer. Here they are: