Kids Bedtime Stories. Children's Stories to Read Before Bed E-Book

Brenda Turner

• Herausgeber: Youcanprint
• Kategorie: Fantasy und Science-Fiction
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

We can use stories to speak to the mind, body, and spiritual things beyond our understanding but resonate with them in a profound, direct, and indirect way. Stories are created in our language to supply tangible methods for determining things that are seemingly beyond our world, like space, the heavens, the foremost distant depths of the world, and the longest depths of souls. Through storytelling, we can shape our inner landscapes and be guided on journeys that might seem impossible were it not for the facility of our imaginations. When specifically applied to specific moments in our lives, individual stories and myths and guided narratives offer spiritual and spiritual transformation and physical transformations. "Bedtime Stories" contains relaxing stories to fall asleep fast, for stress relief and a good night's sleep. These stories are designed to bring the mind and soul into an environment hypnotic and relaxing. It offers a journey to the farthest points of space and time, from the world's acute depths to the littlest microcosm, to the farthest reaches of our known universe, to the last macroscope. These tales are relaxing to read and excellent for those who got to catch some sleep. With each story, you will be swept off into a faraway place, a dreamland where people, places, and things aren't as they appear - where everything seems almost…surreal in a sense. Doing so offers an excellent way to understand these stories. "Bedtime Stories" will give you all the information you need to start making and serving up delicious and nutritious dishes in minutes. As you get through life, there are tons of things that would have transpired in the day, but having a calm and quiet night's rest is the best way to recuperate and stay in shape. Nothing compares to a memorable bedtime story under comfortable spreads. Do not hesitate to grab a COPY today!

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

A Fish in a Bottle

Travel to the Big Tree

A Treasure Forest

Skye Peaks' Unknown Secret

Captain Kari Goodwin's Mysterious Treasure

The Dragon and the Princess

A Search for a Knight

The Summer Amulet

The Change Ruins

The Daisy Pocket

Kids Bedtime Stories

Children's Stories to Read Before Bed

Brenda Turner

A Fish in a Bottle

Lee was out by the lake outside his woodland village on a particularly warm summer day, reading a book with his feet immersed in the cold water. He was eagerly flipping the pages, waiting to get to the next section of the novel. It was a complicated story about a hero selected to guard a hidden family heirloom, only to discover the dark powers he had inherited from the heirloom. Lee had just arrived at the point where the hero bravely lost his abilities to save the planet when he was dragged from the fictional world by a voice. Hello!

Lee raised his head in excitement as he saw a girl with long braided brown hair seated next to him. She had sea-green eyes that looked directly into his. He said nervously, "H-hi."

What are you now reading? She inquired.

Lee clarified that it is a tale about a hero who has supernatural abilities. Why is this so?

Oh, how I adore books! She cracked a grin. She averted her eyes from him and glanced about as if looking for something. The mysterious girl shook her head and returned her set attention to Lee. With a wide grin, she introduced herself as Marnie.

Lee, he said as he closed his journal. Marnie, where did you come from? He'd never seen her before in his village, and he met any new visitor that came in. He'd always wanted to go on a great adventure like the heroes of his novels, but he had no idea where to begin. So he opted with the tales told in the tavern by visitors to his little town.

Anything snapped in the woods behind them before Marnie could react. Marnie leaped to her feet and looked about frantically. She seemed to be pretending to disappear, and her gaze was drawn to the lake in front of them. Marnie sighed and turned to Lee; if someone asks, she says, "You didn't see me." I don't even exist! The girl slid into the sea, totally submerging herself in the center of the pool.

Lee returned to his journal, perplexed. But then he saw footsteps behind him, and two men walked out, holding big bags. Lee thought they were newcomers passing through the village, but the more he looked at them, the clearer it became that these two men were up to no good. The men were drawn to Lee and marched up to him. Hey, boy, said the guy in the brown hat. Have you ever seen a girl run through this area?

Yes, said the smaller one. He was wearing a blue and yellow belt around his wrist. She is approximately your generation. Blue eyes and dark brown locks. Have you seen her?

Marnie fit the definition to a tee. Lee sighed, his gaze fixed on the two guys. No, sirs, he replied respectfully. Only me and my book out there. He grinned as he showed them the shell.

That's a nice novel, said the first guy. Do you know where she could've gone, kid?

Lee shook his head. You are welcome to visit my village. He indicated the dirt lane. He clarified that if you only obey that, you'll be there in around five minutes. I hope you can locate your baby.

She isn't— the smaller man started to say, but the taller man elbowed him in the shoulder, effectively shutting him up. Yeah, really. His little girl. The guy concluded, "She's my niece." He cracked a grin.

As they started their way up the road, the taller man nodded and thanked Lee. Lee stood there and watched them walk away. Lee threw his book down, kicked off his sneakers, and hopped into the water, heading out to where he had last seen Marnie go under. Lee wasn't going to make the girl drown under his watch because she'd been under for way too long. He swam out, dove under the surface, and opened his eyes. Lee was driven sideways by a burst of yellow, landing on his back on a log in the water. He struggled to reach the surface until two arms wrapped around him and lifted him to the brink. He blinked and looked about.

Marnie clung to him closely, swimming better than any other kid he'd ever seen. Oh no, oh no, she exclaimed repeatedly. I'm sorry. I didn't intend to frighten you. Lee was pushed towards the lakeshore by her. He rose to his feet, trembling. He shook his head and turned to face Marine. He gave a quick blink. And then he blinked again. Marnie sat on the lakeshore, her legs replaced by a big yellowtail. She mumbled, wiggling her paws, surprised.

You are a mermaid! Lee stammered, her gaze fixed on her tail. It glistened in the late afternoon sunshine.

Marnie gave a smile. She yanked on her chain, a tiny clay bead with a sea turtle drawn on it. Her tail gradually vanished, replaced by a pair of human legs. She got up, slightly trembling. Thank you, Lee, she said, smiling.

He added, "You're welcome." Lee slumped on the grass, dripping wet from his swim in the pool. What is a mermaid doing out here? He wondered. How did you end up so far away from the sea?

The mermaid had a peek outside. She frowned as she sat down next to Lee. Those men had taken me away from my home a few months before, she said. I managed to flee them a few times, but when I came home, my relatives had vanished. Our little seaside village was destroyed by fire. None remained. Marnie's remarks came out chokingly.

I'm not sure how far I am from the sea, she admitted. What I want is to locate my dad. She was fiddling with her necklace.

Lee stood up abruptly, almost colliding with Marnie. He was thinking about the trip he and his mother were about to take to the seaside resort. They had a summer cottage waiting for them there, which they enjoyed every year during this period. Lee couldn't wait to get there, even though it was a quick flight. He screamed, "Marnie!" I will assist you!

Do you think you can? Marnie inquired. How so?

He yelled, "The sea!" From here, it's just a two-day drive. Lee turned to her, grinning and taking her hands. My mother and I are scheduled to leave any day now. We should quit right now and see her later. He smiled and rose to his feet. But as soon as he got up, his grin faded. The two men had arrived in his village. They'd notice her if she even entered the building. He let out a sigh. Why did those men take you, Marnie?

Marnie clarified that they decided to sell me to a collector. I've been having a lot of trouble with them, and they have this bracelet that prevents me from transforming. She glanced about, a little drawstring bag on her back. This is a gift from my family. It will call out to them as soon as I get close to the ocean. If those men realized I had it, they'd kidnap us all.

Lee smirked. He said, "I've got an idea." He extended his hand to her, and she took it. Lee directed Marnie the back way to the settlement, where his house stood far from the other buildings, thus collecting his books and boots with his free hand. Lee patted his horse's head as he approached the two of them. He crept up to the backdoor and gently pulled it open.

Lee? His mother inquired. Is it you, sir? She rounded the corner into the kitchen. Why are you drenched? She demanded. Her face melted as she saw Marnie standing behind Lee, almost as drenched as he was. Who is this? she inquired.

Lee introduced himself as Marnie to his mother. This is my mother, Marnie.

Marnie smiled when she said, "It's good to meet you." She exclaimed and dashed up to Lee's mum. She indicated her necklace. It was a similar bead shape, but instead of a sea turtle, a dolphin was drawn. You're nothing like me!

Lee's mother glanced at him, perplexed. He sighed and closed the door behind him. He dashed over to the front curtains, pulled them close, and ushered Marnie and his mother into his bedroom upstairs. Lee frowned and conveyed everything to his mother as he closed his room door behind him. She listened intently and then realized what was going on. She frowned when she reached out and kissed her jewelry.

I'm not a mermaid-like you, Marine. But this is from a close friend of mine, and his mother grinned. "This was sent to me a few years before Lee was born. It's a mermaid's enchantment. It assists them in being human on earth."

What happened to your pal? Marnie inquired.

She wanted to spend her whole life as a mermaid, wandering the seas far and large. I vowed to return it to her someday, just like we agreed to meet at the seaside village one season. She let out a breath.

Is it why we return year after year? Lee inquired.

His mother sent him a wink. Someone violently pounded on the front door before she could finish her sentence. Lee's mother got up, and the three of them glanced up nervously. Stay here, she said quietly. Whatever you do, don't go downstairs.

Lee and Marnie nodded while Lee's mother dashed down the steps. Marnie grasped Lee's arm closely. It has to be them, she thought.

Don't be concerned, Lee advised. My mother knows how to take care of herself. She is aware of what needs to be done. He cracked a grin.

What if they find out I'm here? Marnie inquired, tightening her grip on Lee's shoulder.

Lee made a shaky motion of his head. It's impossible. They won't even be looking upstairs. He burst out laughing. Come on; I might use your assistance packing some stuff! He got out of bed and dashed down to his luggage. He and Marnie then spent the next few minutes stuffing his pockets. Marnie laughed as he picked up a couple of his trinkets. Lee grabbed them from her grasp and hid them inside his bag, turning a fiery crimson.

Downstairs, they heard Lee's mother constantly yell at the men to leave her building. Footsteps echoed up the staircase. Lee raised an eyebrow at Marnie and immediately shoved her under the bed, a finger to his mouth. The mermaid smiled and nodded. The two men stormed into his office, searching about. Ye, it's you again, said the taller one. Have you still not seen the girl?

No way, sir! Lee said.

Why are you drenched?

Lee glanced down, remembering he hadn't gotten out of his soaked underwear. He lied when he said I dropped into the pool. I jumped up so quickly and tripped on my foot. Lee burst out laughing. I'm a clumsy kid.

The man's pupils constricted. He grabbed his partner's hand and dragged him out of the building. They entered the house without saying much more. Lee breathed a sigh of gratitude when Marnie crept out from under his bunk. Do you believe they've left for good? Marnie inquired.

Lee explained, "I don't like the way he looks at me." Standing up, he took a glance around the room before returning his gaze to Marnie. He called down to his mother, who ran back up the stairs. We have to quit tonight, Mom, he said.

His mother grinned. Put your belongings in the cart, she instructed. Okay, I'll see you at the cottage tomorrow. She gave him a warm embrace and a smile. Keep yourself out of trouble. Those men are a grim omen. She even embraced Marnie.

For the remainder of the evening, Lee kept Marnie hidden inside the house while he and his mother filled the cart with their things for the week. Lee spotted a tiny campfire set up in the forest behind their house as they prepared the wagon. Because of where they had set up tents, he assumed it was the two guys. Lee had once spent the night in the woods to make a point to a neighbor, but he had remained near enough to the house to see through the kitchen curtains. They were still watching the house now, waiting for Marnie to return.

Lee and Marnie both packed a tiny bag as night fell. Lee's mother gave Marnie a cloak to conceal her identity, and the two of them quickly made their way out into the village. Lee held an old lantern and lit it at one of the village's key road entrances. Marnie grinned as she kissed his palm. Isn't that right?

Together, Lee said, returning the mermaid's smile. They fled through the darkness, using the busy main road as shelter. The two men were nowhere to be seen, but the more they traveled away from the town, the more concerned Lee got. In that huge home, his mother was all alone. What if they came in during the night and destroyed everything while looking for Marnie? What if they injured his mother while he was not there to defend her? He'd lost his only kin, and she was the only one he had left. Marnie clenched his back as though she could see what he was thinking. Don't worry, she said quietly. I'm certain she'll be fine.

Lee said softly, "I think so."

They walked along the path for a couple of hours before they couldn't anymore. Lee spotted a little area of soft grass off to the side of the path and crashed in it. He mumbled, "We will stop here for a while." I don't believe I'll be able to move any longer.

Marnie, who was collapsing next to him, agreed. Lee's eyes slowly closed as they gazed at the stars in the sky.