The Enchanted Dragon - Guided Fantasy Sleep Story

You begin tonight journeying through an emerald woodland, reminiscing on tales from your childhood. Fables tell of a dragon that would plunder towns, and steal the season’s harvest. They were feared across the land for many years, but you are about to discover that the truth is entirely different… It’s time to take flight with a wonderful new companion.

The story lasts 40 minutes, and then soothing meditation music will continue as you drift off to sleep.

Image by Haley 'bbanditt' Wakefield

Transcript

A warm welcome to tonight's magical sleep story,

Where you will meet and befriend an enchanted dragon deep within a hidden forest,

Before taking flight on an adventure that you will never forget.

This is a calming and peaceful story,

There will be nothing loud,

Scary or obtrusive within this tale,

Only magic,

Wonder and comfort awaits you.

You can completely relax and trust that you will have a beautiful time tonight.

Begin by making yourself nice and comfortable where you are and give yourself permission to let go of everything tonight.

This is your story and your adventure,

And when you are ready,

Just allow the eyelids to feel heavier and heavier until they gently close.

Before we begin,

We will do a short guided breathing pattern called 3-4-5.

This will allow you to slow down and relax,

Preparing your body and your mind for a wonderful peaceful rest.

When you are ready,

Breathe in through the nose for three,

Hold for four and breathe out for five,

Let all of it go now,

Again that's in for three,

Hold for four and release,

Blowing away the thoughts of yesterday,

Today and tomorrow,

Again in for three,

Hold and let it go.

Allow you to breathe in this way in your own time and with each breath out,

Allow your body to sink just that bit deeper into your mattress.

And now,

Allow the breath to fall back into a natural rhythm.

Enjoy this new relaxation flowing through your body.

Allow your mind to soften and for your imagination to come alive as you become a dragon rider.

Your adventure begins tonight,

Walking through an emerald woodland in the early evening,

With the sun starting its slow descent and beautiful beams of gold and red pierce through the trees,

Peppering the forest floor.

The birds of the forest have already settled themselves in and you are accompanied only by the soft sound of a summer breeze and your steady footsteps across the bed of leaves below.

Through the gaps of the trees,

You see the silhouette of mountains far off in the distance and endless green hills rolling across the landscape.

As you wander through this ethereal wood,

You are met by a collection of butterflies fluttering above you.

Their colorful wings glisten in the golden beams as they dart across the treetops.

It is clear now that you have left the hustle and bustle of modern life far behind you,

Where there is very little time to relax.

Back there,

It can often feel like there is never a moment to stop and that there is always something to be done.

But here,

Things are different.

There is a beautiful stillness to this land and time moves at a slower pace.

There is no urgency,

No deadlines and no worries at all.

Here is the perfect opportunity to find some peaceful solitude,

To bask in the beauty of nature and to be at one with this enchanting earth.

It is a calming,

Meditative experience,

One that fills you with a deep sense of peace.

As you journey through the wood,

You remember some of the enchanting tales of your childhood.

The fables tell of a famous dragon as dark as the night that resides deep within this land.

Once a month,

Under the light of the full moon,

The dragon would plunder nearby towns,

Taking the season's harvest for themselves.

This dragon was feared among the locals.

However,

In all your years,

You have never once seen a dragon or heard of these plunders happening anywhere else.

And so,

Over time,

The stories faded to myth and from myth into legend.

Now,

Few people can recall the fable of the black dragon,

But you remember it well and you reminisce on long nights by the campfire,

Listening to these tales,

Your heart full of wonder and a sense of adventure.

Unlike the other folk of your town,

There was a secret desire within you to meet this dragon.

Before you know it,

You come to a line of tall,

Purple bushes pulsing with an enchanting radiance,

The likes of which you have never seen before.

As you look around you now,

You realize that you have strayed far from the path and that you are on the borders of a new world entirely.

The air is different here,

Cleaner,

More beautiful,

If that were possible.

You feel the fire of adventure rekindle in your belly and memories of childhood wonder guiding your heart now,

As without another hesitation,

You squeeze through a small gap in the hedge.

You emerge into a beautiful clearing,

Illuminated by the setting sun,

Beaming in a golden-red spotlight.

There are waterfalls all around you,

Leading into a crystal-blue lagoon where multicolored fish dart through the water.

The clearing is lined with a pure white rock,

Topped with purple and emerald trees.

What is this place?

It's as if you have entered a secret magic portal and come out the other side into a hidden garden of wonder and tranquility.

And just then,

In the corner of the clearing,

You spot a huge,

Majestic creature,

Fast asleep.

Your heart flutters with excitement as you watch its smooth,

Black body rise and fall with its long,

Deep breaths.

Can it really be?

No,

That was the stuff of legend you tell yourself,

Just silly stories.

And yet,

A sense of wonder,

Curiosity and excitement is flowing through you.

Before you know it,

You are tiptoeing over to this huge animal,

But your heart does not feel fear.

Somehow,

You feel confident.

You know that a place as beautiful as this couldn't possibly be home to anything harmful.

And with this reassurance,

You edge closer to the mysterious creature.

Suddenly,

The creature sniffs,

And their head slowly lifts as their body begins to unravel.

First,

The tail slides across the little white rocks.

Then,

The huge body reels above you.

And finally,

Two enormous wings unfold,

Almost in slow motion.

Your eyes widen with amazement,

As right now,

Waking up from a deep slumber is the very same dragon from the tales of your childhood.

It cannot be,

And yet your eyes do not deceive you.

As dark as the night they told you,

That much is true.

But red eyes?

No,

This creature is blessed with gentle eyes of a tranquil blue,

Like a soft lake peppered with starlight.

As the two of you look at each other,

You offer a low bow,

Showing them that you mean no harm.

Suddenly,

The dragon smiles a toothless smile at you,

Slightly dopey,

But innocent,

Happy,

And pure.

Their features are soft and friendly,

And there is not a drop of malice in their eyes,

Not a hint of anger.

These eyes radiate warmth and kindness.

Then,

The dragon falls to the floor in dramatic fashion and rolls onto their back,

Sticking out their tongue.

Your new friend appears to be demanding a belly rub,

And you cannot help but laugh at their innocence.

With a happy heart,

You approach this gentle giant and stroke its soft,

Warm belly,

As this silly dragon begins to pant like a big,

Daft dog,

And an uncontrollable laughter takes over you.

You feel as though you have been ready for this moment for as long as you can remember.

These old tales never left your heart,

And now you know why.

You have always known,

Somehow,

That this dragon is real.

When all others stopped believing,

You never gave up hope.

And what's more,

You know for certain that the old fables of destruction and plundering were just that,

Exaggerated stories to scare the village children into doing their chores and going to bed on time.

But the truth is entirely different.

Fear is a beautiful,

Misunderstood creature.

This wonderful dragon craves nothing more than affection,

Companionship,

And a place to belong.

It feels like you have been reunited with an old friend as the two of you sit by the tranquil lagoon in a peaceful silence,

Basking in each other's company.

Here is a majestic,

Ancient creature,

A guardian of this old,

Enchanted earth,

And in their company,

You have never felt more safe.

There is a lovely breeze drifting through the clearing,

And a gentle mist rises from the lagoon.

Right now,

There is nothing left to do,

And nothing left to think.

You can simply be.

In the next moment,

Your dragon sits up eagerly and rests their wing on the floor,

Gesturing for you to climb aboard.

With a new excitement,

You perch on the edge of their wing.

Instantly,

You feel yourself being lifted very gently into the air before being placed down on the dragon's huge back.

Their scales are smooth and warm,

And it is incredibly comforting.

It is clear that this wonderful creature already trusts you implicitly,

And the feeling is mutual.

Up here,

You are completely protected,

And you feel blessed to call this dragon your friend.

Suddenly,

Your companion turns their head to look at you with another toothless smile and happy eyes.

You take this as your cue to hold on tight,

And your heart is full of wonder as you feel your dragon begin to gallop faster and faster.

At the very last moment,

They pull back,

And you feel yourself lifting up.

You glide over the pulsing treetops and ascend up into the sky as a new world opens up in front of you.

Above,

Thick,

Fluffy clouds act as nature's ceiling,

And the bright beams of sunset pierce the clouds,

Illuminating them with specks of gold and red.

Below sits the enchanting forest where your adventure began tonight,

And looking down at the vast purple and green leaves rippling in the sunset,

You realize just how lucky you are to have stumbled across this tiny,

Hidden lagoon and to finally meet your lovely dragon.

Your majestic companion glides with a smooth,

Effortless flight,

And an incredible sense of freedom is flowing through you.

The wind traces their wings as they beat slow and strong.

You hold on tight and stroke your dragon,

Thanking them for this magical adventure.

They respond by taking you even higher and banking to the right now,

Where in the distance you can see a vast ocean of sapphire.

As you approach the endless sea,

Your dragon descends slowly until their stomach is almost touching the ocean.

Their wings stretch wide and flat now,

Simply gliding just above the surface as their paws trace the water.

With a new excitement,

You mimic your companion,

Dipping your feet into the cool,

Refreshing ocean.

The sensation is so beautiful,

And you cannot help but smile.

You loosen your grip now and sit up tall on the dragon's back.

You breathe in this fresh,

Healing air,

Slow and deep,

And you allow this unbelievable freedom to take over you.

You allow yourself to completely let go and to enjoy every second of this wonderful flight.

You are protected by your guardian tonight,

And you know that under the watchful eye of this dragon,

You are completely safe.

It is the adventure of a lifetime,

An adventure that you will never forget.

Suddenly,

A small fleet of gold-feathered birds descend from the clouds and fly in formation around you.

These creatures have a magical glow around them,

As if sent by the sun itself,

And they are unlike anything that you have ever seen.

They show you the way now,

As your dragon follows their lead,

Banking gently to the left and then to the right as the flock of golden birds swoops across the vast blue.

In the next moment,

Your eyes widen with amazement as families of silver dolphins suddenly appear below and follow you on your journey.

One by one,

They leap from the depths of the sea and are briefly kissed by the golden-red sunset.

They call out to you happily before diving back down under the surface.

It is an incredible display,

One that you feel so privileged to witness.

Just then,

The baby dolphin of the pod swims right up next to you until they are within touching distance.

They glide alongside your dragon and peep their head out of the water to greet you.

You reach out your hand and stroke this beautiful creature,

Caressing their head as they call out with glee,

And they nuzzle your hand mischievously with their nose.

And as you take in the vastness of the ocean,

The golden-red clouds above you,

The mountains in the distance,

And all of your wonderful companions,

You feel completely at one with nature.

You know that the folks back home will never believe your tales of adventure when you return,

But perhaps it is better that way.

This is your secret,

And you are free to sneak away and return to this hidden corner of the world and visit your wonderful dragon whenever you need to.

In the next moment,

Your dragon begins to lift once again,

And you bid a fond farewell to the baby dolphin and their family.

You glide higher and higher and leave the swirling sea of sapphire far behind you.

Guided by the golden birds of the sun,

You approach the thick,

Fluffy clouds.

Suddenly,

You are surrounded by soft white,

And a refreshing spray of water gently peppers your face.

After a brief second,

You are met once again by a golden light as you emerge from the clouds.

Below you now is a blanket of white reflecting in a soft red and pink,

Illuminated by the last light of the setting sun.

It creates the appearance of candy floss drifting underneath you,

And it is a beautiful contrast to the rich blue and purple sky that is slowly turning from dusk to twilight.

In front of you are a series of mountaintops peeping through the clouds.

Your dragon glides over the mountains,

Swooping between the peaks as the fleet of golden birds continues to guide your way.

Above the clouds,

The air is pure and fresh.

With each breath in,

You feel your entire body soften and a new clarity enters your mind.

And with each breath out,

You release any remaining worries and any remaining tension.

A weightlessness washes over you now,

And this floating,

Gliding sensation fills you with a deep sense of peace and comfort.

It is the definition of freedom.

As the last light of the sun disappears over the horizon,

The clouds turn instantly from a soft pink to a shimmering blue and silver,

Illuminated by the new moon that is suddenly pulsing above you.

The golden birds have disappeared with the sun.

They have completed their task tonight and brought you to the summit of the world where all magic begins,

And you are left once again with your beautiful dragon.

Your new companion is a constant comfort to you.

They carry you with ease and keep you safe on this remarkable adventure tonight,

The first of many you hope.

And now,

As the stars begin to reveal themselves,

You see a new mountain appear out of thin air as if by magic.

It pulses with an enticing radiance and is far bigger than the other mountains.

You could swear that this mountain was not there before.

As you continue to climb with your dragon,

Approaching the highest peak of the tallest mountain,

You feel as though if you went any higher,

You might be able to touch the moon itself.

A silver glitter is beginning to illuminate the night sky,

And the many constellations are glowing above you as you catch glimpses of the Milky Way spiraling in slow motion.

Your wonderful companion flies around the mountain peak,

Following a faint silver path all the way around,

Until you arrive at a small opening in the mountain.

Your dragon pulls back now,

And bit by bit,

They descend into a small clearing.

You land with a soft thud,

And your dragon lowers their wing to the floor.

You kick your legs to one side and slide effortlessly down their wing,

Until your feet touch the solid ground.

To your surprise,

Your feet are enveloped by a soft,

Warm grass.

Your companion pants heavily from the journey,

And you hold your hand out to them with a smile.

The dragon kneels down and gently nuzzles your hand with their head.

You are so grateful to them for bringing you on this adventure.

You whisper a heartfelt thank you,

And you tell them that you could not wish for a better companion.

You stand for a moment,

Caressing this beautiful creature and basking in this new bond of friendship.

You gaze into the dragon's loving blue eyes,

Now looking very sleepy.

Time to rest,

You whisper.

In the next moment,

Your dragon lies on the ground and creates a small shelter with their wing.

Without hesitation,

You shuffle underneath their huge wing and sit back on the grass.

With a satisfied sigh,

You gaze out across the vast,

Eternal landscape below.

The rolling hills,

The vast blue ocean,

And the endless trees are illuminated by the pure white orb of the moon and backed by the pulsing constellations.

The stars are almost within touching distance,

And they shimmer with incredible clarity as they begin to sing their very own symphony of sleep.

The clearing is surrounded by steep rocks on either side,

Which keeps the wind at bay.

And there is an unusual warmth up here,

As if this mountain is connected to the very core of the Earth,

Warmed by this perfect planet.

As your eyes follow the patterns of the stars and the slow spiral of the Milky Way,

This hypnotic light brings you even deeper into a peaceful state of tranquility.

And try as you might,

It is impossible to keep your eyes open.

You feel yourself becoming heavier,

Heavier,

And heavier,

Going deeper,

Deeper,

And deeper.

Your lovely dragon gently places their huge paw over you,

And it acts as a safety blanket.

The soft weight allows you to relax,

And as your breath becomes slow and heavy,

You feel each and every muscle in your body completely let go.

All of the tension in your muscles is slowly unravelling,

Like a soft butter melting.

The magic of sleep awaits you,

And you know that you will dream the most beautiful dreams.

You are safe tonight,

Guarded by your companion and surrounded by a world of starlight.

Your mind is soft,

Free from all thoughts.

Your body is heavy,

Free from all tension.

Your breath is slow and deep,

Free from all holding.

Bit by bit,

You go deeper,

Deeper,

And deeper.

Nothing can find you here.

You are protected,

You are safe,

And you are completely at peace.

Your wonderful dragon will protect you tonight,

And you are free to enter a world of dreams and a world of starlight,

Completely at one with this magical universe.

Reviews

Loved it, what I heard of it... fell asleep fast🙏🏽