There was a boy staying at an old, haunted inn. As he lay in bed, he heard a soft whispering. He couldn't make out the words, but it sounded menacing. He turned on the light, but it flickered and went out. He closed his eyes tight and kept repeating positive thoughts. Eventually, he fell asleep out of exhaustion. In the morning, he learned that the whispering was just the old pipes in the inn making noise.
Here's a short bedtime story. There was a lamb in a green pasture. The lamb was very curious. One night, it saw a shooting star in the sky. It thought it was a magic sign. So it made a little prayer for all its friends in the pasture. Then, feeling warm and cozy, it lay down on the grass and fell asleep under the twinkling stars.
Good short bedtime stories are usually simple. They don't have overly complex plots that would make it hard for a child to follow. For example, stories with just one or two main characters like a little animal and its adventure are great.
One good bedtime short story is 'The Little Prince'. It's a beautifully written story about a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting different characters. Another is 'The Giving Tree', which teaches about selfless love. And 'Where the Wild Things Are' is also great, as it takes you on an imaginative journey with Max.
Good short bedtime stories typically have gentle language. Harsh or violent language would be inappropriate. 'Thumbelina' uses very gentle and beautiful language to tell its story. They also often involve familiar settings or characters. For instance, 'Cinderella' has a well - known story structure and characters that people can easily relate to. Moreover, they should be short enough not to take too long to tell, but long enough to engage the listener for a few minutes.
In a small village, there was a well. Legend said that at midnight, a ghostly hand would reach out of it. One night, a curious child went near the well at night. He saw a shadowy shape but then realized it was just a branch swaying in the wind. The moral of the story is not to believe everything you hear.
Good short bedtime stories often have a moral or a lesson. Like in 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', it teaches kids not to lie. This gives kids something to think about as they drift off to sleep.
Good bedtime short stories are often simple. They don't have overly complex plots that would keep a child's mind racing. For example, stories with a clear beginning, middle and end like 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' are great. Also, they usually have positive themes, such as friendship in 'The Fox and the Stork' from Aesop's Fables.
Here are a few recommended bedtime stories:
1. " This Love Is A Little Sweet ": This novel is a collection of romantic and sweet love stories, including eight sweet and seductive love stories. The story included a love story triggered by an interesting parking accident, a wonderful experience of souls intertwining, and a wife who pretended to be a transmigrator from a parallel world. This novel was light and pleasant, not depressing, and was suitable for reading before bed.
2. " The Romance of Winter ": This is a short story, more like a diary of daily life. It mainly talked about the trivial things in the life of the male and female leads after marriage. The male lead's IQ was off the charts and his EQ was not good, while the female lead had a good personality. This novel was suitable for reading before going to bed. It was very satisfying.
3. I've Never Like You So Much: This novel contains twelve stories, each of which takes place in a short period of time. The story was simple and sweet, making people feel happy after reading it before going to bed.
4. " Sorrow in the Shadow ": This is a sad short story that describes the mentality of a person living in a dark environment. The story was fascinating and suitable for bedtime reading.
5. " Sad Puppy ": This is a sad short story about a puppy. The plot was moving and suitable for bedtime reading.
I hope that the short stories recommended above will meet your needs and are suitable for reading before bed.
One characteristic is relatability. Since adults have a wide range of experiences, a good short bedtime story should touch on themes that they can understand. Such as stories about career challenges, family issues, or personal growth. These stories don't have to be overly complex; a simple narrative that gets to the heart of a common adult experience can be very effective. For instance, a story about an adult learning to deal with the loss of a loved one in a new job environment. It's something that many can relate to and it gives the reader something to think about as they drift off to sleep.